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3 Welcome! You will find it all in Yuma leisure pursuits such as golf, parks, arts, culture, history, as well as fine dining and premier accommodations. Visit the Yuma Territorial Prison and Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park to learn about the history of Yuma. Due to its desert climate, Yuma is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the sunniest place on earth, with 4,174 out of a possible 4,456 hours of daylight each year, or about 94% of the time. Average annual rainfall is only about three inches. Average high temperatures in January of 70 degrees bring approximately 95,000 snowbirds to Yuma County each year, doubling the year round population. Yuma has deep roots in the agricultural industry, with fields of produce and vegetables. A $3 billion annual industry today, with a year round growing season, agriculture employment is nearing 50,000. The primary crops include leaf, head and romaine lettuce, corn, cotton, broccoli, cauliflower, melons and citrus. Yuma County is first in Arizona and third in the nation for vegetable production, with local fields reaching dinner plates around the world. Yuma County is also first for lemon, tangerine, watermelon and cantaloupe production. Wheat is also grown, with most being exported to Italy. With ideal soil and mild warm weather, Bard Valley just north of Yuma is now the world s largest producer of premium Medjool dates. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma is home to two military bases, the US Army Yuma Proving Ground and the US Marine Corp Air Station, which has one of the longest runways in the country, shared with the Yuma International Airport. This informative annual Yuma Community Reference Guide has been enhanced in content and circulation to connect businesses and services with locals, seasonal residents and newcomers. We strive to select local services with a proven track record offering superb customer care. This resource magazine promotes BUY LCAL with primary inclusion of locally owned and operated businesses and services offering more personal care and to retain dollars within the local community.in addition, yumacommunityguide. com, combines this premier print guide with an online resource for Yuma, viewable worldwide. Whether you re a local, visiting overnight, for a week or a season, you ll appreciate all the resource information this Guide provides, including a basic map of Yuma to help you get around. Each advertiser is dedicated to providing the highest quality in customer service. This Guide is sponsored solely by these businesses, so please let them know you found them in this Yuma Community Reference Guide. Enjoy the Yuma area and all it has to offer! Published by Compass Marketing Group, LLC cmgllc@outlook.com This guide promises to be something you ll depend on for everything to know about the Yuma area. But there will be times when you want easy access to information, location and businesses and don t have your Guide with you. Log on to yumacommunityguide.com on your computer or mobile device and you ll have it all at your fingertips. Bookmark it today and you ll never be without this excellent Yuma area resource! Scan this code with your mobile device to get mobile access. You can download a free app for this service. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

4 Yuma Community Guide contents Welcome...1 Neighbors: Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Foothills Important Phone Numbers...6 Local Radio & TV...7 Newcomer Information Business Directory Community Services...15 Your Health...16 Worship...20 Shop til you Drop! Find a Home! Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Excellence in Education...30 Enjoy RVing...What a Life! Historic Downtown Arts & Culture Attractions & Recreation Tee Time!...43 Coupons...45 Index of Advertisers...48 Yuma Map/Distribution locations..back cover foldout 34 Buy Local! 26 features Advice for Canadians in Arizona...3 Safe House...11 The Power of Winter Visitors...12 Get A Ride! - Transportation solutions...13 It s a Date! Senior Resources...19 Field to Fork - Yuma farmers markets...28 Local Events to Note Sanguinetti House Enjoy Gardening? Join the Club!...41 Yuma Plugs In...46 ver the Border - Los Algodones...47 Published for locals, snowbirds and newcomer residents within the greater Yuma area. This Community Reference Guide is supported solely by the participating businesses within this publication. Please show your appreciation by supporting these sponsors. This annual publication is distributed free of charge throughout Yuma County. Copyright 2015 Compass Marketing Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication, including design, layout and integration may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For information, call cmgllc@outlook.com Art Direction: Marketing Agents: Distribution: Printed in Arizona, USA 23 Pam Hahn, in Demand arts Eileen Kotula, Candace Kirk Tony Cuellar yumacommunityguide.com 2 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

5 Advice for Canadians in Arizona Provided courtesy of the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles The vast majority of Canadians who visit Arizona have a safe and rewarding experience. To make the most of your stay and prevent problems before they occur, we encourage you to follow these recommendations. A Certificate of Canadian Citizenship is not a travel document. A Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document available to Canadians for the purpose of international travel. Canadian citizens returning to Canada who present other documents, such as a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, birth certificate, provincial driver s license, or foreign passport, instead of a Canadian passport, may face delays or be denied boarding by transport companies. The Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles can offer you emergency passport services under certain circumstances. Please contact our consular staff for more information. btain all required visas or permits if you will be marrying, studying, residing or working in the U.S. For more information on documentation requirements, please refer to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at A maximum admission period of six months is the norm for Canadian citizens visiting the U.S. The length of time you are allowed to visit is determined by U.S. officials when you enter the country. Be careful not to overstay your allotted time, as it may lead to complications. Be aware that if you break U.S. laws, you are subject to the local judicial system. The U.S. Zero Tolerance Policy imposes severe penalties for the possession of even a small amount of an illegal drug, and many Canadians get into serious trouble for buying, selling, using or transporting drugs in the U.S. Canadians who intend to take a cruise embarking from California should consult our fact sheet entitled Advice for cruise travelers at publication. azein.gov/azein/default.aspx for further information. Check with your travel agent or tour operator to confirm your travel plans prior to departure. Sign up for the Registration of Canadians Abroad service at so we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of an emergency at home. Invest in the best supplemental travel insurance you can afford before leaving Canada to avoid the high cost of trip cancellation, hospitalization, medical evacuation or another emergency. A single accident or medical evacuation could result in years of debt for you or your family if you are unprepared. Your provincial or territorial health insurance is almost certainly not adequate abroad. For more information on Consular Services, please visit Check our United States Travel Report at www. travel.gc.ca/travelreports for the latest safe-travel information. In an emergency, contact us at: Consulate General of Canada 550 South Hope Street, 9th floor, Los Angeles, CA USA Tel.: Emergency tel.: , option 4 (weekdays 8:30-16:00) Emergency toll-free to ttawa (24 hours): Fax: lngls-cs@international.gc.ca Web: Many types of natural disasters, such as heavy rains and floods, can occur at any time. There may be disruptions in transport, utilities, emergency and medical care, as well as food, fuel and water supplies. Visit the Arizona Emergency Information Network website at Travel.gc.ca yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

6 Neighbors Up and Down the Road The Foothills Yuma, Arizona The Foothills, east of Yuma, is a separate unincorporated community in Yuma County, offering its residents full services, many attractions, and recreational opportunities. It has easy access to I-8, with three exits - 9, 12 and 14. This rapidly expanding area grew 25% in the past 10 years, with a current population of over 27,000. There have been many efforts to annex this community into the City of Yuma, but local residents appreciate their independence and have resisted such efforts. The area is supplied by Farwest Water & Sewer, privately owned and operated. All streets are paved, accessing a variety of oversized residential lot options, including RV lots with pad and storage, park models, modular homes, and site-built homes, some valued at over $300,000. The newer cluster of homes comprise the more upscale neighborhood in the southeastern area. This area rises slightly allowing distant view. It s close to the Gila Mountains to the east. In addition to numerous desirable RV resorts, many of the private oversized lots are available for rent during snowbird season for those wanting a quiet setting without the RV park atmosphere. Enjoy all the Foothills offers with a variety of retail, dining and professional services, and local recreational opportunities. Somerton Just 12 miles south of Yuma, in the fertile Yuma Valley, you ll find the primarily agricultural town of Somerton, population 15,000. Drive the same distance south to Mexico as you go southwest on Hwy. 95 through San Luis, AZ. Somerton was established in 1898 and incorporated in 1918, on land once claimed for the fraudulent Rancho El Paso de los Algodones [land] Grant. This property along the Colorado River was very attractive to speculators. The U.S. Congress passed a law that allowed settlers who were on the land prior to May 25, 1898 to buy up to 40 acres for only $1.25 per acre. In addition to agriculture, there is some light industry starting up in Somerton. Citrus and vegetable growing and processing concerns employ many local residents, and some small commercial service companies are paving the way for more small businesses. For entertainment, there are many great places to eat lunch or dinner here, and the Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Tribe s Wild River Entertainment Center, Museum & Cultural Center, & Speedway are recreational hubs. Check their scheduled activities and events while you re visiting Somerton. 4 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

7 Wellton Located 29 miles east of Yuma on the opposite side of the Gila Mountains, the town of Wellton is a lively center for business, services and recreation. During the winter season, the population of 3,000 almost doubles as seasonal vacationers flock to the many RV parks from the western states and Canada. It s no wonder, with so many warm, sunny days that the area in and around Wellton has become such a popular retirement destination. nce a water stop for the Butterfield verland Mail stagecoaches and then the Southern Pacific Railroad, this small town s history began with its founding in As cars came into use, Well Town, named for the water wells to supply the railroad, became Wellton which is now primarily an agricultural community. Coyote Wash Shopping Center is located just south of I-8 at the Wellton exit, on Commerce Way. The Coyote Wash Golf Course is a short distance south, surrounded by the master-planned community of Coyote Wash. San Luis Go an additional 12 miles south of Somerton, and you ll be in San Luis, just over the border from Mexico. The city promotes trade with Mexico with a combination of industrial, commercial and agricultural businesses. Established in 1930, San Luis was then opened as a U.S. Port of Entry. In 1979 the town was incorporated with a population under 2,000. Since then, the population has grown quickly to over 28,000 today - the county s fourth largest incorporated community. Because of the closeness to both Mexico and California, San Luis has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Yuma County, offering productive border activities and opportunities. Across the border is the sister city, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, with a population of 250,000. A new commercial port of entry and the recently completed Highway 195 to I-8 promises a boon to the economy. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

8 Important Phone Numbers City is Yuma & Area Code is 928 unless otherwise noted DIAL FR PLICE, SHERIFF, FIRE, AMBULANCE LCAL 250 W. 2nd St., Ste. B EMERGENCY Health Dept. Yuma Visitors Bureau 2200 W. 28th St W. 1st St., Ste. B Sheriff Yuma Visitors Information Center 141 S. 3rd Ave N. 4th Ave Voter Registration visityuma.com Yuma County Chamber of Commerce Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park 180 W. 1st St., Ste. A N. 4th Ave yumachamber.org Yuma Regional Medical Center STATE 2400 Avenue A Adult Abuse Hotline yumaregional.org Child Abuse Hotline Yuma International Airport AZ Highway Patrol American Airlines hr. office-tucson Yuma Sun Newspaper 2111 E. Gila Ridge Rd yumasun.com Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Yuma Territorial Prison State AZ Game & Fish Historic Park E. 28th St. - azgfd.gov CITY F YUMA AZ ffice of Tourism ne City Plaza, Yuma arizonaguide.com ci.yuma.az.us AZ State Parks General Info azstateparks.com North End Community Adult Center AZ State Port of Entry 160 E. 1st St San Luis - St. Hwy Fire Dept. (non-emer.) Yuma I-8, MM Parks & Recreation Fraud Hotline Police (non-emer.) Poison Control Center Public Works - Utilities Road Conditions, statewide W. 14th St Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Yuma Civic Center/Desert Sun Stadium 2165 E. Gila Ridge Rd S. Desert Hills Dr dot.state.az.us Yuma Art Center/Historic Yuma Theatre Suicide Prevention S. Main St Veteran s Services CMMUNITIES 2811 S. 4th Ave Cocopah Indian Tribe LIBRARIES - see page 25 Somerton, AZ cocopah.com LCAL SERVICES Quechan Indian Tribe Arizona Western College Winterhaven, CA 2020 S. Ave. 8E azwestern.edu San Luis, City of Calif. Highway Patrol Somerton, City of Winterhaven cityofsomerton.com Consulado De Mexico en Yuma Wellton, Town of S. Main St town.wellton.az.us Federal Express CUNTY - Information Humane Society of Yuma S. Main St., Yuma yumacountyaz.gov 4050 S. Ave. 4½E (Tue-Sat 9-5) Superior Court City of Yuma Animal Control Community Services Yuma arizona.org Get help - community information & referral service 8-1-1az.com Know what is underground before you dig. Free service to mark underground untility lines before digging. ABWA - Yuma Chapter P Box 5626, Yuma abwayuma.org Association of business women of diverse occupations to network for individual growth. Better Business Bureau - Yuma 350 W. 16th St., Ste BetterYuma.org Voice of local businesses. Public information source for commercial & residential development activity. Community Legal Services 204 S. 1st Ave Not-for-profit AZ law firm promoting equal access to justice for all by providing non-criminal legal services to low income individuals and families. Yuma County Animal Control Somerton Animal Control Marine Corps Air Station Rural Metro Fire/Ambulance Services Serving Yuma County 2029 S. Arizona Ave United Parcel Service (UPS) Weather Info US GVERNMENT US Customs ffice - customs.gov US Postal Service Somerton E. Main St Yuma Foothills S. Fortuna Rd Yuma Main S. 4th Ave Wellton W. akland Ave MCAS Branch (Yuma) Hart St Bureau of Land Management 2555 E. Gila Ridge Rd Federal Info IRS-Taxpayer Assistance Center 2450 S. 4th Ave., Ste irs.gov Medicare - medicare.gov Social Security Admin UTILITIES Cable TV: Time Warner Cable Electricity: Arizona Public Service (APS) aps.com Natural Gas: Southwest Gas Corp swg.com Telephone Service: CenturyLink - centurylink.com TV/Internet Services: 3D Communications American Satellite Beamspeed, LLC Centurylink Satellite Electronics Time Warner Cable Trash & Recycling City of Yuma Water & Sewer City of Yuma Foothills-Far West Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp. (YEDC) 899 E. Plaza Circle, Ste. 2 Yuma Connecting businesses to Yuma - one stop for business expansion and/or relocation services. United Way of Yuma County 180 W. 1st St., Ste. B, Yuma unitedwayyuma.org Governed by a local volunteer board for raising funds addressing local issues and needs of the community. 6 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

