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yumacommunityguide.com yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2017 1 Yuma Community Guide 2020 contents Welcome ...... 3 Neighbors: Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Foothills . .4-5 Newcomer Information ...... 8-9 Business Directory ...... 10-11 Important Phone Numbers ...... 12-13 Local Radio & TV ...... 13 21 Community Services ...... 14 features Excellence in Education ...... 16 Get Out and Enjoy Local Bike Trails . . . 7 Worship ...... 17 Get A Ride! - Transportation solutions . .15 Shop ‘til you Drop! ...... 18-19 Geocaching ...... 21 Your Health & Wellness ...... 20-21 Field to Fork - Yuma farmers’ markets . .28 Find a Home! ...... 22-23 Explore Agritourism ...... 29 Enjoy RVing...What a Life! ...... 24-25 Yuma Art Center Brings Beauty . . . .30 Eat, Drink and Be Merry! ...... 26-27 Local Events ...... 34 Arts & Culture ...... 31 Off Roading in Arizona ...... 35 Historic Downtown ...... 32-34 Arizona Peace Trail ...... 39 Attractions & Recreation ...... 36-38 Come to Wellton for Golf and More . .40 Tee Time! ...... 41 Over the Border - Los Algodones . . .42 Index of Advertisers/Distribution locations . . . 43 Yuma Map ...... inside back cover Buy Local!

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2 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Welcome! You’ll find it all here... a variety of vibrant lifestyle enjoy the variety of places to dine, shop and tour. options enjoyed by Yuman’s, seasonal residents, The Yuma Visitor Bureau is actively reaching out-of newcomers and shorter-term guests. Included are a -area travelers and those interested in a new place selection of desired services to fulfill your interests, to visit, to inform them about all Yuma has to offer as needs and enjoyment. As a result of continual a desirable tourist destination. Of course, the “birds” population growth additional local services are will continue to arrive to enjoy this desirable warm available offering almost everything a local needs winter desert setting. or desires. The Yuma Regional Medical Center has This informative annual Yuma Community added a number of speciality medical services. Guide is recognized for its extensive resource Yuma Palms Regional Center and other retail centers information, connecting businesses and services with have added more national chains enhancing retail local & seasonal residents and newcomers. and diversified dining enjoyment. We strive to select local services with a proven track Known as the winter “Lettuce Capital” of the world, record offering superb customer care. This resource Yuma has deep roots in the agricultural industry, magazine promotes “BUY LOCAL” with primary growing a variety of produce and veggies. As the inclusion of locally owned and operated businesses largest local industry producing $3 billion annually, and services known for their personal care and to it supports a year-round employment base with retain dollars within the local community. In addition, ideal soil conditions, rights to irrigation water and yumacommunityguide.com, combines this extended warm weather. This allows three growing premier print guide with an online resource for Yuma, seasons, only attainable in southwestern Arizona viewable worldwide. and adjoining southeastern California. In addition to vegetables and produce the area is also known for Whether you’re a local, visiting overnight, for a its citrus, melons, wheat and in Bard Valley, premium week or for a season, you’ll appreciate all the Medjool dates. resource information this Guide provides, including an oversized map of Yuma to help you get Yuma is also a military town as the second largest around. Each advertiser is dedicated to providing industry, with two bases - the Marine Corps Air the highest quality in customer service. This Guide Station (MCAS) at the Yuma International Airport is sponsored solely by these businesses, so please and the Yuma Proving Ground, northeast of Yuma let them know you found them in this Yuma off Hwy. 95. Community Reference Guide. Tourism is the third largest local industry, becoming Enjoy the Yuma area and all it has to offer! a “must” convenient stop off 1-8, approx half way between San Diego and Tucson or greater Phoenix Published by Compass Marketing Group, LLC area. As electric vehicles gain popularity, more will 480.513.8147 • [email protected] stop to “recharge” enticing an extended stay to Member Yuma Visitors Bureau yumacommunityguide.com This guide promises to be something you’ll depend on for everything to know about the Yuma area. But there will be times when you want easy access to information, location and businesses and don’t have your Guide with you. Log on to yumacommunityguide.com on your computer or mobile device and you’ll have it all at your fingertips. Bookmark it today and you’ll never be without this excellent Yuma area resource!

☛ Scan this code with your mobile device to get mobile access. You can download a free app for this service. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 3 Neighbors Up and Down the Road The Foothills–Yuma, Arizona Enjoy all the Foothills offers with a variety of retail, dining, The Foothills, just east of Yuma, is a separate unincorporated medical and professional services, and bedroom community in Yuma County, offering its residents local recreational opportunities. full services, a variety of eateries and recreational Access Foothills Area Map at opportunities. It has easy access to I-8, with three the Foothills Library. Contact: exits - 9, 12 and 14. Susan Loeser, 801.631.0839, This rapidly expanding area grew 25% in the past 10 [email protected]. years, with a current population of over 35,000. There has been interest in annexing this community into the City of Yuma, but local residents appreciate their independence and have resisted such efforts. Water and sewer services are privately owned and operated. All streets are paved, accessing a variety of oversized residential lot options, including RV lots with pad and storage, park models, modular homes, and site-built homes, some valued at over $350,000. The newer cluster of homes comprise the more “upscale” neighborhood in the southeastern area, close to the Gila Mountains with a slight elevation to enjoy the distant views. In addition to numerous desirable RV resorts, many of the private oversized lots are available for rent during snowbird season for those wanting a quiet setting without the RV park atmosphere. Somerton Just 12 miles south of Yuma, in the fertile Yuma Valley, you’ll find this primarily agricultural city of Somerton, population 16,000. You can drive the same distance south to Mexico as you go southwest on Hwy. 95 through San Luis, AZ. Somerton was founded in 1898 and incorporated in 1918, on land once claimed for the fraudulent Rancho El Paso de los Algodones [land] Grant. This property along the Colorado River was very attractive to speculators. The U.S. Congress passed a law that allowed settlers who were on the land prior to May 25, 1898 to buy up to 40 acres for only $1.25 per acre. In addition to agriculture, there is continual residential and light industrial growth. Citrus and vegetable growing and processing employs many local residents. The community is experiencing an increase in retail services. There are great family operated places for lunch or dinner, and the Cocopah Resort Casino and the Cocopah Tribe’s Wild River Entertainment Center, Museum & Cultural Center, & Speedway offer excellent recreation hubs. Check their scheduled activities and events while you’re visiting Somerton. City Hall: 110 N. State St., Somerton 85350 • 722.7300 somertonaz.gov 4 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Wellton Located 29 miles east of Yuma on the east side of the Gila Mountains, the town of Wellton serves the surrounding production of agricultural products. During the winter season, the population of 3,500 almost doubles as seasonal residents flock from the northwestern states and Canada to the local RV parks. It’s no wonder, with so many warm, sunny days that the Wellton area has become such a popular seasonal mature adult destination. Once a water stop for the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoaches and then the Southern Pacific Railroad, this small town was founded in 1878. As cars came into use, “Well Town”, named for the water wells to supply the railroad, became Wellton, primarily an agricultural community. Coyote Wash Center is located just south of I-8 at the Wellton exit, on Commerce Way. The Town of Wellton Coyote Wash Golf Course is a short distance south, surrounded by the master-planned community of Coyote Wash. The town’s popular Butterfield Golf Course is north, at the southeast corner of E. Mountain View Ave. and Dome St. Town of Wellton: 28634 W. Oakland Ave., Wellton 85358 785.3348 • townofwellton.az.us

