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You can download a free app for this service. yumacommunityguide.com COMMUNITY GUIDE 2015-2016 Yuma 1 Yuma Community Guide 2015-2016 contents Welcome..............................1 Neighbors: Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Foothills ...4-5 Important Phone Numbers .................6 Local Radio & TV........................7 Newcomer Information .................8-9 23 Business Directory ..................10-11 features Community Services ....................15 Advice for Canadians in Arizona .......3 Your Health ..........................16 Safe House .........................11 Worship .............................20 The Power of Winter Visitors . .12 Shop ‘til you Drop! ..................21-22 Get A Ride! - Transportation solutions ...13 Find a Home! ......................23-25 It’s a Date!..........................14 Eat, Drink and Be Merry!..............26-27 Senior Resources ....................19 Excellence in Education...................30 Field to Fork - Yuma farmers’ markets ...28 Enjoy RVing...What a Life!.............32-33 Local Events to Note.................31 Historic Downtown ..................34-36 Sanguinetti House...................36 Arts & Culture......................37-38 Enjoy Gardening? Join the Club! ......41 Attractions & Recreation ..............39-40 Yuma Plugs In ......................46 Tee Time! ............................43 Over the Border - Los Algodones ......47 Coupons .............................45 Index of Advertisers ....................48 Yuma Map/Distribution locations ..back cover foldout Published for locals, snowbirds and newcomer Buy Local! residents within the greater Yuma area. This Community Reference Guide is supported solely by the participating businesses within this publication. Please show your appreciation by supporting these sponsors. This annual publication is distributed free of charge throughout Yuma County. Copyright © 2015 Compass Marketing Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication, including design, layout and integration 26 may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. 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