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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.
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 928373-5000.
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
Friday March 24 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
‘WITH SONGS OF REJOICING’
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) 344-7574.
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) 341-0994
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, 928-2593631
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.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Children’s Museum of Yuma County
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: Donations at the door- seating is limited
INFO: Contact Ann Wilkinson, AWC Theatre Department – ann.wilkinson@ azwestern.edu or 928-344-7592
Sunday March 26 LIBERTY QUARTET IN CONCERT
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: First Christian Church, 3261 S Avenue 6E, Yuma
GOING ON: Great gospel music
COST: Free
INFO: Call Duane Huntley, 360-9315950
‘WITH SONGS OF REJOICING’
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) 344-7574.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: On the patio by the AWC Library.
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. Bring your own seating, sunscreen – and have a tea party, if you like!
COST: Donations on site.
INFO: Contact Ann Wilkinson, AWC Theatre Department – ann.wilkinson@ azwestern.edu or 928-344-7592
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
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 soul-crushing, 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 soul-crushing, 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.
FREE FAMILY EVENT
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Britain Farms, 4335 W. Riverside Drive, Yuma
GOING ON: Stop by and enjoy food and drinks, a bounce house, live auction, live music, volleyball courts, bike and car clubs, first responders with vehicles, kid activities and more. Proceeds benefit Hunter’s Army, showing love and giving to local families in the fight against childhood cancer.
INFO: Visit Huntersarmy.com.
Monday April 3 PRISON HILL TAKEOVER
WHEN: 5-10 p.m.
WHERE: Prison Hill Brewing Co., 278 S. Main St.
GOING ON: Yuma Territory Live Steamers has a takeover of the Prison Hill Brewing Company, with proceeds to help fund the new train station at Riverside Park.