What’s Going On

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Saturday Oct. 8

FALL ART WALK

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Stranded Ink Tattoo Studio, 3795 W. 22nd Lane, Yuma

GOING ON: A fall art walk featuring food, music and raffles.

INFO: Call 928-318-2729.

TACOS AND TUNES

WHEN: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

WHERE: Main Street in Yuma GOING ON: The sound of Mexican Music and excitement fills the air from this taco celebration! Enjoy live entertainment, a kids zone, a car show, yard games, cold beer and tacos!

COST: Free

INFO: Contact the City of Yuma, 928-373-5000

TRAIN RIDES

WHEN: 10 a.m-3 p.m. Last train leaves the station at 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Crossing Railroad, Riverside Park below the Yuma Territorial Prison GOING ON: To thank the public, free train rides will be offered to the public by the Yuma Territory Live Steamers. No tickets are required.

COST: Free, although donations are gladly accepted

INFO: Call Chuck, 247-7190

Sunday Oct. 9 TRAIN RIDES

WHEN: 10 a.m-3 p.m. Last train leaves the station at 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Crossing Railroad, Riverside Park below the Yuma Territorial Prison GOING ON: To thank the public, free train rides will be offered to the public by the Yuma Territory Live Steamers. No tickets are required.

COST: Free, although donations are gladly accepted

INFO: Call Chuck, 247-7190

Friday Oct. 14 BLOOD DRIVE

WHEN: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church Friel Centre, 11545 E. 40th St. in the Foothills.

GOING ON: A blood drive to collect donations amid an emergency shortage of blood supplies in Arizona

INFO: Make an appointment or learn more at www.BloodHero. org. Contact Theresa at 970371-3464 with questions.

Saturday Oct. 15 FREEDOM LIBRARY’S NIGHT FOR LIBERTY DINNER AND AUCTION

WHEN: 5:30-10 p.m.

WHERE: The home of Lori and Scott McKenna, 13169 S. Avenue 4 1/2E

GOING ON: A night of raising funds for liberty.

COST: $125 per person, which includes a catered dinner and two drink vouchers

INFO: To learn more, contact Howard Blitz, 928-246-2327 or info@freedomlibrary.org.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA FUNDRAISER

WHEN: 4-7 p.m.

WHERE: Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 954 S. 13th Ave., Yuma

GOING ON: A lazy man’s lasagna dinner fundraiser, with Caesar salad and garlic bread, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing and an open cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Wreaths Across America program.

COST: $10 donation

INFO: For more information, contact Winnie, 928-502-0238.

Friday Oct. 21 UNDER THE GRAPEVINES

WHEN: 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: Holiday Inn Express, 2044 S. Avenue 3E, Yuma GOING ON: A fundraiser to benefit victims of trauma through The Healing Journey. The event will feature wine tastings, appetizers and music. COST: 1 for $30 or 2 for $50 before Sept. 30; 1 for $40 or 2 for $75 after Sept. 30.

INFO: Tickets can be purchased at The Healing Journey, 2197 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 202, or over the phone at 928-920-6220.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

WHEN: 6-10 p.m.

WHERE: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, 220 Prison Hill Road, Yuma

GOING ON: A family-friendly event, the Dia De Los Muertos Celebration and Parade will celebrate traditions with altars, dancers, live music, an art walk, face painting and more. COST: $5

INFO: Contact the Chicano Art Collective, 928-276-8114.

Saturday Oct. 22 SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB OF YUMA BOWLING FUNDRAISER

WHEN: 1 p.m.

WHERE: Inca Lanes,

GOING ON: 100% of the proceeds from this bowling fundraiser will go to the AdvoKate Foundation to help Yuma kids battling cancer.

COST: $30 per bowler, which includes event T-shirt, shoes and fees.

INFO: Call Howard Blitz at 928-246-2327, or email info@ freedomlibrary.org to register.

SAN LUIS OFFROAD EXPO

WHEN: 6 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Joe Orduno Park, 965 Park Ave., San Luis

GOING ON: An off-road expo, with fun, entertainment and live music.

COST: Free

INFO: https://offroadxpo.com/

Friday Oct. 28 AN EERIE IRIE HALLOWEEN PARTY

WHEN: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

WHERE: 346 W. Main St., Somerton

GOING ON: A fundraiser for KIZY Radio, featuring vendors, music, and more.

COST: $10 with a costume, $15 without

INFO: For more information, visit www.kizyradio.org or call 707-602-7545.