What’s Going On
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Thursday Oct. 14 WALK A MILE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Council Park, Ramada 2 in Somerton
GOING ON: The Somerton Domestic Violence Task Force in conjunction with the Yuma County Crime Victims’ Rights Committee invites people to walk a mile for domestic violence and in remembrance of homicide victims.
COST: Free
INFO: Contact Gabby 928-615-0332 or Anita, 928-446-6534.
Friday Oct. 15
GALLERY EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: The Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St.
GOING ON: Three new exhibits will be celebrated: “You Are Here” by Michael Barkley; “Entwined” fiber installation and sculptures by Kellen Meyere; and “Altered Perspectives” featuring the North End Artists Co-Op.
COST: Free. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and a cash/credit bar will be open.
INFO: INFO: Visit https://www. yumaaz.gov/ or call (928) 373-5202
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Friel Centre, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11545 E. 40th St.
GOING ON: St. John Neumann Catholic Church is sponsoring a blood drive to meet the need for blood among patients in the Yuma area. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit www.BloodHero. com. Sponsor code is St John NCC. INFO: For eligibility questions, call 800-288-2199, extension 5497. For any other questions, call Theresa at 970-371-3464 or St John Neumann Church at 928 342-3544.
Saturday Oct. 16 CROSSROADS MISSION JUBILEE FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Britain’s Farm, 4330 W. Riverside Drive
GOING ON: Crossroads Mission is hosting a night of fun and celebration, with all proceeds to benefit the construction of a new Men’s Center.
COST: $60 per person, or $450 for a table of 8, which includes a grilled tri-tip and chicken dinner. Tickets are available at Crossroads Mission, 944 S. Arizona Ave., or 2nd Chance Thrift Store, 550 W. 8th St.
INFO: For more information, call 928-259-5608.
Friday Oct. 22 KOFA CLASS OF 1975 AND 1976 REUNION
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Ricky’s Other Place, 3950 W. 24th St.
GOING ON: Registration, mingle, munchies, drinks and dancing COST: $35
INFO: To learn more, email kofa75reunion@gmail.com
Saturday Oct. 23 MAYORS’ BINATIONAL BIKE RIDE
WHEN: Registration begins at 7 a.m., the ride starts at 8 a.m.
WHERE: The east end of the Yuma Civic Center parking lot, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
GOING ON: This family-friendly bike ride starts in Yuma and finishes in San Luis Rio Colorado, Son., with stops scheduled every 5 to 10 miles. Mayor Doug Nicholls and leaders from 4FrontED founded this event to unite communities and showcase the region. This year’s ride is hosted by the mayors and elected officials from Yuma County and the cities of Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, and San Luis Rio Colorado, as well as the Fort Yuma Quechan and Cocopah tribes. The mayors of Calexico, Mexicali and Puerto Penasco and the Mexican Consulate will also participate this year. If you plan on crossing the border, please bring proper documentation to return to the U.S.
INFO: For more information, contact Arlyn Galaviz, Mayor’s Program Administrator, at 928-373-5020 or Arlyn.Galaviz@YumaAz.gov.
KOFA CLASS OF 1975 AND 1976 REUNION
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. – tour the Kofa campus; noon – BYO picnic at Smucker Park; 6:30 p.m. – dinner and dance at Whiskey Road Saloon, 3780 S. 4th Ave.
INFO: To learn more, email kofa75reunion@gmail.com
Sunday Oct. 24 KOFA CLASS OF 1975 AND 1976 REUNION
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Gateway Park, 259 N. Gila St.
GOING ON: A memorial for classmates
INFO: To learn more, email kofa75reunion@gmail.com
Friday Oct. 29 TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN AT THE Y
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Family YMCA, 1917 W. 32nd St.
GOING ON: Trunk or Treat and Halloween Glow Party
COST: Free
INFO: Email annieclary@vosymca. org or call 928-317-0522 for more information.
Saturday Oct. 30 KIDS STORYTIME EVENT
WHEN: noon
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave.
GOING ON: Meet local author Melissa H. Sitts as she reads one of her life lessons books. There will also be a costume contest – the child with the most creative costume will win a free signed book from Sitts, a free kids book from the Freedom Library and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card. All kids will receive a free goodie bag.
COST: Free
INFO: Call 928-246-2327, or email info@freedomlibrary.org.
Sunday Oct. 31 SCARY AND SAFE TRICK OR TREAT
WHEN: 4-8 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: Kids and Adults alike will have a SPOOK-tacular time Trick-orTreating at dozens of participating community partners. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics of Yuma. COST: $1 per person, or $5 for a fast pass
INFO: Contact the Yuma Police Department Public Affairs Unit at 928-373-4700.