City of Yuma 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

ernesto.romero on July 4, 2023

City of Yuma 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

  • Date:07/04/2023 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Location:Ray Kroc Sports Complex
    1280 W. Desert Sun Drive
    Yuma , Arizona 85365
  • Introduction:The City of Yuma’s Annual Independence Day Celebration will be on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Ray Kroc Complex.
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The City of Yuma’s Annual Independence Day Celebration will be on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Ray Kroc Complex.
This FREE family event will feature one of the most epic fireworks displays in the Southwest! In addition, this non-alcoholic celebration offers a variety of snacks and festival food, family-friendly activities such as corn hole, a DJ foam party, and face painting.

Come ready to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day! Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs, and be ready to absorb the joyful atmosphere of the Fireworks Spectacular show!
Event is free to attend. Gates open at 6 p.m. The fireworks show kicks off at 9 p.m. See you there!

CASA Volunteer Information Sessions

faith.rodriquez on June 28, 2023

Thursday, June 15, 2023

  Vertical Church – 3142 S Arizona Ave

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    Juvenile Justice Center, Training Room 2440 W 28th Street

  All Sessions 5:30 – 7pm

 

If you are interested in getting information about the CASA Program, please bring a friend and attend one of our upcoming

information sessions. Current CASA Volunteers as well as staff will be available to share valuable information and answer

any questions you may have. Please visit our website at www.CASAofYumaCounty.org to complete an application and to learn

more. There, you can also watch videos from former volunteers and children who have been served by a CASA. Feel free to call

the office Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm if you have further questions.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.

CASA Volunteer Information Sessions

faith.rodriquez on June 15, 2023

Thursday, June 15, 2023

  Vertical Church – 3142 S Arizona Ave

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    Juvenile Justice Center, Training Room 2440 W 28th Street

  All Sessions 5:30 – 7pm

 

If you are interested in getting information about the CASA Program, please bring a friend and attend one of our upcoming

information sessions. Current CASA Volunteers as well as staff will be available to share valuable information and answer

any questions you may have. Please visit our website at www.CASAofYumaCounty.org to complete an application and to learn

more. There, you can also watch videos from former volunteers and children who have been served by a CASA. Feel free to call

the office Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm if you have further questions.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.

Art Smart Camp 2023 – Summer Camp

faith.rodriquez on June 6, 2023

Come and explore the Arts!

June 6 to June 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Children’s imagination will grow by using paint, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture and understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures; they will end the day watching a movie in the Historic Yuma Theatre. Please provide snacks and lunch each day.

Session I: June 6 -June 9Session II: June 13 – June 16Session III: July 20- June 23Tuesday – FridayTime: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmAges: 6-15Fee: $80.00 per PersonLocation: Yuma Art Center | United Building, Classroom 1 & 2, TheatreRegister here.

Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner

faith.rodriquez on June 4, 2023

National Cancer Survivors Day is Sunday, June 4. On this day, people around the world will unite to recognize cancer survivors, raise awareness of the ongoing challenges these survivors face because of their disease, and – most importantly – celebrate life.

To commemorate, Relay For Life of Yuma County, AZ is hosting a Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner. We
invite everyone to join our community’s celebration.

“Come see for yourself that, despite its challenges, life after cancer can be beautiful, meaningful, and joyous,” says Ellie
Evans, spokesperson for Relay For Life of Yuma County. “You will find our community’s Cancer Survivor and Caregiver
Dinner celebration filled with hope, camaraderie, triumph, and compassion as we recognize our community’s cancer
survivors. We will also acknowledge the contributions of their families, friends, and healthcare providers and draw
attention to the ongoing challenges faced by cancer survivors today.”

Here in Yuma County, Arizona, we will celebrate with the return of our annual cancer survivor and caregiver
celebration dinner at the Pivot Point Conference Center. All cancer survivors are invited to attend with 1 guest for free.
Any additional guests are welcome to purchase a general admission ticket for $50. RSVP is required, contact Amber
Thornton at RelayForLifeofYuma@gmail.com by May 24th.

Anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life – is a cancer
survivor, In the U.S. alone, there are more than 18 million cancer survivors.

By 2030, the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. is projected to increase to 22.2 million. As the number of survivors
continues to grow, it is becoming ever more important to address the unique needs of this population. In addition to
facing a serious illness, cancer survivors must contend with rising drug costs; inadequate insurance coverage; difficulty
finding or keeping jobs; and ongoing physical, emotional, and financial struggles that can persist even after treatment
ends.

Considering these challenges, our community must stand with these survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day
and make a commitment to lessening the burden of cancer survival.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life unites communities to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost and take action for lifesaving change. Since 1985, Relay For Life has raised $6.8 billion to help save lives from cancer.

Dollars raised each year by more than 250,000 Relay participants across the country help support the American Cancer Society’s mission in countless ways, including funding and conducting breakthrough research, providing education and advocating for the needs of cancer patients and their families, and providing essential services throughout their cancer journey.

