Stuff to do in Yuma

THIS WEEKEND:

Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm – Assistance League of Yuma Thrift Shop, 1054 S. 4th Avenue, is open Tuesdays-Thursdays.

Thursday, August 25, 6:00pm – Colorado River Tea Party meets at Community Christian Church, third building behind church, 6480 E. Highway 95. More info available from coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

Thursday, August 26, 7:00pm – Bollywood Movie “Aarakshan” in Hindi with English subtitles, at Main Street Cinemas, 111 S. Main Street.

Thursday-Friday, August 25-26, 7:00pm – Yuma Community Theater is casting two women and six men for the upcoming comedy “Funny Money” at Yuma Community Food Bank, 2404 E. 24th Street. No advance preparation is required. www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Friday, August 26, 10:00am – Mom’s Club at-home mom group meets at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th Street. Plan activities for you and your children. Participants must live east of Avenue 3E.

Friday, August 26, 11:00am-3:00pm – United Blood Services blood drive sponsored by Dillards’ inside the Yuma Palms Community Room, 1461 Yuma Palms Pkwy. Make appointment online at www.bloodhero.com

Friday, August 26, 4:00-7:00pm – Friday Night Dinners at American Legion Auxiliary 56, 1490 W. 3rd Street. Cost for dinner is $6.

Friday, August 26, 5:00-8:00pm – Friday Night Dinners at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 S. 1st Avenue. Cost for dinner is $6.

Friday, August 26, 6:00pm – Christian Singles meet at Mad Greek Restaurant, 1725 S. 3rd Avenue. More info from LaVonne at 329-4463.

Friday, August 26, 7:00-10:00pm – Jesus Jam concert at Yuma Civic Center will feature Christian bands Echoing Angels and Hyland. Tickets are $10 in advance at KCFY, 1921 S. Rail Avenue; The Ark bookstore, South Gate Mall; and Audio Einsteins, 2395 S. 4th Avenue. Tickets are $14 at the door.

Friday, August 26, 7:00-11:00pm – Look for a Yuma Block Party on the 4th Friday of every month. Main Street from 1st Avenue to Giss Parkway will be filled with Live Music, Arts, Local Specials from Downtown Businesses, Street Vendors and Family Friendly Activities all along the block. Visit www.YumaBlockParty.com for full music line up, vendor applications, and list of local specials.

Saturday, August 27, 6:00am-noon – Yard Sale to benefit The Healing Journey, 2866 W. 29th Street. The Healing Journey is a non-profit for preventing abuse and supporting survivors, group meets 6:30pm Tuesdays at Champion Church, 3625 S. Avenue 5E.

Saturday, August 27, 7:00am – Golf Scramble to support high school swim teams, at Las Barrancas Golf Course, 11476 E. 48th Street. $60 entry includes golf, cart, range balls, skins game, mulligans, and tri-tip dinner.

Saturday, August 27, 8:00am-1:00pm – Car Wash for Yuma FFA at Yuma HS bus lane, 400 S. 6th Avenue. Suggested donation is $5 per vehicle.

Saturday, August 27, 9:00am-2:00pm — United Blood Services blood drive at San Luis Fernando Padilla Community Center, 800 E. Juan Sanchez Blvd. Make appointment online at www.bloodhero.com

Saturday, August 27, 9:00am-noon – Car Wash at Foothills Walmart, 8151 E. 32nd Street to benefit Gila Ridge HS girls’ volleyball team. Suggested donation is $5/vehicle.

Satruday, August 27, 9:00-11:00am – City Councilman Raul Mendoza will hear concerns and feedback from city residents at Coffee Bean, 2450 S. 4th Avenue.

Saturday, August 27, 10:00am, weekly – Yuma Rail Roadrunners invite all model railroad enthusiasts to meet at Community Christian Church, 6480 E. Highway 95.

Satruday, August 27, 10:00am, weekly – Owners of Corvette, Camaro and GTO meet at Coffee Bean, 2450 S. 4th Avenue.

Saturday, August 27, 10:00am – Genealogical Society meets at main library, 2851 S. 21st Drive. Director of the Yuma Family History Center will talk.

Saturday, August 27, 1:00-9:00pm – Beat the Heat Super Soak and Car Show, 801 Council Park, in Somerton. Take the Plunge down the world’s tallest inflatable water slide at the 2011 Beat The Heat Super Soak and Car Show. There will be food, games, and entertainment for everyone including the 40ft Rhino Water Slide as well as other water slide for all ages. There will be 100 cars for all of the Auto lovers to see. Get there early and get in line for the Rhino Slide. Admission is free, $15 all-day splash pass, or 4 for $45. For more information please contact the Somerton Parks and Recreation Department at 928-627-2058 or at www.summersupersoak.com

Saturday, August 27, 5:00-7:00pm – Reception for Yuma artists Becky, Holly and Albert at Yuma’s Main Squeeze, 251 S. Main Street. Meet the artists, complimentary appetizers. Live music begins at 7:30pm.

