Community Calendar
VIRTUAL: Saturdays at the Museum
Colorado River State Historic Park
201 N. 4th Avenue
First Saturday of the Month
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Held the first Saturday of the month from April '21 through September '21. Participants will enjoy hands-on learning while creating historic crafts.Cost is $5 per participant
Scheduled activities include:
- May 1st Design your own Laurki
- June 5th String your own Suncatcher
- Bonus Saturday June 26 Pollinator Week Hummingbird Feeder
- July 3rd Decorate your own Game of Graces
- August 7th Create your own Olive Wreath
- September 4th Weave your own Ojo De Dios
Register for your classes here.
Pick up bag of supplies at the Colorado River State Historic Park, and make sure to download and install Zoom.
This year’s event consists of three components: a drive-through event distributing 500 art supply kits 10 a.m. to noon April 10 at Gateway Park; a virtual celebration at 2 p.m. April 10 on the Yuma Art Center’s Facebook page; and a youth and teacher art exhibit on display in the Art Center galleries April 13 through May 28.
“We are honored to keep this longstanding community event thriving through times of uncertainty,” said Arts and Culture Program Manager Lindsay Benacka. “This school year has undoubtedly been challenging for area art teachers and students alike, but artists of all ages have been busy thinking outside the box and processing the past year’s events through creative outlets.”
Blood Donors Save Arizona Kids Like Avari,
Who Received Her 100th Transfusion in 2021
While all donors of all blood types are in demand, there’s a critical need for type O
– the universal blood. Since the beginning of the pandemic, hundreds of blood drives have cancelled due to school and business closures, resulting in more than 25,000 uncollected blood donations.
Blood donors save the lives of Arizona patients like 10-year-old Avari (photo @ right) who received her 100th blood transfusion in January. She was born with Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a rare disease that prevents her body from producing red blood cells. She relies on the kindness of strangers to provide lifesaving blood transfusions every three weeks, a need that is expected to continue for her entire life.
“Avari lives on borrowed blood,” says her mom, Anya. “Without regular blood donors, my daughter might not be here.”
People who have received a COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to give blood, provided general eligibility requirements are met.
All blood donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. For your blood donation appointment, visit www.vitalant.org (enter city or zip code) or call 1-877-25-VITAL
(1-877-258-4825).
Yuma Area:
Wed, April 14, 1pm-6pm, Yuma Regional Medical Ctr, 2400 S Avenue A
Thu, April 15, 10am-3pm, Yuma Regional Medical Ctr, Corporate Office, 399 W 32nd Street. (next to Sprague's Sports)
Sat, April 17, 7:30am-11:30am, Elks Lodge #476, 1917 W 32nd Street
Sat, April 17, 8am-1pm, St John Neumann Catholic Church, 11545 E 40th Street
to 2:30 PM
Ballet Yuma Presents The Four Seasons and Other Ballet Works on Saturday, April 17th at 1:00PM at Yuma Catholic High School, 2100 W. 28th St. Tickets available at www.balletyuma.org or call Jenn Coleman at 928-446-6770.
to 8:30 PM
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Yuma County, AZ invites the community to rally together as part of the April 17, 2021 at the Drive-Thru Luminaria Event at Desert Sun Stadium/Civic Center to help save lives from cancer. Due to the pandemic, Relay For Life events might look different but the passion and commitment to fight cancer is unchanged.
For more than 35 years, participants and volunteers across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society conduct breakthrough research, provide 24/7 support for cancer patients and access to lifesaving screenings.
“Fundraising through Relay For Life is more important than ever and we can’t allow progress to be put on hold because of the pandemic this past year. Cancer won’t stop, and neither can we,” says Melissa Norred of ACS.
There are many ways to get involved.
- Be part of the Relay For Life of Yuma County, AZ- Sign-up to join an existing team or start a new team.
- Donate - If you can’t participate in this year’s Relay event, you can still help save lives by making a donation. Every dollar fuels the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.
To learn more about Relay For Life, visit RelayForLife.org or www.relayforlife.org/yumacountyaz
to 1:00 PM
The Humane Society of Yuma's 16th Annual 2021 FORE! PAWS GOLF SCATTER TOURNEY
Are you ready for a round of golf and support Yuma’s homeless and orphaned animals at the same time?
Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at Desert Hills Golf Course,
Mesa Del Sol Golf Club, or Cocopah RV Golf Resort
8:00AM Shot Gun Start
4 Person - $100 per player
(Includes Skins & Mulligans)
Email sgray@hsoyuma.com if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or player.
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