9 Yuma Animal Care Program-City of Yuma mail: City of Yuma Animal Licensing in person: Yuma City Hall, ne Yuma Plaza online: petdata.com and at veterinarians offices Requires licensing of all dogs & cats within Yuma city limits. Yuma County Fair, Inc E. 32nd St., Yuma yumafair.com Home of the Silver Spur Rodeo and Yuma County Fair, this is also a multi-purpose facility, serving as an entertainment & recreational complex for local touring companies & events. Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area 180 W. 1st St., Ste. E, Yuma yumaheritage.com Developed the master plan for the downtown riverfront, including the Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, and revitalization of Historic Downtown Yuma. Yuma Southwest Contractors Association (YSWCA) 350 W. 16th St., Ste A voice for SW area construction industry. HEALTH & WELFARE Abrio Family Services & Support 183 E. 24th St., Ste. 7, Yuma abrioservices.com Provides home care services such as meal prep, cleaning, bathing, dressing, ambulation. American Red Cross 180 W. 1st St., Ste. D, Yuma redcross.org/az/yuma Disaster relief, support for military families, health & safety training. Nation s largest blood collection organization. AZ Children s Association 3780 S. 4th Ave., Ste. K, Yuma Foster care, adoption, family preservation & reunification, and parental education. Cenpatico of Arizona th Ave., Bldg. 3, Ste. 103, Yuma cenpatico.com x26416 Works with AZ Dept. of Health Services for Yuma & La Paz counties as a behavioral health authority, providing services to adults with SMI, members enrolled in Medicaid & Kidscare. Tune In to Local TV & Radio TV Stations 5 ABC KPH 9 Fox KYMA 11 NBC KYMA 13 CBS KSWT FM Radio 88.9 KAWC Public Radio/Jazz 90.1 KAWZ Christian 91.3 KNLB Music 91.9 KYRM Spanish 93.1 KLJZ Music 95.1 KTTI Country 95.9 KUKY Spanish KQSR American Top 40 Child & Family Resources, Inc. 201 S. 3rd Ave Helps families succeed with family & education support. Community Provider of Enrichment Services, Inc. (CPES) 2180 S. 4th Ave., Ste. H, Yuma Provides services to children & adults with behavioral health and disability needs. Crossroads Mission S. Arizona Ave. crossroadsmission.org/yuma Homeless shelter, drug/alcohol treatment. First Things First (FTF) Connecting local agencies to parents for health, education & family support programs. Goodwill of Central Arizona 1091 S. 4th Ave S. Catalina Dr S. Frontage Rd. (Fry s Center) goodwillaz.org With charitable tax credit donations, this non-profit empowers disadvantaged individuals to achieve their independence. Greater Foothills Helping Hands S. Sheryl Dr., Foothills helpinghandsyuma@yahoo.com Neighbors helping neighbors maintain independence, dignity & quality of life by providing food, bank delivery, minor home repairs, transportation to appointments, home visits & phone contact. Horizon Human Services, Inc. 791 S. 4th Ave., Yuma horizonhumanservices.org A non-profit behavioral health agency, licensed by the state, that provides outpatient and home services, mental health counseling for adults & children, outpatient psychiatric & medication monitoring, substance abuse treatment, transitional housing, and domestic safe house. PSA Art Awakenings 1314 S. 4th Ave., Ste. B, Yuma artawakenings.org Empowerment & recovery through creativity, providing psycho-social rehabilitation programs for adults & art therapy for youth. Rise Services 1030 W. 24th St., Stes. D & E, Yuma riseservicesinc.org Since 1988, Rise has been helping those with disabilities and their families to access authorized community KNLB Music 87.7 KVFA-LP English 88.1 KCFY Christian 91.7 KZYU-FM English KCEC-FM Spanish XHSLR Spanish AM Radio 550 KFYI Talk: Phoenix 560 KBLU News Talk 620 KTAR Talk 690 XEWW Spanish 790 XESU Spanish 850 XEZF Spanish 860 XEM Spanish yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide services and Direct Support Professionals. S.M.I.L.E S. Arizona Ave., Ste. 4, Yuma smile-az.org Provides services to maximize independent living by assisting those with disabilities to prepare their homes for accessibility (ramps, grab bars, adequate doorway access, kitchen & bath adaptations. Saguaro Foundation S. 4th Ave. saguarofoundation.com Provider of personal support services for disabled & elderly. Salvation Army Community Ctr.: 475 W. 13th St Thrift Store: 600 W. Catalina Dr Christian nondeminational church & international charitable organization. Sunset Community Health Center 2060 W. 24th St., Yuma-Admin. ofc Somerton Medical Dental Wellton Medical Dental A federally qualified health center providing primary health, dental, pharmacy & B/GYN services for all regardless of ability to pay. Yuma Community Food Bank 2404 E. 24th St., Ste. A Mission to relieve hunger, increase self-rliance and improve the quality of life for children, families, vets and seniors throughout SW Arizona. Average number of visits exceeds 300,000 annually. Yuma Family YMCA 1917 W. 32nd St., Ste. 2, Yuma ffers a variety of programs & services for youth, adults & families. Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc. (YPIC) 3834 W. 16th St., Yuma ypic.com A private non-profit organization connecting job seekers with local employment services. 910 XEA Spanish 940 XEMMM Spanish ldies 990 XECL Spanish 1050 XED Spanish 1090 XEPRS San Diego Sports 1150 XERM Spanish 1190 XEMBC Spanish 1300 KRP English 1320 KAWC Public Radio 1340 XEAA Spanish 1350 XELBL Spanish 1370 XEHG Spanish 1400 KCYK ldies 1460 XECB Spanish 7

10 Newcomer information Record High Degrees F... and you want to live in Yuma! The answer is simple. You have an easy summer escape to the sea breezes of San Diego County, California or the higher elevation of Prescott, Arizona. With an incredible six months of very mild fall, winter and spring weather, little rainfall and a home known as the sunniest, driest setting on Earth, you have it made. Expect an average of 340 days of bright sunshine each year and the bluest skies you ll ever see. By the way, the lowest recorded temperature in Yuma was 22º, in The casual lifestyle puts emphasis on comfortable attire, with many wearing shorts and sandals year round. Yuma is a friendly small town, sure to make you feel at home in no time at all. RVers and snowbirds love the warm winter weather, finding Yuma an irresistable seasonal retreat. Local and out-of-town travel is easy, with good roads and lack of congestion that plagues larger communities. There s an excellent variety of local retail, services, medical care and dining options. You ll see when you page through this informative resource magazine. Yumans are composed of three distinct groups - The Year Rounder, with permanent residence, either retired or not. The current permanent population is 95,429, as of Yuma is the county seat and the 11th largest city in Arizona. Military Personnel comprise about 30,000, with 5-6,000 permanent military staff at two bases, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the Yuma Proving Grounds, just north of Yuma. This includes rotational military (10,000), family members (7,500), civilians (1,500) and retirees (6,000), which will increase with the arrival of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Military wives and kids appreciate the sense of community here with a close relationship with others on base as well as being welcomed to Yuma. Snowbirds & RVers make up the balance, with close to 90,000 moving in for the fine winter weather each year. RVers love the lifestyle within their RV communities, with all the choices of recreational and social activities. So it s obvious, Yuma is a very inviting setting for anyone looking for an open, warm desert setting. Area code: 928 Time zone: Mountain Time all year (AZ does not observe Daylight Savings Time) Zip codes: Yuma City Yuma Rural Foothills MCAS Somerton Gadsden San Luis Wellton Dateland Roll Tacna Winterhaven, CA Bard, CA Yuma s population: 95,500 Size of Yuma County: 5,514 square miles; population of 200,000+ Elevation: feet above sea level Income tax: Arizona residents must file State Income Tax forms by April 15 of each year Largest industries: Agriculture, military, tourism Yuma County Weather Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Rainfall January February March April May June July August September ctober November December Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

11 The extremely brief history of the Arizona navy by Clay Thompson, Arizona Republic In 1934, long before some of you were born, California began construction of Parker Dam on the Colorado River to supply water to Southern California. The problem was that Congress had not yet authroized the dam and this riled Arizonans who felt California was stealing Arizona s water. So, in 1934, Gov. Benjamin Moeur called out the National Guard and ordered 40 infantrymen and 20 machine-gunners to the Colorado to block construction of the dam on the Arizona side. In a telegram to President Theodore Roosevelt, Moeur said, I therefore found it necessary to issue a proclamation establishing martial law on the Arizona side of the river at that point and directing the National Guard to use such means as may be necessary to prevent an invasion of the sovereignty and territory of the State of Arizona. The Guard commissioned a couple of old steamboats from a pistol-packing state legislator named Nellie Bush to scout the enemy s side of the river. Bush was proclaimed admiral of the Arizona Navy. The fleet got tangled up in some cables and had to be rescued by the Californians. The affair angered Harold Ickes, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, who had to halt construction of the dam. The U.S. Supreme Court eventually issued an injunction prohibiting anyone from interfering with construction of the dam, our troops came home and the Arizona Navy was mothballed. Visitor Information Center 201 N. Fourth Ave info@visityuma.com pen daily, 9am-5pm, ct. 1-May 31 (closed Mondays June 1-Sept. 30) Located in the Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, the VIC is the place to go for information on local attractions, events and local art, souvenirs and books. Visit their website, too, at visityuma.com. ther sources for current Yuma goings-on are Channel 73, Channelne Yuma and YumaCalendar.org. Yuma International Airport ffice: 2191 E. 32nd St , x160 (9am-6pm 7 days a week) ffice hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Terminal hours: Actual hours depend on the airlines flight schedules. Generally, hours are ~ Summer: 4:30am-12am, 7 days a week Winter: 5:30am-12am, 7 days a week The airport is served by two commercial airlines and four car rental agencies. There is a restaurant and lounge, a game room and plenty of seating. For military travelers, there is a Military Comfort Center, featuring plush furniture, Wii and games, and several computers. A large parking area is within a few feet of the Passenger Terminal. Long term and short term parking lots are available 24 hours a day, year round. Rates are among the lowest in the country and the first 15 minutes are free. y y y y y y Traveler Information Service Call for information on closures, delays, public transit, major airports, tourism, weather & more! Yuma Visitors Bureau markets the Yuma area within the travel and tourism industry and to the general public. Direct travel spending in Yuma County in 2012 totaled more than $657 million, supported 6,660 jobs and generated more than $40 million in state and local tax revenues. Yuma s population nearly doubles in the winter months, thanks to more than 23,000 spaces in RV parks and resorts. The community also offers nearly 4,300 hotel rooms, conference and meeting facilities, and three modern casinos. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world s sunniest spot, Yuma offered free meals to guests every day the sun doesn t shine for a full year during Arizona s Centennial. Final score? Sunshine 365, Gloom 0. VisitYuma.com yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

