What’s Going On
INFO: Contact Roger Portz at 307-237-9218 or email wyohartman@msn.com
Thursday Feb. 8 VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES – CIBOLA HS & YJC
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 exciting Cibola High School Jazz Band will perform, and several members will also have the opportunity to be backed up by Yuma Jazz Company. Bring your own folding chair. Food and drink options are close by and available for purchase.
COST: Free
INFO: go to Yumajazz.com
Friday Feb. 9 YUMA SILVER SPUR RODEO
WHEN: Gates open at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma GOING ON: 79th Annual Silver Spur Rodeo, with the best athletes in the PRCA and WPRA and crowd favorite Mutton Busting. COST: $29-$31
INFO: www.yumarodeo.com
MARDI GRAS ON MAIN
WHEN: 5-11 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Downtown Main Street, Yuma
GOING ON: Join us for a day filled with vibrant colors, lively music, and unforgettable celebrations! Whether you’re donning beads, masks, or your most fabulous costume, it’s time to unleash your inner party spirit! Live music by the K-tel All-stars, 40+ vendors, and fun for the whole family!
COST: Free to attend
Saturday
Feb. 10 YUMA SILVER SPUR RODEO
WHEN: Gates open at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma GOING ON: 79th Annual Silver Spur Rodeo, with the best athletes in the PRCA and WPRA and crowd favorite Mutton Busting. COST: $29-$31
INFO: www.yumarodeo.com
LEARN ABOUT NATIVE PLANTS
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Cooperative Extension, 2200 W. 28th St., Ste. 102, Yuma
GOING ON: If you don’t quite understand what all of the talk about Native Plants means, please stop by and we’ll do our best to explain it to you. We will explain how planting Native Plants in your yard helps your wallet, the birds, pollinators and saves water.
COST: Free
INFO: Contact
(928) 726-3904
ROMANTIC CLASSICS
WHEN: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium, 401 S. 6th Ave, Yuma
GOING ON: Join the Yuma Civic Orchestra on Saturday, February 10th at 2 pm or 6:30 pm. Whether you are looking for a night of fun music or a romantic treat for your favorite love, we have just the concert for your special evening, as we play a collection of romantically themed music. Joining us on the front lawn of Snider Auditorium around 3:30 will be El Charro and their amazing Mexican food, a Yuma favorite for over 70 years. Pricing may vary on offerings of food, drinks and desserts.
INFO: Get your tickets now. https://yumaorchestra.org/index. php/tickets
Sunday Feb. 11 YUMA SILVER SPUR RODEO
WHEN: Gates open at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma GOING ON: 79th Annual Silver Spur Rodeo, with the best athletes in the PRCA and WPRA and crowd favorite Mutton Busting. COST: $29-$31
INFO: www.yumarodeo.com
Wednesday Feb. 14 WYOMING PICNIC
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Joe Henry Park, 23rd Ave and Colorado St., Yuma GOING ON: Picnic for Winter Visitors who are from Wyoming. COST: $5 per person
VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES – ELOISA ARVISO WITH YUMA JAZZ WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center (in front of Harkins)
GOING ON: Guest Update! Sensational vocalist and saxophonist Eloisa Arviso will be featured with host band Yuma Jazz Company. Bring your own folding chair. Food and drink options are close by and available for purchase.
COST: Free
INFO: Go to Yumajazz.com
BLOOD DRIVE Thursday Feb. 15 Friday Feb. 16
WHEN: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: St. John Neumann Friel Center, 11545 E. 40th St., Yuma GOING ON: St John Neumann Catholic Community in the Foothills is sponsoring a Vitalant Blood Drive. Vitalant is Arizona’s largest non-profit community blood provider that fulfills transfusion needs for 100% of the hospitals in Maricopa County and 90% statewide.
INFO: For donation appointments, visit www.bloodhero.com and use sponsor code: St. John NCC, visit vitalant.org, or call 800288-2199 ext. 5497.
Saturday Feb. 17 ABWA WOMEN’S EXPO
WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Dr., Yuma
GOING ON: The ABWA Women’s Expo is a great place for woment to come together and celebrate their achievements, learn about new products and services and connect with other like-minded women. Funds raised are used for scholarships.
COST: Free, or $5 VIP entrance
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/abwayuma
BULL OF THE DESERT
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: MCAS Yuma, 3900 S. Ave. 3E, Yuma
GOING ON: Hosted by Caballeros de Yuma, the Bull of the
Desert is an extraordinary competition that embodies the true essence of weightlifting. This event is more than just a competition–it’s a celebration of perseverance and hard work. Limited to 100 athletes, this exclusive event ensures an intense and exhilarating experience for all participants. Not only will you have fun, but you could also qualify for something bigger as this event serves as qualifier for the National Strongman Competition.
COST: $100 to enter the competition
INFO: https://www.caballeros.org/bull-of-the-desert/
YUMA FOOTHILLS ROTARY HANK DAYS CELEBRATION
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: 47th St. and Foothills Blvd., Yuma
GOING ON: Join Foothills Rotary in their celebration of the Yuma Foothills community spirit. Parade line-up begins at 8 a.m. at 47th St. and Foothills Blvd. Parade starts at 10 a.m. and travels north on Foothills Blvd. to South Frontage Road.