San Luis Just 12 miles south of Somerton, at the most southwestern corner of Arizona, on the north side of the Mexico border, San Luis is experiencing growth to its current 35,000 population, comprised of younger aged residents. With its south-of-the-border neighbor, San Luis Rio Colorado, the active port of entry provides continuous trade of industrial, commercial and agricultural products and services. It also offers bi-national recreational and cultural interests. Its southern neighbor offers a true taste of Mexican flavor with unique shopping and open air markets selling Mexican souvenirs, handmade jewelry, art, crafts and pottery. There are affordable medical, dental and phamaceutical services within walking distance of the border. San Luis is the “gateway” to the Sea of Cortez, with Golfo de Santa Clara only 70 miles south, offering an abundance of water oriented recreational enjoyment and access to fresh seafood. The new coastal toll highway, La Costera, connects with Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) and is considered a safer route for visitors desiring access to beautiful beaches, resorts, cruises, multiple water sports and deep sea fishing. City Hall: 1090 E. Union St., San Luis 85349 341.8520 • cityofsanluis.org yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 5 6 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Get out and ENJOY LOCAL BIKE TRAILS With its warm and dry fall, winter and spring climate, Yuma is ideal for being outdoors, enjoying one of the many bike trails along the waterfront, ACCESS TO YUMA AREA BICYCLING throughout the city or on a nearby mountain trail. The City of Yuma is a City of Yuma - Dept. of Community Development Bikeways of Yuma dedicated bike-friendly community. It offers a “Bikeways of Yuma Map: yumaaz.gov/community-development/bikeways-of-yuma Map” created by the Department of Community Development, Yuma Cycling Trails - mapmyride.com/us/yuma with an extensive network of bikeways for locals, seasonal residents Mountain Bike Trails near Yuma - mtbproject.com and visitors. It is too extensive to have clarity in a magazine, so Yuma Visitor Information Center its website is listed below. A free copy is also available at the City 201 N. 4th Ave., 783.0071 Hall’s Community Development Dept., the Yuma Crossing National [email protected] • VisitYuma.com Heritage Area, the Yuma Territorial Prison or at the Yuma Visitor Center. The local bike clubs encourage everyone to become more active in this rewarding outdoor sport. Enjoy the scenery while getting fit and improving your health. A popular biking trail is along Yuma’s riverfront, linking city parks on a paved, lighted multipurpose pathway. The Yuma Visitor Information Center, in partnership with Mr. B’s Bicycles, offers daily and hourly bike rentals allowing you to explore the beauty of Yuma on your own. Local Bicycle Shops are full service, including sales, rentals, parts & service to keep you on the trails. Mr. B’s Bicycles • mrbsbicycles.com

Volunteering Opportunities in Yuma Volunteering has always been crucial to social services, but today the need is even greater. Non-profit agencies are experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand for services as financial contributions are decreasing. Like never before, these charities are relying on volunteers to carry out their meaningful missions. There is an agency for any interest, and you can devote as much or little time as you have available. There are individual assignments, seasonal or year long programs. Volunteer - make a difference by getting involved. City of Yuma - Human Resources Dept...... 373.5125 Yuma County Human Resources Dept...... 373.1013 Crossroads Mission ...... 783.9362 Yuma County Library District ...... 373.6501 Helping Hands of Greater Foothills ...... 305.9974 Yuma County School District ...... 502.4303 Humane Society of Yuma ...... 782.1621 x3 Yuma Family YMCA ...... 317.0522 Mentor Network ...... 539.5371 Yuma Intergovernment Public Transportation United Way of Yuma ...... 783.0515 Authority ...... 539.7076 x237 WACOG-Western AZ Council of Govt. Yuma Regional Medical Center ...... 336.1105 Volunteer Service . . [email protected] • 217.7120 Yuma Territorial Prison ...... 783.4771 Yuma Community Food Bank ...... 343.1243 Yuma Visitor Information Center ...... 783.0071 yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 7 Newcomer information Record High - 124 Degrees F... and you want to live in Yuma! The answer is simple. You have an easy summer escape Yumans are composed of three distinct groups - The Year to the sea breezes of San Diego County, California or the ‘Rounder, family or retired with permanent residence. higher elevation of Prescott or Flagstaff, Arizona. With an The current permanent population is 97,900 as of July incredible six months of very mild fall, winter and spring 2018, per U.S. Census estimates. Yuma is the county seat weather, little rainfall and a home known as the sunniest, and the 11th largest city in Arizona. Military Personnel driest setting on Earth, you have it made. Expect an comprise about 30,000, with 5-6,000 permanent military average of 310 days of bright sunshine each year and the staff at two bases, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the bluest skies you’ll ever see. Yuma Proving Grounds, just north of Yuma. This includes rotational military (10,000), family members (7,500), The casual lifestyle puts emphasis on comfortable attire, civilians (1,500) and retirees (6,000). with many wearing shorts and sandals year ‘round. Yuma has a friendly, small town atmosphere, sure to make you Military wives and kids appreciate the sense of community feel at home in no time at all. here with a close relationship with others on base as well as being welcomed to Yuma. RVers and snowbirds love the warm winter weather, Snowbirds & RVers make up the balance, with close finding Yuma an irresistable seasonal retreat. to 85,000 settling in for the enjoyable winter weather Local and out-of-town travel is easy, with good roads and each season. RVers love the lifestyle within their RV lack of congestion that plagues larger communities. communities, with a variety of recreational and social There’s an excellent variety of local retail, services, medical activities. care and dining options. You’ll see when you page through So it’s obvious, Yuma is a very inviting setting for anyone this informative resource guide. seeking an open, warm desert setting.

Area code: 928 Time zone: Mountain Time all year (AZ does not observe Daylight Savings Time) Zip codes (zipcodes.com): Yuma City 85364 San Luis (PO Box) 85349 Yuma Rural 85365 Wellton 85356 Yuma (PO Box) 85366 Dateland 85333 Yuma County Weather Foothills 85367 Roll 85347 MCAS (PO Box) 85369 Tacna (PO Box) 85352 Avg Avg Avg Somerton 85350 Winterhaven, CA 92283 Month High Low Rainfall Gadsden (PO Box) 85336 Bard, CA (PO Box) 92222 Yuma’s population: 98,500 January 70 46 .4 Size of Yuma County: 5,514 sq. mi.; population 210,000+ February 75 49 .3 Elevation: 137-200 feet above sea level March 80 53 .4 Income tax: Arizona residents must file State Income Tax forms by April 15 of each year April 87 58 .1 Largest industries: Agriculture, military, tourism May 95 65 .1 Statistics by age groups: June 105 73 0 Area 65+ Median age Under 18 Yuma County 18.6% 35 25.4% July 108 81 .4 City of Yuma 14.0% 31 29.0% August 106 81 .7 Foothills 44.5% 63 11.8% September 101 76 .4 Somerton 7.2% 29 38.9% October 91 64 .3 San Luis 3.0% 28 38.9% November 77 52 .2 Wellton 28.0% 47 24.0% December 69 46 .7

