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Vitalant holds blood drive in Yuma at Elks Lodge 476

October 10, 2026 5:55 PM Wesley Williamson, Madeline Murray

Vitalant held a blood drive in Yuma Saturday morning at the Elks Lodge 476.

San Luis Frontera Rotary Club pack 10,000 meals

October 10, 2026 5:47 PM Wesley Williamson, Joaquin Hight

The San Luis Frontera Rotary Club packed 10,000 meals to help make a difference Saturday morning.

The Health Consortium holds 2026 Coffee Run 5K

October 10, 2026 4:30 PM Wesley Williamson, Madeline Murray

The Health Consortium made up of Arizona Western College, the City of Yuma, and Crane Schools held a wellness event at AWC Saturday morning.

El Centro Aquatic Center to host free ‘Floating Pumpkin Patch’

October 9, 2026 2:11 PM Lynette Niebla, Andrea Turisk

The El Centro Aquatic Center is hosting its annual Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 10, featuring a grand Renaissance theme. The event runs from noon to 3:00 p.m., and admission is completely free for the public.

2026 Wine Pairing Fundraising Event happening next month

October 9, 2026 1:26 PM Dillon Fuhrman

The event is taking place Saturday, November 7, at 5 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Catholic Church’s Friel Centre, located 11545 E. 40th Street. This is to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ribbons By The River Indigenous Fashion Show held in Yuma

October 9, 2026 1:02 PM Connor Emery, Jailene Aguilera

The event highlighted different native tribes, artwork and Indigenous cultures by showing off some of the best fashion from designers.

Rep. Adelita Grijalva talks about upcoming passport fair in Somerton

October 9, 2026 11:00 AM Skylar Heisey, Dillon Fuhrman

Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said her office has already received about 120 appointment sign-ups.

Special workshop held in Calexico for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 8, 2026 5:15 PM Carolina Garcia, Jailene Aguilera

Participants took part in an express painting class, creating a piece inspired by breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection.

El Centro celebrates local seniors with western-themed Appreciation Day

October 8, 2026 5:07 PM Lynette Niebla

This year’s western-themed roundup, titled “Seniors, Saddle Up! The Best in the West — Our Seniors,” packed the Dr. Martin Luther King Sports Pavilion with food, live music, dancing, and raffles.

Arizona@Work hosts annual Yuma Community Job and Education Fair

October 7, 2026 5:01 PM Madeline Murray, Andrea Turisk

The fair had over 50 employers, 12 community resources, and educational institutions on site like Northern Arizona University, AWC and Grand Canyon University.

OneAZ Credit Union to host free coffee event at Creation Coffee

October 7, 2026 4:40 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

The free coffee event is taking place at the coffee shop, located at 2607 S. Fourth Avenue, Tuesday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until it covers $2,000 worth of coffee.

Rep. Adelita Grijalva to host Somerton Passport Fair

October 7, 2026 4:11 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

The event is taking place Tuesday, October 27, at Somerton City Hall, located at 143 N. State Avenue, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Arizona’s Children Association hosting Trunk or Treat in Yuma

October 6, 2026 12:28 PM Wesley Williamson

Arizona’s Children Association is hosting a Trunk or Treat in Yuma in order to provide a safe space for foster families, and the community in general, to come together and celebrate the holiday.