The SouthwestBlend.com Yuma, Arizona Event guide - 2008.

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ON-GOING EVENTS:
Farmers Market:
Dec-Mar., every Tuesday (excluding Holidays) on Main St., Downtown Yuma. (928) 343-1243


Yuma Art Center: Enjoy live music & theater; and experience the arts. 254 So. Main St., Downtown Yuma. Tel: (928) 373-5202.  www.SouthwestBlend.com/yumaartctr



Yuma Civic CenterYuma Civic Center: Host to many of the area's large annual events. 1440 Desert Hills Dr., Yuma. (928) 373-5045,  www.southwestblend.com/yumaciviccenter


Yuma Community Theatre: Features local talent in Broadway show productions, at Historic Yuma Theatre. (928) 344-2880

Yuma Fine Arts: Exhibits in the Yuma Art Center Museum. (928) 329-6607, www.SouthwestBlend.com/yumaartctr




Yuma Heritage FestivalsYuma Heritage Festivals Performing Artist Series: From December through March, the Yuma Heritage Festivals and Yuma Art Center are hosting a variety of shows and acts. For a schedule of performances visit www.southwestblend.com/yumaheritagefestivals

YUMA SPECIAL EVENTS 2008:

MAY 2008:
May 1, 8, 15, 22: Advanced Cake Decorating Workshop Series:
Yuma Art Center. For details – Click Here.  

May 3: Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation 14th Annual Banquet & Auction: Doors open at 4:30 pm. If you love good times, and the outdoors, you won’t want to miss the Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation Yuma Chapter’s 14th Annual Banquet and Fundraiser.  Proceeds from the dinner, silent auction, live auction and raffles support the Foundation’s long standing commitment to Arizona’s Elk and other wildlife.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info. 
May 6: Seminar - “Stop the Whining!”: Learn the Art of Positive Influence. In this powerful half-day program, you’ll learn key tips and techniques for improving your influence no matter what your position in the organization. Held at Yuma Civic Center.
Click here for Info.

May 8: Seminars ‘Deason Law Firm Estate Planning’: Find out, in simple terms, how you can protect against probate, guardianship, creditors and taxes with proper estate planning.  Attend this FREE educational seminar and learn more.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.
May 8: Poetry Reading: 7pm, Yuma Art Center. For details – Click Here.

May 9: Glass Fusing & Glass Bead Making: Lunchtime Lecture Series at the Yuma Art Center presented by Judy Phillips. For details –
Click Here.
May 9-June 20: International Photography Festival “Sea of Cortez”: Cultural Council of Yuma and Instituto Sonorense de Cultura worked together to present in Yuma the International Photography Festival “Sea of Cortez.” The exhibit includes 84 photographs by photographers from Arizona and Mexico. The International Photography Festival “Sea of Cortez” contributes to the public appreciation of photography and to spread the beauty and magic of the Sea of Cortez, its marine life, people and surrounding landscapes. The exhibit is held at the Yuma Art Center. For Details – Click here.  

May 10: 2008 Women’s EXPO “A Day of Pampering & Enrichment”: The Expo features health screenings, makeovers, massages, book clubs & discussions, how-to-demos and the First Annual Inspirational Woman of the Year Award.  Representatives from area businesses will be on hand to provide information on personal finance, health and beauty and home based businesses.  Held at the Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info. 
May 16: Carpe Diem Talent Show: 10am-7pm, Yuma Art Center.  For details – Click Here.

May 17: 14th Annual Celebration of Strings”: Presented by the Yuma Area Orchestras with guest conductors Walter Temme & Kevin Bishop. Yuma Art Center. For details –
Click Here.

May 22-24, 29-31: Scorpions Baseball Season: Season Opener at 7:05pm, May 22 at Desert Sun Stadium 7:05 pm. Additional game dates in May include 5/23, 5/24, 5/29, 5/30, and 31. Info: (928) 257-4700
May 22: “We Haz Jazz!” Exploring the history of America’s own music presented by Alice Byrne & Sunrise Elementary Choir Programs. 7pm, Yuma Art Center. For details – Click Here.

