The first Arts and Craft Show was such a big success that they decided to hold another one on the first Saturday of February, or if you prefer, February 3 from 10 to 2 at the Christian Service Center. To shelter everyone from the sun, it will be held in the Friendship Arch by the church building. There will be …
Yuma Proving Grounds Celebration
The Yuma Proving Grounds turns 75. On February 3, 2018 the celebration begins at 10 am and lasts until 6pm. It will be held at Con Field at YPG. It will include a military free fall school with parachute jumps, a high performance jet flyover by MCAS from Yuma, military equipment displays and a fireworks extravaganza. Entertainment features The Manhattan …
Weekly Events
Sunday: Catholic Services @ 9:30 am–the Proving Grounds Non-Denominational Church Services @ 10 am–the Christian Service Center Protestant Services @11 am–the Proving Grounds Music Jam in the Gravel Pit @ 1:30 pm Church Services @ 6 pm–the Christian Service Center CB Roll call Channel 12 @ 7 pm Monday: Aerobics in the Gravel Pit @ 9 am Yoga in the …
Upcoming Events for February
Our 2nd Arts and Crafts Fair will be held on the first Saturday in February The Annual Cookie Drive is coming on Feb. 6, 7 and 8
Arts and Craft Fair—Bill Johnson
The first annual Arts and Crafts show is going to be held at the Christian Service Center Fellowship Hall on Sat. Dec. 2nd from 10-2. We know we have talented people here, so come on down and see what they have created. A great place to buy Christmas gifts or just something fun.
Christmas Program @ Christian Service Center—Gordon (Desert Boater)
Christmas is comin’ … let the church bells ring ! That’s not just a line from one of our songs at the Christian Service Center, that’s a welcome to our annual Christmas concert. It’s one of our traditions here on the desert and this year is no different. The dates for our annual Christmas cantata and singalong are Friday, Dec. …
Peanuts and Nutcracker Light Parade Peter (Pistol Pete) & Linda (Kookie Uke)
the desert enjoy a light parade. People decorate their cars with lights and drive around the LTVA. The first time we saw the parade of lights was in December of 1997. We were impressed that out here in the desert something so beautiful could make it feel more like Christmas and we owe it all to one man: Peanuts (Mortimer …
Thanksgiving Day Potluck–Sue (Schoolteacher) Anderson
The Thanksgiving potluck will be held on Thursday Nov. 23 at the Ramada in the Gravel Pit starting at 1 pm. The turkeys, mashed potatoes, dressing and gravy will be supplied as will water and coffee. Please bring a side dish or dessert, your chairs, tableware, other drinks if you prefer, and maybe a table if you want. There will be …
Welcome Back, or just plain Welcome!!!–Sue (Schoolteacher) Anderson
It is that time of year when our thoughts turn to warm weather, our winter homes and our winter friends. There are many that will be returning, and many that will not, but somehow we just continue on. One difference this year is our Liberrian will not be with us. The Sweethearts and Liberry Committee will try to take care …
An Off-Road Ride (Sue-Schoolteacher)
There are many enjoyable rides here in the desert whether you have a 4-wheel drive, ATV or side by side. One of those rides goes through the Squeeze and to The Names. One of the first sights to see is the rock garden. There used to be a miner’s cabin and the wife made a rock garden since there wasn’t …