12 Business Directory Area code is 928 unless otherwise shown ACCMMDATINS Historic Coronado Motor Hotel 233 S. 4th Ave., Yuma bwcoronado.com AIRPRT Yuma International Airport 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste. 218, Yuma yumaairport.com see more information on page 9 ART CENTER/HISTRIC Yuma Art Center 254 S. Main St., Yuma yumaaz.gov see ad on page 37 ARTS Yuma rchestra Association Visit yumaorchestra.com to see concert dates see ad on page 38 AUT IL & LUBE/CAR WASH/REPAIR Pioneer Express Lube S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma see coupon on page 45 BARBER SHP A Man Cave - Men s Hair 2573 E. 24th St., Ste. C, Yuma see ad on page 15 BEADS & CRAFTS Margie s Crafts 261 Main St., Ste. 10, Yuma allen922@msn.com see ad on page 35 CAFE & CFFEE The Garden Café & Rio Colorado Coffee Company 250 S. Madison Ave, Yuma see ad on page 35 CASINS Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr., Winterhaven, CA paradise-casinos.com see ad on page 17 Quechan Casino/Resort 525 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA playqcr.com see ad on back cover CIVIC CENTER Yuma Civic Center 1440 Desert Hills Dr., Yuma ycc@yumaaz.gov yumaciviccenter.com CLEANERS Family Dry Cleaners 305 W. Catalina Dr., Yuma W. 16th St., Yuma see coupon on page 45 FINANCIAL Edward Jones S. Foothills Blvd., Ste. 4, Yuma edwardsjones.com see ad on page 15 GIFTS Basket Creations and More/Bard Date Co. 245 S. Main St., Yuma barddate.com see ad on page 35 Ms. Betty s Boutique 224 Main St., Yuma see ad on page 35 My Go To Girl 261 S. Main St., Ste. 3, Yuma see ad on page 35 The Peanut Patch 4322 E. County 13th St., Yuma USA.PNUT see advertorial on page 39 Redondo Room 250 Madison Ave., Yuma see ad on page 36 GLF CURSES Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course 1245 W. Desert HIlls Dr., Yuma see ad on page 42 Foothills Executive E. County 14th, Yuma see ad on page 43 Foothills Par E. County 14th, Yuma see ad on page 43 Las Barrancas E. 48th St., Yuma see ad on page 43 GRMER / KENNEL Waggin West Kennels & Grooming Center 2883 E. 14th St., Yuma, wagginwestkennels.com see ad on page 15 HEALTH & WELLNESS A Healing Touch Day Spa / Anime Avenue 244 S. Main St. #110, Yuma see ad on page 36 HEARING AID SALES & SERVICE Burgess Hearing Aids 1355 W. 16th St., Ste. 8, Yuma see ad on page 16 HME HEALTH SERVICES Caring Touch Home Care 2692 S. Avenue B, Ste. 2, Yuma see ad on page 16 LABRATRIES - MEDICAL Sonora Quest Laboratories 2270 S. Ridgeview, #306, Yuma SonoraQuest.com see ad on page 16 LIBRARIES Yuma County Historical Society 248 S. Madison Ave., Yuma see ad on page 36 Yuma County Library District Main Library: 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma yumalibrary.org see ads on pages 12 & 35 MARKETPLACE Arizona Market Place 3351 S. Avenue 4E, Yuma info@arizonamkt.com arizonamkt.com see ad on inside front cover MEDICAL Yuma Regional Medical Center 2400 S. Avenue A, Yuma (SW corner at 24th St.) Emergency Services: 911 or MUSEUMS Castle Dome Mines Museum E. County 15th St. N. SR4, Yuma castledomeminesmuseum.com see advertorial on page 45 Sanguinetti House Museum/Yuma County Historical Society 240 S. Madison Ave., Yuma see feature article on page 36 PARKS & RECREATIN Yuma Parks & Recreation Dept. ne City Plaza, P.. Box 13012, Yuma yumaaz.gov/parksandrec see ad on page outside back flap PTTERY/GIFTS Tomkins Pottery 78 W. 2nd St., Yuma tomkinspottery.com see ad on page 35 REAL ESTATE Century 21 Action Group - Judy McCrory 394 E. 16th St., Yuma century21actiongroup.com see ad on page 23 RE/MAX Territory Eileen Kotula, Assoc. Broker, REALTR S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma see ad on page 25 Long Realty Elizabeth Carpenter, Designated Broker Camino del Sol, Yuma S. 2nd Ave., Ste.2, Yuma longrealtyyuma.com see ad on page Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

13 RESIDENTIAL HMES Jacobson Homes jacobsoncompanies.com see ad on page 25 RESTAURANTS Arizona Market Place 3351 S. Avenue 4E, Yuma arizonamkt.com see ad on inside front cover Da Boyz Italian Cuisine 284 S. Main St., Yuma S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills see coupon on page 35 Lutes Casino 221 S. Main St., Yuma see ad on page 35 The Patio Restaurant and Bar at Desert Hills Golf Course 1245 W. Desert Hills Dr., Yuma see ad on page 42 RETAIL Desert live Farms 224 Main St., Ste. 106, Yuma desertolivefarms.com see ad on page 36 RV & AUT BDY Top f the Line RV & Auto Body 4388 E. 31st Pl., Yuma see ad on page 32 RV PARTS/REPAIR/SERVICE County RV Repair, LLC 6821 E. Gila Ridge Rd., Yuma countyrvrepair.com see ad on page 32 The location is secret and unnoticed, a strategy that works to the advantage of the women at Safe House, the only domestic violence shelter in Yuma County. November 2015 marked its 32nd year. We serve vicitms of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking, said Jessica Sanchez, service coordinator for Safe House. Associated with Catholic Community Services, the agency s 41 beds do not discriminate against who may need help. We do house both men and women, as well as children, said Jodie Wight, program coordinator for Safe House. I will tell you that probably 99% of the people we work with are women and children. There is a kind of a stigma with being a victim for me, said Sanchez. There is this fear they won t be believed. Safe House provides up to 120 days of housing and shelter per year to those who seek their services. During Hilco RV 190 Avenue B, Yuma see ad on page 32 RV RESRT Sun Vista RV Resort 7201 E. 32nd St., Yuma sunvistarvresort.com see ad on page 33 RV SALES/PARTS/SERVICE Al s RV Service & Supply S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma alsrv.com see ad on page 32 RV SUPPLY Foothills RV Supply S. Foothills Blvd., Yuma see coupon on page 45 SALN Red s Bird Cage Saloon 231 S. Main St., Yuma see ad on page 35 SCREENS FR HMES Yuma Screens, Inc S. 2nd Ave., Yuma see ad on page 15 SHPPING CENTERS Yuma Palms Regional Center NE corner 16th St. & I shopyumapalms.com STRAGE Desert Diamond Self Storage S. Avenue 2 E., Yuma see ad on page 15 yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide SUPER CENTERS Walmart 8151 E. 32nd St., Foothills S. Avenue B, Yuma S. Pacific Ave., Yuma see ad on page 22 TITLE CMPANY Chicago Title Agency 1706 S. 4th Ave., Yuma S. 4th Ave., Ste. 101, Yuma S. Foothills Blvd., Ste. B, Yuma chicagotitleyuma.com see ad on page 25 TRANSMISSINS/AUT CARE Team Ramco Transmissions 4701 Gila Ridge Rd., Yuma teamramco.com see ad on page 32 TRANSPRTATIN Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 2715 E. 14th St., Yuma ycat.az.gov see ad on page 13 VISITR CENTER / TURISM Arizona ffice of Tourism 1110 W. Washington St., Ste. 155, Phoenix azot.gov see ad on page 44 Visitor Information Center 201 S. 4th Ave., Yuma 85364, at Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park visityuma.com see information on page 9 & ad on page 18 Safe House provides protection, assistance Article excerpted from Yuma Sun, by Kevin G. Andrade their time there, all necessities are provided to them and they have counselors on staff to help with psychological and emotional needs. They also provide access to legal services for victims who choose to pursue such a route. These and other services are provided free of charge. Safe House works with Amberly s Place, a separate advocacy organization, to help victims. Those who fear that they are in a domestically violent situation are encouraged to call one of two phone lines staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cases will be assessed based on conversations with the caller. The staff recommends that victims bring all important documents, such as Social Security cards and passports with them should they decide to physically remove themselves from a violent or abusive situation. For assistance or more information, call Safe House at or

14 YUMA CUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT Get Your Library Card Today! Library cards are free to all residents or property owners of Yuma County and are also issued free to all active U.S. military personnel with proper I.D. Non-resident cards are available for $5 per month, $15 per six months, or $25 per year. Stop by and browse! INTERNET ACCESS AVAILABLE! 15-minute express computers are also available to use. r bring your mobile device and enjoy free Wi-Fi access! Call for more information Yuma County Library District yumalibrary.org Main Library Foothills Branch Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma E. South Frontage Rd. Heritage Branch Foothills rd Ave., Yuma Roll Branch Library Dateland Branch Library located in Mohawk Valley School located in Dateland Elementary School 5151 S. Ave. 39E, Roll Ave. 64 E & I-8, Dateland San Luis Branch Library 1075 N. 6th Ave., San Luis Somerton Branch Library 240 W. Canal St., Somerton Wellton Branch Library San Jose Ave., Wellton The Power of Winter Visitors In 2014 an estimated 89,000 winter visitors were in Yuma at the peak of the season, increasing traffic, lengthening lines at restaurants and crowding doctors waiting rooms. But the larger impact is to the community s economy, according to Linda Morgan, executive director of the Yuma Visitors Bureau. At the ctober 2013 Know Yuma: Inside and ut event, Morgan reported that winter visitors and other tourists spent $657 million, contributed to 6,660 jobs for earnings of $15.6 million, and generated tax income of $40.5 million. Winter visitors go to swap meets, visit Mexico, dine out, shop, play golf, explore the desert, attend musical events and hit the casinos, based on a survey conducted by the Yuma Sun in the past year, with 446 respondents. Also determined was that winter visitors tend to be younger and more active - less likely to just sit and watch TV. Morgan noted that Yuma s tourism business isn t limited to winter visitors. It also includes military and government p e r s o n n e l, business travelers, conventions, group and leisure travelers. We re fortunate to have them, she said. Perhaps they will come back with their families. Excerpted from Yuma Sun article by Joyce Lobeck. 12 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

15 Get A Ride! b m S U v m S U b There are numerous transportation services in the Greater Yuma area, including assistance for seniors and disabled residents. Assisted Services WRAP - WACG Rider Assistance Program A government non-profit organization, providing mileage reimbursement to seniors and disabled people who rely on others for approved transportation wacog.com Taxi Service A 123 Taxi Discount Taxi Foothills Taxi asis Taxi & Delivery Yuma City Cab Train Amtrak S. Gila St., Yuma USA.RAIL ( )...amtrak.com Air Yuma International Airport 2191 E. 32nd St., Yuma yumaairport.com American Airlines (to PHX) aa.com United Express (to LAX) skywest.com Van Shuttle Service 1st Class Shuttle Daily transportation to/ from Yuma to Phoenix SkyHarbor Airport. Call or online booking shuttleyuma.com b m S U v m S U b Auto Rentals Avis avis.com 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste. K S. Pacific Ave Budget budget.com 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste S. Pacific Ave Enterprise enterprise.com 2685 E. 24th St S. 4th Ave E. 32nd St., Ste Hertz hertz.com 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste Thrifty thrifty.com 1000 E. 32nd St yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

16 Medjool date trees that are 6-8 will yield approximately 90 pounds of Medjools compared to the taller trees that will produce in excess of 200 pounds of Medjools. The majority of the lifts will reach a height of 55 and after that point the Medjools are still harvested but harvesting is that much more difficult. Usually at the end of July the workers will complete the last three operations to the dates prior to harvesting in late August. A few months earlier the fruit arm was tied to a lower branch to make the fruit arm arch downward and now the fruit arm will be tied to a higher branch to support the weight of the dates on the fruit arm. The workers will then insert the rings in the middle of the dates to allow circulation and they will hang the bags over the fruit arm. At this point there is no need to tie the bottom of the bag because as long as the fruit is green it is bitter and there is no worry that the birds or insects will eat the fruit. nce the fruit starts to turn yellow, the bags will be closed from the bottom. As the dates mature they will detach from the fruit arm and fall into the bag. If Medjool dates fall to the ground they can not be harvested due to the softness of the dates and food safety reasons. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. Arizona fills 113,417 square miles, making it the sixth largest state. Its borders touch California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Mexico. State Flag: The top half has 13 stripes that pay tribute to the original U.S. colonies. They are arranged to depict the western setting sun. The copper star in the center was included when Arizona was the top-producing state of copper. The blue and yellow colors used are the Arizona State colors and the blue and red are the same shades found on the U.S. flag. State bird: Cactus wren State flower: Saguaro cactus bloom State mammal: Ring-tail cat It s a Date! by Debra Mansheim The lift brings the worker platform up to the harvesting trailer on the left side. When harvest begins the workers will gently shake the bag while holding on to the fruit arm to loosen any dates that are ready. They will untie the bag from the bottom and let the mature dates fall into the date trays. nce the trays on the platform are filled with dates, the lift will bring the worker platform directly to the harvesting trailer where the trays will be rolled off. After the full trays have been transferred to the trailer they will be taken to the packing facility and placed in pre-coolers. The workers will harvest fruit off of each tree approximately three times during the harvest season as the fruit matures. Basket Creations and More, LLC is the retail distributor for Bard Date Company, LLC and is located at 245 S. Main Street in Yuma. The store is open from 10am to 5pm from ct. 1 to March 31 and then from 11am - 3pm from April 1 through Sept. 30. We provide a free tour on the third Saturday of the month from ctober through March. The tour leaves from the store at 10am. Please stop in at the store & register prior to the tour date. To gain more information concerning the different processes of the dates, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/basketcreations. The Yuma Medjool Date Festival for 2016 will be on Saturday, Jan. 30th in Yuma s Historic Downtown. Arizona Facts State amphibian: Arizona tree frog State fish: Apache trout State neckwear: Bola tie State tree: Palo Verde State reptile: Ridgenose rattlesnake State song: Arizona March Song by Margaret Row Clifford. An alternate, more popular song is I Love Arizona by Rex Allen, Jr. State motto: Ditat Deus, which means God Enriches Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912, so it s just over 100 years old. 14 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

