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MUSICAL CONCERT
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. GOING ON: Concert will include a vocal ensemble, AWC String Ensemble, Yuma Brass Quintet and the Sonoran Chamber Players; works performed will feature vocal soloists, oboe, horn, cello, piano and tuba INFO: Contact Dr. Susan Salminen at Susan. Salminen@azwestern.edu or call (928) 344-7591 demonstration about using music as a healing modality; free, all welcome
HEALING MUSIC CONCERT
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma campus, 3C North Wing of the Schoening Center GOING ON: Keyboardist, harmonica and table player Anton Mizerak and singer Laura Berryhill will present Celtic songs, transformational healing music and chants from around the world; proceeds from ticket tales will benefit student scholarships COST: $5 students; $10 general admission INFO: Visit shastasong.com
WHAT IS GIVING WORKSHOP
WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: The Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma will discuss the role that giving plays in your personal finance plan; free, all ages welcome
ESCAPE ROOM
WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Solve puzzles, find clues to find the key that allows you to escape the room; for teens ages 13-18; free
HOLD THE DATES
WHEN: Oct. 5-7 GOING ON: Yuma High School Class of 1968 will have their 50-year class reunion to visit with old friends, eat some grub, and tour the school to celebrate 50 years out of the pen INFO: Students should email 1968YHS. reunion@gmail.com with contact information; visit Facebook.com/groups/ YHS.Class.of.1968/
SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, LR fountain area GOING ON: Celebrate Earth Day with the 11th annual AWC sustainability fair; learn various ways to reduce the carbon footprint and promote a sustainable environment for future generations; event will feature informative and interactive booths, demonstrations, music, food vendors, lunch; also a raffle for grand prize of an all-expense paid scholarship to take two solar courses: SLR 105 and 110, intro to solar photovoltaics 1 and 2; scholarship is sponsored by AWC Foundation, includes cost of tuition, fees and textbooks COST: $8 lunch INFO: Contact Professor Joann Chang at Joann.Chang@azwestern.edu or call (928) 344-7665
COME WINE WITH US
WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Mayor’s office at City Hall, 1 City Plaza GOING ON: Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management will host a wine tasting and appetizer event to benefit Hospice of Yuma; sample a variety of wines provided by Old Town Wine Cellar and hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Eddie Guzman; mayor Doug Nicholls will be in attendance; ages 21 and over COST: $50 per person
FORMAL DINNERS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, Learning Resources (LR) Building, Room LR109 GOING ON: AWC Culinary Arts Program presents their formal dinner offerings with appetizer, soup or salad, main dish with sides and dessert; students in the program create the menus and serve the meals; today’s dinner is rack of lamb; tickets can be purchased in advance through AWC Business Office; proceeds used for students and program necessities COST: $35 INFO: For payment by phone, call (928) 3177666; or contact Sheranne Dampier at (928) 344-7738 or email sheranne.dampier@ azwestern.edu
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: AWC Jazz Band invites nationally known trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos to perform as guest artist during their annual jazz fest; bring own seating; no admission charge INFO: Visit yumajazz.com
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Guitarist/vocalist Pete Pancrazi will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com