Locals participate in Pars Under the Stars
Fort Yuma Rotary hosts Pars Under the Stars to raise funds for the Children's Museum playground
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Fort Yuma Rotary Club hosted its annual Pars Under the Stars event on Saturday night at the Desert Hills Par 3 Golf Course, where participants came together for a fun evening of golf, dinner, and community spirit, all for a great cause.
The event began with registration and dinner at 5:00 p.m., followed by the much-anticipated Boom Lift Ball Drop at 5:45 p.m.
The main event, a shotgun-style golf tournament, kicked off at 6:00 p.m. As the sun set and the golf balls glowed in the dark, the event's lively atmosphere reflected the excitement of everyone gathered to raise funds for the Children's Museum of Yuma County.
The goal of this year's fundraiser is to build a new indoor playground at the Children's Museum, providing a much-needed space for Yuma's kids to play and explore in a safe and cool environment.
The project is part of the Rotary's continued efforts to enrich the community by offering more opportunities for children and families to engage and learn.
Fort Yuma Rotary Club President Juan Guzman expressed his enthusiasm for the event, which celebrated its 24th year. He emphasized the importance of the community's support for the cause.
"We're very excited for Pars Under the Stars in its 24th year! Everyone's here, and we've had a great turnout for a great cause," Guzman said. "This year, the Fort Yuma Rotary Club is raising money for an indoor playground inside the Children's Museum, which is a much-needed resource for our community."
This year's event attracted a large crowd of both golfers and supporters, all committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Yuma's youth.
In addition to the golf tournament and the Boom Lift Ball Drop, there were numerous prizes, activities, and opportunities to learn more about the Children's Museum’s future plans.
The Fort Yuma Rotary's Pars Under the Stars is one of the organization's key fundraisers of the year, and with the generosity of the local community, this year's event is expected to help bring the indoor playground project closer to fruition.