8 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com y y y y y y Yuma International Airport Arizona Facts Airport Admin. Office: 2191 E. 32nd St., 928.726.5882 Office hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. Arizona fills Terminal hours: Actual hours depend on the airlines’ 113,628 square miles, making it the sixth largest flight schedules. state. Its borders touch California, Nevada, Utah, The airport is currently served by American Airlines Colorado, New Mexico and Mexico. (800.433.7300, aa.com), providing up to four State Flag: The top half has 13 stripes that pay round trip flights daily between Yuma (YUM) and tribute to the original U.S. colonies. They are Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). The terminal has four arranged to depict the western setting sun. The car rental agencies, free WiFi and charging ports. copper star in the center was included when A popular local Brewers Restaurant & Sports Bar Arizona was the top-producing state of copper. (brewersrestaurant&sportsbar.com) operates a The blue and yellow colors used are the Arizona second location in the airport terminal. There is also State colors and the blue and red are the same a Military Comfort Center for military travelers. shades found on the U.S. flag. A large parking area is within a few feet of the State bird: Cactus wren Passenger Terminal. Long term and short term State flower: Saguaro cactus bloom parking lots are available 24 hours a day, year round. Rates are among the lowest in the country and the State mammal: Ring-tail cat first 15 minutes are free. State amphibian: Arizona tree frog State fish: Apache trout Traveler Information Service State neckwear: Bola tie Call 5-1-1 for information on closures, State tree: Palo Verde delays, public transit, major airports, tourism, State metal: Copper weather & more! State reptile: Ridge-nose rattlesnake www.az511.gov State gemstone: Turquoise State butterfly: Two-tailed Swallowtail State dinosaur: Sonorasaurus - bones were unearthed in Arizona in 1994. Visitor Information Center 201 N. Fourth Ave. State fossil: Petrified wood, found in Petrified 783.0071 | 800.293.0071 Forest National Park in northern Arizona. [email protected] Official drink: Lemonade Open daily, 9am-5pm, Oct. 1-May 31 State song: “Arizona March Song” by Margaret (closed Mondays June 1-Sept. 30) Row Clifford. An alternate, more popular song Located in the Colorado River State is “I Love Arizona” by Rex Allen, Jr. Historic Park, the VIC is the place to go for information on local attractions, events, State motto: “Ditat Deus,” which means God local art, souvenirs and books. Enriches Visit their website: visityuma.com. Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912, the last of the contiguous 48 states to enter the Other sources for current Yuma goings-on U.S. are Channel 73, ChannelOne Yuma and YumaCalendar.org. On social media: Facebook & LinkedIn: Visit Yuma; Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest & ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ Snapchat: @VisitYumaAZ yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 9 Business Directory Area code is 928 unless otherwise shown AIRPORT GIFTS Sanguinetti House Museum 240 S. Madison Ave., Yuma 85364 • 782.1841 Yuma International Airport Brocket Farms see ad on page 33 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste. 218, Yuma 85365 102 E. 3rd St., Yuma 85364 726.5882 • yumaairport.com 257.1440 • brocketfarms.com NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS see more information on page 9 see ad on page 33 Youngevity ANTIQUES Jack Mellon Mercantile Ed & Susan Loeser, Distributors 248 S. Madison Ave., Yuma • 919.8190 801.631.0839 • maxhealth4you.com From the Farm, LLC see ad on page 21 5158 S. Hwy. 95, Yuma (MM38) see ad on page 33 580.1051 • fromthefarmyuma.com The Peanut Patch PARKS & RECREATION see ad on page 27 4322 E. County 13th St., Yuma 85365 Yuma Parks & Recreation Dept. ART CENTER/HISTORIC 726.6292 | 800.USA.PNUT • thepeanutpatch.com One City Plaza, P.O. Box 13012, Yuma 85366 see ad on page 36 373.5200 • yumaaz.gov/parksandrec Yuma Art Center see ad on inside front cover 254 S. Main St., Yuma 85364 Redondo Room 373.5202 • yumaaz.gov 250 Madison Ave., Yuma 85364 • 287.2312 POTTERY/GIFTS see ad & feature article on page 30 see ad on page 33 Tompkins Pottery ARTS GOLF COURSES 78 W. 2nd St., Yuma 85364 Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort 782.1934 • tompkinspottery.com Yuma Orchestra Association see ad on page 33 366.7913 • Visit yumaorchestra.org to see concert dates 6800 Strand Ave., Yuma 85364 ATTRACTIONS/RECREATION 343.9300 • cocopahrv.com REAL ESTATE Z Fun Factory & Waylon’s Water World Cocopah Rio Colorado Golf Course Century 21 Action Group - Judy McCrory 4446 E. County 10th St., Yuma 85365 220 N. Marshall Loop Rd., Somerton 85350 833 E. Plaza Circle, Ste. 200, Yuma 85365 726.6000 • zfunfactory.com 627.0057 • cocopahrv.com 782.1000 • century21actiongroup.com see ad on inside front cover, feature article on page Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course see ad on page 22 38, coupon on page 37/38 1245 W. Desert HIlls Dr., Yuma 85365 • 344.4653 Griffin Realty AUTO OIL & LUBE/CAR WASH/REPAIR see ad & feature article on page 40 2855 S. 4th Ave., Yuma 85364 Mesa del Sol Golf Club 344.4020 • 550.9576 (m) • griffinrealtyyuma.com Pioneer Express Lube see ad on page 22 11274 S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma 85366 • 305.5085 12213 Calle del Cid, Foothills see coupon on pages 37/38 342.1283 • playmesadelsol.com Realty Executives - Cecilia Vidales, Realtor BARBER SHOP Town of Wellton Butterfield Golf Course 1690 S. 4th Ave., Yuma 85364 10231 Dome St., Wellton • 785.4030 446.7867 • [email protected] A Man Cave - Men’s Hair see ad on page 23 2573 E. 24th St., Ste. C, Yuma 85364 • 276.4038 Town of Wellton Coyote Wash Golf Course see ad on page 14 11902 William St., Wellton • 785.4653 RESTAURANTS GROOMER/KENNEL BICYCLES Artisan Restaurant Waggin’ West Kennels & Grooming Center Cocopah Casino & Resort - 15318 S. Ave. B, Somerton Johnny Yuma’s Bicycles 2883 E. 14th St., Yuma 85365 800.23.SLOTS • cocopahresort.com O O 1198 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 373.0700 344.4788 • wagginwestkennels.com see ad on page 1 see ad on page 7 see ad on page 14 Chretin’s Restaurant CAFE & COFFEE HOLISTIC HEALTH 505 E. 16th St., Yuma • 782.1291 see ad on page 27 The Garden Café Ann’s Holistic Health and More & Rio Colorado Coffee Company 228.5660 (call or text) • annsholistichealthandmore.com Da Boyz Italian Cuisine 250 S. Madison Ave, Yuma • 783.1491 see ad on page 20 284 S. Main St., Yuma • 783.8383 see ad on page 33 Da Boyz Pizza & Pasta O O LABORATORIES - MEDICAL CASINOS 11272 S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills • 317.1717 Sonora Quest Laboratories see coupon on page 33 Cocopah Casino & Resort 2270 S. Ridgeview, #306, Yuma 85364 15318 S. Avenue B, Somerton 85350 782.1684 • SonoraQuest.com From the Farm, LLC 800.23.SLOTS • cocopahresort.com see ad on page 20 5158 S. Hwy. 95, Yuma (MM38) see ad on page 1 580.1051 • fromthefarmyuma.com LIBRARIES see ad on page 27 Paradise Casino O O 450 Quechan Dr., Winterhaven, CA Yuma County Library District Lutes Casino 888.777.4946 • paradise-casinos.com Main Library: 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma 221 S. Main St., Yuma • 782.2192 see ad on back cover 782.1871 • yumalibrary.org see ad on page 33 see ads on pages 14 & 33 Quechan Casino/Resort Red Moon Ale House 525 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA MEDICAL 130 S. Main St., Yuma 877.783.2426 • playqcr.com Yuma Regional Medical Center 276.9111 • redmoonalehouse.com see ad on back cover 2400 S. Avenue A, Yuma 85364 see ads on pages 33 & 38 O 344.2000 • Emergency Services: 911 or 344.7106 CIVIC CENTER RV & MOBILE HOME COMMUNITIES MUSEUMS Yuma Civic Center Rancho El Mirage Golf & RV Community 1440 Desert Hills Dr., Yuma 85365 Castle Dome Mines Museum 26532 Red Rock Rd., Wellton 85356 373.5040 • [email protected] • yumaciviccenter.com 27550 E. County 15th St. N. SR4, Yuma 85365 800.928.4691 • ranchoelmirage.com see ad on page 11 920.3062 • castledomeminesmuseum.com see ad on page 25 O 10 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Sunrise Manufactured Home Community SUPER CENTERS VISITOR CENTER / TOURISM 1950 E. 24th St., Yuma 85365 Walmart Arizona Office of Tourism 344.4060 • sunrisemobileestates.com 8151 E. 32nd St., Foothills • 344.5968 1110 W. Washington St., Ste. 155, Phoenix 85007 see ad on page 24 2501 S. Avenue B, Yuma • 317.2776 602.364.3700 • azot.gov RV PARTS/REPAIR/SERVICE 2900 S. Pacific Ave., Yuma • 344.0992 see ad on page 6 see ad on page 19 County RV Repair, LLC Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce 6821 E. Gila Ridge Rd., Yuma 85365 TITLE COMPANY & Tourism 726.1118 • countyrvrepair.com Chicago Title Agency 1240 W. Main St., Quartzsite see ad on page 24 170 W. 16th St., 2nd Floor, Yuma • 782.9212 927.5200 • quartzsitetourism.com East Valley RV Specialists 2755 S. 4th Ave., Bldg. 2, 2nd Fl., Yuma • 782.8787 Yuma Visitor Information Center 10020 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 11375 S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. E, Yuma • 329.3400 201 S. 4th Ave., Yuma 85364 480.380.3301 • eastvalleyrv.com yuma.ctic.com at Colorado River State Historic Park see ad on page 24 see ad on page 23 783.0071 • 800.293.0071 • visityuma.com see information on page 9 & ad on page 6 Hilco RV TOWNS 190 Avenue B, Yuma 85364 • 783.6671 Town of Wellton see ad on page 24 28634 Oakland Ave., Wellton 85356 SHOPPING CENTERS 785.3348 • town.wellton.az.us see feature article on page 40 Yuma Palms Regional Center NE corner 16th St. & I-8 • 329.4559 • shopyumapalms.com TRANSPORTATION SPEEDWAY Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) Cocopah Speedway 2715 E. 14th St., Yuma 85365 Hwy. 95 & County 15th, across from Cocopah Casino & 783.2235 • ycat.az.gov see ad on page 15 Cocopah Resort, Somerton 344.1563 • cocopahspeedway.com ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ O O O O

yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 11 O City is Yuma & Area Code is 928 Important Phone Numbers unless otherwise noted DIAL 9-1-1 FOR POLICE, SHERIFF, FIRE, AMBULANCE LOCAL COUNTY - Information . . . . .373.1010 Yuma County Animal Control . . .341.8800 EMERGENCY ...... 911 198 S. Main St., Yuma 85364 • yumacountyaz.gov Somerton Animal Control . . . .627.2711 Yuma Visitors Bureau Admin. Office Superior Court Clerk . . . . 817.4222 Marine Corps Air Station . . 269.2011 180 W. 1st St., Ste. D . . . . .376.0100 250 W. 2nd St., Ste. B Rural Metro Fire/Ambulance Services Yuma Visitors Information Center Public Health Dept. Serving Yuma County at Colorado River State Historic Park 2200 W. 28th St...... 317.4550 2029 S. Arizona Ave...... 782.4757 201 N. 4th Ave...... 783.0071 Libraries - see page 14 .800.742.5877 visityuma.com ...... 800.293.0071 Sheriff United Parcel Service (UPS) Yuma Regional Medical Center 141 S. 3rd Ave...... 783.4427 Weather Info...... 344.0139 2400 Avenue A ...... 344.2000 Voter Registration...... 373.6034 US GOVERNMENT yumaregional.org Yuma County Chamber of Commerce US Customs Office - customs.gov .344.0088 Yuma International Airport . 726.5882 Yuma Heritage Center US Postal Service . . . .800.275.8777 American Airlines . . . . . 800.433.7300 180 W. 1st St., Ste. A . . . . .782.2567 Somerton - 450 E. Main St. . . . 627.8181 Yuma Sun Newspaper yumachamber.org Yuma Foothills - 11692 S. Fortuna Rd.305.0187 yumasun.com ...... 783.3333 STATE Yuma Main - 2222 S. 4th Ave. . . 343.9416 Yuma Territorial Prison State AZ Highway Patrol Wellton - 28610 W. Oakland Ave. . 785.4055 ...... 783.4771 Historic Park 24 hr. office-Tucson . . . . 520.746.4500 USMC Branch (Yuma) CITY OF YUMA 2111 E. Gila Ridge Rd. . . . . 782.1679 2637 E. Quilter St...... 343.9416 City Hall Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. One City Plaza, Yuma 85364 • ci.yuma.az.us AZ Game & Fish Bureau of Land Management General Info...... 373.5000 9140 E. 28th St. - azgfd.gov . . 342.0091 2555 E. Gila Ridge Rd. . . . . 317.3200 North End Community Adult Center AZ Office of Tourism . . .602.364.3700 Federal Info...... 800.333.4636 160 E. 1st St...... 373.5245 arizonaguide.com IRS-Taxpayer Assistance Center Fire Dept. Admin. (non-emer.) . . 373.4850 AZ State Parks . . . . .602.542.4174 2450 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 220 . . .726.9530 Parks & Recreation ...... 373.5200 azstateparks.com . . . . .800.285.3703 irs.gov Police (non-emer.) ...... 783.4421 AZ State Port of Entry Medicare - medicare.gov . . 800.633.4227 Public Works - Utilities San Luis - St. Hwy. 95 . . . . .627.8854 Social Security Admin. . . 800.772.1213 155 W. 14th St...... 373.4500 Yuma I-8, MM1 ...... 783.5141 UTILITIES Yuma Civic & Convention Center Fraud Hotline ...... 800.251.2436 Electricity: 1440 S. Desert Hills Dr. . . . .373.5040 Road Conditions, statewide . . . .511 Arizona Public Service (APS) . .602.371.3614 Yuma Art Center/Historic Yuma Theatre Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - Yuma aps.com 254 S. Main St...... 373.5202 2265 E. Gila Ridge Rd. . . . . 317.2000 Natural Gas: Yuma Desert Sun Stadium azdot.gov ...... 800.251.5866 Southwest Gas Corp. . . . . 877.860.6020 1280 W. Desert Sun Dr. . . . .373.5040 LOCAL SERVICES swg.com COMMUNITIES Arizona Western College TV/Phone/Internet Providers: Cocopah Indian Tribe . . . . 627.2102 2020 S. Ave. 8E • azwestern.edu . 317.6000 AT&T/DIRECTV ...... 844.737.2606 Somerton, AZ • cocopah.com Calif. Highway Patrol Centurylink ...... 844.954.1121 Quechan Indian Tribe . . .760.572.0213 - Winterhaven . . . . .760.572.0294 Winterhaven, CA • quechantribe.com Consulado De Mexico en Yuma Spectrum ...... 888.406.7063 San Luis, City of . cityofsanluis.org • 341.8520 298 S. Main St...... 343.0066 Trash & Recycling Somerton, City of . . . . . 722.7300 Federal Express ...... 782.9191 City of Yuma ...... 373.4500 cityofsomerton.com Humane Society of Yuma . . 782.1621 Water & Sewer Wellton, Town of ...... 785.3348 4050 S. Ave. 4½E (Tue-Sat 9-5) City of Yuma ...... 373.4500 town.wellton.az.us City of Yuma Animal Control . . .373.4795 Foothills-Far West ...... 342.1238 Community Services BetterYuma.org ...... 246.6260 United Way of Yuma County Voice of local businesses. Public information source for 180 W. 1st St., Ste. B, Yuma . . . 783.0515 2-1-1 Yuma ...... 211arizona.org commercial & residential development activity. Get help - community information & referral service unitedwayyuma.org Community Legal Services Governed by a local volunteer board for raising funds 8-1-1az.com 305 S. 2nd Ave...... 782.7511 addressing local issues and needs of the community. Know what is underground before you dig. Free service Not-for-profit AZ law firm promoting “equal access to to mark underground untility lines before digging. Yuma Animal Care Program-City of Yuma justice for all” by providing non-criminal legal services to 373.4795 ABWA - Yuma Chapter . . . .210.6816 low income individuals and families. City of Yuma Animal Licensing PO Box 5626, Yuma 85366 . . abwayuma.org Greater Yuma Economic Development in person: Yuma City Hall, One Yuma Plaza Association of business women of diverse occupations to Corp. (YEDC) network for individual growth. online: hsoyuma.com 899 E. Plaza Circle, Ste. 2 and at veterinarians’ offices Better Business Bureau - Yuma Yuma 85365 ...... 782.7774 Requires licensing of all dogs & cats within Yuma city limits. 350 W. 16th St., Ste. 205 . . . . 