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March 22 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

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Arizona Western College theater

GOING ON: The AWC Theatre Department presents Alice In Wonderland, based on the book by Lewis Carroll. This special performance is only one hour long.

COST: $5

INFO: Contact Ann Wilkinson,

AWC Theatre Department – ann. wilkinson@azwestern.edu or 928-344-7592

Thursday March 23 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

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 WITH MAYOR NICHOLLS

WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Arizona at Work, 3826 W. 16th St.

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PHOTOS BY KAREN BOWEN LEFT: Dori Weissman, Yuma Garden Club, stands beside her floral design that was entered in a previous flower show. Reservations are needed to enter a floral design in the flower show held at the Yuma Home and Garden Show, March 2426. Call 760-554-5500 to reserve. RIGHT: Potted plants can be entered in the Horticulture section of the flower show. Kathy Biver, Moody Garden Club, stands beside a dieffenbachia.

ROD HARTLEIB, YUMA ORCHID AND AFRICAN VIOLET Society, will present a program about growing African violets on Saturday, March 25, 1 p.m. at the plant sale held at the Yuma Home and Garden Show.

CINDY CAREY, PECAN GROVE GARDEN CLUB PRESIDENT, shows off some of her club’s decorated birdhouses for sale at the plant sale held at the Yuma Home and Garden Show, March 24-26, at the Yuma Civic Center.