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GAMEDAY CENTRAL VBS
WHEN: Registration, family fun night 5 to 6 p.m.; VBS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Faith Horizon Baptist Church, 8519 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Gameday Central VBS is for children ages pre-kindergarten through sixth grade; registration and family fun night with food and games provided INFO: Contact the church at (928) 210-3845 or visit faithhorizonbc.org
CANDIDATE FORUM
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Candidate forum for AZ Legislature LD 4 & 13; all 13 candidates running for seats in Arizona districts 4 and 13 will answer questions submitted by sponsors and the Yuma County Chamber’s board of directors; general seating available for those not eating lunch COST: Lunch $15 INFO: Tickets available via EventBrite or call the chamber at (928) 782-2567
TAKING ON JOFFREY, N.Y.
WHEN: 7 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Emerald Springs, 1475 S. 46th Ave. GOING ON: Enjoy an elegant throwback to the Supper Club with Yuma’s own talents with silent auction, 50/50 raffle; pianist Kolt Supa, choreographer Alia Gizzi, catering provided by chef Alex Trujillo; vegetarian option available; a formal event, adult attendance encouraged, adult beverages available; presented by Artists Reaching to Serve in the Community; tickets can be purchased at takingonjoffrey. eventbrite.com COST: $75 person INFO: Visit ARTSyuma on Facebook or contact projectarts4all@gmail. com
RICKEY J AND THE BROTHERHOOD
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar & Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Rickey J and the Brotherhood plays soul, funk, R&B and dance music from Marvin Gaye to Bruno Mars
JAZZ AT LUTES
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Trombonist Ernie Ortega will be featured with Yuma Jazz Company Quintet; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
SUMMER JAZZ
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Jason and Elle will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
TECH TALKS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Getting acquainted with personal computers — learn more about popular technology with hands-on experience, or simply listen and watch; free
WRITERS WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn how to develop and design a storefront webpage for self promotion and advertising; free
HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Yuma County Public Health Services District Auditorium, 2200 W. 28th St. GOING ON: Learn the skills you need to manage your condition such as understanding the benefits of physical activity, emotions linked to a chronic condition, communicating with loved ones and health care providers about your condition; free INFO: Contact Annette Perez at Annette.perez@yumacountyaz.gov or call (928) 317-4571
CERT PROGRAM
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Public Works Training Room, 4343 S. Avenue 5-1/2E GOING ON: The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, terrorism and disaster medical operations; attendees must be 18 years or older; four class sessions for a total of 22 hours; free INFO: Call (928) 317-4681 or visit ready.go/community-emergencyresponse-team
CHUCKAWALLAS
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Get out of the heat