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SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Cocopah Bend RV and Golf Resort, 6800 S. Strand Ave. GOING ON: 13th annual Erick Inman scholarship golf tournament; proceeds will fund scholarships for local high school and college students COST: $75 INFO: Call (928) 246-5758 or email eifoundation2005@gmail.com
BUSHMASTER MEMORIAL SERVICE
WHEN: 7:45 a.m. WHERE: Desert Lawn Memorial Park GOING ON: Honoring our deceased members of Co. L. 158th Regimental Combat Team with guest speaker YPG commander Col. Ross Poppenberger INFO: Call Tony Rotella at (928) 782-3124
FUDDLE’S FUN RUN
WHEN: Registration, check-in 8 to 8:30 a.m.; first age group runs 8:45 a.m. WHERE: Ray Smucker Park, 2913 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Fuddle’s Fun Run is a one mile kids run for ages 13 and under, with fun stations to run through, such as color, water, tires and bubbles; children will start the race in waves according to age; kids activities will be throughout the park as well as games, music; parents are welcome to run/walk around the center grassy area; T-shirts, food available for purchase; each kid runner will receive a runner’s goodie bag, however, bags cannot be guaranteed for registering the day of; if running with child, must have a race bib/ bracelet to be on the course COST: Day of registration $20; $5 for parents to run INFO: Register online, go to EventBrite.com
OLD HOUND RUN AROUND
WHEN: Sign-in 9 a.m. WHERE: Bobby’s Territorial HarleyDavidson, 2550 Gila Ridge Road GOING ON: Sober Riders MC Yuma Crew will have their 1st annual Old Hound Run Around, with a poker run, bike games and raffle prizes; proceeds from the event will benefit Old Souls K9 Rescue and Retirement Home INFO: Call Shorty at (928) 580-2514 or Pyro at (928) 851-3468
BUSINESS SHOWCASE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Third annual business showcase by Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, door prizes, scavenger hunt; sponsors include YRMC, APS, 1st Bank Yuma, Quick Refrigeration, Hyundai of Yuma and RV World; experience the Children’s Museum of Yuma County, celebrate hometown heroes with first responders, a tri-tip lunch served by the Jaycees; open to public, free admission INFO: Call the chamber at (928) 782-2567
MILITARY/VETERAN WOMEN’S EXPO
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: AWC, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: The expo is a free event to celebrate women who served and are serving in the military; come for a day of education, relaxation, pampering, prizes, food and more INFO: Call Nicole Baker at (602) 2553373 or email nbaker@azdvs.gov
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
WHEN: 10 to 10:45 a.m. WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1815 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: Bring your pets as Father Emilio blesses the animals INFO: Call Nerissa Freeman at (602) 402-1964 or email nerissafreeman@ gmail.com
UNIVERSITY ROTC INSTRUCTORS VISIT
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School theater, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Learn about university ROTC scholarship opportunities, hear from ASU instructors who will provide a “student’s road map to success” from 9th grade to graduation; learn how students can prepare to compete for national service academy acceptance, hear from one of Yuma’s own who recently graduated from Annapolis INFO: Call (928) 304-2239 or email skipper.hager0@gmail.com
FIESTA DE ST. FRANCIS
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1815 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: Live entertainment, food booths, games, fun to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi; all welcome INFO: Call Nerissa Freeman at (602) 402-1964 or email nerissafreeman@ gmail.com
ASPIRE WOMEN
WHEN: VIP admission 4 p.m.; general admission 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Desert Grace Community Church of the Nazarene, 12134 E. North Frontage Road GOING ON: Aspire is a one-night, three-hour event just for women with national speakers, authors, comedians and worship; speakers include Melissa Spolestra, Amberly Neese and Mia Koehne; VIP, group admission rates COST: $25 INFO: Tickets available at aspirewomensevents.com, or call Heather Hajek, (928) 210-9506, email isaiah4110h@juno.com or (480) 812-1100
CIBOLA CHOIR CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School auditorium, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Cibola Choral Department presents their fall concert “Peace Like a River” featuring the Cibola Singers, Women’s and Men’s Chorus and Symphonic Choir; tickets available at Fretworks COST: General admission $7 INFO: Email Brandon Stroup at bstroup@yumaunion.org or call (928) 502-5975