To learn more about Relay For Life, visit RelayForLife.org/YumaCountyAZ

Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony

faith.rodriquez on May 29, 2023

3rd Annual Flag Raising Ceremony

Join us to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our great country.

Date: Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th 2023

Location: Fire Station

Time: 10:00 am

Fisher’s Landing Resort has known Memorial Day as the starting weekend of the summer season for decades. Everyone enjoys boating, hanging on the sandbar, BBQing, and spending time with family and friends. My father (Randall Phillips) served in the United States Air Force and my sister and myself were taught from an early age to respect our flag, take pride in our country, and appreciate the men and women of the military who sometimes had to pay the ultimate price so that we could enjoy our freedoms.

A few years back as I was riding through Pruitt City, on Memorial Day I noticed there were so many American flags flying everywhere. I took pride in the fact that our River Community was so patriotic. I thought to myself we should do something on this holiday to show our collective appreciation for our Military and love for our Country, and as I passed the Martinez Lake Fire Department, I realized we could do a small flag raising ceremony for those of us who wanted to participate.

I didn’t realize so many others in our community would jump on board with this idea. Fisher’s Landing bought a new flag (made in America) for this event and supported my efforts whole-heartedly! I asked my neighbor Cal Gunny Grimes if he could raise the flag & speak but he owns the Swallows Inn at San Juan Capistrano and Memorial Day Weekend is a huge work weekend for him. He then hooked me up with his friend and fellow Marine Reg Nelson who had a place on Swede’s Hill. Cal Gunny Grimes and Reg Nelson are a part of a group of Marines called the “Nights at the Round Table” and between these guys they have 236 years of service to our Country! (Thank you all for your service)

The moment I spoke to Reg Nelson, he was a wealth of information on how to properly display and raise “Old Glory” and he said he would be honored to raise the flag for the ceremony.

Click HERE for more information.

American Legion Post 19 Yuma Memorial Day Ceremonies

faith.rodriquez on May 29, 2023

Traditionally, Memorial Day is viewed as a time of Honor and remembrance throughout the United States of America.

Memorial Day is the day to honor those that died in defense of this nation of ours.

Monday, may 29th, our ceremonial team will be providing honors at the following locations/times as listed:

8 am: Quechan Burial Grounds

9 am: Gateway Park

10 am: Desert Lawn

11:30 am: Sunset Vista/Foothills

3 pm: National Moment of Remembrance

Memorial Weekend/ MURPH CHALLENGE/ Beast Factory CrossFit Yuma

Crissy T on May 27, 2023

Beast Factory CrossFit is having an event on May 27th called the Murph Challenge.  TheMurph Challenge is a National event that is held every year, Memorial Day weekend, in remembrance of LT Michael Murphy and other fallen vets.  The proceeds go to the Murphy Scholarship Foundation.  www.murphfoundation.org

There will be tacos, snow cones, water balloons for kids and for the last hour… we will have a fire truck spray water to cool everyone off.

Participants have at least an hour to do their workout (no rush)… but you can sign up for different hour blocks (called a heat).  1st is 7:00 am, 2nd is 8:00, 3rd is 9:00.

This challenge can be scaled down to any level easiest for participants, even split between partner teams.  So let’s come together for a good cause.
Our event is $10 per person (covers meal), 50% off for police, fire fighters, ems, sheriffs, active military.  ($5)
any questions text/ call:
Crissy Trujillo 928-581-0570
 BEAST FACTORY
312 W 19th St, Yuma AZ.  85364

The Dennis Donnelly 16” Memorial Tournament

ernesto.romero on May 26, 2023

The Dennis Donnelly 16” Memorial Tournament

You are invited to participate in the Dennis Donnelly Men’s 16″ Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament.
Defending Champion, Slap N’ Tickle, and the Yuma Territorial 16” Big Ball Bash Champions Maple Street have already joined in.

Are you the next?

May 26 – 28, 2023
Time: 8:00 am
$325.00 per team

Click here to register.

Registration ends May 17, 2023

Teams Entered through February 10
Slap N’ Tickle – Defending Champions 2022
Maple Street – Yuma Territorial 16″ Big Bash Champions

For more information please contact Nathan Zack:
Email: Nathan.Zack@yumaaz.gov
Phone: (928) 373-5200

Drive-Thru BBQ

faith.rodriquez on May 19, 2023

Crossroads Mission to host a Drive-Thru BBQ on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Located at the parking lot behind Navy Federal Credit Union: enter through 17th Street on Arizona Avenue

$10 per plate  –  limited availability

Pre-sale tickets are available with Crossroads Mission representatives; at the Crossroads Mission Thrift Store, 550 W. 8th St. and at www.crossroadsmission.org. Free delivery within the city limits with the purchase of 10 plates or more.

Menu
Delicious “YOU’RE GONNA WANT MORE” chicken! (boneless, skinless, marinated, grilled chicken thighs) rice, beans and dessert.

100% of proceeds will benefit the new Men’s Shelter building project at Crossroads Mission.