Community Calendar
Crossroads Mission Summer Water Drive
Please help by donating water bottles to Crossroads Mission this summer!
The extreme summer temperatures are here and staying hydrated is a matter of life or death. To help our homeless and the poor, we set up water jugs inside our shelters and outdoors at our main campus for anyone to fill their cups with cool, refreshing water.
We offer free water bottles at our thrift store, and we distribute free cool water at all of our outreach and in-house events. In fact, our shelters and thrift store are official YUMA COOLING STATIONS. We go through water very quickly and we need your help!
Consider having your own water drive to help even more!!
For more information or to get your water drive started contact Sassa Culver, PR Director: 928-580-4482
DONATE WATER CASES
Crossroads Mission
944 S. Arizona Avenue or 2nd Chance Thrift Store 550 W. 8th Street
DONATE WATER PALLETS
Crossroads Mission “Ark” Warehouse 944 S. Arizona Avenue
Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM
DONATE TOWARDS PURCHASE
crossroadsmission.org or by phone: 928-259-5608
Crossroads Mission "Back to School" drive!
Getting ready for school!
Crossroads Mission is getting ready for school with the "Back to School" drive! Help our family shelter kids feel great and look great this upcoming semester by donating some of the listed items! Consider having your own supply drive to help out even more!
**You can drop off your donations at our family shelter (944 S. Arizona Avenue) from Monday - Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm**
Can't donate in person? Donate towards their purchase! Go to crossroadsmission.org and make a donation. Just add "Back to School drive" to the gift memo field when making your donation.
For more information on how to get your drive started, contact:
- PR director Sassa Culver: (928) 580-4482 or sculver@crossroadsmission.org
- Family Shelter Director Rene Sonoqui: (928) 328 - 8034 OR rsonoqui@crossroadsmission.org
God bless you, and thank you for helping us bring smiles to these children as we get them ready for school!
FREE Pickleball Open Gym
Date: Sundays
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Christ Lutheran Church Gym
2555 S Engler Ave, Yuma
Family indoor Pickleball Open play. 6 Indoor courts available.
Check out their Facebook page for updates.
Illumination Station VBS
Date: Sunday, August 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: The Hope Center
770 W 7th St, Yuma
Join The Hope Center for Illumination Station VBS each Sunday in August.
Ages: Kinder - completed 6th grade
Don't miss our Shine Bright Celebration on August 23, featuring an extra-special day of fun as we celebrate everything God has done throughout VBS! Shine Bright Family Celebration to include food, games, foam party and snow cones!
We encourage parents to learn what kids are learning in adult form by attending church service while children attend VBS sessions from 10:30-12 snacks will be provided every Sunday
Each week will be packed with:
Interactive Bible lessons
High-energy worship
Creative activities
Fun games
Great snacks
New friendships
And unforgettable moments that point kids to Jesus!
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." —John 8:12
Come shine with us this August! Invite your friends, neighbors, and family. Everyone is welcome!
More details at https://thehopecenteryuma.org/
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2026-27 Open House Information for all YUHSD Schools
Schools across Yuma Union High School District will hold open house events to welcome families into the 2026-27 school year.
Full schedule:
Monday, August 3
Cibola High School, 4-6 p.m.
Gila Ridge High School, 5-6:30 p.m.
San Luis High School, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Somerton High School, 5:30-7 p.m.
Vista High School, 5-6:30 p.m.
Yuma High School, 4:30-6 p.m.
TBD
Kofa High School
The events are an opportunity for students and families to meet their teachers, find classes on campus, learn about classroom and school expectations, gain information about community resources and school extracurricular opportunities, and get excited for the upcoming school year.
For information about a specific event or what type of activities will be taking place, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school.
to 4:30 PM
Good News Club Training
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Grace Bible Fellowship
300 S 4th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
Are you interested in getting the Good News of Jesus Christ into the public schools? Find out how you can IMPACT the boys and girls of Yuma County by attending the IMPACT Children's Ministry Conference and Good News Club training.
This one-day conference will help you learn how to share the Gospel with children of all ages, to counsel a child for salvation, to use games to enhance learning, to encourage children with special needs, and to reach youth in your community.
August 8, 2026
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Grace Bible Fellowship, 300 S 4th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
Details and registration: https://cefarizona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1222667
For more information contact Carolyn Sawyer 928-210-5639
to 12:00 PM
2026 Homeschooling Kick Off
Date: Friday, August 14th, 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Yuma Main Library- Conference Rooms A & B
Interested in homeschooling? Come to the Home Educators of Yuma 2026 homeschooling kick off.
https://www.homeschool-life.com/az/hey/
to 9:00 PM
2026 Crossroads Mission Jubilee! A 1950s Bash!
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location: Pivot Point Conference Center, Yuma
Join Crossroads Mission for an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, live music, raffles, auction, and a powerful testimony of life transformation.
Sponsorship of the Jubilee positions your business as a champion of hope, restoration, and lasting impact in our community.
For details visit https://crossroadsmission.org/
For information on how to be a sponsor click Read More
to 8:00 PM
Aspire Women’s Event
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 4pm Doors Open
Location: Christ Lutheran Church 2555 S. Engler Ave. Yuma, AZ
Purchase tickets at: https://aspirewomensevents.com/yuma-az-fall-2026/
Or by calling the Aspire office 480-812-1100
1 Night - 3 Hours Just for Women
An evening full of laughter, learning, stories & music featuring author & Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra, comedy by Kay Dodd, and music by Lindsay McCaul.
Tickets:
General Admission- $30
VIP/Reserved- $40
VIP/Reserved group of 10 or more- $35
VIP/Reserved includes reserved seats and a snack bag.
