Upcoming Events
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- May 25 Men’s 12-Inch Softball Home Run Hitting Contest
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Knock a few out of the park and show your mad slugger skillz in the Men’s 12-Inch Home Run Hitting Contest!
6:30 PM
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... - 26 Arizona/California Men’s 16-Inch Slow-Pitch Softball State Championship
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Now batting… Slug your way to the top of the state in this championship tournament!
8:00 AM
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... - 26 Valley Aquatic Center Opening
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Splash your way into summer break with the opening of the Valley Aquatic Center!
1:00 PM - 7:45 PM
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... - 27 Valley Aquatic Center Opening
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Splash your way into summer break with the opening of the Valley Aquatic Center!
1:00 PM - 7:45 PM
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- 30 Valley Aquatic Center Opening
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Splash your way into summer break with the opening of the Valley Aquatic Center!
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
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- 31 Valley Aquatic Center Opening
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Splash your way into summer break with the opening of the Valley Aquatic Center!
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
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- June 1 Bieber Fever Tribute Concert featuring Joey Styles & Chris Harris
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Bring your kids and grandkids to see the next best thing to the real Justin Bieber. Don’t miss Levi Mitchell as he performs his unbelievable impersonation of the singing teenage heartthrob!
7:00 PM
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... - 1 Valley Aquatic Center Opening
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Splash your way into summer break with the opening of the Valley Aquatic Center!
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
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- 2 Indoor Swap Meet
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Bargains! Food! Fun! Spend a scorching hot Yuma summer day in ice cold a/c while shopping for great deals.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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... - 2 Family Fish Fiesta
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Take up a reel sport…. Fishing! Gather your family and drown some worms together during quality time at the Family Fish Fiesta!
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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... - 2 Archery (Session III)
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Curious about how to shoot a bow? Ever dream of being like Robin Hood? Join us and discover how much fun archery really is!
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... - 4 Junior Golf Camp
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FORE!!! Learn to play and have some fun along the way as we teach your child the game, safety, and course etiquette.
(6/4/2012 thru 6/7/2012)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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... - 4 NEW! Summer Time Cool Zone
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Have fun this summer, stay cool, and hang out with your friends at the Summer Time Cool Zone!
(6/4/2012 thru 8/3/2012)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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... - 4 Aqua ZUMBA (Session 2)
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Join the ZUMBA pool party! Aqua ZUMBA is an intense aerobic and body sculpting class set to HOT Latin rhythms, incorporating range of motion, balance, and resistance while being easy on the joints!
(6/4/2012 thru 8/3/2012)
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
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... - 6 NEW! After Dark Sand Volleyball! (For Teens Only)
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Spend your summer evenings hanging out and enjoying music, friends, great volleyball, cool sand and lots of laughs. Parks and Rec will organize teams and games; all you have to do is have fun!
(6/6/2012 thru 7/18/2012)
7:30 PM
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... - 7 Thursdays at the Theatre: Amador
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A drama centered on a young woman who takes a summer job caring for a bed-ridden older man and the intimate secrets they begin to share with one another.
7:00 PM
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... - 9 Daddy and Me Fishing Excursion
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Enjoy a morning of parental bonding as we jump into a canoe and try our luck at catching the big one!
6:00 AM
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... - 9 6 on 6 High School Dodgeball Tournament (For Teens Only )
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Dodge! Duck! Dive! Dodge! Get ready for our first ever High School Dodgeball Tournament that will challenge all players in speed and accuracy!
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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... - 11 Camp AWESOME!! Session I: Wacky Wilderness
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New summer camp for kids! Have FUN! PLAY! Get active! Eat right! Make friends! Have an AWESOME time and join us for wacky wilderness!
(6/11/2012 thru 6/21/2012)
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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... - 11 Hike Yuma
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Wake up bright and early for an amazing week of hiking, and join us as we visit some of Yuma’s local hiking trails, taking advantage of the natural beauty that surrounds our community.
(6/11/2012 thru 6/14/2012)
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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... - 12 Art Smart Summer Camp
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Young artists can explore their creativity through painting, puppets, sculpture and FUN in this engaging summer camp.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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... - 15 Summer Six Pac: William Shakespeare's Hamlet
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To be, or not to be-that is the question… Explore the answer live with AWC’s rendition of William Shakespeare's timeless classic!
7:00 PM -
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... - 16 Yuma Hoops Project 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (For Teens!)
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Get your team of 3 or 4 ballerz together and dominate the court to try to win individual awards in this tournament organized by Yuma Hoops Project.
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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... - 16 Summer Six Pac: William Shakespeare's Hamlet
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To be, or not to be-that is the question… Explore the answer live with AWC’s rendition of William Shakespeare's timeless classic!
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- 16 Summer Series Sand Volleyball Tournament - Leapin’ Lizards! (Tournament 2 of 3)
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Serve! Set! Spike! Grab a group of friends and join us in this second offering in the Summer Series of Sand Volleyball Tournaments
7:00 PM
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... - 16 Kids Kakes IV: Independence Day
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Celebrate the birth of our nation while learning basic cake decorating techniques and creating yummy art pieces.