Saturday, August 27, 5:00pm, weekly – Cruise-In to show off your ride at Cocopah Casino, Hwy 95, near the marquee. Any car, truck, motorcycle, any age, any club welcome. Free to display and to look.

Saturday, August 27, 6:30-9:00pm – Silver Ring Thing program supports abstinence until marriage, at Gila Ridge High School, 7150 E. 24th Street. Admission is $5 at www.silverringthing.com; $8 at the door; or free with a Jesus Jam ticket stub. All participants must bring $20 to purchase the silver ring.

Saturday, August 27, 8:00pm – Randy Travis, live in convert at Pipa Event Center at Quechan Casino Resort. Tickets start at $29 available at www.playQCR.com, or 800-585-3737, or at the box office.

Sunday, August 28, 7:00am – Annual Turkey Shoot shotgun competition at Adair Park, Yuma Trap & Skeet Club, Hwy 95 E and Adair Park Road (1 mile east of the Gila River on Hwy 95).  5-shooters on each squad.  Each shooter attempts to break 5 targets and high score wins a frozen turkey.  Ties will shoot off until there is a winner.  Food and drinks available. $5 per 5-shot round. Free Youth Shoot; All ages to 16 yrs. Old; Shotguns, ammo, hearing and eye protection will be provided.  Event will be supervised but parents should be present.

Sunday, August 28, 10:00am-3:00pm — “I Do” …Bridal Show and Expo at Hilton Garden Inn & Pivot Point Event Center 310 N. Madison Avenue. Cost is $5.00 in advance; $7.00 at the door. Join Yuma’s Best Wedding Vendors at Yuma’s Best Wedding Venue! Meet local vendors for all your wedding day needs all in one place! Enjoy a fashion show featuring all the latest in wedding fashion trends. Plus, enter to win a free honeymoon package. Hors d’oeuvres and chocolate fountain dessert available throughout the day. Fashion Show at 12:30pm. Call (928) 783-1500 ext 103 for more details.

Sunday, August 28, 5:00pm – PFLAG support group meets at Foothills Alano Club, 12535 S. Foothills Blvd., for fellowship, education and supports for parents, families and friends of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgendered. Meets the fourth Sunday of each month.

Kofa HS Class of 2001 seeks class members for its October 22 10-year reunion. Visit www.kofaclassof2001.blogspot.com

Yuma Community Theater’s 2011-2012 season tickets are now available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

{Copied from YumaSun.com}  Yuma Nightlife 8-25-11 WHERE TO BE; • Live hip-hop band — 9 p.m. Thursdays — The Dunes at Quality Inn; • La Vida Loca — 8 p.m. every Friday — Cocopah Casino River Room; • DJ Sloe — 9 p.m. Fridays — LZ Bar and Grill; • Live country band — 9 p.m. Fridays — The Dunes at Quality Inn; • Fossil Rock Duo — 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday — Mickey B’s; • Mirage — 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday — Quechan Casino Resort; • Downtime Band — 9 p.m. Saturday — DeRailed Saloon; • Live music — 7:30 p.m. every Saturday — Yuma’s Main Squeeze; • Reggae night — 9 p.m. Wednesdays — The Dunes at Quality Inn; • Downtime Band — 9:30 p.m. Sept. 2-3 — Quechan Casino Resort; KARAOKE; • 5 p.m. today — Daybreakers Café; • 8 p.m. today — LZ Bar and Grill; • 8 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday — Cocopah Casino; • 9 p.m. Wednesday — Friendly Tavern; JAZZ; • Yuma Jazz Company — 7 p.m. Sept, 10 — Yuma’s Main Squeeze; TRIVIA; • 6 p.m. Tuesday — Daybreakers Cafe and Bar; • 7:30 p.m. Tuesday — Yuma Landing; PIANO; • Michael Kolinsky — 7 p.m. every Thursday — Yuma’s Main Squeeze; • Steve Embry — 5:30 p.m. every Friday — Radisson Hotel; MUSIC JAM; • Yuma Blues Band jam — 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday — Jimmie Dee’s Bar; OPEN MIC; • 8 p.m. every Thursday — Yuma Landing; • 9 p.m. every Sunday — Pop A Top Saloon; IN CONCERT; •  Randy Travis — 8 p.m. Saturday — Quechan Casino Resort; COMEDY SHOW; • 8 p.m. Sept. 9 — Willie Barcena — Pivot Point Conference Center; Read more: http://www.yumasun.com/articles/every-72431-yuma-casino.html#ixzz1W3c3jSUP

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NEXT WEEK:

Mondays-Tuesdays – Teens are invited to the Main Library Teen Room, 2951 S. 21st Drive, afternoons in August for teen movies. For more information, contact Bryan Summers, Teen Services Manager, at (928) 373-6487.
Monday, August 29th @ 4:00 p.m.; Riding Giants (2004); This documentary details the origins and history of surf culture. (PG-13) After the film, check out our books on surfing.

