YUMA PARKS & RECREATION UPDATE, FEB. 3

RECREATION EVENTS

On-site registration taken for Women's 'Fearless' workshop Saturday 

Self-defense specialist Paul Henry Danylewich returns to Yuma's Clymer Recreation Center, 553 S. Orange Ave., on Feb. 5 with the empowering self-defense workshop for women he calls Fearless. He'll be here putting one two clinics in one day, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., so participants may register for the time that works best for them. Past participants report that this event will influence the remainder of your life. Paul teaches women and teen girls through real life situations, demonstrations, and practicums.  Participants must wear comfortable clothing and socks. It's for ages 13 and up, though if you're under 18 please attend with an adult. Register in advance for this program; call Parks & Rec at 373-5243. 

Great Yuma Road Race

The Great Yuma Road Race, running along the route of the annual Silver Spur Rodeo parade just minutes before the parade begins, starts at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 12. Join the crowd and have a great time running through the streets in a manner that will remind you of the Olympics. Race wraps up at Gateway Park. This is a race like no other in the series; so register in advance to save a few bucks; it's $12 in advance or $16 the day of the event. First 150 to sign up get a T-shirt for this one as well.

Spring Adult Softball Leagues

Sign your team up beginning Feb. 7 for the Spring Adult Softball League.  In addition to various divisions for men and women, Parks and Rec is offering a new league, the open men's 12-inch/16-inch combo slow pitch league. League play is expected to start at Yuma softball complexes around March 15. Space is limited; register soon at the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation office on the first floor of City Hall, One City Plaza. Fee is $370 and the $23 required ASA team sanctioning fee applies. Registration runs through March 3 or until leagues fills.

Zumba for a Cause

Zumba, the hottest new workout around; combines Latin and hip-hop music to create the most fun workout around. In celebration of American Heart Month, Yuman teens 13-18 are invited to come have fun . Registration is currently being taken at the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department.  Bring your friends and family for a night of dance and fun 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Center, 3^rd Street and 13^th Avenue. Registration is just $3 for city residents and $5 for those who live outside the city limits; register at Parks and Rec in person or by phone at 373-5243.

Senior Games

Registration still available:  Senior Games is under way, but there is still time to register (at the Parks & Rec office on the first floor of City Hall) and then pick up a schedule and sign up for your favorite event(s) (at least 4 business days before the event takes place).

EVENTS AT THE HISTORIC YUMA THEATRE AND YUMA ART CENTER

The Great Comedians

Imagine having all these performers together on your stage at the same time: Johnny Carson, George Burns, W.C. Fields, Jack Benny, Will Rogers, Red Skelton. That's the type of experience you might have watching Brad Zinn in The Great Comedians, coming to the Historic Yuma Theatre 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Zinn grew up inspired by the golden age of early television and puts together a 90-minute performance that leaves audiences laughing and a bit sentimental. Get tickets for reserved seats at the Yuma Art Center box office, 373-5202.

Romantic Classics

At 7 pm Saturday Feb. 12, enjoy an evening of "Romantic Classics" at the Historic Yuma Theatre.  AWC Yuma Civic Orchestra and String Ambassadors present a concert of romantic classics just in time for Valentines Day! Call 246-6715 for more information. Tickets can be purchased at the Yuma Art Center - the good news is you get a break on the price if you're a couple - tickets are $15 for couples as opposed to $10 each if you're "going stag."

BIG EVENTS HAPPENING IN A PARK

Two Rivers Renaissance Faire

Feb. 4-6 are the dates for the Two Rivers Renaissance Faire at the West Wetlands Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that Sunday. Attractions abound for the young and old alike - though not always at the same time! Enter the West Wetlands Park from 22^nd Avenue north of 1^st Street. For ticket info, visit www.tworiversfaire.com.  

Winter baseball

February 4-5 at the Ray Kroc Complex, Arizona Western College will host their annual "Caballero Classic" Baseball Tournament. The Matadors will battle their ACCAC rivals, the Chandler-Gilbert Coyotes, over two days.   The games will run 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to about 6 p.m. Saturday.

The Arizona Winter League kicks off their season Friday, Feb. 4 with games slated to start at 11 a.m. and will run throughout the afternoon.

TAKE PRIDE IN YUMA

There were 57 cases of graffiti abated the week of Jan. 26 - Feb. 1. This compares with 53 cases the previous week.

Graffiti cleanup and vandalism currently costs the Yuma taxpayers over $200,000 per year. Please help us reduce vandalism by reporting incidences of crime to 78-Crime (782-7463) and graffiti to the Graffiti Busters hot line, 329-2828. If you witness a crime in progress, call 911.