COST: Free
INFO: Contact Doreen Caldwell at (928) 446-1668
CROSSROADS MISSION COUNTRY LOVIN’ HOEDOWN
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
WHERE: Britain’s Farm, 4330 Riverside Dr., Yuma
GOING ON: Attend the Country Lovin’ Hoedown, presented by Crossroads Mission. There will be dinner, dancing, raffles and auctions. The Chavez Family Band will be performing. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. 100% of proceeds go to benefit the Crossroads Mission Men’s Shelter building project.
COST: $30
INFO: Visit www.crossroadsmission.org
KIDS AT HOPE CONCERT
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Colorado River State Historic Park, 201 N. 4th Ave., Yuma
GOING ON: Experience an unforgettable evening with Sawyer Brown, the iconic American country music band that has captured hearts since 1981, at the highly anticipated Annual Kids at Hope Yuma Benefit Concert. But the excitement doesn’t end there – be captivated by the talent of Yuma’s own Gwynn Sisters. Yuma Locals, DJ Bobby Mac and Big Boss Band will also be performing. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to support Kids at Hope and enjoy an evening of exceptional live music that will leave a lasting impact on the lives of children in Yuma.
COST: $40 General Admission, $15 18 and under
INFO: For tickets and other info visit https://www. kidsathopeyuma.org/events
FEBRUARY FIESTA 5K & 10K FUN RUN
WHEN: 8-11 a.m.
WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 282 N. 12th Ave., Yuma
GOING ON: Join the City of Yuma for the February 5K and 10K fun run. There will be youth and adult divisions. Check-in is at 7 a.m., run begins at 8 a.m. Registration deadline is Feb. 15 at 1 p.m.
COST: Free for grades K-12, adults $25
INFO: For info or to register visit https://www.yumaaz.gov/ visitors/events-calendar
Thursday Feb. 22 VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES – AWC AND GILA RIDGE JAZZ BAND
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 exciting AWC and Gila Ridge Jazz Bands will perform, and several members will also have the opportunity to be backed up by Yuma Jazz Company. Bring your own folding chair. Food and drink options are close by and available for purchase.
COST: Free
INFO: Go to Yumajazz.com
Friday Feb. 23 COUNTRY ROADS QUILT SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Country Roads Ballroom, 5707 E. 32nd St., Yuma
GOING ON: There will be several vendors, a demonstration and our beautiful country store where you can purchase various crafts made by our talented quilters. Enter the raffle for a queen size quilt, sewing machine and beautiful gift basket of sewing goodies.
COST: Free admission
INFO: Contact Tracy at 604-916-4099
BBQ & BREW FESTIVAL
WHEN: 4-9 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Downtown Yuma Main Street, Yuma
GOING ON: Mark your calendars and get your taste buds ready for Yuma’s ‘Best in the Desert Southwest’ BBQ & Brew Festival! This two-day festival will pack Main Street with mouthwatering BBQ, a country music concert each night, and ice-cold brew. Competitors travel from all over the United States to compete in this Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned event!
COST: Free
INFO: https://www.yumaaz.gov/visitors/events-calendar
Saturday Feb. 24 TOWN OF WELLTON PIONEER DAY PARADE AND FIESTA
WHEN: 10 a.m-3 p.m.
WHERE: Butterfield Park, Wellton
GOING ON: Come celebrate the Town of Wellton’s Annual Pioneer Day Parade & Fiesta on Saturday, February 24th from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. The Parade starts at ‘West Side Open Space’ and ends at Butterfield Park for the Fiesta! Bring a chair to sit along the Parade route on Los Angeles Avenue in Wellton, AZ (Exit 30 off of I-8 and then head north). Parade starts at West Side Open Space, 28489 Los Angeles Avenue and runs east to 29500 Dome Street where the Parade turns north to Butterfield Community Center located at 10234 Dome Street for the Fiesta. Great
Food and Drink from Local Vendors, Music and Entertainment, Playground for the kids, Pickleball courts will be open too – bring your paddle or borrow one from the Club!
COST: Free
INFO: Contact Mary Miranda at (928) 304-1513
PIONEER ART SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: 10402 Fresno St., Wellton
GOING ON: If you are an art enthusiast and would like to spend a day viewing a splendid collection of various art from local artists, then you won’t want to miss out on this one at Pioneers Museum. The museum also houses other exhibits as well as Gallery Art. Enjoy the day by talking to local artists who are rich in history in this small gem of Wellton.
COST: Free
INFO: Contact Jane at (612) 963-2361
BBQ & BREW FESTIVAL
WHEN: 12-9 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Downtown Yuma Main Street, Yuma
GOING ON: Mark your calendars and get your taste buds ready for Yuma’s ‘Best in the Desert Southwest’ BBQ & Brew Festival! This two-day festival will pack Main Street with mouthwatering BBQ, a country music concert each night, and ice-cold brew. Competitors travel from all over the United States to compete in this Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned event!
COST: Free
INFO: https://www.yumaaz.gov/visitors/events-calendar
Sunday Feb. 25 ST. PAUL’S CONCERT SERIES – STEVEN HENNIG, TRUMPET & FRIENDS
WHEN: 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave., Yuma GOING ON: St. Paul’s Concert Series will present trumpeter Steven Hennig in concert, performing his original compositions, including the premier of “Neblina,” for Leo ‘Papo’ Neblina, along with classical and contemporary works. Organist Erica Nelson, percussionist Brandon Coz, and bassist Jon Knudtson will also be featured.
COST: Free, donations accepted
INFO: yumajazz@gmail.com