Monday, August 29, evening – Order a large pizza, dine in or carryout, from Round Table Pizza, 2544W 16th Street, and $1 will be donated to Humane Society of Yuma. www.HSOYuma.com

Monday, August 29, 2:00-4:00pm – Teen Chess Club for ages 12-19 only at Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive.

Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31, 6:00pm – Inline Skate Clinic at Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive for youths ages 5-15. Inline skates and protective gear is required, some is available for  use.  Pre-register at City of Yuma Park & Rec or Yuma Youth Hockey League 941-1424. Cost is $5 per session.

Tuesday, August 30th @ 4:00 p.m.; Disney’s Prom (2011); A group of teenagers get ready for their high school prom. After the film, check out our book on senior prom.

Tuesday, August 30, 4:00-9:00pm – Yuma Criminal Touchdown Club takeover of Lutes Casino. A portion of the evening’s purchases will be donated.

Tuesday, August 30, 5:00pm – Friendship Singles meet every Tuesday at Yuma Community Food Bank conference room, 2404 E. 24th Street, to plan get-togethers and activities.

Tuesday, August 30, 6:00-8:00pm – A 12-week class on the US Constitution is offered at The Freedom Library, 2750 S. Pacific Avenue, Suite B. Participants will write a paper applying the principles with the opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. Open to ages 14 and up. No cost to attend. More info at www.freedomlibrary.org or 726-8050.

Tuesday, August 30, 7:00-9:00pm – Yuma Territorial Prisonaires look for men who love to sing, meeting weekly at GraceWay Fellowship Church, 7875 E. 24th Street.

Wednesday, August 31, 4:00-7:00pm – Fundraiser Dinner for disabled veterans at 8889 E. South Frontage Road, corner of 9E and S. Frontage. Dinner includes red beans, rice and cornbread. More info at 726-0102.

Wednesday, August 31, 6:00-8:00pm, weekly – Free Spaghetti Dinner served by Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall, 417 S. 15th Avenue. To donate or volunteer call Matt at 783-9099 or email unitmatt@aol.com .

Friday, September 2, 6:00-9:00pm – Humane Society of Yuma Volunteer Orientation program at Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive. There are a variety of ways to help, from working with the animals to assisting in fund raising. www.hsoyuma.com

Friday, September 2, 8:00 and 10:15pm – Little Joe y La Familia performs two shows at Cocopah Casino. Tickets are $20 general and $30 VIP.

Friday-Saturday, September 2-3, 6:00pm – Dinner Theatre “Das Bratwurst Haus meets the Wild West” with the DeGuello Gunslingers. Madison Avenue at 2nd Street. Admission is free, reservations recommended, (928) 329-4777. More info from dasbratwursthaus@hotmail.com

FUTURE:

Wednesday, September 7, 5:30pm – Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management will be hosting a Federal Employee Benefits seminar at Brewers Restaurant 2331 South Avenue B. This seminar is for Federal employees and will review ways to: Seek to improve and maximize your benefits; Increase your money supply; Reduce risk and future taxes; Social Security Analysis; and more. Please call (928)329-1700 to RSVP

Thursday, September 8, 6:30-8:00am – Yuma County Chamber of Commerce’s “Good Morning, Yuma” breakfast and information at Ramada Inn, 300 E. 32nd Street. Admission is $15 payable to the Chamber.

Friday, September 9, noon – Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management will be hosting a Federal Employee Benefits seminar at Brewers Restaurant 2331 South Avenue B. This seminar is for Federal employees and will review ways to: Seek to improve and maximize your benefits; Increase your money supply; Reduce risk and future taxes; Social Security Analysis; and more. Please call (928)329-1700 to RSVP

Friday, September 9, 6:00pm – Movie & Beer “The Big Lebowski” at Historic Yuma Theatre, presented by www.NexGenYuma.com, Yuma’s young professional non-profit group.  $5 donation suggested. Happy Hour 6:00-6:45, movie at 7:00pm.  Costume Contest, Prizes, Lebowski Swag.

Friday-Saturday, September 9-10 – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for Yuma County at Yuma Community Food Bank. Training is free but registration is required with Don Vickers at 304-0785.

Friday, September 9, 8:00pm – Comedy Show featuring Willie Barcena at Pivot Point Conference Center. VIP tickets $17; GA tickets $13. $2 beer and $3 cocktail specials from 7:00-8:00pm. More info at 928-783-1500 ext 188 or Samantha.gedeon@hilton.com .

Saturday, September 10, 10:00am-3:00pm – Yuma Jaycees Annual P.L.A.Y. (people learning about Yuma) Day at Yuma Civic Center. This is a family friendly event for local businesses and organizations to showcase what they can offer the community of Yuma. Face painting, Old Time Fiddler’s, belly dancing, rodeo clown clinic are just some of the entertainment lined up during the day. Admission is free. More info from Peggy at 446-2443.

