+ Upcoming - May, June & beyond!    

Teens are invited to the Main Library Teen Room, 2951 S. 21st Drive, for teen movies. For more information, contact Bryan Summers, Teen Services Manager, at (928) 373-6487. Tuesday, May 29th @ 4:00 p.m. The Three Musketeers (2011) The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war. (PG-13) Based on the book by Alexandre Dumas.

Wednesday, May 30, 5:30-6:30pm - Instructor Valerie Peña will offer "Latin Dance Moves" for adults. The class will cover dance moves from a variety of Latin dances, including Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, and more. There is no charge to attend. The Heritage Library is located at 350 S Third Avenue. For more information, call (928) 783-5415.

Thursday, May 31, noon - Colorado River Tea Party meets at Community Christian Church, 6480 E. Highway 95, third building behind church. Coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

Friday, June 1, 7:00pm - Yuma Amateur Radio Club meets at Yuma Community Food Bank, 2404 E. 24th Street, on the first Friday of every month.

Friday, June 1, 7:00pm - Bieber Fever Tribute Concert, featuring Levi Mitchell, at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  General admission is $10; VIP/Meet and Greet is $15; available in person at the Historic Yuma Theater, or online at www.nstylefashion4u.net . For more information contact (928) 304-0423.

Friday-Saturday, June 1-2 - "Glorified, the masterpiece" dance concert at Champion Church.  www.ChampionChurch.org

Friday-Saturday, June 1-2, 9:30pm - Bigjoywow performs at Sidewinders Lounge inside Quechan Casino Resort.

Saturday, June 2, 8:00am-3:00pm - Indoor Swap Meet at Yuma Civic Center. For info call 928-373-5043.

Saturday, June 2, 11:00am, 1:15pm and 3:30pm -- Yuma Ballet Academy will present three performances of "Etudes & Excerpts" at Kofa Auditorium, 3100 S Avenue A. This annual event showcases Academy students, ages 3-18, demonstrating technical and artistic skills acquired during the year. The Academy encourages the community to join us and see what the finest dance program in the Yuma area has to offer. Tickets are available at the door for $10/adults; $7/students age 12-17 and $5/children under 12.

Teens are invited to the Main Library Teen Room, 2951 S. 21st Drive, for teen movies. For more information, contact Bryan Summers, Teen Services Manager, at (928) 373-6487. Tuesday, May 29th @ 4:00 p.m. The Three Musketeers (2011) The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war. (PG-13) Based on the book by Alexandre Dumas.

Wednesday, May 30, 5:30-6:30pm - Instructor Valerie Peña will offer "Latin Dance Moves" for adults. The class will cover dance moves from a variety of Latin dances, including Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, and more. There is no charge to attend. The Heritage Library is located at 350 S Third Avenue. For more information, call (928) 783-5415.

Thursday, May 31, noon - Colorado River Tea Party meets at Community Christian Church, 6480 E. Highway 95, third building behind church. Coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

Friday, June 1, 7:00pm - Yuma Amateur Radio Club meets at Yuma Community Food Bank, 2404 E. 24th Street, on the first Friday of every month.

Friday, June 1, 7:00pm - Bieber Fever Tribute Concert, featuring Levi Mitchell, at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  General admission is $10; VIP/Meet and Greet is $15; available in person at the Historic Yuma Theater, or online at www.nstylefashion4u.net . For more information contact (928) 304-0423.

Friday-Saturday, June 1-2 - "Glorified, the masterpiece" dance concert at Champion Church.  www.ChampionChurch.org

Beginning June 4 - Music camps available for kids of all ages at Red Moon Music Academy, 3300 S. 8th Ave, Ste G2. Lil Ones Camp will learn songs and rhythms, different instruments and crafts. Junior and Senior Camps will learn the basics of guitar, piano, drums, with crafts and games. Price varies per camp. Details at www.redmoonmusicacademy.com

Mondays and Wednesdays, June 4-27, 2:00pm - "Discovering Our Family Stories," a bilingual poetry writing program for teens, will be held every at the Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive. Author and poet Erika Vasquez-Aguilar will provide instruction and guidance. This four-week series will introduce youth to free verse poetry through the exploration of family stories. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and enhance their poetic writing ability, and share their works at a live poetry reading at the end of the four week series. For more information, call Alex Garcia, Teen/Spanish Outreach, (928) 373-6481.

