What’s Going On
Share your event information with the Yuma Sun’s online calendar. Submissions are free, and follow the same guidelines as What’s Going On. Go to Yumasun.com/calendar. WHEN: 7:45 a.m. WHERE: Quechan Burial Grounds, Winterhaven GOING ON: American Legion Post will host the Memorial Day ceremony
WHEN: 8:15 a.m. WHERE: Begins at Main Street, in front of Gowan Building GOING ON: The Yuma chapter of ABATE will have its annual Memorial Day poker run beginning at Main Street to Ocean-toOcean bridge for wreath laying, to Desert Lawn to Sunset Vista then to VFW 8242 post on Highway 95 for a noon flag raising ceremony; afterwards the poker run will leave from VFW 8242; poker run is open to everyone whether on a motorcycle or vehicle; open to public, sign up at the post
WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge, Gateway Park GOING ON: A brief welcome address in recognition of Memorial Day; traditional ceremony for those that lost their lives at sea; Gateway Park will be closed from dawn to 10 a.m. for ceremonies
WHEN: 9:45 a.m. WHERE: VFW Post 6790, 29389 Oakland Ave., Wellton GOING ON: A procession will lead from the post to Wellton cemetery, with a service at 10 a.m.; afterwards a hamburger and hot dog lunch back at the post 11 a.m.
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 S. 1st Ave. GOING ON: Desert Lawn will host the Memorial Day ceremony; open to public WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: C-A-L Ranch, 529 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and water; Saddles of Joy staff and volunteers will cook; barbecue sponsored by C-A-L Ranch; all proceeds will benefit Saddles of Joy animals and programs COST: Prices vary INFO: Go to Facebook.com/ events/843115249208748/
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Sunset Vista Funeral Home, 11357 E. 40th St. GOING ON: Begins with the National Anthem, followed by invocation, singing performance and speech by the YPG commander, Col. Ross; open to public
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. WHERE: American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive GOING ON: The annual Memorial Day barbecue will include barbecue beef, beans, coleslaw, tortillas and salsa, live music by Double Take; desserts available for purchase; a national moment of remembrance observed 3 p.m.; open to public COST: $7.75 adults; $3.50 children 12 and under INFO: Contact Tony Rotella at (928) 7821324 WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Trio will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com WHEN: During library hours WHERE: All Yuma County Libraries GOING ON: The 2018 summer reading program kicks off “Libraries Rock!” for all ages; visit any Yuma County Library to pick up your reading log and participate in a kick-off activity; summer reading programs and activities will be held through July 14
WHEN: Doors open 2:30 p.m., movie 3 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Back to the Future, rated PG, adventure, comedy, sci-fi; if a seating issue occurs, an alternate seat will be provided with proof of purchase COST: $1, no refunds or exchanges INFO: Contact Ana Lazo-Padilla at ana.lazopadilla@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5202