🌱 Midnight At The Oasis Returns + Community Events In Yuma

Morning, Yuma! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Yuma today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and cool. High: 71 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Yuma today:

1. Midnight at the Oasis made its eagerly-awaited return at the Desert Sun Stadium this weekend after its COVID-19 hiatus. On Saturday, over 1,000 classic cars were put on display while attendees enjoyed food, drinks, and live music. The event was presented by the Caballeros de Yuma and continued until Sunday evening. (KYMA)
2. Lots of community events are happening in Yuma this week! The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department is offering a wide range of activities for all ages and interests, including LEGO building, pottery, softball, and more. Check out the Parks and Rec Department's calendar for locations, dates, and details. (City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department)
3. This week, the Foothills Library will host its 6th Annual Art & Poetry Exhibition. This exhibition is a haven to boost inspiration among artists and poets. View and vote for local artwork and poetry from Mar. 9 to 12. (Yuma County Library District)

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Today in Yuma:

• Desert Southwest Transfer Conference: Elevate your Education Through Personal Transformation At Arizona Western College (9:00 AM)
• Yuma Transfer and Career Expo: Public Safety and Health Emphasis At Arizona Western College (10:00 AM)
• CompTIA A+ At Arizona Western College (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Yuma County Public Works thanks all desert clean-up groups and people who have been actively bringing back illegally dumped items from our desert areas. If you are planning a large group cleanup, please notify Yuma County Public Works (Facebook)
• On an episode of Not So Undercover Boss, the Yuma Regional Medical Center features Jose Martinez in YRMC Maintenance working side by side with Chief Human Resources Officer, Diane Poirot to maintain YRMC facilities. Jose's positive attitude, passion, and skill sets have made him a remarkable employee and valuable asset to the YRMC family for 16 years! (Facebook)
• Get your teen over to the Main Library on Mar. 10 for some tea, cookies, and a little poetry. Yuma County Library District will teach ages 13 to 18 how to create epigrams while sipping a cup and enjoying some relaxing conversation. (Facebook)
• Check out the following scholarships from Arizona Community Foundation that are due at midnight! Apply now! (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.