17 Community services Need to get something done but you re not sure where to go? The Yuma area has every service covered. Here are just a few of the many excellent professional services that can help make your life easier. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

18 Your Health Medical Guide Everyone knows the importance of good health. The health and medical service providers in the Yuma area are dedicated to giving the highest level of professional services and quality of care so you feel good and enjoy an active lifestyle. Most local medical services are affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center (see listing at right), serving southwest Arizona. This 369-bed, non-profit hospital provides outstanding medical care to the residents of Yuma and surrounding communities. In addition to serving the community s general medical and surgical needs, YRMC offers many specialized services. The Yuma Free Clinic provides free medical health care to those who can t afford it. The clinic is located in the Kachina Medical Complex at 2451 S. Avenue A, Ste. F101, in office space donated by Yuma Regional Medical Center. To qualify, patients must fall within 250% of the poverty line. Staffed by volunteers, the clinic will provide outpatient medical care, family practice, chronic disease management and acute care for minor injuries and on-site pharmacy. There is no charge for services, but donations are accepted. Call Health Providers Locator Use 928 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. DIAL FR MEDICAL EMERGENCY HEARING AID SALES & SERVICE Burgess Hearing Aids 1355 W. 16th St., Ste. 7, Yuma see ad on this page HME HEALTH SERVICES Caring Touch Home Care 2692 S. Avenue B, Ste. 2, Yuma see ad on this page HSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER Yuma Regional Medical Center 2400 S. Avenue A, Yuma (SW corner at 24th St.) Emergency Medical Services: 911 or LABRATRIES Sonora Quest Laboratories 2270 S. Ridgeview, #306, Yuma SonoraQuest.com see ad on this page MEDICAL - REHABILITATIN Palm View Rehabilitation 2222 S. Avenue A, Yuma kissitohealthcarepalmview.org PTICAL / EYEWEAR Aiello Eye Institute 275 W. 28th St., Yuma S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. E, Foothills yumaeyedoctor.com 16 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

19 Be Aware of New Yuma Electronic Device Laws If you do any driving in Yuma, you need to know that the Yuma City Council has added a ban on using cell phones or other electronic devices while driving to the current traffic laws. The ban, which goes into effect in early 2016 prohibits drivers from using handheld electronic devices, including a cell phone, tablet or electronic game for talking, texting or any other purpose while behind the wheel. The ban makes exceptions for handsfree devices such as Bluetooth, law enforcement officers or emergency vehicle drivers on official duties, drivers on private property and those who are legally parked. CB or ham radios are also excluded. Tickets will be dismissed if drivers can prove they were contacting authorities. Arizona is one of two states that haven t enacted any sort of ban on texting or talking behind the wheel. The Arizona Department of Transportation says distracted driving was a factor in more than 11,100 crashes in f those crashes, at least 200 involved a wireless communications devices such as a cell phone. There were 195,762 crashes reported in the state in 2014, according to ADT. Current prohibitions in Arizona No state restrictions on texting or cell phone use, except for school bus drivers. Texting drivers might find themselves cited under the state s law against driving at a speed that is not reasonable and prudent. In Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tucson, drivers are prohibited from text messaging. San Luis also bans use of handheld wireless devices. Fines in all cities are $100 or $250 (accident). School bus operators may not use cell phones while driving. Cell phone use is banned in Arizona military bases. AAA states a ban on cell phone calls and texting while driving would save lives by banning the most dangerous distraction on the road. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

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21 Senior Resources in Yuma County As the population continues to increase in the over 55 age group, governments and community groups struggle to keep up with the demand for ever-needed services and programs. Yuma County is aware of this need due to the high number of mature seasonal visitors and residents to this very desirable area. Listed here are a number of local resources. Adult Protective Services To report neglect, abuse or exploitation Aging & Disablilty Helpline - WACG Prescreening for in-home personal care & home-delivered meals Alzheimer s Disease Education & Referral Center Area Agency on Aging S. 3rd Ave., Yuma Arizona Western College Winter schedule of adult classes...azwestern.edu Catholic Community Services E. 32nd St., Yuma City of Yuma Public Housing Programs Available to low income residents, seniors & disabled Cocopah Elderly Program - Somerton Eldercare Locator Locates Area Agency on Aging programs in other states Greater Foothills Helping Hands Non-profit volunteer organization to assist Foothills residents to remain in their homes S. Sheryl Dr., Foothills Medicare Claims & Health Care Financing Prileo Home Care Hospice services & personal care 1025 W. 24th St. #21 Quechan Elderly Services Saguaro Foundation Support services for elderly or disabled 1495 S. 4th Ave., Yuma Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) To assist seniors in finding jobs & skilled training. Senior Helpline Silver Care - yumaregional.org/silvercare Free program for seniors to maintain good health. Social Security Administration S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma Somerton Senior Nutrition Program W. Canal St., Somerton United Way W. 1st St., Yuma... unitedwayyuma.org Wellton Senior Nutrition Program Dome St., Wellton Yuma Community Food Bank E. 24th St. Yuma Senior Nutrition Program E. 1st St., Yuma SENIR CENTERS San Luis Senior Center E. Juan Sanchez Blvd., San Luis Somerton Senior Center S. Bingham Ave. Wellton Senior Center Dome St., Wellton Yuma Senior Center-North End Comm. Ctr E. 1st St., Yuma Ty Cook Photography yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

22 Worship Directory These places of worship extend their welcome Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. ASSEMBLIES F GD Foothills Assembly of God Foothills Blvd. & 41st St., Yuma Trinity Christian Center 4309 W. 16th St., Yuma Wellton Assembly of God Los Angeles Ave., Wellton Yuma First Assembly of God Church 3000 S. Ave. B, Yuma BAPTIST Bible Baptist Church 1780 E. 24th St., Yuma Faith Baptist Church 1798 S. Arizona Ave., Yuma The Vertical Church 3142 S. Arizona Ave., Yuma BAPTIST-CNSERVATIVE Valley Baptist Church 3830 W. 8th St., Yuma BAPTIST-INDEPENDENT Bible Baptist Church 1780 E. 24th St., Yuma Heritage Baptist Church S. Avenue B, Yuma Maranatha Baptist Church 306 S. 23rd Ave., Yuma BAPTIST-SUTHERN Faith Horizon Baptist Church 8519 E. 24th St., Yuma First Southern Baptist Church Williams St., Wellton Stone Ridge Church 6300 E. 24th St., Yuma BIBLE Grace Bible Fellowship 300 S. 4th St., Yuma CALVARY CHAPEL Calvary Chapel of Yuma th St., Yuma CATHLIC Immaculate Conception Parish 505 Avenue B, Yuma St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 1815 S. 8th Ave., Yuma St. John Neumann Catholic Church E. 40th St., Yuma St. Joseph Catholic Church 8674 S. Ave. 36E, Wellton CHRISTIAN Calvary Temple of Christ 3726 E. County 13th St., Yuma Community Christian Church 6480 E. Hwy. 95, Yuma First Christian Church 3261 S. Avenue 6E, Yuma CHURCH F CHRIST Central Church of Christ 651 W. 28th St Foothills Church of Christ E. North Frontage Rd., Yuma Valley Church of Christ 2375 W. 8th St., Yuma CHURCH F GD The Hope Center 770 W. 7th St., Yuma EPISCPAL St. Paul s Episcopal Church 16th St. & 14th Ave., Yuma FULL GSPEL FELLWSHIP Grace Fellowship Church of Wellton Arizona Ave., Wellton Mount Zion Church 2445 E. 24th St., Yuma JEHVAH S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s Witnesses 1661 S. Ave. D, Yuma E. 30th Pl., Yuma E. Los Angeles Ave., Wellton LUTHERAN Calvary Lutheran Church, LCMS 711 S. 7th Ave., Yuma Christ Lutheran Church, LCMS 2555 S. Engler Ave., Yuma Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church E. 40th St., Yuma Prince of Peace 5954 E. 38th Ave., Yuma Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran E. 38th Pl., Yuma Victory Community Church Desert Springs Dr. & S. Ave. 9E, Yuma METHDIST-UNITED First United Methodist Church 298 W. 3rd St., Yuma Gila Mountain United Methodist Church North Frontage Rd., Yuma Somerton United Methodist Church 222 N. Union Ave., Somerton Trinity United Methodist Church 3030 S. 8th Ave., Yuma NAZARENE Bard Church of the Nazarene Ross Rd., Winterhaven, CA Desert Grace Community Church E. North Frontage Rd., Yuma NN-DENMINATINAL Champion Christian Church 3625 S. Avenue 5E, Yuma Legacy Church 40th St. (S. of MCAS main gate), Yuma PENTECSTAL Pentecostal Church 3302 W. 8th St., Yuma PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 598 S. 7th Ave., Yuma Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church 150 W. 28th St., Yuma SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Gila Mountain Church S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma Living Waters Ministries 1456 Aaron Rd., Bard, CA Yuma Central 1681 S. 6th Ave., Yuma SYNAGGUES Jewish Community Council of Yuma Congregation Beth Hamidbar 781 S. 2nd Ave., Yuma UNITED CHURCH F CHRIST Yuma United Church of Christ P.. Box 2004, Yuma UNITY Unity Center of the Desert 281 W. 24th St., Ste. 140, Century Plaza, Yuma Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

23 Shop Local! Get out and shop for what you need and want, right here in Yuma. Chances are you ll find what you re looking for and have a great time doing it. By shopping local, you are not only supporting locally owned businesses, at least four times as many dollars stay and circulate throughout the local economy, compared to only 13% of each dollar spent at a national company. This community boosterism not only circulates more dollars locally, it also generates jobs, new local development and ensures a healthy local economy. Yuma has been hit hard by the recent recession Shop til you Drop retail guide and buying local spurs a faster recovery for the area. Sales tax revenue for Yuma County is steadily increasing, confirming a positive outlook on our current conditions. Continued loosening of the purse strings with emphasis on suporting locally owned and operated businesses and services will enhance recovery of the local community. This Yuma Community Guide primarily supports and promotes locally owned and operated businesses, providing an excellent resource to seek the services and retail you need. Enjoy the many local retail, dining and services scattered throughout this Guide. Happy Shopping! Head out for a great day of shopping at yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

24 Shopping Directory Arizona Market Place 3351 S. Ave. 4E (off E. 32nd St.) arizonamkt.com Yuma s largest outdoor swapmeet. Free entry. Food, entertainment. see ad on inside front cover Big Curve Shopping Center 3140 S. 4th Ave. (NE corner 4th Ave. & W. 32nd St.) Variety of retail, services, dining & medical. Furniture Row Center 601 S. Redondo Center Dr. (16th St. west of I-8, south on Redondo) Variety of furniture retail stores. Las Palmillas Center Castle Dome Dr. (north of Yuma Palms) 135,000 square foot variety of big box stores. Pacific Plaza 1335 S. Pacific Ave. (north of E. 32nd St.) Walmart Super Center and variety of retail stores & restaurants. Pioneer Center S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills (SW corner off I-8) Newly renovated. Dollar Store, variety of local retail, services, dining & medical. Southgate Mall 3140 S. 4th Ave. (NW corner 4th & W. 32nd St.) New ownership - in process of renovation and revitalization. Yuma Indoor Marketplace 2800 S. Pacific Ave yumaindoormarketplace.com Largest indoor marketplace in the southwest. Seasonal. Yuma Palms Regional Center 1305 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy. (NE corner 16th St. & I-8) shopyumapalms.com 500,000 square foot regional center with department & specialty stores, dining, health & beauty, Harkins Theater, and variety of onsite entertainment. 22 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

