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Saturday Jan. 18 4-H HORSE SHOW
WHEN: Gates open 7 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Gymkhana starts 8 a.m., mini horses 9 a.m., English 10 a.m., western will not begin before noon; concessions available; recommended that spectators bring folding chairs, shade COST: Admission, parking are free INFO: Call Lucy Shipp at 580-6031
TERRITORIAL PRISON BREAKOUT
WHEN: Registration 8 a.m., shooters meeting 8:30 a.m., matches 9 a.m.; range closes 5 p.m. WHERE: Adair Range, small bore range next to law enforcement range, 4760 S. Highway 95 GOING ON: Step back in time to the 1800’s and witness 200-plus cowboys and cowgirls dressed in period clothing compete in single action shooting on six stages; brought by the Colorado River Shootists, a division of Yuma Matchmasters INFO: Go to www.yumamatchmasters.com or 928-920-2158
HEALTHY EATING
WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Christ Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 2555 S. Engler Ave. GOING ON: Dr. Ricky Ochoa will give a presentation on healthy eating
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
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Rocky’s Pizzeria, 2601 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Support the music department at Gila Vista Jr. High School and enjoy pizza and a soda while you wait; washes are first come, first served, with the exception of patrons who prepaid; all proceeds will benefit the music students at Gila Vista JHS COST: $5 INFO: To volunteer, contact Mrs. Brown at cbrown2@yuma.org or 928-502-7121
WOOD CARVING EXPO TRACTOR RODEO
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Avenue 28-1/2E and County 12th St., Wellton GOING ON: The Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation & Drainage District sponsors this annual event that showcases agricultural vehicles in competitive events, and includes games for children, exhibits and other entertainment COST: $5 per person; children 12 and under free INFO: 928-785-3348 or 928-785-3351
YUMA HOME, GARDEN SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Ideas for home decorating, design, home improvement, new home building and landscaping INFO: Visit www.americanshowinc.com/yuma.html
YUMA GERMAN FEST
WHEN: Noon to 8 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Day filled with German folk music, dancing, traditional games, contests; wear your dirndl and lederhosen to get in free COST: $1; kids 3 and under free INFO: 928-373-5040
4-H BARBECUE
WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Yuma County 4-H will host their annual barbecue with dine in, take out or drive-thru COST: $10 plate INFO: 928-726-3904
TASTE OF BROADWAY 3
WHEN: Doors open for happy hour 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m., show 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Evening of excellent food and entertainment with funds raised for the Yuma Community Theater’s building fund; select your table when purchasing ticket; menu catered by Tina Clark includes Caesar salad, chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, vegetable, roll and butter, dessert (sugar-free available when selected), all beverages of wine, iced tea and water; seating
HILLBILLY DELUXE
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: All the country music, all the comedy fun, with a little bit of fiddlin’ and a little bit of pickin’ with songs by Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels, Alabama and many more COST: $25 INFO: Yuma Art Center, anselshows@gmail.com or 928-373-5202
Sunday Jan. 19
WHEN: Cowboy church 7 a.m.; matches 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Adair Range, small bore range next to law enforcement range, 4760 S. Highway 95 GOING ON: Step back in time to the 1800’s and witness 200-plus cowboys and cowgirls dressed in period clothing compete in single action shooting on six stages; awards given 2 p.m. INFO: Go to www.yumamatchmasters.com or 928-920-2158
YUMA HOME, GARDEN SHOW
(See Jan. 18)
Monday Jan. 20 MLK JR. MARCH
WHEN: Line-up 10:45 a.m., march 11 a.m., program noon WHERE: United Fellowship Church (formerly Union Baptist), 358 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: The Martin Luther King Jr. march will begin at the church, end at the MLK Center, 300 S. 13th Ave. INFO: Co-chair Beverly Cade, 928-782-6418
THE WORKIN’ MEN TRIBUTE
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Tribute to Merle Haggard and Johnny Paycheck will capture two of country music’s real outlaws; advance ticket sales available or at door COST: Reserved seating $22, $25, $30 INFO: 928-344-8910, ext. 2