Walk to End Alzheimers
The Western Council of Governments invites you to join them for its Annual Walk to End Alzheimers. Each year the community comes together to raise money for Alzheimers research in an effort to work towards a cure.
Made In Yuma- Make A Stepping Stone
Made In Yuma is hosting a series of Do-It-Yourself workshops. On July 28, 2023, you can learn how to make your very own decorative stepping stone.
Made In Yuma- Hat Bar
Made In Yuma is hosting a series of do-it-yourself workshops and on July 21, 2023, you’ll have the opportunity to make your very own hat. This will be Yuma’s first-ever hat bar.
Made In Yuma: Build A Fauxd Succulent Terrarium
Made In Yuma is featuring a series of do-it-yourself workshops. On Saturday, July 15, 2023, you’ll get a chance to make your very own Faux Succulent Terrarium
YCT Annual Membership Meeting
We are excited to invite you to the 2023 annual meeting, where we reflect on our accomplishments in the past year, announce the 2023-2024 season, and elect new directors to the board. Lunch will be potluck style.
Yuma County Job Fair
This year’s job fair will be held at the Yuma County Main Library on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. all Yuma County departments will be onsite to discuss job openings, opportunities, and more!
3rd Annual Walk in Prayer & Awareness
To honor the 7,929 + lost souls that never made it home.
To help bring awareness of the atrocities that happened in the Indian boarding schools across Canada and the United States/
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in Yuma, AZ
Begins at: SW Corner of 24th Street and 4th Avenue
Ends at: 4th Street and 4th Avenue – Heritage Library (South Side)
Open to the public
All traditional singers, dancers, and guest speakers welcomed.
Opening Prayer and Smudging followed by moment of silence and closing prayer.
To donate, volunteer or for more information, contact Roxanne Barley (928( 294-3217 or Jamie Kee (480) 251-4329.
Map below of walk and water stations will be set up throughout the walk.
QuickBooks: Overview for Small Businesses in Yuma
Are you a small business interested in learning about QuickBooks?
The Small Business Development Center at Arizona Western College will be hosting a QuickBooks Workshop on Tuesday, July 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at AWC Small Business Development Center in Room 164.
To register at no cost, please scan the QR code on flyer or call (928) 317-6151.
Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys Hosting Free Backpack Giveaway in Yuma
Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys Helps Local Youth Prepare for the 2023-2024 School Year By Giving Away 500 FREE Backpacks Stuffed with School Supplies at the Yuma County Fairgrounds
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that it is once again hosting a FREE backpack giveaway to benefit disadvantaged school-aged children in Yuma. Local families are invited to drive through this contactless backpack giveaway on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 located at Yuma County Fairgrounds (2520 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365). As quantities are limited, the 500 backpacks will be handed out at 3:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. K-12 students must be present in vehicles to receive a backpack.
Families are also asked to be mindful of pedestrians and other vehicles when entering and exiting the parking lot.
“We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to host a free backpack and school supply giveaway in Yuma that supports local families with school-age students. As daily expenses continue to rise, we recognize the challenges many families face in providing their children with essential school supplies. It is with heartfelt appreciation that we extend our gratitude to the community for their unwavering support, which allows us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of these deserving families. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, and through this giveaway, we hope to alleviate the financial burden and inspire a love for learning in each student,” shared attorney Kevin Rowe.
Third of July Celebration
Fireworks Show
Monday, July 3 at 9 p.m.
On Monday, July 3, 2023, Paradise Casino will host an early Independence Celebration fireworks show featuring food vendors,
entertainment by Checker’d Past, DJ Bobby, jumpers, and free treats for the entire family.
A variety of booths will be available where we will provide free popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, soft drinks & water, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in the South Parking lot. Food vendors will also be on site selling a variety of different foods. We are bringing back the FreestyleMX.com motorcycle stunt team. They will perform three 25 minutes sets of stunts and jumps.
Bleacher seating will be available in the parking lot for guests to use at their discretion. Guests may also bring lawn chairs or similar seats to view the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Guests may bring bottled water or other labeled (non-alcoholic) drinks.
No coolers will be permitted.
Our fireworks display will take place on the casino grounds at approximately 9:30 pm. The fireworks show will be 25 – 30 minutes long. We will have live entertainment during this event and KTTI 95.1-FM will be on site doing a live remote and will be featuring a musical simulcast.
Timeline: (subject to change)
6:00 p.m. Doors Open
6:00pm-6:45pm DJ Bobby/Checker’d Past
6:45pm Flag raising by American Legion Post 802
7:00pm Welcome and announcements by Kyle Gawthorp
Food & booths open
7:00pm – 7:25pm Motorcycle stunt jumps
7:25pm – 8:00pm Checker’d Past/DJ Bobby
8:00pm – 8:25pm Motorcycle stunt jumps
8:25pm – 9:00pm Checker’d Past/DJ Bobby
9:00pm – 9:25pm Motorcycle stunt jumps
9:25pm – 9:30 pm DJ Bobby – QPC food and booths close
9:30pm Fireworks begin
10:00 pm Show ends
*Jump times may change depending on weather conditions*