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Friday March 31 Wednesday March 29 THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE QUARTERMASTER LIONS CLUB TAKEOVER

WHEN: 2-8 p.m.

WHERE: El Charro, 601 W. 8th

St.

GOING ON: Good food for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Quartermaster Lions Club to raise funds to assist those with vision needs in Yuma County.

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 soulcrushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. COST: $10

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 soulcrushing, 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.

HELPING HANDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Registration starts at 7 a.m., tournament begins at 8.

WHERE: Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive

GOING ON: Helping Hands of Yuma 1st annual benefit golf tournament, hosted by the Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital. INFO: For more info or to register in advance, call Amy Obney (928) 246-2912 or Karen Haukeli (928) 210-7330

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.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF YUMA’S 5K RUN FOR THEIR LIVES

WHEN: Check-in at 9 a.m., run start at 10 a.m.

WHERE: 4050 S. Avenue 4 1/2E, Yuma

GOING ON: A fundraiser for the Humane Society of Yuma, with an Easter egg hunt, hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more. COST: $30 per person, $120 for four-person relay; military and students $25. Participants will get a T-shirt and goody bag. INFO: Visit www.hsoyuma.com

FUNDRAISER FOR LIZBETH MARQUEZ

WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

WHERE: American Legion Post 56, 1490 W. 3rd St., Yuma

GOING ON: A fundraiser for Lizbeth Marquez, a young mother of three who is battling cancer. Proceeds will be used to help offset mounting medical expenses.

COST: $10 a plate, which includes a grilled chicken dinner with all the fixings.

Dulce Chilito, Desert Cruisers Car Club and the WINO (Workers in Name Only) will also have sales on site.

INFO: Call 928-941-9801 or email al56yuma@gmail.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.

Thursday April 6 VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES – JASON & ELLE

WHEN: 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center (in front of Harkins)

GOING ON: This week the popular local duo Jason &

Elle provides an exciting mix of musical styles. Bring your own folding chair. Food and drink options are close by and available for purchase.

COST: Free

INFO: Yumajazz.com

Thursday April 13 VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES – YUMA BIG BAND

WHEN: 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center (in front of Harkins)

GOING ON: This week the Yuma Big Band is featured with its big, swinging sounds. Bring your own folding chair.

COST: Free

INFO: Yumajazz.com

Saturday April 15 WALK FOR ADDIE

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon.

WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 282 N. 12th Ave., Yuma

GOING ON: Addie Packs is 100% grant and donation funded and helps to support families within Yuma County. We focus on helping families with comfort and monetary resources as they travel from their home for often long periods of time. COST: Adults, $35; children, $25; or families for $100.

INFO: addiepacks@gmail.com or 928-388-8146

Sunday April 16 ST. PAUL’S CONCERT SERIES

WHEN: 5 p.m.

WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: St. Paul’s presents David Pedraza (viola) and Olga Kim (piano) in concert

COST: The concert series is supported through donations and free-will offerings.

INFO: For more information, contact Sally at 928-782-0166.

Thursday April 20 VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES – AWC AND SAN LUIS HIGH SCHOOL

WHEN: 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center (in front of Harkins)

GOING ON: This week the exciting bands from San

Luis High School and Arizona Western College perform. Special guest is guitarist Carl Posch. Bring your own folding chair.

COST: Free

INFO: Yumajazz.com

Friday April 21 BLOOD DRIVE

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

WHERE: The Friel Centre, 11545 E. 40th St., in the Foothills GOING ON: St. John Neumann Catholic Community in the Foothills is sponsoring a Vitalant blood drive. Be A Hero: visit www.bloodhero.com (Sponsor Code:st John NCC) and schedule an appointment to Save A Life!

INFO: For Eligibility Questions call 800-288-2199 X5497. Any questions contact Theresa at 970-371-3464

Tuesday April 25 QUARTERMASTER LIONS CLUB TAKEOVER

WHEN: 4-7 p.m.

WHERE: Wheezy’s, 11732 S. Fortuna Road

GOING ON: Good food for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Quartermaster Lions Club to raise funds to assist those with vision needs in Yuma County.

Thursday April 27 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH MAYOR NICHOLLS

WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Yuma Readiness and Community Center, 6550 E.

24th 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 928-373-5000.

VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES – YUMA JAZZ COMPANY & FRIENDS

WHEN: 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center (in front of Harkins)

GOING ON: The Village Jazz Series concludes this week on a high note – Yuma Jazz Company will perform with surprise guests. Bring your own folding chair.

COST: Free

INFO: Yumajazz.com

Tuesday April 25 QUARTERMASTER LIONS CLUB TAKEOVER

WHEN: 4-7 p.m.

WHERE: Wheezy’s, 11732 S. Fortuna Road

GOING ON: Good food for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Quartermaster Lions Club to raise funds to assist those with vision needs in Yuma County.