919.7940 Connecting businesses to Yuma - one stop for business expansion and/or relocation services. Community Services cont’d. on next page 12 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Yuma County Fair, Inc. Provides services to children & adults with behavioral smile-az.org 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma . . . . .726.4420 health and disability needs. Provides services to maximize independent living by yumafair.com Crossroads Mission . . . . . 783.9362 assisting those with disabilities to prepare their homes Home of the Silver Spur Rodeo and Yuma County 944 S. Arizona Ave. • crossroadsmission.org/yuma for accessibility (ramps, grab bars, adequate doorway Fair, this is also a multi-purpose facility, serving as an access, kitchen & bath adaptations. entertainment & recreational complex for local touring Homeless shelter, drug/alcohol treatment. companies & events. First Things First (FTF) . . . .343.3020 Saguaro Foundation . . . . .783.6069 Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Connecting local agencies to parents for health, education 1495 S. 4th Ave. • saguarofoundation.com & family support programs. 180 W. 1st St., Ste. E, Yuma . . . 373.5198 Provider of personal support services for disabled & elderly. yumaheritage.com Goodwill of Central Arizona - Yuma Developed the master plan for the downtown riverfront, 3096 S. 4th Ave. (Southgate Center) . 344.5322 Salvation Army including the Quartermaster Depot State Historic 11259 S. Frontage Rd. (Fry’s Center) .343.7630 Thrift Store: 600 W. Catalina Dr. . . 783.0181 Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, and goodwillaz.org Christian nondeminational church & international revitalization of Historic Downtown Yuma. With charitable tax credit donations, this non-profit charitable organization. Yuma Southwest Contractors Association empowers disadvantaged individuals to achieve their 350 W. 16th St., Ste. 207 . . . . 539.9035 independence. Suicide Prevention . . . .800.273.8255 yswca.com Greater Foothills Helping Hands Sunset Community Health Center A voice for SW area construction industry. 11776 S. Sheryl Dr., Foothills . . . 305.9974 2060 W. 24th St., Yuma-Admin. ofc. .819.8999 [email protected] Somerton Medical ...... 627.2051 HEALTH & WELFARE Neighbors helping neighbors maintain independence, Dental ...... 627.8806 dignity & quality of life by providing food, bank delivery, Wellton Medical ...... 785.3256 Abrio Home Care Services minor home repairs, transportation to appointments, 183 E. 24th St., Ste. 7, Yuma . . .255.5136 home visits & phone contact. Dental ...... 785.8008 abrioservices.com Horizon Human Services, Inc. A federally qualified health center providing primary Provides home care services such as meal prep, cleaning, health, dental, pharmacy & OB/GYN services for all bathing, dressing, ambulation. 791 S. 4th Ave., Yuma . . . . . 783.3986 horizonhumanservices.org regardless of ability to pay. Adult Abuse Hotline . . .877.767.2385 A non-profit behavioral health agency, licensed by the Veteran’s Services - Yuma AZ Children’s Association state, that provides outpatient and home services, 3780 S. 4th Ave., Ste. K, Yuma . . 344.8800 mental health counseling for adults & children, outpatient 1450 E. 16th St., #101 . . . .726.2851 Foster care, adoption, family preservation & psychiatric & medication monitoring, substance abuse Yuma Community Food Bank reunification, and parental education. treatment, transitional housing, and domestic safe house. 2404 E. 24th St., Ste. A . . . . .343.1243 Arizona Complete Health PSA Art Awakenings Mission to relieve hunger, increase self-rliance and 2285 S. 4th Ave., Ste. F, Yuma . 866.495.6738 1314 S. 4th Ave., Ste. B, Yuma . . 344.3870 improve the quality of life for children, families, vets and Behavioral Health Crisis Line . .866.495.6735 artawakenings.org seniors throughout SW Arizona. Average number of visits azcompletehealth.com Empowerment & recovery through creativity, providing exceeds 300,000 annually. Works with AZ Dept. of Health Services for Yuma & La psycho-social rehabilitation programs for adults & art Paz counties as a behavioral health authority, providing therapy for youth. Yuma Family YMCA services to adults with SMI, members enrolled in Poison Control Center . . 800.222.1222 1917 W. 32nd St., Ste. 2, Yuma . .317.0522 Medicaid & AHCCCS. Rise Services Offers a variety of programs & services for youth, adults Child Abuse Hotline . . . 888.767.2445 1030 W. 24th St., Stes. D & E, Yuma 783.8771 & families. Child & Family Resources, Inc. riseservicesinc.org 201 S. 3rd Ave...... 783.4003 Since 1988, Rise has been helping those with disabilities Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc. (YPIC) Helps families succeed with family & education support. and their families to access authorized community 3834 W. 16th St., Yuma . . . . .329.0990 Community Provider of Enrichment services and Direct Support Professionals. ypic.com Services, Inc. (CPES) S.M.I.L.E. A private non-profit organization connecting job seekers 2180 S. 4th Ave., Ste. H, Yuma . . 783.0630 1929 S. Arizona Ave., Ste. 4, Yuma .329.6681 with local employment services. Tune In to Local TV & Radio TV Stations 95.9 KUKY Regional Mexican 3 Telemundo KECY 100.9 KQSR Adult Contemporary 5 ABC KECY 103.1 KNLB Christian 9 Fox KECY 104.5 KCEC-FM Spanish 11 NBC KYMA 13 CBS KYMA 107.9 KXO Adult Contemporary FM Radio AM Radio 88.1 KCFY Christian Contemporary 550 KFYI Talk (Phoenix) 88.9 KAWC Public Radio/Jazz 560 KBLU News Talk, Sports 91.7 KZYU-FM Spanish 620 KTAR Sports (Phoenix) 91.9 KYRM Spanish/Christian 92.3 KTAR Talk (Phoenix) 1300 KROP Talk (Imperial Vly) 93.1 KLJZ-Z93 Hot AC 1320 KOFA Public Radio (news) 95.1 KTTI Country 1400 KCYK Country yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 13 Community services