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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... - 16 Discover Scuba
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In this exciting program participants will learn to scuba under the supervision of certified scuba instructors. This is also an opportunity to learn about sharks, coral reefs and whales.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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... - 16 Kids Kakes III: Father's Day
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Celebrate dad’s special day, while learning basic cake decorating techniques and creating yummy art pieces.
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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... - 17 Summer Six Pac: William Shakespeare's Hamlet
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To be, or not to be-that is the question… Explore the answer live with AWC’s rendition of William Shakespeare's timeless classic!
2:00 PM -
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- 17 Father’s Day Swim Special
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Enjoy your day being a DAD! Father's swim free this day with a paid child admission.
1:00 PM - 7:45 PM
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... - 18 Junior Golf Camp
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FORE!!! Learn to play and have some fun along the way as we teach your child the game, safety, and course etiquette.
(6/18/2012 thru 6/21/2012)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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- 18 The Ultimate Outdoor Experience
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Love being outside? Then this class is for you! Enjoy kayaking, archery, hiking and fishing in this week long outdoor extravaganza!
(6/18/2012 thru 6/21/2012)
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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... - 19 Open Water Scuba Diving Class
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The class involves academic study, skills learning in a confined water (pool) environment, and check-out dives.
(6/19/2012 thru 7/28/2012)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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- 21 Summer Skate Park Championship Series
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Come out and have a great time of music, skateboarding, and friends. Prizes will be given to the winners in each of the individual events and an overall Champion will be awarded at the end of the series.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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... - 22 Summer Six Pac: William Shakespeare's Hamlet
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To be, or not to be-that is the question… Explore the answer live with AWC’s rendition of William Shakespeare's timeless classic!
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- 23 Beginning Kayak Class
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This class introduces participants to the fun and exciting world of kayaking while learning the fundamental skills of safe paddling in a contained environment before practicing in the river.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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... - 23 Summer Six Pac: William Shakespeare's Hamlet
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To be, or not to be-that is the question… Explore the answer live with AWC’s rendition of William Shakespeare's timeless classic!
7:00 PM -
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- 24 Summer Six Pac: William Shakespeare's Hamlet
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To be, or not to be-that is the question… Explore the answer live with AWC’s rendition of William Shakespeare's timeless classic!
2:00 PM -
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- 25 Summer PeeWee Golf Camp #3
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Peewees learn to play and have some fun along the way!
(6/25/2012 thru 6/27/2012)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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... - 25 Lake Fishing
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One fish, two fish, old fish, new fish… Get 'em all on the line in this fun lake fishing class!
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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... - 25 D-Backs Baseball Academy
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Wanna play ball like the pros? Learn to play the D-Backs way at this exclusive baseball camp!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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... - 25 Camp AWESOME!! Session II: Crafts & Chaos
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New summer camp for kids! Have FUN! PLAY! Get active! Eat right! Make friends! Have an AWESOME time making crafts and celebrating summer chaos!
(6/25/2012 thru 7/12/2012)
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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- 26 Youth Theater Fame, Jr.
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Lights! Camera! Action! Is your child ready for their close-up? Do they dream of a life in the theater? Then this class is for them!
(6/26/2012 thru 7/26/2012)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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... - 30 SPLASH!!! Summer Social and Lunch - Adaptive Recreation
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C’mon! Join the fun at this private pool party exclusive to you and your families! Make sure to bring a large salad to share for lunch and to win the tasting contest!
9:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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... - 30 Movie in the Park: Hugo
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Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and sit under the stars with your friends or loved ones while enjoying an outdoor movie!
8:45 PM
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- July 5 Summer Skate Park Championship Series
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Come out and have a great time of music, skateboarding, and friends. Prizes will be given to the winners in each of the individual events and an overall Champion will be awarded at the end of the series.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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- 7 Indoor Swap Meet
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Bargains! Food! Fun! Spend a scorching hot Yuma summer day in ice cold a/c while shopping for great deals.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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- 9 Kids Kayak Class
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Kids will be introduced to the world of paddling in a controlled environment before being transported for a fun trip to Mittry Lake for a real kayaking experience on open water.
(7/9/2012 thru 7/12/2012)
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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... - 13 Summer Six Pac: California Schemin'
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Support the COYEA scholarship fund and join us for a night of side-splitting hilarity as City of Yuma employees bring you California Schemin’, a comedy of hustlin’ proportions.
7:00 PM -
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... - 14 Summer Six Pac: California Schemin'
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Support the COYEA scholarship fund and join us for a night of side-splitting hilarity as City of Yuma employees bring you California Schemin’, a comedy of hustlin’ proportions.
