Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
Good morning, Yuma.
Two local nonprofits, the Yuma Coalition to End Homelessness and Salvation Army Yuma, will conduct a Point-in-Time Count on Jan.
27 to measure homelessness in the county+volunteers will survey participants and donate essential items, guiding funding and service planning.
OneAZ Credit Union opened its main branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders + employees to boost financial services in Yuma.
The credit union also donated $7,500 to Crossroads Mission to support families in need.
ASU President Dr. Michael Crow visited local farms and praised Yuma’s advanced water management and tech systems, comparing them to those in Israel and the Netherlands.
The Board of Regents approved a $3 million grant to launch an Arizona hub for agriculture innovation + community collaboration in Yuma.
Arizona Western College’s Small Business Development Center received a $150,000 grant to offer 20 free bilingual workshops aimed at boosting small business formation and entrepreneurship among local adults and youth; the grant, awarded by Avenir Financial and the Federal Home Loan Bank, will support community growth.
Amerischools is renovating its south campus but lacks funds for updated desks, smartboards, round tables, and playground equipment while administrators ask for donations to support student learning amid the unstable backpack funding system.
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Church, A Historic Venue — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a unique candlelit setting.
Yuma Territorial Marathon
Fri 4 PM – Sat 1 PM — Cocopah Casino — Registration required — Experience a Boston Marathon qualifying event with marathon, half marathon, 10k, and team relay options in the scenic Yuma territory.
Romantic Classics Concert
2-8:30 p.m. — Snider Auditorium Yuma High School — Enjoy a delightful collection of romantically themed music performed by the Yuma Civic Orchestra.
SICI Band Showcase in Yuma
5-11 p.m. — Arizona Market Place — All ages welcome — Catch a lineup of diverse bands from across the country and beyond.
City of Yuma Fiesta de 5km & 10km
8:15-11:15 AM — West Wetlands Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate your run with chips, salsa, and a festive atmosphere.
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