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Library cards are free to all residents or property owners of Yuma County and are also issued free to all active U.S. military personnel with proper I.D. Non-resident cards are available O O for $5/month, $15/6 months, or $25/year. Meeting Space Available • Free Internet & WiFi (928) 782-1871 • yumalibrary.org Main Library Foothills Library San Luis Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma . . . 782-1871 13226 E. South Frontage Rd. 1075 N. 6th Ave., San Luis . . 627-8344 O Heritage Library Foothills ...... 342-1640 Somerton Library 350 3rd Ave., Yuma . . . . .783-5415 Roll Library 240 W. Canal St., Somerton . . 627-2149 Dateland Library located in Mohawk Valley School Wellton Library located in Dateland Elementary School 5151 S. Ave. 39E, Roll . . . .785-3701 28790 San Jose Ave., Wellton . 785-9575 1300 S Ave 64E, Dateland . . .454-2242 O 14 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com b m S U v m S U b Get A Ride! There are numerous transportation services in the Greater Yuma area, including assistance for seniors and disabled residents.

Assisted Services Shuttle Services WRAP - WACOG Rider Assistance Program 1st Class Shuttle Daily transportation to/ A government non-profit organization, providing from Yuma to Phoenix SkyHarbor Airport. mileage reimbursement to seniors and the Call or book online. disabled who rely on others for approved 373.2527 • 877.373.2527 • shuttleyuma.com transportation. Go Green Transportation Services 24/7, serves Yuma County: 1235 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma Yuma, Phoenix, Mesa, LAX, Palm Springs...... wacog.com • 782.1886 Available when you need transportation service - no specific time schedule 919.4012 Taxi Service gogreenyuma/transport.com GoGreen Transportation ...... 919.4012 b m S U v m S U b Swoop Cab Company ...... 278.3136 Train Auto Rentals Amtrak . . . . 281 S. Gila St., Yuma Avis avis.com 1.800.USA.RAIL (872.7245) . amtrak.com 2097 E. 32nd St., Ste. K . . 726.5737 Budget budget.com 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste. 173 . 344.1822 Air 3040 S. Pacific Ave. . . . . 314.3410 Yuma International Airport (YUM) Enterprise enterprise.com 2191 E. 32nd St., Yuma 2760 S. 4th Ave . . . . 344.5444 726.5882 • yumaairport.com 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste. 168 . 726.9923 American Airlines (to PHX) Hertz hertz.com 800.433.7300 • aa.com 2191 E. 32nd St., Ste. 175 . 726.5160 yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 15 Excellence in Education Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. Education is vital for success, income security and professional advancement in today’s challenging high-tech world. In Yuma County there are excellent educational opportunities to ensure academic growth and advancement for all ages, from pre-school to adults. These include a variety of public, charter, private, parochial, and pre-schools, as well as home schooling - in accordance with state law - for all educational levels. TheYuma County School District is divided into two Sponsored by the Yuma Private Industry Council (YPIC). geographical areas with separate elementary (through Special Education 8th grade) and high school districts. Adult Literacy Plus of SW AZ Eastern County (east of Gila Mountains) adultliteracyplus.org • 343.9363 Antelope Union High School District #50 (9-12) A nonprofit school providing local adults with Wellton ...... antelopeunion.org • 785.4041 individualized education plans tailored to their academic Wellton Elementary School District #24 needs and skill levels. Wellton ...... welltonschool.org • 785.3311 AWC - Small Business Development Center Mohawk Valley Elementary School District #17 1351 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma . . . . 317.6151 Roll ...... mohawkvalleyschool.org • 785.4942 Part of AZ SBDC statewide network assisting small Hyder Elementary District #16 businesses grow and succeed. Provides high quality one-on- Dateland ...... hyderschools.org •454.2242 one counseling, resource assistance & training. Western County Yuma Metro: STEDY - Southwest Technical Education District Yuma School District 1 (pre K-8) of Yuma (9-12) ...... stedycte.org yuma.org • 502.4300 A career and technical oriented public high school district 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools serving students enrolled in an area public, private and Crane Elementary School District #13 (pre K-8) charter school to learn skills leading to an industry craneschools.org • 373.3400 recognized certification. Yuma’s 1st school district serves 6,300+ students Higher Education - Colleges & Universities South County ASU@Yuma ...... 855.278.5080 Somerton Elementary School District #11, Offers bachelors degree programs in partnership with Somerton ...... ssd11.org • 341.6000 AWC, with easy transfer and reduced tuition for degree K-8 district with 3 elementary schools, an early childhood completion. ASUOnline offers over 100 degree programs. learning center, 1 middle school Arizona Western College - AWC ...... 317.6000 Gadsden Elementary School District #32, PO Box 929, Yuma 85366 • azwestern.edu San Luis ...... gesd32.org • 627.6540 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school Main Campus: 2020 S. Ave. 8E, Yuma 85365 A two year public community college with day, evening, These connect toYuma Union High School weekend and online classes, offering associate degrees & District # 70 ...... yumaunion.org • 502.4600 certified programs, short term classes for winter visitors & Yuma, Cibola, Gila Ridge, Kofa, San Luis and Vista Seamless Transfer bachelor programs. Alternative High Schools with a total student population of 11,000, covering western Yuma County. Northern Arizona University - NAU (Yuma Branch Campus) . nau.edu/yuma • 317.6400 Religious Education 2020 S. Avenue 8 E., Yuma 85365 Calvary Baptist School (1-12) ...... 344.8584 Offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs Immaculate Conception Elem. School (K-8) .783.5225 with day & evening classes or access online. St. Francis of Assisi School (K-8) . . . . . 782.1539 University of Arizona-Yuma ...... 782.3836 Southwestern Christian School (K-8) . . . 726.3086 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Seventh Day Adventist School (K-6) . . . . 783.0457 Cooperative program with AWC, with degrees in Yuma Lutheran School (pre K-8) . . . . . 726.8410 agricultural sciences, engineering, family studies & human Yuma Catholic High School (9-12) . . . . 317.7900 development and computer sciences. Private Schools University of Phoenix-Yuma ...... 844.937.8679 EOC Charter High School (age 16-21) 899 E Plaza Circle, Yuma 85365 (Yuma campus) Education Opportunity Ctr. . .ypic.com • 329.0990 phoenix.edu/yuma Alternative education to enable Yuma County students Offers Bachelor, Associate & Master Degrees on campus, seeking to recuperate high school credit at a faster pace. plus a variety of online educational programs. 16 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Worship Directory These places of worship extend their welcome Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted.

