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ST. PAUL’S FOOD BANK
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The food bank at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is available for those who are a part of the Yuma Community Food Bank program, as well as others who are not; anyone in need of food assistance is welcome
SUPERVISOR MEETING
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: The library is hosting a community meeting with District 3 Yuma County Supervisor Darren Simmons; ask questions, voice concerns, or just say hello; free
FAMILY MOVIE
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: An animated film about a boy who journeys to the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors and lift a curse; free
LOTERIA
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Play loteria (bingo) with family and friends; small prizes awarded; children 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; free
FUR BALL XIII
WHEN: 6 p.m. to midnight WHERE: AWC Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: Fur Ball XIII, “A Night at the Pawpera” will include live entertainment, cuisine, live and silent auction, dancing; 100% of the proceeds will go towards helping the Humane Society of Yuma to pay for the new shelter COST: $150 individual ticket; $1,200 table of 8 INFO: Contact Sara Gale at 928-4460243 or events@hsoyuma.com
KHS CLASS OF 1964 REUNION
WHEN: Oct. 18-19 WHERE: Lutes Casino, Hilton Garden Inn Pivot Point GOING ON: Kofa High School Class of 1964 is looking for classmates for their upcoming 55th reunion; registration forms, information can be requested to ‘1964 Class Reunion,’ P.O. Box 5673, Yuma, AZ 85366 or email kingsof64@yahoo. com by Sept. 20 COST: Cost for both nights $85 per person INFO: James Moody at 928-342-5566
FIESTAS PATRIAS
WHEN: Doors open 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: The free event will feature live entertainment, music, food and business vendor booths, art exhibits featuring traditional Mexican artifacts, paintings and sculptures designed and made by local and regional artists
PERSONAL FINANCE WORKSHOP
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: The personal finance program will teach you how to budget, plan for emergencies, determine the cost of borrowing money and understand credit reports; space is limited, registration required; free INFO: To register, call 928-726-3904 or email juebergang@email.arizona. edu
KHS CLASS OF 1969 REUNION
WHEN: Oct. 25-27 WHERE: Lutes Casino, Elks Club GOING ON: Kofa High School Class of 1969 wants all classmates to attend their 50-year class reunion; this may be the last reunion; contact reunion committee if interested; deadline to register is fast approaching INFO: Billy Pappin, reunion committee member, Bepappin@ aol.com
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: YRMC, Corporate Center, Kokapelli Conference Room, 399 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: Donors are needed to rebuild blood supply following Labor Day INFO: To make an appointment, visit BloodHero.com, enter city or zip code or call 1-877-25-VITAL
BUDGETING WORKSHOP
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: “Where Does Your Money Go,” is a 1-1/2 hour workshop to teach basic budgeting skills that will help you organize your daily activities and spending habits; free
CHICK-FIL-A TAKEOVER
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Chick-fil-A, 1935 E. 16th St. GOING ON: Tell your server you support Ballet Yuma
HOMICIDE VIGIL
WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Meeting Room B, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: The Victims’ Rights committee celebrates the 10th annual National Day of Remembrance for homicide victims in Yuma County and is consistent with those activities taking place at the national level
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Antelope Union High School cafe, 9168 S. Avenue 36E GOING ON: Donors are needed to rebuild blood supply following Labor Day INFO: To make an appointment, visit BloodHero.com, enter city or zip code or call 1-877-25-VITAL
FREEDOM LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Watch the film about what life would be like without the Constitution and Bill of Rights; hors d’oeuvres served; free, contributions welcome INFO: 928-246-2327 or info@ freedomlibrary.org
YHS CLASS OF 1969 REUNION
WHEN: Nov. 8-9 WHERE: Elks Club, Gateway Park (under Ocean-to-Ocean bridge), Harrison Farms GOING ON: Yuma High School Class of 1969 is looking for classmates for their 50-year class reunion; if interested, contact reunion committee; deadline to register with payment Nov. 4 COST: $69 per classmate; $31 per non-classmate spouse/guest; checks payable to YHS Class of 1969 or by PayPal INFO: Peggy Pittman, ppittmanyhsreunion@gmail.com; Sharon Williamson Haile, haile11@ live.com; Alicia Lara Franco, aefranco2017@aol.com
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School, Ernest F. Rillos gym, 3100 Avenue A GOING ON: Donors are needed to rebuild blood supply following Labor Day INFO: To make an appointment, visit BloodHero.com, enter city or zip code or call 1-877-25-VITAL
MUSIC JAMS
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, Community Room, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Bring an instrument or your voice and join in a workshop for musical jammers; songs should be appropriate for all age groups