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WITH MAYOR NICHOLLS
WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona at Work, 3826 W. 16th St.
GOING ON: Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls is hosting community conversations to meet with local residents to ask questions, voice concerns, engage in dialogue, or simply participate by listening.
COST: Free
INFO: Contact the City of Yuma at 928-373-5000.
Friday Thursday March 24 Wednesday March 22 March 23 ‘WITH SONGS OF REJOICING’ VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES BOOK DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR PATRICIA CUTRIGHT
WHEN: 3-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Schoening Conference Center in the 3C Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Avenue 8E
GOING ON: Author Patricia Cutright will be discussing her young adult book, “Native Women Changing Their Worlds,” which examines the lives of 12 Native American and First Nations activists and changemakers. Each chapter focuses on a different woman’s contribution to better their world, showcasing themes of perseverance, determination, and education. Cutright, who is Lakota and a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, has made her writing debut with this book to engage young adults in the history of Native women and the obstacles they have overcome to become strong community leaders. A Q&A and book signing will follow.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFO: Call (928) 317-6435
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center (in front of Harkins)
GOING ON: The Village Jazz Series – free concerts every Thursday evening. This week San Diego based vocalist Allison Adams Tucker provides “World Jazz with Urban Cool.” Bring your own folding chair. Food and drink options are close by and available for purchase.
COST: Free
INFO: Yumajazz.com
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: Arizona Western College will present the Winter Choral Concert, “With Songs of Rejoicing,” with the AWC Chamber Singers under the direction of Deltrina D. Grimes and Yuma Chorale directed by Laura Surguine. The choirs will perform music selections that reign from the traditional choral repertoire as well as exciting, lesser-known compositions in Spanish and Latin.
COST: Free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the AWC Music Department will be accepted.
INFO: For more information, contact Professor Deltrina D. Grimes at Deltrina.grimes@ azwestern.edu or (928) 3447574. 3261 S Avenue 6E, Yuma GOING ON: Great gospel music COST: Free
INFO: Call Duane Huntley, 360931-5950
‘WITH SONGS OF REJOICING’ Saturday March 25 CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH SEMINAR
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Christ Lutheran Church, 2555 Engler Ave.
GOING ON: Christ Lutheran Church will host three speakers on the topics of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and caregiving. COST: Free
INFO: Apryl Brand, (928) 3410994
MEDAL OF HONOR RECOGNITION
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1763 2485 E. 14th St Yuma
GOING ON: Officers and Auxiliary Members of VFW
Post 1763 will host a Medal of Honor Recognition Ceremony to provide education about The Medal of Honor. There will be Carne/chicken Asada tacos for purchase, as well as cake and a no-host Happy Hour immediately following.
INFO: Christopher Nunez, 928259-3631
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Store, 13341 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Pinkie Paranya will sign her books at the thrift store. She is the author of Raspberry Rainbows and a trilogy called Women of the Northland dealing with Inuit customs and superstitions, among her many titles.
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave.
GOING ON: Arizona Western College will present the Winter Choral Concert, “With Songs of Rejoicing,” with the AWC Chamber Singers under the direction of Deltrina D. Grimes and Yuma Chorale directed by Laura Surguine. The choirs will perform music selections that reign from the traditional choral repertoire as well as exciting, lesser-known compositions in Spanish and Latin.
COST: Free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the AWC Music Department will be accepted.
INFO: For more information, contact Professor Deltrina D. Grimes at Deltrina.grimes@ azwestern.edu or (928) 3447574.
Thursday March 30 VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center (in front of Harkins)
GOING ON: The Village Jazz Series – free concerts every Thursday evening. This week The Cibola High School Jazz Band and Yuma Jazz Company will feature stars of tomorrow. Bring your own folding chair. Food and drink options are close by and available for purchase.
COST: Free
INFO: Yumajazz.com
Sunday THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE March 26 LIBERTY QUARTET IN CONCERT
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: First Christian Church,
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7.
WHERE: Kofa High School, 3100 S. Avenue A
GOING ON: Kofa High School Drama Proudly Presents...the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This comedy musical focuses on an eclectic group of tweens as they vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime! While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the kids spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soulcrushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. COST: $10
Friday March 31 THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7.
WHERE: Kofa High School, 3100 S. Avenue A
GOING ON: Kofa High School Drama Proudly Presents...the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This comedy musical focuses on an eclectic group of tweens as they vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime! While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the kids spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soulcrushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. COST: $10
Saturday April 1 SPRING GALA 2023
WHEN: Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St.
GOING ON: Arizona Classical Ballet’s Spring Gala 2023 will showcase beloved classics and premiere several new ballets from a diverse group of artists. COST: $20
INFO: Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/3juzysw5.