🌱 Yuma Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello, friends. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Yuma Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

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But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 69 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories today in Yuma:

Today in Yuma:

From my notebook:

• Yuma Police Department: "Mayra Valenzuela was arrested by YPD and booked at the YCADC on 1/20/2023 for her probation violation for the original conviction of the following: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Involving Methamphetamine, a class six undesignated felony." (Yuma Police Department via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Yuma: "Hsoy needs help locating the owner of this dog. Please come in if the dog belongs to you" (Humane Society of Yuma via Facebook)
• Yuma Regional Medical Center: "Thank you, Rosy and Ricardo, from RRP Liquidations LLC for donating more than 800 packs of baby wipes to our YRMC pediatric clinics. The wipes will go to families in need of some extra support and Yuman kindness. We believe that together..." (Yuma Regional Medical Center via Facebook)
• Yuma Regional Medical Center: "Dr. Bo Baragau has joined YRMC as our newest podiatrist. Dr. Baragau recently completed a Deformity Correction & Advanced Surgical Skills Fellowship. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Midwestern University in Glendale,..." (Yuma Regional Medical Center via Facebook)
• Yuma Art Center: "In need of a one-of-a-kind, custom art piece from jewelry, to painting to sculpture, to ceramic? If so, take a look at the beautiful artwork from our local artists' coop, the North End Artist Co-Op member! Visit our artisan gift shop to ..." (Yuma Art Center via Facebook)
• Yuma Art Center: "Come and experience Dinner Theatre 2023: Native Gardens ! Join us for a fun evening of live theatre and fine dining! "Native Gardens," written by Karen Zacharias, will run February 9-12 and February 16-18, 2023 in the galleries at the Yu..." (Yuma Art Center via Facebook)
• Visit Yuma: "Check out this unique coffee shop in the Yuma Foothills area! Nichim Cafe & Boutique imports its grounds from the fertile soils of Chiapas, Mexico. The café also offers its space to other entrepreneurs who have their items on display. On..." (Visit Yuma via Facebook)
• City of Yuma Government: "The first session of “Community Conversations with Mayor Nicholls” is this Thursday, Jan. 26! Community Conversations will serve as a platform for local residents to ask questions, voice concerns, engage in dialogue, or simply participat..." (City of Yuma Government via Facebook)
• City of Yuma Parks and Recreation: "The results are in! 🥇🥈🥉 Congratulations to all the participants on a job well done! 😎👍 ⚠️ Participants that finished Gold, Silver, or Bronze are welcome to pick up medals at: Yuma Parks and Recreation One, City Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364..." (City of Yuma Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Yuma County Library District: "Reflect and create by practicing meditative art journaling. Families welcome! Saturday, January 28th at 1PM at the San Luis Library." (Yuma County Library District via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Yuma: "Good evening, the City of Yuma Government is conducting a survey on illegal fireworks. It is only 7 to 8 questions long and your answers could affect future firework regulations in our community. The Humane Society of Yuma would greatly ..." (Humane Society of Yuma via Facebook)
• City of Yuma Government: "Dinner Theatre 2023: Native Gardens is just a few weeks away! Get your tickets for a fun evening of live theatre and fine dining! Dinner Theatre 2023: Written by Karen Zacharias, “Native Gardens” will run Feb. 9-12 and Feb. 16-18, 2023 a..." (City of Yuma Government via Facebook)
• Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation: "ARIZONA@WORK Yuma County invites you to the Arizona Career Readiness Credential Program (ACRC) Live Webinar The Arizona Career Readiness Credential Program is a major initiative set forth by the governor in partnership with ARIZONA@WORK ..." (Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation via Facebook)
• City of Yuma Government: "Are you ready to feel the burn? 🔥 Camp Inferno is a program providing young ladies with experiences to develop fellowship, respect for others, self-assurance, and leadership skills. These young ladies will experience the life of women w..." (City of Yuma Government via Facebook)
• City of Yuma Parks and Recreation: "The first session of “Community Conversations with Mayor Nicholls” is this Thursday, Jan. 26! Community Conversations will serve as a platform for local residents to ask questions, voice concerns, engage in dialogue, or simply participat..." (City of Yuma Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Yuma: "Good afternoon Yuma, tonight is Country Roads Annual Fundraiser for our shelter. It is from 3-5pm and it is open to the public. Please join in the fun and help support a great cause. #hsoy #adopt #foster #volunteer" (Humane Society of Yuma via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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