ANGLICAN CHRISTIAN Somerton United Methodist Church Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church Calvary Temple of Christ 222 N. Union Ave., Somerton • 627.4945 1300 S. 5th Ave., Yuma 85364 3726 E. County 13th St., Yuma • 344.2409 Trinity United Methodist Church 343.9551 • ctryuma.org Community Christian Church 3030 S. 8th Ave., Yuma • 344.3013 6480 E. Hwy. 95, Yuma • 344.1360 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD First Christian Church NAZARENE Foothills Assembly of God 3261 S. Avenue 6E, Yuma • 726.5616 Desert Grace Community Church Foothills Blvd. & 41st St., Yuma • 342.9597 12134 E. North Frontage Rd., Yuma • 305.1132 Wellton Assembly of God CHURCH OF CHRIST 29365 Los Angeles Ave., Wellton • 785.4946 Central Church of Christ NON-DENOMINATIONAL 651 W. 28th St. • 344.3750 BAPTIST Champion Church Foothills Church of Christ 3625 S. Avenue 5E, Yuma • 783.7574 Bible Baptist Church 12654 E. North Frontage Rd., Yuma • 345.9500 1780 E. 24th St., Yuma • 726.0745 Legacy Church Valley Church of Christ 40th St. (S of MCAS main gate), Yuma 2375 W. 8th St., Yuma • 782.5058 305.0027 BAPTIST-CONSERVATIVE The Vertical Church Valley Baptist Church CHURCH OF GOD 3142 S. Arizona Ave., Yuma • 726.3007 3830 W. 8th St., Yuma • 782.1259 The Hope Center 770 W. 7th St., Yuma • 314.0142 BAPTIST-INDEPENDENT PENTECOSTAL Bible Baptist Church CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER Pentecostal Church 1780 E. 24th St., Yuma • 726.0745 DAY SAINTS 3302 W. 8th St., Yuma • 783.9519 Heritage Baptist Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 11770 S. Avenue B, Yuma • 344.3444 2895 S. 8th Ave., Yuma • 344.9214 PRESBYTERIAN 4200 W. 18th St., Yuma • 782.1027 First Presbyterian Church 8451 E. 36th St. (8½ E.), Foothills BAPTIST-SOUTHERN 598 S. 7th Ave., Yuma • 782.9817 685 N. 9th Ave., San Luis • 388.5672 Faith Horizon Baptist Church Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church 8519 E. 24th St., Yuma • 344.5082 EPISCOPAL 150 W. 28th St., Yuma • 726.6680 First Southern Baptist Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 11711 Williams St., Wellton • 785.4049 16th St. & 14th Ave., Yuma • 782.5155 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Stone Ridge Church Gila Mountain Church 6300 E. 24th St., Yuma • 314.4410 FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 12284 S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma • 305.9275 Grace Fellowship Church of Wellton Living Waters Ministries BIBLE 28841 Arizona Ave., Wellton • 785.4858 1456 Aaron Rd., Bard, CA • 760.572.0730 Grace Bible Fellowship Mount Zion Church Yuma Central 300 S. 4th St., Yuma • 783.0133 2445 E. 24th St., Yuma • 726.7661 1681 S. 6th Ave., Yuma • 783.6533 CALVARY CHAPEL JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES SYNAGOGUES Calvary Chapel of Yuma Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Jewish Community Council of Yuma 2404 24th St., Yuma • 343.4045 1661 S. Ave. D, Yuma • 329.4407 Congregation Beth Hamidbar 4985 E. 30th Pl., Yuma • 317.3139 CATHOLIC 29755 E. Los Angeles Ave., Wellton • 785.9494 781 S. 2nd Ave.,Yuma • 210.8368 Immaculate Conception Parish 505 Avenue B, Yuma • 782.7516 LUTHERAN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church Yuma United Church of Christ 1815 S. 8th Ave., Yuma • 782.1875 11273 E. 40th St., Yuma • 342.6002 P.O. Box 2004, Yuma 85366 uccyuma.org • 373.0627 St. John Neumann Catholic Church Shepherd of the Hills LCMS 11545 E. 40th St., Yuma • 342.3544 11201 E. 38th Pl., Yuma • 345.9694 UNITY St. Joseph Catholic Church 8674 S. Ave. 36E, Wellton • 785.4275 METHODIST-UNITED Unity Center of the Desert Gila Mountain United Methodist Church 281 W. 24th St., Ste. 140, Century Plaza, Yuma 12716 North Frontage Rd., Yuma • 342.0345 247.2372 yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 17 Shop ‘til you Drop retail guide

Shop Local! Get out and businesses, providing an excellent resource shop right here in Yuma. Chances to seek the services and are you’ll find what you’re looking retail you desire. for and have a great time doing it. Enjoy the many local By shopping local, you are not only retail, dining and supporting locally owned businesses, services scattered at least four times as many dollars throughout this Guide. stay and circulate throughout the local economy, compared to only 13% of Happy Shopping! each dollar spent at a national company. This community “boosterism” not only circulates more dollars locally, it also generates jobs, new local development and ensures a healthy local economy. Head out for a great day Yuma’s economy continues to improve with of shopping at higher sales tax revenue, increased construction activity, active real estate sales, and reduction in unemployment. All of these signs confirm a positive outlook for 2020. This Yuma Community Guide primarily supports and promotes locally owned and operated O O Arizona Market Place Southgate Mall 3351 S. Ave. 4E (off E. 32nd St.) • 328.1088 • arizonamkt.com 3140 S. 4th Ave. (NW corner 4th & W. 32nd St.) • 726.3526 Yuma’s largest outdoor swapmeet. Free entry. Food, entertainment. Enclosed shopping mall with 26 stores, including Burlington. Big Curve Shopping Center Yuma Indoor Marketplace 3140 S. 4th Ave. (NE corner 4th Ave. & W. 32nd St.) 2800 S. Pacific Ave. • 345.4665 • yumaindoormarketplace.com Variety of retail, services, dining & medical. Largest indoor marketplace in the southwest. Seasonal. O O Furniture Row Center Yuma Mesa Shopping Center 1001 S. Redondo Center Dr. (16th St. west of I-8, south on Redondo) SE corner of S. 4th Ave. & W. 16th St. • 344.4050 Home furnishings, mattresses, linens available at one convenient location with name Newly renovated with unique retail merchants. brands. furniturerow.com Yuma Palms Regional Center Historic Downtown Yuma 1305 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy. • 329.4559 • shopyumapalms.com Explore the many shops, boutiques, arts, eateries & entertainment in Yuma’s eclectic, 500,000 square foot regional center with department & specialty stores, dining, health tourist-friendly downtown setting. See why Downtown Yuma was selected as the & beauty, Harkins Theater, and variety of onsite entertainment. O O “official best historic main street community in Arizona” by the Official Best of Arizona committee. Included is the Yuma Arts Center and Historic Yuma Theatre. Yuma Foothills Fortuna Commons Imperial Valley Mall 11203 S. Frontage Rd., Foothills (SE corner at Fortuna Rd.) 3451 S. Dogwood Ave., El Centro, CA • 760.352.0808 • imperialvalleymall.com Newer Fry’s Marketplace and a variety of service-oriented merchants and special Premier Imperial Valley mall, includes Macy’s JCPenney, Dillards, Cinemark 14, eateries. eateries. Las Palmillas Regional Center Pioneer Shopping Center O 1200 S. Castle Dome Ave. • 782.0000 • shoplaspalmillas.com 11274 S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills (SW corner off I-8) 135,000 square foot variety of big box stores. Newly renovated. Dollar Store, variety of local retail, services, dining & medical. Pacific Plaza Walmart SuperCenter 1335 S. Pacific Ave., Ste. 206 • 276.4037 8151 E. 32nd St., Foothills (S Ave. A) Walmart Super Center and variety of retail stores & restaurants. Includes several retail & service-oriented merchants and eateries. O 18 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com O ARIZONA - Some crazy, unusual laws Arizona, like other states carries some crazy, unusual laws that have No more than six women may live in a house together in Maricopa become outdated (most many moons ago) but still remain on the County. Really! All polygamists, group marriage participants or cult books. While some may have a hint of reason, others are just too members, Beware! O far out there to possibly be true - though they very well may still be You can serve prison time for cutting down or taking a saguraro enforced by some community HOA boards of directors! cactus. Is length of time based on height of the saguraro? You cannot legally refuse someone a cup of water. Sounds legitimate enough but a 2014 Arizona Republic article noted that this is nothing You cannot spit in Goodyear, AZ without facing the consequences. more than an urban legend. Hold yur saliva! O Take off your spurs before entering a hotel, cause they ain’t legal in It is illegal to hunt camels in Arizona. When was the last time you the lobby. Of course, cowboys could still wear their loaded holsters saw one wondering round the neighborhood? While the law has and fringe-bedecked vests. origins when entrepreneurs attempted to introduce camels as a form Good news! Your bathtub is completely safe in Arizona. It’s illegal of transportation in our desert setting, this law is not actually true. for donkeys to sleep in the tub, so a perfect place for a quick snooze You can go to prison for selling fake drugs. Aizona takes its war on O alone. drugs seriously, even so far as to penalize for selling fake drugs. It is illegal to sell tobacco in a vending machine in Buckeye, AZ. Expect to face a class felony and possible prison time for trying to When’s the last time you saw a vending machine loaded with smokes? pass off a bag of oregano as marijuana. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 19 O Your Health & Wellness