Saturday, September 10, 7:00pm – Yuma Jazz Trio performs a t Yuma’s Main Squeeze, 251 S. Main Street. No cover charge. Food and beverages available for purchase.

Monday, September 12, 6:00pm – Yuma Camera Club meets the second Monday of each month at Community Christian Church, 6480 E. Highway 95.

Monday, September 12, 6:00pm – Newbie Triathlon Program sponsored by OnTrack Fitness, at various locations in Yuma. This is a 3 month program to get you ready for your first sprint triathlon (400yd swim, 10mile bike, 3 mile run). The program is specifically geared toward people who are brand new to triathlons. Meet 2-4 times per week to work on swim, bike, run plus brick workouts and a practice triathlon. You’ll also receive nutrition tips for athletes and a training plan to follow as we work together. We’re even going to have a triathlon right here in Yuma at the end of the year This is a full program, leaving no one behind and leaving nothing up to chance. You will learn everything you need to be ready for the triathlon. Cost for the program is $200; join with a friend and you both get 50% off – that’s only $100 for the full 3 month program. http://sites.google.com/a/ontrackfitness.net/newbie-triathlon-club/home

Thursday, September 15, 1:00-6:00pm — United Blood Services blood drive at Yuma Regional Medical Center Conference Rooms 1,2,3. Make appointment online at www.bloodhero.com

Friday, September 16, 5:00-7:00pm – Opening reception for “Celebrate Yuma Art Show” at Yuma Art Center. 254 S. Main Street. Free admission, but donations are accepted. www.yumafinearts.org

Friday-Saturday, September 16-17 – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for Yuma County at Yuma Community Food Bank. Training is free but registration is required with Don Vickers at 304-0785.

Saturday, September 17, 11:00am – “Community Heroes and a Book” children’s literacy event at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 16th Street at Pacific Avenue.  Children’s heroes, police, fire fighters, nurses, cowboys, cowgirls, race card drivers, and more will promote and support literacy in children by reading their favorite story to the kids. This event is free, space is limited so you must register by calling 726-2191 or 726-0554. There will be a raffle for a free night stay at Homewood Suites as well as different donated items from all around the community. Buffalo Wild Wings will be catering the event, Arizona Sweets will be serving us desert and lunch is free to all who attend. www.mikid.org

Saturday, September 17, 1:00-5:45pm – Come Out and Play – A Day for Kids. The annual emptying-out of all the toys in the Parks and Recreation closet is set for Valley Aquatic Center and nearby Sunrise Optimist Park. This totally free day, hosted by Parks and Recreation and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Yuma, offers sports, activities, games, general fun – and free supervised swimming at the pools inside the aquatic center. Mark your calendars now so you’re free to attend!

Saturday, September 17, 6:00pm – Humane Society of Yuma’s “Fur Ball V” at AWC’s 3C building. Tickets will be available online at www.hsoyuma.com

Tuesday, September 20, 5:00pm – Application deadline for the live auditions for Yuma Star 2011. Rules and registration information at www.contestsinyuma.com/yumastar

Friday, September 23, 7:00-11:00pm – Look for a Yuma Block Party on the 4th Friday of every month. Main Street from 1st Avenue to Giss Parkway will be filled with Live Music, Arts, Local Specials from Downtown Businesses, Street Vendors and Family Friendly Activities all along the block. Visit www.YumaBlockParty.com for full music line up, vendor applications, and list of local specials.

Saturday, September 24, 9:00am-3:00pm – Wedding and Quinceanera Expo at Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive.  Admission is $5 for two tickets if purchased in advance, or $5 each at the door. Event includes fashion shows, prizes, giveaways and tastings. For the guys, a “man cave” will be sponsored by Aaron’s Furniture to play games or watch football. Vendors are still being accepted, call Stephanie at 373-5043.

Saturday, September 24, 6:00-8:00pm – Yuma Jazz Trio performs at Arizona Sweets Café, 11411 S. Fortuna Road (near Don Quijote restaurant).

Tuesday, September 27, 6:00-8:00pm – American Business Women’s Association monthly dinner meeting at Ramada Inn, 300 E. 32nd Street. Cost is $17 for women to network and receive programs relevant to women in business. More info from rmwilliams@roadrunner.com The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Friday-Sunday, September 30-October 2 – Cibola HS Class of 1991 reunion. Find details on Facebook or contact budkobekayli@gmail.com

Saturday, October 1, 6:00-9:00pm – Yuma Fine Art’s Oktoberfest at Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main Street. Tickets are $20 for beer tasting and food, $12 for food only, available at www.yumafinearts.org , the Yuma Art Center gift shop, or 928-329-6607.