25 Find a Home! Real Estate Guide Sales Rentals Relocation Retirement Residential Homes Time to Buy! Yuma has been identified by Business Insider as being one of the top ten housing markets over the next five years, with the growth of home values here expected to exceed the projected national rate. Year-to-date housing sales prices in the Yuma area certainly confirm this projection. As of Nov. 18, 2014, the average single home sale price for the Yuma area averaged almost $150,000 - an increase of the 2013 sale price of $130,200, according to data by the Yuma Association of Realtors MLS. The Yuma market includes the City of Yuma and Foothills area to the east. The local market continues to be active, with increasing population and interest by the seasonal snowbirds in a more permanent winter housing base. Current activity is mostly with resales as new home construction has slowed, while builders unload existing inventory. The Yuma area is still a buyer s market, as prices are considerably lower than during the 2008/2009 real estate bubble when the average price peaked at $270,000. You re looking for a new home and need the right professional in the real estate business to guide you through the search. Call or visit one of these offices to see how they can help you find your perfect home for you and your family. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

26 Yuma & Foothills Real Estate Services (Area code for all is 928) Academy Mortgage Corp W. 16th St., Yuma yumamortgage.com A.T. Pancrazi Real Estate Services, Inc. 350 W. 16th St., Ste. 332, Yuma Century 21 Action Group 394 E. 16th St., Yuma S. Glenwood Ave. Foothills Main St. #7 San Luis century21actiongroup.com see ad on page 23 Chicago Title Agency 1706 S. 4th Ave., Yuma S. 4th Ave., Ste. 101, Yuma S. Foothills Blvd., Ste. B, Yuma chicagotitleyuma.com see ad on page 25 Coldwell Banker Crimson Sky Realty, LLC 250 W. 24th St., Ste. P Yuma S. Foothills Blvd., Ste. 1 Foothills Creative Concepts Realty S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. 202 Foothills Desert Horizons - Mary Bennett 1170 S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. C Yuma-Foothills Karen Spencer & Assoc., Inc S. Ave. 2½E, Ste Long Realty Camino del Sol, Foothills S. 2nd Ave., Ste. 2, Yuma longrealtyyuma.com Elizabeth Carpenter, Agent see ad on page 25 Nova Home Loans 454 S. Catalina Dr., Yuma novahomeloans.com RE/MAX Territory 2833 S. 4th Ave. Yuma S. Fortuna Rd. Foothills Eileen Kotula, Assoc. Broker see ad on page 25 Realty Executives - Carol Engler 1455 W. 16th St., Yuma Realty Executives - Carolyn McKelvey Malouff 593 S. 4th Ave., Yuma Realty Executives - Billie Ward S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. D Yuma-Foothills Steen Team Realty, Inc S. 4th Ave., Ste. 100A Yuma Yuma Association of Realtors 74 W. 2nd St., Yuma Yuma Foothills Realty S. Foothills Blvd., Ste. 5 Foothills Active Home Builders in Yuma These seasoned local home builders offer high quality new homes in several active residential communities from the mid-$100s Elliott Homes elliotthomes.com Jacobson Homes by Jacobson Companies, Inc S. 5th Ave., Yuma jacobsonhomesyuma.com see ad on page 25 Kammann Development Agent: Baas Realty Group, LLC kammanndevelopment.com sales@baasrealtygroup.com Kerley Homes of Yuma, LLC kerleyhomes.com Santa Fe Hacienda Homes santafehaciendahomes.com MANUFACTURED HMES Manufactured, mobile & modular homes Pacesetter Home Centers 8717 S. Frontage Rd., Yuma pacesettercountry.com 24 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

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28 Eat, Drink, Be Merry Dining Guide Use 928 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. AMERICAN 19th Hole 6800 Strand Ave., Yuma (at Cocopah RV & Golf Resort) Basque Etchea 8575 Avenue 40 E., Tacna Lamb, steaks, chicken, fish, daily specials. Brownie s 1145 S. 4th Ave., Yuma The definition of comfort food. Local hangout. Copper Miner s Kitchen 108 S. Gila St., Yuma S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma East Ctr. Foothills NEW! Known for its good home cooking. Chuck s Stage Stop Los Angeles Ave., Wellton Cracker Barrel ld Country Store 1780 Sunridge Rd., Yuma Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Unique finds in our old country store. Daybreaker s Café N. Frontage Rd. (next to Barney s) NW N. Frontage/Fortuna, Foothills pen 24 hours. Pancakes, shakes, steaks, full service lounge. Food Court at The Q Casino & Resort 525 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA playqcr.net Located near the main lobby, it s easy to grab a quick burger, hot dog, personal pizza, deli-style sandwich, salad, Starbucks coffee or fresh pastry. see ad on back cover The Garden Café 250 S. Madison Ave., Downtown Yuma see ad on page 35 Hilton Garden Inn - Great American Grill & Pavilion Lounge 310 N. Madison Ave., Yuma Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner served daily. Julieanna s Patio Café 1951 W. 25th St., Yuma An elegant setting with indoor & outdoor patio dining. ffers steaks, fish, tableside cooking. Live music during season on weekends. Lutes Casino 221 S. Main St., Yuma In historic district. Not a casino, but a family owned restaurant/entertainment setting. Known for its juicy dogs & burgers and eclectic wall-to-wall decor. see ad on page 35 Rob s Grill NEW! S. Frontage Rd., Foothills A little gem in the desert. Popular for breakfast with a Dutch flavor. The Crossing Grill & Bar 2690 S. 4th Ave., Yuma Great food, fun & friends. Steaks, hamburgers, stir fry, seafood, salads. The Patio Restaurant & Bar at The Hills 1245 W. Desert Sun Dr Beautiful Desert Hills Golf Course setting. Local chef Alex Trujillo offers a fine dining experience for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Full bar opens onto the patio. see ad on page 42 Yuma Landing Restaurant & Lounge 195 S. 4th Ave., Yuma yumalanding.com Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Live music. Located in historic district. Aviation & historical pictorial museum. Daily happy hour. NEW off-track pari-mutual wagering. ASIAN/SUSHI Asian Gourmet NEW! 2560 W. 16th St., Yuma Excellent reviews & ratings. Prior location for Hwy. 95. Asian Star 276 W. 32nd St. (in Big Curve Shopping Center) An exotic dining experience with Szechuan, Thai & Japanese options. Takeout. Blue Fin Sushi & Grill 2905 S. 4th Ave Popular lunch & dinner sushi bar. Beer & wine. EAT Asian Super Buffet 1960 E. Palo Verde St. (off Pacific Ave.), Yuma ffering sushi and buffet. Bring an appetite. Lin s Grand Buffet 2135 E. 16th St. (at Pacific Ave.) ffering a wide variety of Asian styles of cooking, sushi bar & Mongolian grill. Mandarin Garden S. Frontage Rd., Foothills Buffet with delicious Mandarin & Szechwan cuisine. BAKERY Kneader s Bakery & Café 1651 E. Castle Dome Ave., Yuma (at Yuma Palms) S. Avenue B #33, Yuma Tuscany, Yuma Fresh baked goods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering & take out. Desserts to die for. BARBECUE Famous Dave s 1501 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy., Yuma (at Yuma Palms) Dine-in or takeout. Legendary pit barbecue. BUFFET Carnivores of Yuma 1725 S. 3rd Ave., Yuma Grilled meat buffet, prepared Brazilian style. cotillo International Buffet The Q Casino/Resort, 525 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA playqcr.net pen all week for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Diverse global cuisine plus fresh soups, salads & desserts. see ad on back cover CAFÉ / CFFEE / DELI The Coffee Bean Espresso Bar Café 2450 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 106, Yuma The Garden Café 250 S. Madison Ave., Yuma Unique outdoor garden setting for an enjoyable breakfast/brunch or lunch. Reservations recommended in season for Sunday brunch. see ad on page 35 North End Coffeehouse NEW! 202 S. 1st Ave. (in Gandolfo Bldg.), Yuma Roast own coffee. Excellent ambiance, variety of coffees & light food. Main Street Café 214 W. Main St., Somerton somertonmainstreetcafe.com Learn how to cook authentic multicultural food in hands-on classes, or just come to enjoy the Southwestern cuisine. Catering available. Penny s Diner 1731 S. Sunridge Dr., Yuma Great little 50s diner - breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. 26 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

29 CASUAL Dog Haus at Yuma Mesa Center NEW! 16th St. & S. 4th Ave., Yuma Serving gourmet hotdogs. Firehouse Subs 1630 S. Pacific Ave., Yuma (at Yuma Palms) S. 4th Ave., Yuma ffering a variety of hot or cold meaty, cheesy, hearty subs. Five Guys Burgers & Fries 1979 E. 16th St., Yuma (across from Yuma Palms) The epitome of a classic homemade burger. The Press Café & Bistro NEW! 121 E. 24th St., Yuma Specializes in panini sandwiches, fresh salads & homemade soups. GERMAN Das Bratwurst Haus 204 Madison Ave., Yuma dasbratwursthaus.com German food, beer, wine. New outdoor patio. HAWAIIAN Hapa s S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills Enjoy the flavors of Hawaii. Taste of Hawaii 2991 E. 32nd St., in the Yuma Int l. Airport Full service bar & coffee shop corner. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Parking validated. HEALTHY Salad asis NEW location! 2255 S. 4th Ave., Yuma Lettuce feed you healthy. Fresh salads, homemade soups & sandwiches. (At former Ciao Bella Ristorante location.) INTERNATINAL River City Grill 600 W. 3rd St., Yuma A cozy setting with a large patio or indoor dining. Extensive food, wine & martini menus. ITALIAN/PIZZA Da Boyz Italian Cuisine 284 S. Main St., Yuma True Italian atmosphere with great pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, beer & wine. Takeout. see coupon on page 35 LUNGE cotillo Bar The Q Casino/Resort, 525 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA playqcr.net pen 6am-2am daily, this circular granite bar features video poker in the countertop, HDTV and is just steps away from the main casino floor. see ad on back cover MEXICAN/SUTHWESTERN Chretin s Restaurant & Cantina 505 E. 16th St., Yuma Serving same authentic family Mexican food for past 62 years. Famous margaritas and killer nachos. El Charro Café 601 W. 8th St., Yuma Yuma s oldest family-owned restaurant, recently taken over by two granddaughters and their spouses. La Fonda Tortilla Factory 1095 S. 3rd Ave., Yuma Breakfast, lunch, dinner & takeout. Not fancy food, but always consistently good at reasonable prices. Lincoln s Market 1840 S. Arizona Ave., Yuma Re-opened by new owner offering same famous burritos. Remodeled. pen 6am-2pm. MICRBREWERY Prison Hill Brewing Co. 278 S. Main St., Downtown Yuma ffering handcrafted beer with lunch & dinner. Brewmaster Chris Wheeler. PIZZA Bernardo s Pizza S. Foothills Blvd., #15, Foothills Always fresh food, made to order. Includes sandwiches and their famous stromboli & bomb steaks. Da Boyz Pizza & Pasta S. Fortuna Rd. #C9, Foothills True Italian atmosphere with great pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, beer & wine. Takeout. see coupon on page 35 Ronnie s Pizza 2059 S. Avenue A, Yuma ffers a mean Philly cheese steak and a meaner pizza. SEAFD Marisco s Mar Azul - cean Seafod 1314 S. 5th Ave., Yuma Winner of 2013 Success Award for Yuma County by Arizona Small Business Development Center Network. Located off 4th Ave. on side of complex. Market Grill at the Radisson Hotel Yuma 1501 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma marketsteakandseafood.com Yuma s upscale casual bistro with the freshest ingredients. Mr. Fish & Chips S. Foothills Blvd., Foothills Nothing fancy, but good selection including fish, shrimp, calamari, clam strips & wings. SPRTS BAR Bottoms Up Pub & Grub 1411 S. Fortuna Rd. (in Yuma East Ctr.) Karaoke Wed.-Sat. evenings & Sun. afternoons. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Pool tables. Burgers & Beer 321 W. 20th St., Yuma burgersandbeer.com Known for its burgers. Extended menu. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide Red s Bird Cage 231 S. Main St., Yuma Full bar offering casual comfort food. see ad on page 35 Sidewinders Bar & Grill The Q Casino/Resort, 525 Algodones Rd. Winterhaven, CA playqcr.net A sports bar that serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Watch favorite sports on wall-to-wall TVs and be entertained by local bands on weekends. see ad on back cover The Pint House Bar & Grill 265 S. Main St., Yuma pen 11-2am daily. Inviting, cozy atmosphere, offering a wide selection of beer & food. STEAKS Blaisdell Steakhouse & Mexican Restaurant S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills ffering good ole home cooking in Yuma East SC, with daily specials. Hunter Steakhouse 2355 S. 4th Ave., Yuma Established in the classiest restaurant in town, priced right. Reservations recommended. Ironwood Steakhouse The Q Casino/Resort, 525 Algodones Rd. Winterhaven, CA playqcr.net pen all week for elegant dining. Relax on leather chairs among sculptural art and fine decor. Lounge includes an HDTV and full bar. Call for reservations. see ad on back cover Jack & Rosie s 1551 W. 5th St., Yuma (w. of Ave. A) ne of Yuma s finest steakhouses. A tradition since Dinner only. pen Tues.-Sat. Market Grill at the Radisson Hotel Yuma 1501 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma marketsteakandseafood.com Yuma s upscale casual bistro with the freshest ingredients. TREATS Catherine s Cupcakery NEW! 1400 S. 4th Ave., Yuma Bringing the gourmet cupcake experience to sweeten the lives of Yuma County residents. Local catering & delivery. Sweet Delights 1404 S. 4th Ave., Yuma Custom made chocolates & candies. Fruit and candy bouquets. 27

