What’s Going On
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Thursday June 25 SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM
WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon today through Friday
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave.; or online Zoom session, https://us02web.zoom. us/j/8119898171, meeting ID 811
989 8171
GOING ON: Kids ages 8 through
13 will study economics, entrepreneurship and law with the class “Food Truck,” the economics of running a business; parents welcome to attend with child, child can be enrolled in as many classes as you choose
COST: $20 each class; more than one child enrolled, cost for each after the first is $10; participate in all 5 classes, pay for only 4
INFO: Contact the Freedom Library at 928-246-2327
Friday June 26 REPORT FOR AMERICA LIVE
WHEN: 12:15 p.m.
WHERE: KAWC Facebook page GOING ON: KAWC is partnering with the national journalism service organization Report for America; discuss their mission and how this new partnership will serve the community
INFO: KAWC Facebook page, KAWC. org RETIREMENT DRIVE BY CELEBRATION WHEN: 3:45 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
GOING ON: Dr. Robert Cannell, Yuma’s longtime pediatrician is retiring, drive by and show your appreciation
Saturday June 27 VIRTUAL SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM
WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon
WHERE: To sign up for any class, register in advance through Eventbrite.com, search “Saturdays at the Museum” in Yuma
GOING ON: Celebrate National Pollinator week at the museum and design your own bee bath; activity will nurture pollinators by creating a colorful and functional bath that supports native bees; after registering, pick up bag of class supplies from the Colorado River State Historic Park, and receive Zoom invite to the class; on the date of your program, log into Zoom COST: $5
INFO: Contact Tammy Snook, tammy. snook@yumaaz.gov or call 928246-6266
Thursday July 2 FARM TO FORK FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Register on Zoom uits-arizona.zoom.us; receive confirmation, information to join meeting
GOING ON: Learn about the safety of your food from the fields to your home and table; learn about what you can do to keep food in Yuma County safe
INFO: Melissa Wyatt, melb2@arizona.edu or 928-726-3904
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Register on Zoom uits-arizona.zoom.us, receive confirmation, information to join meeting
GOING ON: The UofA Diabetes Prevention Program is recognized by the CDC to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes; get moving, discover the benefits of getting and staying active INFO: Contact Melissa Wyatt at melb2@arizona.edu or call 928-7293904