Saturday, October 8, 8:00am-noon – Yuma’s Household Hazardous Waste program will hold its next quarterly collection event at the City of Yuma North Public Works Yard, 265 W. 13th St. (13th Street between 4th Avenue and 1st Avenue). There is no charge to drop off applicable materials at this designated time and place. The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program is the safest way to dispose of products such as unwanted corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive material used in your home, car or truck, garden and lawn. Additionally, it is an opportunity to safely dispose of and/or recycle materials unwanted within the home. Items accepted at Saturday’s HHW drop-off: • Motor oil • Antifreeze • Paint • Solvents • Household cleaners • Pesticides • Fertilizers • Batteries • Tires (limit 5; must be off the rim)    E-waste items for drop-off include: • Home computer components • TV sets • VCRs/DVD players • Cell phones • Home phones Recyclable items residents may drop off include: • Aluminum cans • Cardboard material • Paper • Plastics • Documents and shredded papers.  Recycling bins remain available year-round for residents to drop off aluminum cans, metal items, cardboard material, paper and clear plastic. The bins, 13th Street at 2nd Avenue and at 45th Avenue and 17th Street, are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, to all Yuma County residents.

Saturday, October 15 – John Michael Montgomery performs at Cocopah Casino. Local group “Downtime” will open for Montgomery and “Leavin’ Ruston” will perform during dinner. To purchase tickets call 800-237-5687.

Friday, October 28, 7:00-11:00pm – Look for a Yuma Block Party on the 4th Friday of every month. Main Street from 1st Avenue to Giss Parkway will be filled with Live Music, Arts, Local Specials from Downtown Businesses, Street Vendors and Family Friendly Activities all along the block. Visit www.YumaBlockParty.com for full music line up, vendor applications, and list of local specials.

Friday-Sunday, November 4-6, 7:00/2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “Funny Money” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Saturday, November 5 – Step Out to Stop Diabetes Yuma Walk, Run, Bike, Expo. More info from Christine Winters, 928-336-2332.

Saturday, November 5 – Childrens’ Festival of the Arts downtown on Main Street.

Friday-Sunday, November 11-13, 7:00/2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “Funny Money” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Saturday, November 12, 10:00am-noon – Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony for US and Canada residents at Arizona Marketplace, 3351 S. Ave 4E, with dedication and music. Admission is $1 at the gate.

Tuesday, November 15, 7:00pm – “Good Rockin’ Live!” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday, November 18 – North End Art Walk downtown on Main Street. Visit shops and businesses and see displays of local artists.

Friday-Sunday, November 18-20, 7:00/2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “Funny Money” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Friday-Sunday, November 18-20 – Colorado River Balloon Festival at Yuma Civic Center and other locations. www.caballeros.org

Saturday, November 19 – Community Bazaar at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday, November 25 – Holiday Pageant and Friendship Tower Lighting at Desert Sun Stadium. www.caballeros.org

Friday, November 25, 7:00-11:00pm – Look for a Yuma Block Party on the 4th Friday of every month. Main Street from 1st Avenue to Giss Parkway will be filled with Live Music, Arts, Local Specials from Downtown Businesses, Street Vendors and Family Friendly Activities all along the block. Visit www.YumaBlockParty.com for full music line up, vendor applications, and list of local specials.

Thursday, December 1 – Sports Turf Show at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday, December 2 – Rotary’s annual Kammann Sausage Fry at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday, December 2, 7:00pm – “Broadway Today” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Saturday, December 3, 7:00pm – “Voice Male” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Sunday, December 4, 3:00pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Suni Sands, 1960 E. 32nd Street.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Sunday, December 4, 6:30pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Araby Acres, 6649 E. 32nd Street.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Monday, December 5 – Country Christmas Concert at Yuma Civic Center.

Thursday, December 8, 6:00pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Yuma East Country Clubhouse, 11357 E. 35th Place.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Saturday-Sunday, December 10-11, 4:00pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Avenue.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Tuesday, December 13, 7:00pm – “Blue Christmas: a holiday salute to the King” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Thursday, December 15 – Shared Christmas Luncheon at Pivot Point Conference Center.  Smaller businesses can share a big-time holiday luncheon for its employees. More info from Samantha Gedeon at 928-783-1500 ext 103.

Thursday, December 15, 7:00pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Westwind RV Resort, 9797 E. 32nd Street.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Sunday, December 18 – Breakfast with Santa at Pivot Point Conference Center. More info from Samantha Gedeon at 928-783-1500 ext 103.

Sunday, December 18, 3:00pm – “Four Preps Christmas” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Sunday, December 18, 3:00pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Fort Yuma United Methodist Church, 350 Picacho Road, Winterhaven.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Sunday, December 18, 6:30pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Shangri-La, 10498 N. Frontage Road.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Thursday, December 22, 6:30pm – Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir performs its annual Christmas Concert at Emerald Springs, 1475 S. 46th Avenue.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Friday, December 23, 7:00-11:00pm – Look for a Yuma Block Party on the 4th Friday of every month. Main Street from 1st Avenue to Giss Parkway will be filled with Live Music, Arts, Local Specials from Downtown Businesses, Street Vendors and Family Friendly Activities all along the block. Visit www.YumaBlockParty.com for full music line up, vendor applications, and list of local specials.

