What’s Going On
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Thursday Aug. 12
RESTAURANT TAKEOVER WHEN: 4-7 p.m.
WHERE: Wheezys Grill & Sports Bar, 11732 S Fortuna Road GOING ON: Wreaths Across America will host a fundraiser featuring food, raffle prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Wheezys will donate 10% of its proceeds to the cause. The funds will be used to purchase wreaths to place on veterans’ graves at Christmastime at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, as well as the Yuma and Sunset Vista Cemeteries.
INFO: For more information, contact Winnie Moir, 928-5020238.
Saturday Aug. 14
AIM TO HELP HUNGER
WHEN: 8 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Sprague’s Sports, 345 W. 32nd St.
GOING ON: Yumans – and Yuma Outdoorsmen – are asked to clean out their freezers and donate any extra freezer meat, wild game or fish along with packaged and canned food to help the Yuma Community Food Bank and Crossroads Mission. All donations receive a free indoor range pass and a chance to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards to Sprague’s.
INFO: To learn more, call 928726-0022
YUMA COMMUNITY THEATER ANNUAL MEETING
WHEN: Noon-2 p.m.
WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 South 8th Ave.
GOING ON: The community is invited to attend to learn about upcoming shows and participate in the annual meeting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch – YCT will provide drinks and dessert.
INFO: To learn more, email theateryumacommunity@gmail.com, or visit www. yumacommunitytheater.org
COMMUNITY BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
WHEN: 8-10 a.m., while supplies last
WHERE: 128 W. 32nd St., Yuma, in front of the Realty One Group
GOING ON: The Joshua
Longo Foundation and local businesses have teamed up to give away backpacks to community kids.
COST: Free, while supplies last
Tuesday Aug. 17
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
WHERE: SpringHill Suites, Yuma – 1825 E. 18th St.
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com, or call 1-877-258-4825.
Wednesday Aug. 18
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com, or call 1-877-258-4825.
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Regional Medical Center, 2400 S. Avenue A
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com, or call 1-877-258-4825.
Thursday Aug. 19
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Regional Medical Center, 2400 S. Avenue A
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com, or call 1-877-258-4825.
Friday Aug. 20
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com, or call 1-877-258-4825.
Saturday Aug. 21
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: San Luis Police Department, 1015 N. Main St.
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com, or call 1-877-258-4825.
Thursday Aug. 26
TAKEOVER FOR WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
WHEN: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave.
GOING ON: The Landing will donate 20% of their proceeds to benefit Wreaths Across America. Funds will be used to purchase wreaths to place on veterans’ graves at local cemeteries at Christams.
INFO: For more information please contact Winnie Moir, 928-502-0238.
Saturday Aug. 28
SHOW ‘N SHINE & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
WHEN: 5-9 p.m.
WHERE: Caballero Park Ramada #11 on Desert Sun Drive
GOING ON: Car lovers gather to support local youth. The United Dreams Car Club will collect school supplies, and the fees for entering cars and bikes will go toward helping local youth. COST: $10 entry fee
INFO: To learn more, contact Rene (928-503-5732), Danny (928-259-9002) or Nansy (928920-5547)