🌱 1st USO Arizona Easter Egg Hunt + YPD & DEA Drug Drop-Off Event

Get on up, Yuma! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Here's what's happening around Yuma today.

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First, today's weather:

Scorching sunshine and hot. High: 99 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Yuma today:

1. On Saturday, the United Services Organization of Arizona (USO) held its first-ever Easter egg hunt for local military families at Yuma's West Wetlands Park. The event drew over 170 families, who brought their little ones to hunt for hidden eggs and turn them in for prizes. According to Stephanie Stech, USO Arizona operations and program manager, the event was "well-received" by the families. "It's absolutely exciting and so much fun," Stech told KYMA. "We've definitely had a great time putting it on." (KYMA)
2. The Yuma County Sheriff's Office reported a fatal two-vehicle collision that took place on Saturday, Apr. 16, in the 2900 block of W. 1st Street. The driver of a silver Lexus ES330, identified as 43-year-old Maria Villa of Yuma, was reportedly driving westbound on W. 1st when she crossed over into the eastbound lane for unknown reasons and collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer. Villa was pronounced dead on the scene. The incident remains under investigation, although officials said alcohol did not appear to be a factor. (Yuma County Sheriff's Office)
3. On Saturday, Apr. 30, the Yuma Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting a drop-off event for all unused prescription drugs. Anyone in the community can bring pills for drop-off disposal to the Yuma Police Department, 1500 S. 1st Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No identification will be requested and there is no fee for pill disposal. This drop-off event is designed to help Yuma residents safely and properly dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted medications that could potentially pose health and safety hazards in the home. (City of Yuma)

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Today in Yuma:

• Private Sector Resume Writing Workshop At MCAS Yuma (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Interested in adopting a pet from the Humane Society of Yuma at the Petsmart Adoption Center in the Yuma Palms Shopping Center? Fill out an application at hsoyuma.com and an adoption counselor will be in touch to make an appointment with you. (Facebook)
• Are you familiar with Mexican amate paper painting, or "Arte Amate"? Check out this YouTube video posted by the Yuma County Library District to see how this beautiful paper art form is made. (Facebook)
• Last week, the Yuma Fire Department received a donation of 4,800 N95 masks from Walmart at 2900 S. Pacific Avenue (Store #1474). The YFD typically goes through 200 masks per week, reaching a height of 600 per week during the pandemic. The City thanked Store Lead Carlos Macias and Walmart for the help they have provided to YFD and the Citizens of Yuma. (City of Yuma)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.