2012 EVENTS:

Saturday-Sunday, January 7-8 – Arizona Antique Show at Yuma Civic Center.

Sunday, January 8, 3:00pm – “Remembering the Ladies” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday-Sunday, January 13-15 – Yuma Home & Garden Show at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday-Sunday, January 13-15, 7:00/2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “The King and I” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Thursday, January 19, 7:00pm – “New Shanghai Circus” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday, January 20, 7:00pm – “The Blues from A to Z” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday-Saturday, January 20-21 – Desert Lily Quilters show at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday-Sunday, January 20-22, 7:00/2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “The King and I” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Friday, January 20, 7:00pm – Josh Wright, piano, at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Sunday, January 22 – Mexicali Expo at Yuma Civic Center.

Monday, January 23 – Ozark Jubilee at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday-Sunday, January 27-29, 7:00/2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “The King and I” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Friday-Sunday, January 27-19 – Americana Indian Art and Jewelry Show at Yuma Civic Center.

Saturday, January 28, 7:00pm – “Rock Around the Clock” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday, February 3, 6:00am – Yuma Area Prayer Breakfast at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday, February 3, 7:00pm – “The Lion Sleeps Tonight, The Tokens” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Saturday, February 4 – Yuma Doll Show at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday-Sunday, February 10-12 – Yuma Square Dance Festival at Yuma Civic Center.

Saturday, February 11, 7:00pm – “Romantic Classics” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Tuesday, February 14, 7:00pm – “Riders in the Sky” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday, February 17, 7:00pm – “The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Saturday, February 18 – Sons of Norway at Yuma Civic Center.

Sunday, February 19 – Masonic BBQ at Yuma Civic Center.

Sunday, February 19, 3:00pm – “Manhattan Dolls with special guest Robert Shaw” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Monday, February 21 – Canadian Snowbird Association at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday-Sunday, March 2-4 – “Midnight at the Oasis” classic car and nostalgia show at Desert Sun Stadium and Yuma Civic Center. www.caballeros.org

Saturday, March 3, 7:00pm – “Three International Tenors” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Tuesday, March 6, 7:00pm – “The Second City” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday, March 9 – CASA “Tribute to Elvis” at Yuma Civic Center.

Tuesday, March 13, 7:00pm – “How Great Thou Art, the gospel music of Elvis” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Thursday, March 15, 7:00pm – “Dublin’s Irish Cabaret” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Friday, March 16, 7:00pm – “Legends of Country Music” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Saturday, March 17 – Yuma Tree and Landscape Expo at Yuma Civic Center.

Friday-Saturday, March 23-25, 7:00pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “Noises Off” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Saturday-Sunday, March 24-25, 2012, 10:00am-5:00pm – Yuma Jewelry, Gem, and Mineral Show at Yuma Civic Center. Vendors will sell fine and costume jewelry, gems, beads, rough, fossils, lapidary supplies and equipment, plus wire wrapping. Admission is $3, kids under 12 admitted free with paying adult.

Friday-Saturday, March 30-April 1, 7:00pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2:00pm – Yuma Community Theater presents “Noises Off” at Gila Ridge HS performing arts center, 7150 E. 24th Street. Tickets available at www.YumaCommunityTheater.org

Saturday, April 14 – Taco Festival at Yuma Civic Center.

Tuesday, April 17, 7:00pm – “Salute to The Rat Pack and friends” at Historic Yuma Theatre. Tickets at www.YumaAZ.gov/events.

Saturday, April 21 – ARTbeat 5 juried art show and sale downtown on Main Street.

CONTINUING WEEKLY EVENTS:

Mondays, 10:00am-noon – Ingles Basico para Adultos is held in the second floor classroom at the Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive. These classes will help Spanish speakers master the basics of English. Classes are free and open to the public. For more information, call Alex Garcia at (928) 373-6481.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30pm – Alcon Bridge Club Unit 357 of the American Contract Bridge League plays at Yuma Civic Center.

Mondays, 2:00-4:00pm – Chess Club for Teens ages 12-19 at Yuma Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive.  Bring your own chessboard or use the library’s. Continues weekly.

Mondays and Wednesdays, doors open at 4:00pm – I.C. Bingo at 501 S. Avenue B. Early bird game starts at 6:45pm.

Monday and Wednesdays, 7:00pm, continuing until August 28 – Free Texas Hold ‘em Tournament at Daybreakers Café, 10800 N. Frontage Road, sponsored by Full House Poker Yuma.