30 From Field to Fork What a treat, residing in the lettuce capital of the world. Yuma s year-round growing season, and very fertile soil provide exceptional fresh produce, premium Medjool dates, nuts, citrus and other fruit for residents and visitors. Most of it is packed and shipped out of area, but there are several local retail outlets with seasonal farmers markets, offering fresh-picked goodness, right here. Enjoy a huge taste difference in freshly picked produce available at these markets. PRDUCE Farmers Markets Historic Main Street Farmers Market December-March, Tuesdays 10am-3pm, Downtown Main Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets. Sponsored by Crossroads Mission. Vendor booths offer fresh produce, a variety of food items, clothing, music, jewelry & crafts. Raises funds for this nonprofit mission Yuma Palms Regional Center Farmers Market December-March, Saturdays, 10am-3pm. Sponsored by Crossroads Mission. From the Farm, LLC Farm stand sells farm fresh products, baked goods or pick-your-own S. Hwy. 95, Yuma (MM38), approx. 3 mi. NE from Fortuna Blvd fromthefarmyuma@gmail.com Foothills Farmers Market In season, Wednesdays, 9am-2pm, Gila Mountain United Methodist Church, N. Frontage Rd., Foothills. Huge produce stand with local fresh bakery items, spices, garlic, pasta, honey, wine & household goods Sunrise Farmers Market ctober-may, Sundays, 9am-2pm, Yuma Quartermaster Depot, 201 N. 4th Ave., Yuma. Alex Trujillo, local chef and owner of Catering by Design showcases Yuma culinary products at this true farmers market, offering fresh produce and local specialty products. Included are heirloom tomatoes from Hillside Farms, herbs from Yuma rganics, goat cheese, fudge and artisanal soaps from Toggenburg Goats of Arizona, and local honey, dates, tamales, fresh fruit water, homemade pastries and other Yuma home cooking. Planned are musical entertainment & invitations to other local chefs to offer live cooking demonstrations FRUIT, DATES, TREATS Basket Creations and More Shop at this year-round retail outlet for Bard Date, one of the area s largest date growers, for all grades of dates, including Medjools, date shakes and custom baskets, souvenirs and Southwest jellies and candies. Find out about their monthly tours of the date groves. 245 S. Main St see ad on page 35 & feature article on page 14 Peanut Patch This local favorite has a history that dates back to homesteaders who settled in Yuma just after WWII, and grew peanuts on the Yuma Mesa. It s now a great place to buy homemade fudge, mixed nuts, dried fruits and other treats. Free kitchen tours are offered at 10am on Tuesdays & Fridays during the winter season E. Co. 13th St see ad on page 39 FARM TURS Information provided by Yuma Visitor Bureau Field to Feast Agricultural Tours Yuma Visitors Bureau offers excellent agritourism experiences introducing locals, seasonal residents and newcomers to enjoy some unique local farming. This includes the Field to Feast Agricultural Tours, partnering with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, for a half day visit to their lettuce and vegetable fields to pick fresh produce. Arizona Western College culinary students take the picked produce to the kitchen, while the tour group receives information about the nation s winter vegetable capital, a delicious healthy lunch prepared with the morning s harvest and a full stomach. That s the real recipe: a fresh and fun morning that will send you home with a new appreciation 28 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

31 of food from farm to fork, fresh veggies you picked with your own hands, and full stomach! For 2016 Field to Feast tour dates, pricing and other info., call or Tickets go on sale Nov. 1st and these tours sell out. Tours depart from the Visitor Information Center, 201 N. 4th Ave Farmer to Farmer Advanced Ag Tour An in-depth tour for those with agriculture backgrounds. Tours include hands-on field activities, harvesting at University of Arizona, citrus fruit harvesting, and a Yuma Valley vegetable tour. Water and snack included. Tours begin at 8am at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1st. For 2016 tour dates, call or for more info. or visit visityuma.com/field-to-feastagriculture-tour.html. CLASSES & EVENTS Cooking With Sabor 214 W. Main St., Somerton somertonmainstreetcafe.com Hands-on classes use homegrown ingredients in healthy recipes with border flavor (sabor). From tamales to mopales (cactus paddles) to Sonoran desserts. From the Farm and Afar 5158 S. Hwy. 95, Yuma fromthefarmyuma.com Classes to help you learn the lost arts from Grandmother s kitchen are sized to ensure personal attention. Taco Trail Culinary Tours Visitor Information Center, 201 N. 4th Ave., Yuma , Enjoy a progressive dinner - with designated driver - to sample local fare, from taco trucks to fine dining. Call for schedule, pricing, reservations. Tina s Cocina 645 S. 2nd Ave., Yuma (at St. Paul s Cultural Center) stpaulsculturalcenter.com Tina Clark and friends will explore heritage cooking traditions in a charming Southwestern kitchen. C G 8 K C G 8 K C G 8 K C G Look for the Arizona Grown label on produce & food products! Arizona Grown is a program showcasing Arizona food and agricultural products. The goal of this program is to make it easier for consumers, retailers and restaurants to identify and purchase Arizona products. Research indicates that, given a choice, consumers prefer to purchase locally grown foods. Besides eliminating the need for vast amounts of transportation fuel needed to ship food products, food safety and security issues are easily addressed when products from local farms and dairies are consumed. Buying AZ Grown benefits you and your community The best plants and produce come from Arizona. Choosing Arizona Grown products provides quality you can trust, see and - in the case of produce - taste. If you are an Arizonan, you can help the environment by buying Arizona Grown products. If peppers or plants are only trucked 250 Instead of 2500 miles before they reach your store, vehicle pollution is reduced. And a tangerine grown in a Yuma, Arizona orchard has more flavor and vitamins than its counterpart shipped thousands of miles before reaching your shopping cart. Just like a hibiscus grown in Arizona is healthier and ready to thrive in Arizona s heat. We know there are times when you have a choice. In the summer, Arizona grown melons are succulent and sweet. In the winter, Arizona Grown lettuce and other vegetables can t be beat. Arizona is the Winter Salad Bowl and you can always count on Arizona Grown produce to be of the highest standard and quality. So whether you are from Arizona or outside the state, look for Arizona Grown at your grocer and local nursery to get the best produce and plant material your money can buy. Arizona Grown: azgrown.org Western Growers: wga.com AZ Nursery Assoc.: plantsomething.org Arizona Department of Agriculture: azda.gov yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

32 Excellence in Education Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. Education is vital for success, income security and professional advancement in today s challenging high-tech world. In Yuma County there are a variety of educational opportunities to ensure academic growth and advancement for all ages, from pre-school to adults. These include a variety of public, charter, private, parochial, and pre-schools, as well as home schooling - in accordance with state law - for academic and secondary levels, and several higher level and tech options, both on campus and online. The Yuma County School District is divided into two geographical areas with separate elementary (through 8th grade) and high school districts. Eastern County (east of Gila Mountains) Antelope Union High School District #50, Wellton Wellton Elementary School District, Wellton Mohawk Valley Elementary School District, Roll Hyder Elementary District, Dateland Western County Yuma Metro: Yuma School District Crane Elementary School District craneschools.org South County Somerton Elementary School District #11, Somerton Gadsden Elementary School District #32, San Luis These connect to Yuma Union High School District # 70 yumaunion.org Yuma, Cibola, Gila Ridge, Kofa, San Luis and Vista Alternative Private Schools Ameri Schools Academy Harvest Preparatory Academy PPEP Tech High School, Somerton Yuma Private Industry Council - EC Charter High School Religious Education St. Francis of Assisi Southwestern Christian School Yuma Adventist Christian School Yuma Lutheran School Yuma Catholic High School Special Education Adult Literacy Plus of SW AZ Business & Vocational Schools Beauty & Barber Yuma School of Beauty Construction A-AZ Contractor Exam Center ACLC AZ Contractor License Center Driving Yuma Truck Driving School Real Estate Arizona School of RE Professional Institute of RE, Inc Higher Education - Colleges & Universities Arizona Western College - AWC P Box 929, Yuma azwestern.edu Main Campus: 2020 S. Ave. 8E, Yuma A two year community college with day, evening, weekend and online classes, offering associate degrees & certified programs, short term classes for winter visitors & Seamless Transfer bachelor programs. There are multiple locations for ease of access. Northern Arizona University - NAU (Yuma Branch Campus) S. Avenue 8 E., Yuma yuma.nau.edu ffering over 20 undergraduate and graduate degree programs with day & evening classes or access online. University of Phoenix / E Plaza Circle, Yuma (Yuma Branch) phoenix.edu/yuma ffers Bachelor, Associate & Master Degrees on campus, plus a variety of online educational programs. 30 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

33 november The Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival caballeros.org december Christmas Village Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park visityuma.com Dorothy Young Memorial El Toro Bowl (12/7/14) Veterans Memorial Stadium, Arizona Western College eltorobowl.com Electric Light Parade Historic Downtown Yuma visityuma.com.events.html Somerton Tamale Festival Main Street, Somerton somertontamalefestival.com Welcome Back Winter Vistors Bash Yuma County Fairgrounds Yuma Ballet Theatre-The Nutcracker yumaballettheatre.org january Civil War Days Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park yumaheritage.com Some Favorite Local Events Gathering of the Gunfighters Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park (1/11-12/15) historicyumaprison.com Spirit of Yuma Military Festival Historic Downtown Yuma Yuma Home & Garden Show Yuma Civic Center yumaaz.gov/events Yuma Medjool Date Festival Historic Downtown Yuma yumamedjooldatefestival.com Yuma Territorial Marathon & Half Marathon (1/25/15) Cocopah Casino & Resort yumamarathon.com february Canadian Snowbird Assoc. Meeting Yuma Civic Center yumaaz.gov Redondo Days Historic North End Silver Spur Rodeo Yuma County Fairgrounds yumarodeo.com Yuma Jaycee Silver Spur Rodeo Yuma County Fairgrounds Yuma River Daze Historic Downtown Yuma Yuma Square Dance Festival Yuma Civic Center ysrda.weebly.com march Midnight at the asis - Vintage Car Show Ray Croc Baseball Complex caballeros.org The MCAS Yuma Air Show yumaairshow.com Yuma Lettuce Days Festival Quartermaster Depot yumalettucedays.com april ARTbeat 7 Yuma Art Center, Historic Downtown yumaaz.gov/4745.htm Made in Yuma Movie Marathon Yuma Historic Theatre yuma100.com Yuma County Fair Yuma County Fairgrounds yumafair.com may Heritage Concert Series yumashowtickets.com North End Art Walk Historic Yuma North End Visityuma.com has all the information on fun events in the Yuma Area! yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

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36 Historic Downtown Yuma in the North End cean-to-cean Bridge Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park Yuma Territorial Prison State Park Yuma City Hall The Garden Café 250 S. Madison Ave. 2. Ms. Betty s Boutique 224 Main St., Ste Heritage Branch - Library 350 3rd Ave. 4. Tomkins Pottery 78 W. 2nd St. 5. Red s Bird Cage Saloon 231 S. Main St. 6. Margie s Crafts 261 S. Main St., Ste Da Boyz Italian Cuisine 280 S. Main St. 8. Basket Creations & More/Bard Date Co. 245 S. Main St. 9. Lutes Casino 221 S. Main St. 10. My Go To Girl 261 S. Main St., Ste Jack Mellon Mercantile at Sanguanetti Museum 248 S. Madison Ave. 12. Redondo Room 250 Madison Ave. 13. Desert live Farms 224 S. Main St., Ste A Healing Touch Day Spa/Anime Avenue 224 S. Main St., Ste Historic Coronado Motor Hotel 233 S. 4th Ave. 16. Yuma Landing Restaurant & Lounge 195 S. 4th Ave. 17. Yuma Visitors Info. Center 201 N. 4th Ave. 18. Yuma Visitors Bureau ffices 180 W. 1st St., Ste. B 19. Yuma County Chamber of Commerce 180 W. 1st St., Ste. A 20. Yuma County Courthouse 21. Yuma County Administration 22. North End Community Center 23. Yuma Parks & Recreation-Main ffice 24. John M. Roll Federal Court House 25. Yuma Art Center 254 S. Main St. 34 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