Saturday-Sunday, June 9-10 - The Brooks Shaw Driving School comes to Cocopah Speedway. The Classroom Session teaches drivers how to properly setup their car to match the track conditions. The Track Session incorporates hands-on exercises at the Cocopah Speedway. Drivers will be instructed on their own cars. Attendees receive a t-shirt, certificate of completion, a 110-page technical manual, and lunch. Class is limited to 12-15 drivers and 30 crew members. Enroll with Kevin Shaw at 870-251-2966. www.brooksshawdrivingschool.com

June 11-15 - AWC Matador Soccer Camp for kids ages 6 to 14. www.azwestern.edu/athletics                                      

Tuesday, June 12, 1:00pm - Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join Teen Book Club at the Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive. Visit the Teen Room to discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Teen Desk. There is no charge to attend; however, space is limited and registration is required. For more information, and to register, call Bryan Summers, Teen Services Manager, (928) 373-6487.

Wednesday-Friday, June 13-15 - The Advantage Basketball ball handling and shooting camp will be held June 13-15 at Centennial Middle School, 2650 W. 20th St. The hours each day are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and include "an intensive regimen of repetition and practice." The cost is $195, with a $30 early-bird discount for registration by May 13. Group discounts are also available. http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102662755080-321/Yuma+AZ+Advantage+Basketball+Camps.pdf

Friday-Sunday, June 15-17, 7:00pm OR 2:00pm - AWC theatre presents William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" as part of the Summer Six Pac series at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  Tickets are $10 adult, $6 kids 13 and under; available at Yuma Art Center and Yuma Civic Center during regular hours, at the door, and at www.yumaaz.gov/events

Saturday, June 16 -- Ballet Yuma's Pointe and Putt Classic golf tournament returns to Desert Hills Golf Course.  In addition to great golf, players will enjoy a luncheon with awards and lots of prizes including an Apple iPad.  There is also a $10,000 hole-in-one prize.  All proceeds benefit Ballet Yuma, recognized as one of the best pre-professional ballet companies in the country.   For more information and registration, go to www.balletyuma.org , or call 304-9140.

June 18-21 and 25-28 - AWC Matador Basketball Camps for kids ages 7 to 18. www.azwestern.edu/athletics.

Friday-Sunday, June 22-24, 7:00pm OR 2:00pm - AWC theatre presents William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" as part of the Summer Six Pac series at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  Tickets are $10 adult, $6 kids 13 and under; available at Yuma Art Center and Yuma Civic Center during regular hours, at the door, and at www.yumaaz.gov/events

Friday, July 6, 7:00pm - Yuma Amateur Radio Club meets at Yuma Community Food Bank, 2404 E. 24th Street, on the first Friday of every month.

Friday-Sunday, July 13-15, 7:00pm OR 2:00pm - City of Yuma Employee Association presents "California Schemin'" as part of the Summer Six Pac series at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  Tickets are $10 adult, $6 kids 13 and under; available at Yuma Art Center and Yuma Civic Center during regular hours, at the door, and at www.yumaaz.gov/events

Saturday, July 14, 7:00-11:00am - Yuma's Household Hazardous Waste program will hold its quarterly collection event at the City of Yuma North Public Works Yard, 265 W. 13th St. (13th Street between 4th Avenue and 1st Avenue). Open to all City residents for no charge, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program is the safest way to dispose of products such as unwanted corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive material used in your home, car or truck, garden and lawn. Additionally, it is an opportunity to safely dispose of and/or recycle materials that are no longer needed or wanted within the home. Recycling bins remain available year-round for residents to drop off aluminum cans, metal items, cardboard material, paper and clear plastic. The bins, 13th Street at 2nd Avenue and at 45th Avenue and 17th Street, are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, to all Yuma County residents. Future HHW date is Oct. 3, 2012, 8 a.m. to noon.

July 16-19 and 23-26 - AWC Matador Volleyball Camp for kids ages 8 to 18. www.azwestern.edu/athletics.

Friday-Sunday, July 20-22, 7:00pm OR 2:00pm - City of Yuma Employee Association presents "California Schemin'" as part of the Summer Six Pac series at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  Tickets are $10 adult, $6 kids 13 and under; available at Yuma Art Center and Yuma Civic Center during regular hours, at the door, and at www.yumaaz.gov/events

Friday-Saturday, July 27-28, 7:00pm - Infinite Imagination Youth Theatre presents "Fame, Jr." as part of the Summer Six Pac series at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  Tickets are $5; available at Yuma Art Center and Yuma Civic Center during regular hours, at the door, and at www.yumaaz.gov/events

Friday, August 3, 7:00pm - Yuma Amateur Radio Club meets at Yuma Community Food Bank, 2404 E. 24th Street, on the first Friday of every month.