Monday-Fridays, 9am to 4pm – Cocopah Museum and Gift Shop, south of Somerton, turn right on Avenue G, turn left at County 15th, two miles and follow signs to the Cocopah Museum.  Tours available, call 627-1992.

Tuesdays, 7:00am – BNI, Business Network International, is a highly-focused business referral group, meets at the Clarion Suites, 2600 S. 4th Avenue.  Only one member per profession is allowed to join the group.  Visitors always welcome. Learn more at our website, www.bniyuma.com or call Lisa at 941-8819.

Tuesdays, noon – T’ai Chi Chih class at Serenity Yoga, 720C E. 22nd Street. Admission is free, donations accepted.

Tuesdays, noon – Yuma-Kofa Toastmasters meet at the Yuma Community Food Bank.  Participate in a fun and supporting Toastmasters group to become a better speaker and leader.  More info, call Mike, 726-0796 or Connie, 726-8958.

4th Tuesday of each month, 6:00-8:00pm – American Business Women’s Association monthly dinner meeting at Ramada Inn, 300 E. 32nd Street. Cost is $17 for women to network and receive programs relevant to women in business. More info from rmwilliams@roadrunner.com

Tuesdays

and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm – Yuma Sidewinders Rugby Football Club practices at Kennedy Park.  Meet at the pavilion near the Hockey Rink.  Old ruggers and new players are welcome.  We are happy to teach anyone new to the game.  Come play the full contact sport without the pads! Any questions contact Guy Avenetti g.avenetti@yahoo.com

Tuesdays, 7:00pm – Free Zumba classes for those 21 and older at the River Room inside Cocopah Casino.

Tuesdays, 7:00pm – Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets at Community Christian Church, 6480 E. Hwy 95, and invite all women who like to sing in four-part harmony.

Tuesdays, 7:30pm – Question Mike hosts live team trivia at the Hangar inside Yuma Landing, 4th Ave @ 2nd Street. Teams of any number can compete.  Get there early to enjoy dinner from the Yuma Landing menu.

Tuesdays – Saturdays – Karaoke is hosted each night in the Sports Bar inside Cocopah Casino.  Must be 21+ to enter casino.

Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00pm – The Yuma County Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive, will host laptop use time in the second floor classroom. The public access laptops have Microsoft Office software and Internet access, and can be used for homework-help, job and career related trainings, re-careering, and small business development. Volunteers will be on-hand to answer questions and offer assistance. Please bring a USB Drive to save your work. There is no charge to attend. A library card, driver’s license, or other form of identification is needed to sign in to use a laptop.

Wednesdays – Yuma Blues Band Jam will happen each week at LZ Bar and Grill, 2175 S. Harley Drive.  Blues band jam, open mic night; minors welcome with parent or legal guardian.

Wednesday, 5:00pm — DJ RC and ladies 80s night at LZ Bar and Grill. All well drinks for the ladies are $0.50 all night long.

Wednesdays, 9:00pm – “Reggae Night” at the Dunes, 711 E. 32nd Street. Local bands will perform, in addition to open mic for those who would like to join in. Must be 21+. No cover charge.

Wednesdays, 7:30pm — Yuma Blues Jam and Open Mic Night at Jimmy Dee’s. If you are musician looking to jam with other local artists or just enjoy listening to the blues, then check out the Yuma Blues Jam at Jimmy Dee’s in Historic Downtown Yuma.

Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm — The computer lab at the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive, will be available exclusively to high school and college students who need to work on assignments. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.

Thursdays, 8:00pm – Karaoke at LZ Bar and Grill.

Thursdays, 9:00pm – Live Hip Hop Band at The Dunes Restaurant Bar & Grill, 711 East 32nd Street. Must be 21+, no cover charge.

Fridays, 3:30pm – Teen Gaming Club will meet at the Heritage Branch Library, 350 S. 3rd Avenue. Free admission.

Fridays, 5:00-7:00pm, through April – Knights of Columbus 1806 Fish Fry at Council Hall, 3875 S. 4th Ave. Cost is $8.00 and includes Fish, Fries, Cole Slaw, Iced Tea, Lemonade or Coffee.

Fridays, 5:00pm; Saturdays, 11:00am and 5:00pm; Sundays 11:00am — Come join the Zumba revolution!  Zumba is a Latin inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates both Latin and international music with dance moves creating a dynamic, exciting, and extremely effective fitness system.  Classes are held at the North End Community Center.  The fee is $25 for eight classes or a $4 drop in fee, all payable to the Instructor.  Only cash will be accepted.  For more information, call 373-5245.

Fridays and Saturdays, 6:00pm, continuing weekly thru April – Live German Music at Das Bratwurst Haus, 204 S. Madison Ave., Peter and Marian play your favorite German sing-a-longs. There is no cover charge for the entertainment, please tip the musicians. Reservations recommended please call: 928-329-4777

Fridays, 6:30pm – YCTPA sorting and penning practice at Diamond W Arena.  More info from Lawana at 580-7343.