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38 Historic Downtown Yuma in the North End The Sanguinetti House: Yuma s Historic Legacy In the heart of historic downtown Yuma is the charming Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens. The newly refreshed museum and rose gardens serve as tributes to E.F. Sanguinetti, a 19th century enterprising business pioneer whose contributions helped to shape modern day Yuma. Enter the Sanguinetti House through the Jack Mellon Mercantile gift shop. This quaint little shop features a notorious steam boat captain, old & new one-of-kind treasures and an amazing selection of books about Yuma s wild history. The Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens is a Yuma jewel. Adobe period rooms whisk you away to turn-of-the-century life in Yuma when E.F. Sanguinetti entertained friends and business associates in his home. Wander outdoors and experience E.F. Sanguinetti s secret rose gardens. Volunteer gardeners researched Sanguinetti s favorite varieties of vintage roses, and set out to find them, traveling to nurseries across southern California. Relax and enjoy the quiet beauty. The Above and Beyond: Arizona and the Medal of Honor exhibit celebrates individuals awarded the United States of America s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. Stories of those who selflessly went above and beyond the call of duty to serve their country and comrades are presented in this powerful exhibit. There s a lot to do at the Sanguinetti House! Historic Downtown Walking Tours give you a first-hand glimpse of Yuma s yesteryear. Walking Tours are just $15 per person and can be scheduled at Garden talks, live demonstrations and a variety of other programs are planned, so follow activities at arizonahistoricalsociety.org or call The family of E.F. Sanguinetti donated his adobe home to the Arizona Historical Society. Today, the Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens serves as both a tribute to an enterprising pioneer and a showcase for exhibits chronicling Yuma s formative years. For information call , ykruse@ azhs.gov, or visit arizonahistoricalsociety.org 240 S. Madison Ave., , pen 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. $5 general admission; $4 for seniors 60+; free for Veterans and children 11 and younger. 36 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

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40 Arts & Culture See, Hear, Watch Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. Art Galleries AWC Student Art Gallery Main Campus, AB-110 Desert Hills Gallery S. Main St., Yuma Maren s Creations E. 51st St., Foothills msaayuma.org PSA Art Awakenings S. 4th Ave., Ste. B, Yuma Village Art Gallery S. Main St., Yuma Yuma Art Center S. Main St., Yuma yumaaz.gov Yuma Fine Arts Association S. Main St., Yuma yumafinearts.org Dance Studios & Companies AZ Classical Ballet - Erika Farrar Romanyuk 102 E. 3rd St Dance Etc. danceetcyuma.com Dancemakers Inc. dancemakersyuma.com Yuma Ballet Academy balletyuma.org Museums Castle Dome Mine Museum & Ghost Town Castle Dome Mine Rd., N. on Hwy. 95 see advertorial on page 45 Cocopah Tribal Museum & Cultural Center Veterans Dr., Somerton Quechan Tribal Museum Picacho Rd., Winterhaven, CA Museum of History in Granite 2 Center of the World Plaza, Felicity, CA historyingranite.org Sanguinetti House Museum S. Madison Ave., Yuma see feature article on page 36 Wellton Pioneer Museum Fresno St., Wellton Yuma Proving Ground Museum Yuma Proving Ground Music Performance Yuma Jazz Company Yuma rchestra Association see ad on this page Theaters / Performance Venues AWC Theater Harkins Yuma Palms Yuma Palms Regional Center Heritage Festivals S. Main St. yumaheritage.com Historic Yuma Theatre Mountain Shadow Artists Assoc Pivot Point Event & Conference Center 301 N. Madison Ave., Yuma pivotpointconferencecenter.com St. Paul s Cultural Center 645 S. 2nd Ave stpaulsculturalcenter.com Yuma Art Center & Historic Theatre S. Main St., Yuma yumaaz.gov/events see ad on page 37 Yuma Art Symposium - Neely Tomkins, Exec. Dir. 78 W. 2nd St Yuma Ballet Theatre & Performing Arts Co. yumaballettheatre.org Yuma Civic Center Desert Hills Dr., Yuma yumaaz.gov Yuma Community Theater yumacommunitytheater.org 38 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

41 Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. Attractions Do, Play, Have Fun! Arizona Historical Society/ Sanguinetti House Museum 240 S. Madison Ave arizonahistoricalsociety.org This was once the home of pioneer merchant E. F. Sanguinetti, now a regional location of the Arizona Historical Society. It exhibits photographs, artifacts and furnishings of Arizona s territorial period. Included are colorful gardens and aviaries with talking birds. Call for hours, tours, films, lectures. see feature article on page 36 Armed Forces Park 291 Gila St. Created by the Military Affairs Committee of the Yuma Chamber of Commerce to honor all military veterans, living or deceased, from all branches of service. Balloons ver Yuma Pilot Colin Graham, balloonsoveryuma.com Spectacular sunrise experience, drifting over farm fields & desert. Nov.-May. Center of the World I-8 west to Felicity, CA, take Exit 164, turn right Imperial County has officially designated the town of Felicity, CA as the Center of the World. Features include granite remembrances, a chapel, 15 sundial, sculptures and a post office. Casa de Coronado Museum 233 S. 4th Ave., for appointments Located in the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, this museum show the history of Yuma tourism through travel guides, photos, furniture and appliances. Hours by appt. City River Front Parks Yuma Crossing Park This heritage area opens the historic downtown district to the Colorado River and connects a number of city parks and wetlands by multi-use paths. Gateway Park Recreation facilities, view of the Colorado River and the historic cean-to-cean highway bridge, with access at 1st St. and Gila St. in the historic district. Sandy beaches, fishing pier, picnic ramadas, playgrounds, restrooms and walking paths connecting to the city bike paths. East Wetlands Park With 1,400 acres, near Riverside Park & toward the river, has backwater channels for canoeing, primitive hiking trails, and is perfect for birdwatching. Riverside Park To the east of Gateway Park on Prison Hill Rd., connected from Gateway Park. Provides an educational interpretive center and hiking trails. West Wetlands Park Accessible off 22nd Ave., a newer 110 acre wetland park provides a fishing pond, small boat launch, hiking trails along the river and wetlands. Perfect for birdwatching & connecting to the city bike paths. There are two playgrounds and restrooms. Cocopah Tribal Museum & Cultural Center West Cocopah Reservation Veterans Dr., Somerton cocopah.com The total 1.5 acres comprises the Cocopah Museum, Cultural Center and Heritage Park. The museum contains historical tribal exhibits. The Heritage Park features many native plants and trees used by the Cocopah people. Cocopah Speedway Hwy. 95 & County 15th, across from Cocopah Casino & Cocopah Resort, Somerton cocopahspeedway.com Newly refurbished, there s a full schedule of 3 /8 mile clay oval racing for this year. More online. Dobson Museum Tacna or Wendy Dobson s 40-year collection of antiques is arranged as a miniature old town, on more than 10 acres. See a working blacksmith shop, barber shop, school room and house. pen by appointment Mon-Sat. Donation requested. Fort Yuma Indian Reservation Quechan Indian Museum, Ft. Yuma Fort Yuma is one of the oldest military posts associated with the Arizona Territory and is the headquarters for the Quechan Indian Tribe. Gadsden Museum Hwy. 95, Gadsden Created by Luis Gradias, this museum tells all about the town of Gadsden with photos, artifacts, a little Southwestern town and a petting zoo. Take Hwy 95 south from Yuma, look for signs. Historic Downtown Yuma in the North End yumaheritage.com Enjoy the many specialty shops and unique dining establishments as you experience the revitalized energy of downtown Yuma. see feature on pages Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreational Area Imperial County, CA blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/elcentro/recreation/ohvs/isda.html 115,000 acres of wind-sculpted sand, located 25 miles west of Yuma on I-8 to gilby Rd. East, N. approximately 25 miles to Hwy. 78, W. to the dunes. Set aside by the BLM to preserve desert vegetation & wildlife. pen to off-road vehicles, attracting over a million sand duners annually. nly permitted vehicles during peak of winter season. Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Avenue 3E, south of 32nd St., Yuma or The busiest air field in the Marine Corps and the thirdbusiest in the U.S. Navy, MCAS Yuma shares its runways with the Yuma International Airport. A popular air show takes place here and special group tours are available. cean-to-cean Bridge Built in 1915, this bridge linked the east to the west with one land route. It was jointly renovated by the Quechan Indian Tribe, the City of Yuma and Yuma County in Peanut Patch, The 4322 E. County 13th St USA-PNUT thepeanutpatch.com A must stop for fresh nuts, candy, dried fruits. Tasty delights include homemade fudge, peanut brittle & sugarless candies. Exit off I-8 on Ave. 3E. S. to County 13th St., turn L. see ad on this page yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

42 Wild World Zoo and Camel Farm S. Ave. 1E, Yuma A working farm specializing in breeding and selling of exotic animals. Arabian camels, Barbados sheep, Jacob 4-horned sheep, miniature donkeys, a sand cat and more. Call for fee & times. St. Thomas Mission Father Garces established the original mission here in 1780 at the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. In 1922 the Catholic church was built to replicate the original that was destroyed in an Indian uprising in Call for directions and information. Wild River Family Entertainment Center S. Ave. B (Hwy. 95), Somerton cocopahwildriver.com A unique entertainment center, next to Cocopah Resort & Conference Center. Includes bowling, laser tag, games, food, cocktail lounge & spacious meeting/party rooms. Yuma Art Center 254 S. Main St yumaaz.gov Restoration of the Historic Yuma Theater to its 1936 ambience and development of an art center. Features four galleries and a gift shop. In historic downtown Yuma. see ad on page 37 Volunteering has always been crucial to social services, but today the need is even greater. Non-profit agencies are experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand for services as financial contributions are decreasing. Like never before, these charities are relying on volunteers to carry out their meaningful missions. There is literally an agency for any interest, and you can devote as much or little time as you have available. There are individual assignments, seasonal or year long programs. Volunteer - make a difference by getting involved. America Helping Heroes (for returning military) American Red Cross AZ State Parks Helping Hands of Greater Foothills Humane Society of Yuma x10 Mentor Network Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Yuma Civic Center 1440 Desert Hills Dr yumaciviccenter.com This 43,000 sq. ft. facility hosts conventions, concerts, consumer shows and private events. Yuma Landing 195 S. 4th Ave Located on the site where the first airplane landed in Arizona on ct. 25, 1911, is now the Yuma Landing Restaurant. It includes a pictorial display with over 800 photos of Yuma s history, dating back to Yuma Proving Ground & Center Museum Museum: yuma.army.mil Used by the U.S. Army since 1850, when established as an outpost to protect the Yuma crossing of the Colorado River. In 1943 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested bridges, amphibious vehicles and boats here, as well as training of infantry and mechanized soldiers for deployment around the world. Yuma Quartermaster s Depot State Park 201 N. 4th Ave., Yuma azstateparks.com The depot was organized by the U.S. Army in 1865 to supply Army facilities throughout the Southwest with clothing, communication and equipment. Its role diminished with the advent of the railroad in the early 1900s. The open 10-acre park contains five original buildings that are some of the oldest in the state. Located adjacent to the Yuma Visitor Center. Yuma Territorial Prison State Park Giss Pkwy. & Prison Hill azparks.gov/parks/parkhtml/yuma.html Between 1876 & 1909, this penitentiary housed some of Arizona s most dangerous criminals. Famed in literature, movies and television, the remains of this prison are now a state park. Yuma Visitor Center 201 N. 4th Ave or Certified by the Arizona ffice of Tourism. Gift shop. see information on page 9 & ad on page 18 Z Fun Factory & Waylon s Water World 4446 E. Co. 10th St zfunfactory.com waylonswaterworld.com Family entertainment center with 2 miniature golf courses, bumper boats, go-karts, arcade, sports bar & grill. Annual family water park is next door, with huge lazy river, tubes & slides, kiddy pool & water play area. Seasonal, spring-fall. CASINS Cocopah Resort & Casino S. Ave. B, Somerton, AZ S of W. Co. 15th St. on Hwy. 95, N of Somerton cocopahresort.com 500 slot machines, blackjack, bingo hall, video poker, keno and buffet. Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Rd., Winterhaven, CA From Yuma: N on 4th Ave., across Colorado River to Quechan Rd., R to casino. From downtown Yuma: cross Colorado River on cean-to-cean Bridge to casino. paradise-casinos.com 500 new & classic slot machines, new game rooms, entertainment, dining. see ad on page 17 Quechan Casino Resort - The Q 525 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA Exit 166 off I-8, approx. 10 mi. W of Yuma at SW corner of I-8/Algodones Rd. playqcr.com 1000 slot machines, table games, live poker room, regions only high-limit room. Four restaurants, bars, live performances by local artists and national headliners. see ad on back cover Volunteering pportunities in Yuma SHARE! High School Exchange Program host families WACG-Western AZ Council of Govt. Volunteer Service volunteer@wacog.com Yuma Community Food Bank Yuma County Human Resources Dept Yuma Visitor Information Center Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

