Mexicali to host the Caribbean Series later this month
About 200,000 people are expected to attend the series with all the game being held at Águilas Stadium. The baseball series begins January 31 and runs through February 7.
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Yuma NAACP holds annual walk to honor MLK Day
“It’s good to see the community come out together for that. I mean, just seeing all the different walks of life, all the different races, and all the diversity of everyone walking together,” said local dad Keith Francis.
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Annual car show bennefiting local cancer patients taking place this weekend in Yuma
100% of proceeds from the event go toward the Cancer Resource Center, a group of volunteers who provide services like head coverings, prosthetics, and supplements for local patients.
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Imperial Valley celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Imperial Valley held events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025.
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Local cruise line hosts inaugral Liberty Jet Boat Tour
Lower Colorado River Excursions hosted its inaugural Liberty Jet Boat Tour at around 11:30 a.m. at Fisher’s Landing, where attendees got to see the sights, such as the Imperial Dam and Senators Wash.
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Locals participate in Zo’s Cancer Crushers Fun Run
American Cancer Society hosted Zo’s Cancer Crushers Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. at Arizona Western College’s (AWC) Main Campus’ parking lot 7.
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Pollo al Disco fundraiser supports families affected by fatal crash
A fundraiser event in Somerton is helping to ease the financial burden of funeral expenses for Adrian Palacio, Jovan Orozco, and Luis Gamez, all of whom were deeply loved by their friends and family.
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Imperial County to celebrate MLK DAY
The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee (IVSJC) is hosting the 2025 MLK Day Celebration next week.
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Popcorn at Harkins Theatres to be half-off for National Popcorn Day
In a press release, guests can purchase popcorn in all Harkins Theatres at 50% off, “including all sizes of Harkins award-winning popcorn and freshly popped take-home Big Party Popcorn®.”
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AWC Allied Health programs to receive grant funding
In a press release, the check will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on January 21, near the fountain east of the Yuma Campus’ LR Building.
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SBDC to host “Tools & Resources” Workshop next month
The workshop is taking place Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at SBDC Center at the Arizona Western College (AWC), located at 1351 S. Redondo Center, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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AdvoKATE hosts Kate Campa Dance Invitational
The AdvoKATE Foundation is hosting the Kate Campa Dance Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Yuma High School’s Snider Auditorium.
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Locals attend annual Art in the Park this weekend
The Yuma Arts Center hosted the annual Art in the Park, which took place at Gateway Park on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Dozens of attendees were able to view the artists’ work at various booths across the park.
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City of Yuma to host Household Hazardous Waste collection day this weekend
The City of Yuma’s next Household Hazardous Waste collection day is this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Facility.
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Zo’s Cancer Crushers Fun Run 2025 happening next weekend
The 5K Run is taking place Saturday, January 18, at Arizona Western College’s (AWC) Main Campus’ parking lot 7 at 8:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 7:45 a.m.
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48th Annual Worthen Memorial Old Time Fiddlers Contest happening this weekend
There will be a Fiddlers Show/Dance Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. while the contest takes place Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
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Kennedy Skate Park officially reopens, unveiling new upgrades
Professional skateboarder Ryan Lay, known for his advocacy work and ties to Yuma through his family, was among the first to test the new skate park.
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Locals attend first AGFest this weekend
The event took place on Main Street at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, and will go until 9:00 p.m. The event also offered fresh farm-to-table bites to those who attended.
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Looking ahead to the first annual Yuma AGFest
The city of Yuma is hosting its first ever AGFest, honoring the area’s title of “Winter Vegetable Capitol of the World.”
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Gyms, trainers, and locals in Yuma working together to achieve 2025 fitness goals
Gyms and trainers in Yuma are helping locals achieve their 2025 fitness and weight loss goals.
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