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Greetings Yuma! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how a $25,000 grant is transforming Amberly's Place backyard
  • How Yuma's Neighborhood Services could help fix your home and block

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Robynne Y.!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 113 and low of 87 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 107, low: 87.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine, hot and less humid, with a high of 112 and low of 86 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amberly's Place gets big boost from Lowe's (yumasun.com) — Amberly's Place, Yuma's family advocacy center for abuse and violence victims, has received a $25,000 Lowe's Community Impact grant to build a healing backyard space at its facility. Construction is underway now, with completion expected near the end of September, giving local victims and families a peaceful outdoor area for comfort, reflection, and support during difficult times.
   

• Building Stronger Neighborhoods: How Neighborhood Services invests in Yuma (yumasun.com) — Yuma residents can tap the City's Neighborhood Services Division for home repair help, park upgrades, and broader revitalization in areas like Mesa Heights, Carver Park, and around the MLK Jr. Neighborhood Center. The article explains how federal funds support housing rehab, infrastructure, safety improvements, and new affordable apartments, and invites residents to get involved through meetings, surveys, and direct contact with Neighborhood Services.
   

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📸 Foothills Park by the library. Nice walking track. —Robynne Y. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone, This one is good, so watch out!
    I got a computer call today saying it was Boost Mobile and someone was trying to open a new line on my account. If I didn't know anything about it… (Nextdoor Mesa Del Sol)
  • Billie Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person, it was always evident that animals were your utmost priority.
    You consistently placed yourself second and everything else third. I hold immense respect for individuals like you, as I share a similar dedication… (Nextdoor Organ Pipe)
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  • Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Cashier Associate - Part Time in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Phoenix Rising FC brings recreational soccer league to Yuma County (yumasun.com)
  • Desert Gardener: As Old as Methusaleh - 2,000-year-old seed grows a healthy date palm (yumasun.com)

San Luis

  • At the border, a race that runs against the wall's message of division (azmirror.com)

Ajo

  • Nancy Guthrie Cops Blasted for Not Searching 'Perfect' Burial Spot (yardbarker.com)

Ok Yuma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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