Fridays, 7:00 – 10:00pm – Teen Open Hoops: it’s a way to have some fun and get your exercise in. For just $1, come on down to the Joe Henry Optimist Center Gymnasium, located at 1793 S. 1st Ave., for games of pickup basketball every Friday evening.  Just show up and the Site Supervisor will put you on a team.  Parents, this program is supervised to make sure teens are playing fair and having a good time.  For more information, call 373-5200.

First Friday of every month, 7:00pm – Yuma Amateur Radio Club meets at Yuma Community Food Bank. More info from Kenneth, 344-8867.

Fridays, 9:00pm – Live Country Band at The Dunes Restaurant Bar & Grill, 711 East 32nd Street. Must be 21+, no cover charge.

Fridays, 9:00pm  – DJ Sloe spins all the latest club and dance hits at LZ Bar and Grill.

Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm, continuing weekly through March – Yuma Food Bank Farmer’s Market in the Kirkland’s parking lot at Yuma Palms.  Vendors include produce, arts, crafts, home décor and more.

Every Saturday, 11:00am-noon — Need help with those back to school assignments? Homework Help will be available Saturdays in the story time room at the Foothills Library, 13226 E South Frontage Road, for teens on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call (928) 342-1640.

Third Saturday of the month, 11:00am-1:00pm — Kids ages 8-12 are invited to play board games at the Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road. You can bring your own game, and use ours too! Please note, children under the age of 10 must be supervised at all times by a parent or caregiver that is at least 16 years old.  For more information, call (928) 342-1640.

Third Saturday of the month, noon – Kidz Kraft will be held at the Foothills Library, 13226 E South Frontage Road, for children ages 5-12. Arts and crafts materials will be provided. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (928) 342-1640.

Every Saturday, noon – The Yu Gi Oh Card Club for teens meets every Saturday at the Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road. You can bring your own cards, and use our new booster packs, courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library. For more information, contact Araceli Hermoso-Palacios, Teen/Spanish Outreach, at (928) 342-1640.

Saturdays, noon and 2:00pm, through the winter – Deguello Gunslingers perform Old West comedy vignettes at Yuma Territorial Prison. www.deguellogunslingers.com

Last Saturday of every month, 10:00am — The Genealogical Society of Yuma meets at Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive. Interested visitors are welcome. Discussion subjects include computer web sites and speakers that facilitate ancestor research.

1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month – Southwest Old Time Fiddlers perform at Capri RV Park, 32nd Street and 4th Ave Extension. Free admission.  The fiddlers are available to play for your group or event. More info from 317-8397.

Fourth Saturday of each month, 1:00-3:00pm – Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive, monthly Sew & Go program is back.  Each session we undertake a simple sewing project that can be completed in one 2-hour session. Space is limited so preregistration is required. Call 314-2452 or email Mimi Duncan at mduncan@yumalibrary.org to register or for additional information. Pick up a flier at the library listing the materials needed for this project!

Saturdays, 2:00pm – Meat Draws at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 1st Avenue. Money raised goes to Hospice of Yuma, Senior Nutrition and scholarships for local students.

Fourth Sunday of every month, 5:00pm –  PFLAG offers fellowship, education and support for parents, family and friends of lesbians and gays with an effort to spread love, tolerance, understanding, and acceptance for members of the Yuma gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community. Meeting at Foothills Alano Club, 12535 S. Foothills Blvd

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Yuma’s Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive, has an online reservation system for its meeting rooms! To reserve a room for your next event, visit www.yumalibrary.org and click on Meeting Room Reservations on the right hand side of the homepage. A self-serve kiosk is also available in the Main Library’s Administration office. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.

Learn about Yuma Park & Rec Dept sports, activities and classes here: http://www.yumaaz.gov/1988.htm

Want to know what the City of Yuma is up to?  Subscribe to the “City News Now” email alerts: Send an email to Communications & Public Affairs, dave.nash@yumaaz.gov  , ask to receive “City News Now”, include your email address in the body of your message.

Movie times at Main Street Cinema downtown http://main-street-cinemas.com

Movie times at Harkins Theatre at Yuma Palms http://www.harkinstheatres.com/theatreDetails.aspx?theatreId=9191

Arizona Western College athletics information and sporting events calendar: http://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/athletics/

United Blood Services has ongoing needs for blood donations.  Your one pint of blood will help three people. Visit www.bloodhero.com to make a reservation for donation.

Arizona Western College offers extra courses and workshops. www.azwestern.edu/continuinged

Please store the city’s Graffiti Hotline on your mobile phone—the number is (928) 329-2828.  Whenever you notice graffiti, call that number with the location and color of the wall or object sprayed.  Most cleanups are conducted within a day or two.

Leave anonymous tips on crimes in Yuma, call 78-CRIME (782-7463).  If an arrest is made, you can call back, give your case number and receive up to $1000 in cash reward.