Community Calendar
Pet of the Week ... Pixie! Pixie is a 3 year old (42lbs.) spayed female Labrador retriever that is super loving. She prefers the company of humans over other dogs and would do best in a home where she can be the only star. She is easy to walk on a leash and likes to be petted. She also knows the command, “sit.” As Pet of the Week there is no adoption fee for Pixie to join your household. Shelter ID #111745
To See all adoptable animals visit the Humane Society of Yuma's website at www.hsoyuma.com
to 11:00 AM
Come see what God is doing in Africa! Operation Christmas Child is a shoebox ministry by Samaritan's Purse where people fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, which are then sent to children worldwide along with the Gospel message.
Join us at Stone Ridge Youth Building
6300 E 24th St.
Yuma Az
to 11:00 AM
The Operation Christmas Child Kick-Off Celebration is coming to Stone Ridge Church in the Youth Building at 6300 E. 24th St. Come see what God is doing in Africa! You can join them for worship, info sharing, and how to equip churches and others to share the Gospel through Shoeboxes. The event is Saturday, Sept. 6th from 9:00am-11:00am.
RSVP to Janet Yount at 240-409-0127 or jpjyount@gmail.com
to 10:00 PM
Science, Crafts & Fun… Oh My! Join us for a night of discovery at the Exploration Station Party — happening Saturday, September 6 at the Colorado River State Historic Park!
This FREE community event is packed with:
Hands-on science activities
Creative craft stations
Educational booths
Fun for curious minds of all ages!
Enter the park at:
201 N. 4th Avenue (main entrance) or the north end of 2nd Avenue (back gate)
Overflow parking: Corner of 1st Street & 2nd Avenue
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Sorry, no pets allowed inside the park
Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss this fun-filled evening of science under the stars!
For more info, call us at 928-329-0471to 12:30 PM
Ladies, Are you ready to be refreshed, renewed, and recharged?
Power house Church invites you to join us for our annual Women at work conference happening Saturaday, September 13th 2025 at 10:30am at Power House Church located at 1798 S Arizona Ave. Yuma AZ .
With powerful speakers Lady Angela Porter of Yuma, Evangelist Ivory Martin of Yuma and special guest Yvette G Tapper Callender of the republic of Panama, along with uplifting worship, and real connection with woman of faith just like YOU. This is more than a conference.. it's a divine appointment.
Admission is $30 per person, which includes conference materials and a healthy lunch! For ticket info contact Renee Gonzalez at 928-580-1186.
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A community tradition returns this fall as Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Father-Daughter Ball on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Pivot Point Conference Center (310 N. Madison Avenue).
Designed for girls ages 4 - 12 and their fathers or father figures, this semi-formal evening promises an evening filled with lasting memories. Guests will enjoy music from a live DJ, a special flower presentation, and a keepsake photo to remember the night. Dinner and dessert will also be served.
Tickets are $45 per couple (father and one daughter) and can be purchased online, by phone at 928-373-5200, or in person at the Parks and Recreation office on the first floor of City Hall (One City Plaza). Bringing more than one daughter? Additional tickets are available for $20 each. Please call Parks and Recreation to add them to your reservation.
Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis through Thursday, September 4.
For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 928-373-5200.
to 12:00 PM
Fostering Hope Yuma is excited to announce our 2025 Fostering Hope Conference: Step Into The Story. Saturday September 20th at the Yuma Convention Center, Doors open at 8:00am
The goal of the conference continues to be to bring awareness as a community of the challenges and rewards of fostering children while bringing the community together. Fostering Hope Yuma is excited to share the theme for this year’s conference is “Step into the Story”
The Fostering Hope Yuma "Step Into The Story" conference will be held on
Saturday September 20th at the Yuma Convention Center
with doors opening at 8:00 am.
For more information Visit www.fhyuma.com or call
Maricela Medina Monge at 760-540-1794
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Yuma residents are invited to join Mayor Doug Nicholls for Community Conversations, a series of four open forums designed to create discussions, answer questions, and connect directly with the community. The events will take place at locations throughout Yuma from September 22 to 29, each beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Each event is scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the following locations:
Monday, September 22 - Palmcroft Elementary School, 901 W. Palmcroft Drive
Tuesday, September 23 - American Legion Post 56, 1490 W. 3rd Street
Wednesday, September 24 - Stone Ridge Church, 6300 E. 24th Street
Monday, September 29 - Centennial Middle School, 2650 W. 20th Street
No registration is required. Residents are encouraged to attend the session that works best for them. Comment cards will be available at each neighborhood meeting for those who prefer to submit questions or feedback anonymously.
For more information, visit yumaaz.gov/CommunityConversations or contact Kathy Moon at Kathy.Moon@yumaaz.gov or 928-373-5020.
Get ready for a weekend packed with flavor, fun, and family-friendly entertainment as
Tacos and Tunes returns to Downtown Yuma for a two-night celebration October 3-4, 2025.
New this year: Saturday’s event takes place entirely in the evening – no daytime activities – so plan to join us Under the Stars!
Kick off the weekend Friday from 6 to 11p.m. in the 300 block of Main Street.
Enjoy the wide variety of dining options in Downtown Yuma, with live music and a classic and custom car show hosted by Streetwise Car Club. Live entertainment from the Big Boss Band.
Return on Saturday for Tacos and Tunes Under the Stars, taking place from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Enjoy tasty creations from regional food vendors and
cast your vote for your favorite taco vendor to be crowned the next Taco King in the People’s Choice vote.
Stay up to date on event details by visiting yumaaz.gov/tacosandtunes and following the City of Yuma on social media.
Live entertainment lineups and more will be announced soon!
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Many high school students learn lessons in life by demonstrating resilience to overcome ethical dilemmas. Oftentimes, these stories are left untold, but they should be shared to inspire others to do the right thing even when no one is watching, and the BBB Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship does just that. Students are invited to write a 500-word essay that reflects on a meaningful experience or life lesson that proved making the right choice with positive morals was the best path forward. High school students in Greater AZ are eligible to apply and five winners will each be awarded $500-$1,500 in scholarships to be used for college tuition and expenses.
To submit an application or to learn more, visit torchessay.bbbcommunity.org. Submissions are accepted now through October 20, 2025; winners will be announced at BBB’s Torch Awards for Ethics celebration on November 19, 2025 and on the website.
Swiss America and Valley of the Sun-Camelback Kiwanis Club are sponsors for this year’s scholarship program.
