TMF Yuma Chapter to host Back to School Success Workshop
The workshop is taking place Saturday, August 1, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Joe Henry Optimist Park & Center, located at 1793 S. First Avenue.
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YFD to hold fundraiser for crew member
Capt. Gary Welch has served with the department for over 20 years. In the last few weeks, Capt. Welch has been battling a severe illness and was recently admitted to a Tucson hospital.
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The lunch, taking place next Thursday at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is to raise funds for Capt. Gary Welch.
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Yuma community members hold vigil honoring lives lost in ICE-related cases
The event included moments of silence, candle lighting, and speakers sharing why they felt it was important to remember the lives being honored.
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OneAZ Credit Union to buy Yuma residents free coffee
They’ll cover customer orders at Desert Buzz Cafe, located at 2451 W. 16th Street, next Wednesday. This will go from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the tab reaches $1,500 tab runs out.
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Travis Manion Foundation to host Yuma 9/11 Heroes Run
The annual event is taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Colorado River State Historic Park at 6:30 a.m.
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El Centro Public Library holds sign language story time
The presentation included story time, book giveaways, and a sign language lesson, with easy signs that children can learn.
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15 kids enjoy special back-to-school shopping spree in Yuma
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Yuma branch, with help from community volunteers, gave each child $250 to shop for back-to-school clothes and supplies at JCPenney in the Yuma Palms.
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Hundreds of families get a jump start on the school year at 15th Annual Back-to-School Rodeo
Hundreds of families got a jump start on the school year at the 15th Annual Back-to-School Rodeo Saturday morning.
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Lerner & Rowe hold backpack giveaway event in Yuma
The non-profit event aims to help local families in need of school supplies before heading back to school.
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Yuma families can kick off the school year at 15th Annual Back to School Rodeo
The event will be giving out free backpacks and school supplies. It is open for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
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15 Yuma kids to get special back-to-school shopping trip
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Yuma branch, along with the help of community volunteers, will provide each child with $250 for clothes and school supplies.
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Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway happening this weekend
Lerner & Rowe Law Firm is giving away 1,000 backpacks at the Yuma County Fairgrounds Saturday at 2 p.m. Besides the school supplies, families can enjoy other free items and activities.
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive happening this month
News 11 is proud to partner with Vitalant for the Summer Live Savers Blood Drive, happening Thursday, July 30, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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9 to 5, JR happening this month
The musical is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
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65th Annual Independence Neighborhood Parade kicks off Fourth of July celebrations in Yuma
Neighbors walked in the parade alongside the Yuma Fire Department, Eagle Scouts, and other community members in honor of Independence Day.
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City of Yuma hosts Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Desert Sun Stadium
This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Guests can enjoy entertainment, patriotic celebrations, and a fireworks show that will light up the sky.
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Somerton kicks off Fourth of July weekend with celebration, drone show and fireworks
The event is open to everyone in the community to enjoy and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live music, food vendors, water balloons, and a highly anticipated drone show and fireworks display.
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Paradise Casino hosts 3rd of July Celebration
The event is taking place at the casino, located at 450 Quechan Drive, Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce brings back Fourth of July drone show
The Independence Day Drone Show is a safer and quieter alternative to traditional fireworks, making it a family-friendly environment with music and local food vendors.
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