Good morning, Yuma.

On June 6, Yuma restaurants and breweries join a statewide celebration for America’s 250th anniversary; Lute’s Casino will offer draft drinks for $2.50 and Prison Hill Brewing features a $17.76 Liberty Lockup meal deal from 2 to 3 p.m. + Visit Yuma sponsors a commemorative toast at 2:50 p.m.

The Yuma Valley Aquatic Center reopens Saturday after renovations that began last November and finished earlier this year.

Mayor Douglas Nicholls noted that improvements include a new diving board, replaced filters and updated drain work.

Local nonprofit Strong Beginnings launched a contest for Yuma-area teachers to earn sensory classroom grants.

Nominations are open until Sunday, June 7; after community voting of the top 15 nominees, 9 teachers will win grants ranging from $400 to $1,000 + upgraded classroom tools.

University of Arizona Global Campus and Arizona Western College launch a new partnership to expand online bachelor's degree pathways for Yuma region students, offering reduced tuition rates for eligible participants.

The program focuses on building flexible education options for working adults + families to help them continue their studies.

Developers at a University of Arizona facility in Yuma are testing a new climate control system to help farmers grow crops even on very hot days; the system uses sensors (like ultrasonic wind sensors) to adjust misting and will be checked mid-August.

Exceptional Community Hospital is offering free sports physicals to Yuma County student-athletes to meet eligibility requirements for summer sports — appointments are available Wednesday through Saturday until Aug.

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