7:00 PM
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- 14 Summer Series Sand Volleyball Tournament - Leapin’ Lizards! (Tournament 3 of 3)
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Serve up some fun for yourself and three friends in this final installment in our Summer Series Sand Volleyball Tournaments!
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- 14 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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This collection event is the safest way to dispose of household hazardous waste products and takes place four times a year.
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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... - 15 Summer Six Pac: California Schemin'
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Support the COYEA scholarship fund and join us for a night of side-splitting hilarity as City of Yuma employees bring you California Schemin’, a comedy of hustlin’ proportions.
2:00 PM
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- 16 Camp AWESOME!! Session III: Sports & S’more!
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New summer camp for kids! Have FUN! PLAY! Get active! Eat right! Make friends! Have an AWESOME time and join us for sports and s’more!
(7/16/2012 thru 7/26/2012)
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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- 18 Open Water Scuba Diving Class
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The class involves academic study, skills learning in a confined water (pool) environment, and check-out dives.
(7/18/2012 thru 8/19/2012)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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- 19 "Get Out of the Heat" Teen 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
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Hoop it up and ‘Get Out of the Heat’ with a few of your closest baller friends in this 3 on 3 basketball tournament exclusively for teens.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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- 19 Summer Skate Park Championship Series
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Come out and have a great time of music, skateboarding and friends. Prizes will be given to the winners in each of the individual events and an overall Champion will be awarded at the end of the series.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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- 20 Summer Six Pac: California Schemin'
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Support the COYEA scholarship fund and join us for a night of side-splitting hilarity as City of Yuma employees bring you California Schemin’, a comedy of hustlin’ proportions.
7:00 PM
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- 21 Adult Late Night Kayaking Trip
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Experience the Colorado River at night, under the stars and relax while you escape the heat of the day in this refreshing evening of kayaking!
8:00 PM
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... - 21 Summer Six Pac: California Schemin'
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Support the COYEA scholarship fund and join us for a night of side-splitting hilarity as City of Yuma employees bring you California Schemin’, a comedy of hustlin’ proportions.
7:00 PM
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- 22 Summer Six Pac: California Schemin'
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Support the COYEA scholarship fund and join us for a night of side-splitting hilarity as City of Yuma employees bring you California Schemin’, a comedy of hustlin’ proportions.
2:00 PM
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- 23 Animal Crazy Camp Be Humane (Ages 8-10)
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Interact with shelter animals and wildlife, play animal themed games, create craft projects and learn to “Be Humane” at this fun and unique camp offered by the staff of the Humane Society of Yuma.
(7/23/2012 thru 7/27/2012)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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... - 23 Arizona Science Center STEM Space Camp: Welcome to NASA (Session I)
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Embark on a journey that will take you to the moon and beyond! This first rate, quality program is hands-on, educational, FUN and brought to you by Arizona Science Center's Science, Technology, Engineering & Math program!
(7/23/2012 thru 7/27/2012)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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... - 27 Infinite Imagination Youth Theater Presents Fame, Jr.
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Remember my name, I’m gonna live forever! Join us at the theater and find out why as you watch local youth sing and dance their way to Fame!
7:00 PM
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... - 28 Archery (Session IV)
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Curious about how to shoot a bow? Ever dream of being like Robin Hood? Join us and discover how much fun archery really is!
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- 28 Infinite Imagination Youth Theater Presents Fame, Jr.
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Remember my name, I’m gonna live forever! Join us at the theater and find out why as you watch local youth sing and dance their way to Fame!
7:00 PM
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- 30 Arizona Science Center STEM Space Camp: Welcome to NASA (Session II)
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Embark on a journey that will take you to the moon and beyond! This first rate, quality program is hands-on, educational, FUN and brought to you by Arizona Science Center's Science, Technology, Engineering & Math program!
(7/30/2012 thru 7/27/2012)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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- August 4 Indoor Swap Meet
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Bargains! Food! Fun! Spend a scorching hot Yuma summer day in ice cold a/c while shopping for great deals.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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- 6 Aqua ZUMBA (Session 3)
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Join the ZUMBA pool party! Aqua ZUMBA is an intense aerobic and body sculpting class set to HOT Latin rhythms, incorporating range of motion, balance, and resistance while being easy on the joints!
(8/6/2012 thru 8/31/2012)
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
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- 23 Thursdays at the Theatre: Prairie Love
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Three lost souls look for love on the North Dakota tundra. Bundle up. It's lonely out there.
7:00 PM
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- 25 Archery (Session V)
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Curious about how to shoot a bow? Ever dream of being like Robin Hood? Join us and discover how much fun archery really is!
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- September 4 Aqua ZUMBA (Session 4)
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Join the ZUMBA pool party! Aqua ZUMBA is an intense aerobic and body sculpting class set to HOT Latin rhythms, incorporating range of motion, balance, and resistance while being easy on the joints!
(9/4/2012 thru 9/28/2012)
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
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- October 13 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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This collection event is the safest way to dispose of household hazardous waste products and takes place four times a year.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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