Friday, October 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Yuma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yuma's Howling at the Moon Festival, a unique community event featuring live music and vendors, successfully drew over a thousand attendees to celebrate under the full moon. KYMA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The SBDC at Arizona Western College, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Revenue, offers a Business Tax Basics workshop in Yuma to teach entrepreneurs about transaction privilege, tax filing, and filing frequency. KYMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yuma Elementary School District One seeks voter approval for a $77 million bond to enhance school safety and infrastructure, addressing the age and condition of its facilities. AZ Family
- ➤ A survey by Education Forward Arizona shows strong voter support for expanding education and career training post-high school, with a majority favoring candidates who prioritize these policies. KYMA
- ➤ Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College will host a Healthcare Job Fair on October 23 to link students and professionals with education and career opportunities in healthcare. Arizona Western College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Democratic candidates Quacy Smith and Bill Olear visited Top Flavor Farms in Yuma to discuss farming, worker's rights, and immigration with the aim of informing their policies if elected. KYMA
- ➤ Prop 425 aims to raise the yearly salaries of Yuma's mayor to $45,000 and councilmembers to $25,000, marking the first salary adjustment in decades. KYMA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Enhance Wellness & Aesthetics, offering non-invasive aesthetic procedures and wellness services, has officially opened in Downtown Yuma. KYMA
SPORTS NEWS
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Nightmare Before Christmas Painting Class
Experience a creative evening painting Nightmare Before Christmas inspired art on canvas with provided stencils and customizable colors, all in a fun, social atmosphere.
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Eighth Annual Mayors' International Bike Ride
Experience a community-driven, family-friendly bike ride through scenic Yuma County, culminating in a celebration at Benito Juarez Park.
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AZ/CA Border Madness Fastpitch Tournament 2024
Experience competitive fastpitch softball featuring teams across multiple age divisions at one of the Southwest's premier tournaments.
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One More Night: The Phil Collins/Genesis Tribute
Experience a tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis featuring an exceptional performance from One More Night, a band with a rich history since 2017.
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Fort Yuma Rotary Penitentiary Pint Fest
Experience a vibrant afternoon of beer tasting and live music at the historic Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a stunning candlelit setting at a historic venue in Yuma.
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Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival 2024
Experience a vibrant three-day festival as hot air balloons illuminate the skies of Yuma, featuring mass ascensions and the magical Desert Balloon Glow.
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Harvest Poker Run Event
Experience a community-focused poker run to benefit local efforts, hosted by the Citadels LEMC at Walmart Supercenter in Yuma.
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