43 Enjoy Gardening? Join the Club! Article excerpted from the Yuma Sun, by Karen Bower Yuma s garden clubs are in full swing with lots of great monthly programs and horticultural activities planned. Visitors are always welcome. The garden clubs all have common goals of beautifying Yuma, sponsoring community service projects, encouraging youth and adults to begin gardening and flower arranging, helping protect our natural resources and environment and educating the public about gardening in Yuma. ne community service project supported by garden clubs nationwide is the Blue Star Memorial Marker program, which places plaques in parks, along highways and in cemeteries to honor our U.S. veterans. Yuma Garden Club placed a marker at the Yuma Civic Center in The plaque reads: A Tribute to the Armed Forces of America. Local garden clubs join together as Federated Garden Clubs of Yuma to sponsor the flower show held at the Yuma County Fair, to show the public what will grow in Yuma. You don t have to be a master gardener to join a club. Local garden clubs are great places to meet new friends and learn how to garden in the desert southwest. (There are also delicious refreshments at each meeting.) Interesting speakers discuss gardening or related subjects at their meetings. If you have an interest in learning more about gardening and how to care for plants, visit a garden club! MGM Garden Society of Yuma, Arizona A local garden group whose motto is Let s Meet In The Garden, is affiliated with the National Garden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region, AZ Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc, Western District, and the Federated Garden Clubs of Yuma. Website: fgcyuma.org/moodygardenmakers. html or find us on Facebook. ur goal is care and growing of the U. of A., Yuma County Cooperative Extension, Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden located at 2200 W. 28th St., Yuma. The club meets every Tuesday in the conference room at the Extension office at 9am, to maintain the trees, shrubs, cacti and vegetables growing in the garden. If you are wondering what to plant in your yard, stroll through the Moody Garden to get some ideas. r you can schedule a guided tour by calling An informative book giving a detailed history of the garden s creation, A Timeline History of the Moody Garden, written by Ellen Gardner, is on sale each Tuesday as a fundraiser for the garden. Another fundraiser is the sale of engraved pavers, which are placed in the walkways leading into the garden. The pavers can commemorate a special person or memorable occasion and cost $35. For more information, call Dalene at or Sharon at Pecan Grove Garden Club Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the Main Library. Their evening meetings offer working people a garden club to join. As a fundraising project, club members sponsor an annual spring tour of private gardens called Welcome to My Garden. Another fundraiser is the sale of creative birdhouses made from collected items. These unique birdhouses sell fast at the annual Home and Garden Show. The club is always looking for old shovels, rakes, etc., to use as posts for their birdhouses. The club sponsors Yuma s annual Smokey Bear and Woodsy wl poster contests and the National Garden Clubs essay contest for high school students and poetry contest for elementary students. The club also supplies a local Girl Scout troop with materials to create floral designs for the Yuma County Fair s flower show. They have donated plants to landscape a variety of areas within the city, such as the Kennedy Athletic Complex and along Avenue A near the Civic Center. Yuma Garden Club Meetings are the second Monday at 1pm at the Main Library. The club has a floral design group, which meets monthly to learn techniques of flower arranging with the goal of creating flower arrangements to enter in the Yuma County Fair Flower Show. Each year, trees are planted in city parks in honor of club members, The club also presents a $1,000 scholarship to an AWC student majoring in agriculture. ne of the club s fundraisers is a member-created cookbook, Desert Jewels, which can be purchased at their monthly meetings. Another fundraiser is creating tufa dish gardens that are sold at the Home and Garden Show. Yuma rchid and African Violet Society Meetings are the second Thursday at 1pm at the Foothills Library, E. South Frontage Rd. The society donates orchids to 4-H members who wish to grow them as a project to exhibit at the Yuma County Fair Flower Show. Hawaiian orchids are sold at the Home and Garden Show as their main fundraiser. Master Gardener Training Program Classes for this program are held at the Yuma Agriculture Center, 6425 W. 8th St. from 8:30am to noon each Tuesday. Anyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. Call Stacey Bealmear-Jones at to register. The program is taught by Stacey Bealmear-Jones, UA Urban Horticulturist, along with other specialists in various fields of horticulture as guest speakers. Students in the program will learn about turf, landscaping, growing vegetables, trees and shrubs, pest management and a variety of other horticulture-related topics. The cost is $175, which includes a Master Gardener Handbook, Desert Landscaping for Beginners book, Desert Gardening for Beginners book, all photcopying and other materials. Scholarships are available once the class has been completed. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide Yuma Sun

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45 Tee Time! Golf Guide Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. The Yuma area offers a perfect golf outing with numerous diverse courses from low-key to challenging in a warm, sunny setting. ur desert courses are more open and welcoming, with breathtaking views and dry, fresh air. All courses are public, unless otherwise noted. Locations of courses are spot located by letter on the foldout map in the back of this Guide. I. Las Barrancas Golf Course E. 48th Dr., Foothills lasbarrancasgolf.com 18 holes, 7000 yards, par 72. Driving range, food services, pro shop. see ad on this page A. Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort 6800 Strand Ave. cocopahrv.com office Pro Shop 18 holes, 5264 yards, par 70. Driving range, restaurant, pro shop. Year round (summer discounts). B. Cocopah Rio Colorado Golf Course 220 N. Marshall Loop Rd., Somerton holes, 5770 yards, par 72. Driving range, food services, pro shop. C. Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course 1245 W. Desert Hills Dr deserthillsgc.com 18 holes, 6800-B/5300-W/5694-L yards, par 72-M/73-W. Driving range, The Hills Restaurant Patio & Grill, pro shop. D. Desert Hills Par nd St holes, 2174 yards, par 54. Driving range, pro shop. E. Foothills Par 3 Golf th St., Foothills holes, 1050 yards, par 27. Food services, pro shop. see ad on this page F. Foothills Executive Golf Course E. County 14th St., Foothills foothillsgolfofyuma.com 9 holes, 2600 yards, par 34. Driving range, pro shop. see ad on this page J. The Links at Coyote Wash Williams St., Wellton hole Coyote course, 5910 yards, par 70. Pro shop. John Baas, PGA & golf pro. K. Mesa del Sol Golf Club Calle del Cid, Foothills mesadelsolgolf.com 18 holes, 6767-B/6299-W/5367-L yards, par 72. Driving range, food services, pro shop. L. Wellton, Town of - Butterfield Golf Course Dome St., Wellton , holes, 2749 yards, par 54. Driving range, pro shop. M. Westwind RV & Golf Resort 9797 S. Frontage Rd., Foothills westwindrvgolfresort.com 9 holes, 1221 yards, par 27. Pro shop, food services, lounge. N. Yuma Golf & Country Club (private) 3150 S. Fortuna Ave , golf shop ext. 3, or 703 ygcc.org 18 holes, 6553-B/6332-W/5990-L yards, par 72. Driving range, food services, pro shop. G. Fortuna Del Rey Golf Course N. Frontage Rd., Foothills holes, 3069 yards, par 36. Driving range, food services, pro shop. H. Ironwood Public Golf Course 2945 W. 8th St holes, 1720 yards, 3 & 4 exec. par 31. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

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48 Coupons! Supercharged: Yuma becoming a charging hub for electric vehicles For motorists passing through on I-8, Yuma is a convenient stop between Phoenix and San Diego. So it s not surprising that electric carmakers are eyeing the city as a charging station hub for electric vehicles, also known as EVs. Tesla Motors, Inc. has recently installed charging stations at the Hilton Garden Inn Pivot Point Conference Center, 310 N Madison Ave. The charging stations have regular chargers and superchargers. Superchargers can charge up to 50 percent in 20 minutes. Each supercharger station has its own dedicated meter from the local utility and Tesla pays for all operating costs, including electricity. Shangri-La RV Resort has added an EV charging station in the Foothills. Superchargers are designed for city-to-city travel, enabling electric vehicle drivers to travel for about three hours, take a 20 to 30 minute break to grab lunch or a soda or coffee, and get back on the road charged up. Yuma also has two 240V EV plugs in the public parking lot in front of City Hall, 1 City Plaza. They re available to the public free of charge. They have been used by EV owners - both Yuma residents visiting City Hall to conduct business and people passing through town. They plug in their cars and go downtown for lunch, they shop, they look around, according to Ricky Rinehart, deputy city administrator. It s a win-win for everyone. 46 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

49 ver the Border Los Algodones Guide The friendly community of Los Algodones is located in Baja California, Mexico at the California - Arizona border. It is about 10 miles west of Yuma. Go west on I-8, take exit 166 and travel south on CA Hwy. 186/Andrade Rd., past the Quechan Casino & Resort. You may park on the U.S. side and walk less than one block or park in one of the attended lots in Los Algodones. Most of the businesses in town are located less than four blocks from the border. American dollars are the currency of choice. You ll find a wide variety of shopping and professional services, including gift shops, pharmacies, medical and dental health professionals and open air cafés, offering prices that will make your trip worthwhile. Most businesses employ someone who is fluent in English, so you don t have to worry if you don t speak Spanish. Los Algodones has been recognized by the American government as a safe destination for tourists. The small business community caters to snowbirds and American travelers with cost savings in mind. Note that as of June 1, 2009, American citizens must present their passport or passport card to re-enter the U.S. Children 18 and under need to present a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or passport to re-enter the U.S. Border Crossing Passport Information To re-enter the U.S. when you visit Mexico by land, you must present a passport card or passport book. You can obtain either document at Clerk of the Superior Court in the Yuma County Courthouse, 168 S. 2nd Ave., , or at any U.S. Post ffice location. Downtown Map U.S. Ports of Entry Hours Andrade (Algodones) 6am-10pm PST Calexico West (Mexicali) 24 hours a day San Luis (San Luis Rio Colorado) 24 hours a day Copyright Compass Marketing Group, LLC 2015 yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide

50 index of advertisers The advertisers shown below with red numbers have been located by number on the map to the right of this page. The black numbers indicate either no physical address, or out of area. The green numbers are spot located on the Historic Downtown Yuma in the North End map, page 34. advertisers ad/feature page 1 Al s RV Service & Supply Arizona Market Place...inside front cover 3 Arizona ffice of Tourism Basket Creations and More/Bard Date Co....14, 35 5 Burgess Hearing Aids Caring Touch Home Care Castle Dome Mines Museum Century 21-McCrory Team (3 loc) Chicago Title (3 loc) City of Yuma Parks & Recreation..outside back flap 11 County RV Repair /12 Da Boyz (2 loc) Desert Diamond Self Storage Desert Hills Golf Course Desert live Farms Edward Jones-Angie Mitchell Family Dry Cleaners (2 loc) Foothills RV Supply Garden Café, The Healing Touch Day Spa, A/Anime Avenue Hilco RV Patio Restaurant & Bar at the Hills, The Jack Mellon Mercantile Jacobson Homes Las Barrancas/Foothills Exec/Foothills Par Long Realty Lutes Casino advertisers...ad/feature page 28 Man Cave, A Margie s Crafts Ms. Betty s Boutique My Go To Girl Paradise Casino Peanut Patch, The Pioneer Express Lube Quechan Casino Resort...back cover 36 RE/MAX Red s Bird Cage Saloon Redondo Room Sanguinetti House Museum Sonora Quest Laboratories Sun Vista RV Resort Team Ramco Transmissions...32, Tomkins Pottery Top of the Line RV & Auto Body Ty Cook Photography Waggin West Kennels Walmart Super Centers (3 loc.) Yuma Art Center Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) /50 Yuma County Library....12, Yuma rchestra Association Yuma Screens, Inc Yuma Visitor Bureau open for yuma map distribution locations Yuma Visitor Information Center Al s RV Service & Supply - Foothills APS - Big Curve Center Arizona Market Place Basket Creations and More Best Western Coronado Cactus Propane Century 21 McCrory Team County RV Repair Coyote Wash Chevron - Wellton Foothills RV Supply Hilco RV Historic Downtown Main Street Kissito Healthcare - Palm View Rehab. Mattress Warehouse Microtel Inn & Suites - Foothills, Wellton Pioneer Center Pioneer Express Lube RV Connection Real Estate ffices Redondo Room Residential Model Home Centers RV Lifestyles - Quartzsite Team Ramco Transmissions The Peanut Patch Top of the Line Auto & RV Body Town of Wellton Walmart Super Centers (3) YCIPTA Yuma Area Hotel Lobbies Yuma Art Center Yuma Civic Center Yuma County Library & Branches RV, MH & Adult Communities Visitor Centers, Chambers of Commerce - El Centro, CA, Parker, LHC, Kingman Yuma County Towns & Cities - Wellton, Tacna, Somerton, San Luis All advertisers/sponsors 48 Yuma Community Guide yumacommunityguide.com

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