What’s Going On
never-ending cookies. We play 2 sessions a day with playing times of 11:00 and 4:00 on
Jan 25th, 10:00 and 3:00 on Jan 26 and a 2 session team game starting at 10:00 on Jan 27th. All levels of players are welcome!
COST: $15 per session, $12 for new members
INFO: https://tournaments. acbl.org/schedule. php?sanction=2401329
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 Yuma Big Band will share big, brassy excitement. Bring your own folding chair. Food and drink options are close by and available for purchase. COST: Free
INFO: go to Yumajazz.com
Friday
vibrant community of fellow runners. Follow us on social media and join our community of passionate runners as we countdown to this epic event. And don’t forget that this marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon!
COST: $45-$250
INFO: https://www.caballeros. org/yuma-marathon/
YUMA WELLNESS AND CARE FAIR
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center,
1440 W. Desert Hills Dr., Yuma GOING ON: Whether you aspire to take better care of yourself, or you care for others, this day will help you feel good, look good, get healthy, get fit, get out, go play. Brought to you by the Yuma Sun, City of Yuma, Yuma Regional Medical Center. Take a walk with the docs at 8 a.m. There will be health screenings, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, healthy snacks, and more. Hear from local health and wellness experts with talks on the Arizona Peace Trail, skincare tips, caring for aging parents and more.
COST: Free admission, accepting non-perishable food items for the Yuma Community Food Bank and Crossroads Mission.
INFO: For info and vendor booth details contact Stephanie Daniels (928) 539-6827 or email events@yumasun.com. For non-profit vendor booth information, contact the YRMC Marketing team.
YUMA ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma
GOING ON: The public will have a chance to purchase creative art pieces for the home or as gifts.
INFO: Email yumaartisanandcrafters46@ gmail.com
FREEDOM LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE BOOK SALE
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave., Yuma GOING ON: Celebrate the Freedom Library’s 28th Anniversary, and find some great books at bargain prices. Some electronic equipment for sale at reduced prices.
COST: Free to attend, books for sale
INFO: Email info@ freedomlibrary.com
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS ARTIST ASSOCIATION ART SHOW WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, Fine Arts Building, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma
GOING ON: Members of the association will exhibit their works in a variety of mediums in this judged show. Artwork will be available for purchase. INFO: Call (928) 210-4170
YUMA SUNSHINE BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Hampton Inn & Suites, 1600 E. 16th St., Yuma
GOING ON: Come play at the friendliest bridge tournament in Arizona with our famous never-ending cookies. We play 2 sessions a day with playing times of 11:00 and 4:00 on
Jan 25th, 10:00 and 3:00 on Jan 26 and a 2 session team game starting at 10:00 on Jan 27th. All levels of players are welcome!
COST: $15 per session, $12 for new members
INFO: https://tournaments. acbl.org/schedule. php?sanction=2401329
P.E.O. FOUNDER’S DAY LUNCHEON
WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: The Elks Lodge
1917 W. 32nd Street
GOING ON: A celebration event for all P.E.O. members to honor the seven young women who founded the society in 1869. All P.E.O. members visiting Yuma are invited to attend this annual event hosted by the Yuma P.E.O. Reciprocity Council.
INFO: To register, contact
Debbie Hovatter at 928-2107304 no later than January
26. Advance registration is required.
COST: $20
2ND ANNUAL COOL JANUARY CLASS CAR SHOW
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Carefree Village Resort, 3900 S. Avenue 8 1/2 E, Yuma GOING ON: A benefit for the Humane Society of Yuma. There will be a DJ hosted Sock Hop at 7 p.m. with a 50/50 drawing that will also benefit The Humane Society. Three celebrity judges will be in attendance, including Yuma City Council woman Carol Smith, KYMA chief weather forecaster Melissa Zaremba, and Miss Sunshine City of Yuma Isabella Nicholls. INFO: Contact Rusty Knapp, Activities Director, CVR 928342-7908
Friday Feb. 2
TWO RIVERS RENAISSANCE FAIRE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma
GOING ON: The Two Rivers Renaissance Faire celebrates music, food and fun of times past, in the setting of an old-world village marketplace frequented by lords and ladies, swordsmen, jugglers, fools, minstrels, magicians, Shakespearean actors, belly dances and pirates. Artisans and vendors demonstrate their crafts and hawk their wares as world-class performers entertain on stages and throughout the faire. Mounted knights joust for the championship in the Duke’s tournament.
COST: $10-$15
INFO: www.tworiversfaire.com
E.P. EXPO
WHEN: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m WHERE: Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St., Yuma GOING ON: This three-day event features tribute concerts and tribute artists competitions dedicated to Elvis Presley. COST: $30-$50
INFO: elvis.expo.com
Saturday Feb. 3
SOMERTON PETPALOOZA WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Council Avenue Park, 801 Council Ave., Somerton GOING ON: Chihuahua races, pet contests and other fun activities highlight this event at which dogs, cats and other furry and feathery friends are the center of attention. There will be also licensing and vaccination clinics.
COST: Free
INFO: Contact (928) 722-7394
TWO RIVERS RENAISSANCE FAIRE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma
GOING ON: The Two Rivers Renaissance Faire celebrates music, food and fun of times past, in the setting of an old-world village marketplace frequented by lords and ladies, swordsmen, jugglers, fools, minstrels, magicians, Shakespearean actors, belly dances and pirates. Artisans and vendors demonstrate their crafts and hawk their wares as world-class performers entertain on stages and throughout the faire. Mounted knights joust for the championship in the Duke’s tournament.
COST: $10-$15
INFO: www.tworiversfaire.com
ENCHANTED EATS: A MAGICAL NIGHT OF DISNEY
WHEN: 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Julieanna’s Steak and Seafood, 1951 W 25th St, Yuma GOING ON: Enjoy a magical evening of delicious food and the music of Disney at Yuma Community Theater’s Annual Dinner Cabaret Fundraiser. All proceeds from the tickets and auction items will help YCT continue to provide theatrical performances and educational outreach to the community of Yuma County. Please note that ticket sales will end on January 24, 2024.
COST: $100
INFO: For tickets and more information, visit yctaz.org/ eats or contact YCT at contact@ yctaz.org