What’s Going On
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Wednesday Feb. 10
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2-6 p.m.
WHERE: Antelope Union High School Gym, 9168 S Ave 36 E, Wellton
INFO: Call 928-785-3344 for more information or to sign up to donate.
Thursday Feb. 11
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma City Hall, Room 141/142, 1 City Plaza
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www. bloodhero.com.
Friday Feb. 12
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m.-noon
WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church Parish Hall, 11545 E. 40th St.
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www. bloodhero.com.
Saturday Feb. 13
BULL OF THE DESERT
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium GOING ON: Strongman competition organized by the Cabelleros de Yuma featuring log press, atlas stones, car deadlift, Conan’s wheel of pain and more.
COST: General admission for spectators, $5; Participants, $75. INFO: Call 928-343-1715, or visit www.cabelleros.org
Saturday Feb. 20
HANK DAYS PARADE
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Kicks off at Foothills Boulevard and 47th Street, proceeding north on Foothills Boulevard, ending at South Frontage Road.
GOING ON: This annual parade will honor the Foothills and its founder, Hank Schechert. This year, there will be no barbecue or car show, due to COVID precautions.
COST: Free