Community Calendar
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.
Drownings can happen quickly and without warning, which is why the Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance is encouraging families to take simple, proactive steps to make their homes safer and reduce the risk of drowning.
One way families can strengthen water safety at home is by using multiple layers of protection. The National Drowning Prevention Alliance recommends five key layers:
barriers and alarms,
supervision,
water competency and swim lessons,
life jackets, and
emergency preparedness.
Together, these safeguards can help reduce risks and provide added protection when one layer fails.
Some hazards around the home may not be as obvious. For example, a pet door that leads directly to a pool area can give a child unsupervised access to water. Door and window locks, pool barriers, and alarms that chime or send alerts when a door is opened can provide additional protection and give adults valuable time to respond.
Water safety risks can also look different depending on a child’s age.
For that reason, water safety should extend beyond the backyard pool. Families can help reduce risks inside and around the home by using toilet lid locks, draining bathtubs and sinks after use, emptying buckets and other containers, storing wading pools upside down when not in use, and using bathroom door latches when appropriate.
Being prepared for an emergency is another important layer of protection. Families are encouraged to keep emergency contact information in a visible location, talk about what to do during a water-related emergency and learn CPR. Knowing how to respond can help parents, caregivers, and older children provide lifesaving care while waiting for first responders to arrive.
To learn more about local water safety programs, upcoming CPR classes and other helpful resources, visit YumaAZ.gov/WaterSafety and follow the City of Yuma on social media.
In observance of Labor Day, Yuma City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.
Residential trash collection for homes inside the Yuma city limits will be delayed by one day due to the holiday. Curbside recycling pickups will take place as normal.
Visit www.yumaaz.gov/holidaytrashschedule for all holiday-related closures and pickup schedules.
While City Hall is closed, many City services remain available online at www.yumaaz.gov. Residents can view official City documents, pay utility bills, and register for Parks and Recreation programs at their convenience.
A self-serve utility payment kiosk, accepting cash, credit, or debit, is also available 24 hours a day outside the main entrance of City Hall.
Residents can also continue to submit non-emergency service requests, such as street repairs, graffiti, vandalism, streetlight outages, and road sign issues, through Yuma Click and Fix.
GriefShare Recovery Group
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 10am
Location: First Christian Church, Room 107
3261 S. Avenue 6E, Yuma
GriefShare is a 13-week biblically-based and non-denominational ministry to help address the pain, feelings, life disruption, and questions that come with losing someone you love through death. This is open to anyone who would like to attend.
Each meeting will have a 30 minute video featuring christian grief-recovery experts. Then there will discussion and opportunity to share the challenges being faced and victories being experienced. Sharing is encouraged, but not mandatory. There will be a workbook with a daily Bible study to help discover what God says about your situation.
For more details contact Bob Hejkal 952-200-7569 or hejkalr@aol.com.
Fostering Hope Conference; Bridging the Gap
Date: Saturday September 19th, 2026
Time: 8am
Location: Yuma Civic Center
Register at: https://www.fhyuma.com/
Fostering Hope Yuma’s mission is to empower and support individuals involved in foster care, including foster children, foster parents, kinship parents, social workers and our local community. Our conference brings together like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to creating a nurturing community, providing stable homes, and advocating for equitable policies in the foster care system. Through insightful discussions, collaborative workshops, and shared experiences, they strive to inspire and equip attendees to make a meaningful impact and transform the lives of those touched by foster care.
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Yuma Community Job & Education Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Arizona Western College, Schoening Conference Center
Register to attend HERE
The fair will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Arizona Western College, Schoening Conference Center. The event will bring together local employers, education providers, community organizations, and job seekers to connect, network, and share employment, education, and community resources.
For employers:
If your organization, or any employers within your network, are interested in participating as a vendor, we would be happy to have them join us. Vendor registration is available at the link below:
Click HERE to Register as a Vendor
There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be provided to registered vendors. Please note that vendor spaces are limited, so we encourage interested employers to register as soon as possible.
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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
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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.