May 23: Public Art in Yuma? Lunchtime Lecture Series presented by Rex Ijams, Arts & Culture Programs Manager. Yuma Art Center. For details –
Click Here.
May 30-31: Scrapbooking Workshop: Lesa Osborne will demonstrate some of the innovative things you can do with Creative Memory tools along with a bulletin board of ideas. Workshops are FREE.  Held at Yuma Civic Center.
Click here for Info.

JUNE 2008:

June 1-20: International Photography Festival “Sea of Cortez”: Cultural Council of Yuma and Instituto Sonorense de Cultura worked together to present in Yuma the International Photography Festival “Sea of Cortez.” The exhibit includes 84 photographs by photographers from Arizona and Mexico. The International Photography Festival “Sea of Cortez” contributes to the public appreciation of photography and to spread the beauty and magic of the Sea of Cortez, its marine life, people and surrounding landscapes. The exhibit is held at the Yuma Art Center. For Details – Click here.  
June 1: “Princess Ariel: A Mermaid Story:” Youth Performing Arts Class Production at the Yuma Art Center. For details – Click Here.

June 2: Life Line Health Screenings: Life Line Screening offers preventive ultrasound screenings open to the community for the early detection & prevention of Stroke, Vascular Disease, and Osteoporosis.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

June 3-8, 20-22, 27-30: Scorpions Baseball Season: Desert Sun Stadium- June 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29,30. Info: (928) 257-4700

June 9: Seminar “Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading”: A workshop that makes proofreading and grammar fun!  This program is based on the latest research on how adults learn. Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

June 12: Seminars ‘Deason Law Firm Estate Planning’: Find out, in simple terms, how you can protect against probate, guardianship, creditors and taxes with proper estate planning.  Attend this FREE educational seminar and learn more.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

June 17: Seminar “Criticism & Discipline Skills for Managers & Supervisors”: With the skills you will gain at this seminar, you'll get your difficult employees to pull their own weight. You'll eliminate "weak links" — and reveal a fully functioning team. Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

June 20-21: Scrapbooking Workshop:. Lesa Osborne will demonstrate some of the innovative things you can do with Creative Memory tools along with a bulletin board of ideas. Workshops are FREE.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

JULY 2008:

July 2-3, 25-27: Scorpions Baseball Season: Desert Sun Stadium. July 2, 3, 25, 26, 27. Info: (928) 257-4700

July 4: Caballeros de Yuma Flag Raising Patriotic Program: 7:30 am. This is a free event, open to the public.  Sponsored by Caballeros de Yuma.  Call (928) 343-1715 for further information. 

July 10: Seminars ‘Deason Law Firm Estate Planning’: Find out, in simple terms, how you can protect against probate, guardianship, creditors and taxes with proper estate planning.  Attend this FREE educational seminar and learn more.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

July 11: Movie “Horton Hears A Who”: FREE Friday Movie Night 7 pm. Catch the box office smash hit movie “Horton Hears A Who” at the Yuma Civic Center for FREE. Click here for Info.

July 14: Seminar “Dealing With Difficult People”: Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

July 18-19: Scrapbooking Workshop: Lesa Osborne will demonstrate some of the innovative things you can do with Creative Memory tools along with a bulletin board of ideas. Workshops are FREE.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

July 21: Seminar “Essential Skills for the First Time Manager or Supervisor”: Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

AUGUST 2008:

Aug. 1-2, 11-13, 22-23, 25-26, 29-31: Scorpions Baseball Season: Desert Sun Stadium. August 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31. Info: (928) 257-4700

Aug. 14: Seminars ‘Deason Law Firm Estate Planning’: Find out, in simple terms, how you can protect against probate, guardianship, creditors and taxes with proper estate planning.  Attend this FREE educational seminar and learn more.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

Aug. 15-16: Scrapbooking Workshop: Lesa Osborne will demonstrate some of the innovative things you can do with Creative Memory tools along with a bulletin board of ideas. Workshops are FREE.  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

Aug. 18: Seminar ‘Team Building, Mentoring and Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors’: Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

Aug. 19: Seminar ‘Microsoft Excel - A One Day Seminar: Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

Aug. 20: Seminar ‘Microsoft Excel – Beyond the Basics’:  Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info.

Aug. 22: KCFY Radio JESUS JAM 2008: 7 pm. Jesus Jam 2008 opens with “Need to Breathe” followed by Christian rock favorite “Pillar.” Held at Yuma Civic Center. Click here for Info..

  

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