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Thursday Oct. 6 SCRIPTEASE – SOMETHING SCARY
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Art Center’s 270
Black Box Theatre, 270 S. Main St. GOING ON: A short evening of classic ghost stories from Kipling and Dickens – a spooky-scary event in partnership with the AWCTheatre. Attendees are invited to join the motley crew of local actors as they explore (and drink) their way through a few short spooky plays. Costumes are not required but are appreciated.
COST: Admission is free, libations will be available for sale. food, music and raffles. INFO: Call 928-318-2729.
TACOS AND TUNES
WHEN: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
WHERE: Main Street in Yuma GOING ON: The sound of Mexican Music and excitement fills the air from this taco celebration! Enjoy live entertainment, a kids zone, a car show, yard games, cold beer and tacos!
COST: Free
INFO: Contact the City of Yuma, 928-373-5000
TRAIN RIDES
WHEN: 10 a.m-3 p.m. Last train leaves the station at 2:45 p.m.
Sunday Oct. 9 TRAIN RIDES
WHEN: 10 a.m-3 p.m. Last train leaves the station at 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Crossing Railroad, Riverside Park below the Yuma Territorial Prison
GOING ON: To thank the public, free train rides will be offered to the public by the Yuma Territory Live Steamers. No tickets are required. COST: Free, although donations are gladly accepted
INFO: Call Chuck, 928-247-7190
St. in the Foothills.
GOING ON: A blood drive to collect donations amid an emergency shortage of blood supplies in Arizona
INFO: Make an appointment or learn more at www.BloodHero.org. Contact Theresa at 970-371-3464 with questions.
Saturday Oct. 15
FREEDOM LIBRARY’S NIGHT FOR LIBERTY DINNER AND AUCTION WHEN: 5:30-10 p.m.
WHERE: The home of Lori and Scott
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 4-7 p.m.
WHERE: Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 954 S. 13th Ave., Yuma
GOING ON: A lazy man’s lasagna dinner fundraiser, with Caesar salad and garlic bread, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing and an open cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Wreaths Across America program.
COST: $10 donation
INFO: For more information, contact Winnie, 928-502-0238.
Friday Oct. 21 UNDER THE GRAPEVINES
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn Express, 2044 S. Avenue 3E, Yuma
GOING ON: A fundraiser to benefit victims of trauma through The Healing Journey. The event will feature wine tastings, appetizers and music.
COST: 1 for $30 or 2 for $50 before Sept. 30; 1 for $40 or 2 for $75 after Sept. 30.
INFO: Tickets can be purchased at The Healing Journey, 2197 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 202, or over the phone at 928-920-6220.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
WHEN: 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, 220 Prison Hill Road, Yuma
GOING ON: A family-friendly event, the Dia De Los Muertos Celebration and Parade will celebrate traditions with altars, dancers, live music, an art walk, face painting and more. COST: $5