Friday-Sunday, August 3-5, 7:00pm OR 2:00pm - Yuma Community Theater presents "It Had to Be You" as part of the Summer Six Pac series at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  Tickets are $10 adult, $6 kids 13 and under; available at Yuma Art Center and Yuma Civic Center during regular hours, at the door, and at www.yumaaz.gov/events

Friday-Sunday, August 10-12, 7:00pm OR 2:00pm - Yuma Community Theater presents "It Had to Be You" as part of the Summer Six Pac series at Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main Street.  Tickets are $10 adult, $6 kids 13 and under; available at Yuma Art Center and Yuma Civic Center during regular hours, at the door, and at www.yumaaz.gov/events

Saturday, October 13, 8:00am-noon - Yuma's Household Hazardous Waste program will hold its quarterly collection event at the City of Yuma North Public Works Yard, 265 W. 13th St. (13th Street between 4th Avenue and 1st Avenue). Open to all City residents for no charge, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program is the safest way to dispose of products such as unwanted corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive material used in your home, car or truck, garden and lawn. Additionally, it is an opportunity to safely dispose of and/or recycle materials that are no longer needed or wanted within the home. Recycling bins remain available year-round for residents to drop off aluminum cans, metal items, cardboard material, paper and clear plastic. The bins, 13th Street at 2nd Avenue and at 45th Avenue and 17th Street, are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, to all Yuma County residents.

October 19-20 - Yuma High class of 1972 is planning its 40th reunion and needs help locating classmates. Call 783-0969 or yumahigh72@gmail.com

Friday-Sunday, October 26-28 - Gold Wing Road Riders Association State Convention; "The 10-26 to Yuma" Western theme convention. Games, seminars, western wear competition, bike show, light parade, and more  Host hotel with special rates is the Hilton Garden Inn, 928-783-1500; Group Code: GWRR12.  Secondary hotel, also with special rates, is the Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel, 928-783-4453; mention that you are with GWRRA Convention.  Visit the AZ web site at http://gwrraaz.com/convention.html , for registration form, schedule of events, etc.  For more information contact Jimmy Collins, 520-648-2524, jimmyzpl@gmail.com , or Candace Shirley, 520-232-3785,c.shirley@cox.net

Friday, February 22, 2013 - Dedication of the 100 ft. granite monument "History of the United States of America" at The Museum of History in Granite, Felicity, Calif. http://www.historyingranite.org/ .

* * * * Other Links  * * * * * * * * * *

Protect your eyes from the blazing Yuma sun.  Find prices well below retail on hundreds of brand-name sunglasses for sports, driving, and fashion. Check out www.georgiashades.com . Free shipping on orders over $99.

Yuma's Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive, has an online reservation system for its meeting rooms! To reserve a room for your next event, visit www.yumalibrary.org and click on Meeting Room Reservations on the right hand side of the homepage. A self-serve kiosk is also available in the Main Library's Administration office. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.

Learn about Yuma Park & Rec Dept sports, activities and classes here: http://www.yumaaz.gov/1988.htm

Want to know what the City of Yuma is up to?  Subscribe to the "City News Now" email alerts: Send an email to Communications & Public Affairs, dave.nash@yumaaz.gov  , ask to receive "City News Now", include your email address in the body of your message.

Movie times at Main Street Cinema downtown http://main-street-cinemas.com

Movie times at Harkins Theatre at Yuma Palms http://www.harkinstheatres.com/theatreDetails.aspx?theatreId=9191

Arizona Western College athletics information and sporting events calendar: http://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/athletics/

United Blood Services has ongoing needs for blood donations.  Your one pint of blood will help three people. Visit www.bloodhero.com to make a reservation for donation.

Arizona Western College offers extra courses and workshops. www.azwestern.edu/continuinged

Please store the city's Graffiti Hotline on your mobile phone-the number is (928) 329-2828.  Whenever you notice graffiti, call that number with the location and color of the wall or object sprayed.  Most cleanups are conducted within a day or two.

Leave anonymous tips on crimes in Yuma, call 78-CRIME (782-7463).  If an arrest is made, you can call back, give your case number and receive up to $1000 in cash reward.