veryone understands the importance of Egood health. The health and medical service providers in the greater Yuma area are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional services and quality of care so you can feel good and enjoy an active lifestyle. Most local medical services are affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC), serving Southwestern Arizona and Southeastern California. This 406-bed, nonprofit medical center provides high quality comprehensive medical care for year ‘round residents and winter visitors. entrance and parking is off Avenue A. See contact It has experienced a rapid campus expansion information in the listing below. to accommodate additional specialized medical YRMC’s Careline offers health advice from services to better serve residents in Greater registered nurses 24/7 by calling 336.CARE Yuma. The main entrance off 24th Street is for (2273). To find a new physician, search the all non-emergency visitors, while the emergency updated profiles of outpatient physicians and advanced practice professionals, all on staff at YRMC at yumaregional.org/for-patients/find-a- physician. In addition to the main campus, YRMC has facilities throughout Yuma and a new Primary Care-Foothills facility at 11142 S. Scottsdale Dr. off S. Frontage Rd. that includes a walk-in clinic, lab and imaging services. A second out-of-area O O Primary Care facility is located in San Luis. The full listing of affiliated facilities can be found at yumaregional.org/for-patients/our-locations. O O Health Providers Locator Use 928 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. DIAL 9-1-1 FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY HOLISTIC HEALTH Primary Care - San Luis • 336.2055 Ann’s Holistic Health and More 845 E. B St., San Luis 228.5660 LABORATORIES O O annsholistichealthandmore.com Sonora Quest Laboratories see ad on this page 2270 S. Ridgeview, #306, Yuma 85364 HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER 782.1684 • SonoraQuest.com Yuma Regional Medical Center see ad on this page 2400 S. Avenue A, Yuma 85364 NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (SW corner at 24th St.) • 344.2000 Youngevity Emergency Medical Services: 911 or Ed & Susan Loeser, Distributors 344.7106 • yumaregional.org 801.631.0839 • maxhealth4you.com O Family Medicine Center • 366.7095 see ad on page 21 2500 S. 8th Ave., Ste.200, Yuma Primary Care - Foothills • 336.1815 11142 S. Scottsdale Dr., Yuma

O 20 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Geocaching - a fun way to Enjoy the Outdoors

Geocaching is a world-wide game in which players an email newsletter and on Facebook. The group of all ages use a GPS device or a smart phone app to holds an 8:00 a.m. breakfast on the first Saturday find hidden containers called geocaches. Anyone can of each month at the Foothills Eatery. S*W*A*G join for free on the Geocaching.com website where has adopted a portion of Highway 195 and cleans they can find information it several times a year. about geocaching as well The group’s main focus is as the coordinates of caches organizing the annual Yuma hidden nearby – or anywhere Mega Event and associated in the world. The geocacher activities, which will occur O signs a log kept inside next February 12-15, 2021. the container and reports Check out the SWAG Yuma the “find” to Geocaching. Mega Event website for com. The website keeps details. track of all its members’ O finds and publishes new 2021: (These events and geocaches, which are details are subject to change) created and placed by Flash Mob, Feb. 12, 5:15 member geocachers. The only essential equipment p.m., site to be determined for geocaching is a GPS or smartphone and a pen Discover Yuma Series, Feb. 13, 8:00 a.m., site to O for signing logs. However, items such as gloves (to be determined protect from thorns or spiders), tweezers (to extract Meet-n-Greet (pre-event), Feb. 13, 5:00 p.m., Z logs from tiny containers), grabbers, mirrors, and Fun Factory magnets can make the game easier. S*W*A*G Yuma Mega Event, Feb. 14, 9:00 a.m., South West Arizona Geocachers (S*W*A*G) is West Wetlands Park O the loosely-knit local organization of Yumans and South of the Border in Algodones, Feb. 15, 11:00 snowbirds who have an interest in geocaching. It a.m. Arizona time, Algodones, Mexico collects no dues, but has an elected board which S*W*A*G Breakfasts, first Saturdays of most meets once a month. Members stay up-to-date with months, 8:00 a.m., Foothills Eatery yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 21 O Find a Home! Real Estate Guide • Sales • Rentals If you’re looking for a new home and need the right • Relocation professional in the real estate business to guide you through the search. Call or visit one of these offices to see how they • Retirement can help you find your perfect home for you and your family.

Yuma has been identified by Business Insider as being one of the top ten housing markets over the next five years, with a continual increase in home values here expected to exceed the projected national rate. Between 2010 and 2016 Yuma area home values increased an average of 5%. In 2016-17 they increased over 6%, with Zillow forecasting a continued increase up to more than 9.6% in the Yuma area over the next several years. Per realtor.com/yuma, the median listing price today is $189,000 or $115/sq.ft. The Yuma Association of Realtors MLS shows active listings of 1,500 homes for sale with the hottest neighborhoods being the Foothills, Foothills Mobile Estates, Yuma East and Ocotillo. The local market continues to be very active, as increasing population and seasonal snowbirds desire a more permanent winter home base. Current activity is mostly with resales, but new home construction is increasing to meet the growing housing demand.

22 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com (Area code for all is 928) Yuma & Foothills Real Estate Services

Academy Mortgage Corp. Homesmart International 1375 W. 16th St., Yuma • 247.9089 1455 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 502.9970 academymortgage.com/yuma Kevin Williams Realty A.T. Pancrazi Real Estate Services, Inc. 2553 E. 24th St., Yuma • 247.6180 350 W. 16th St., Ste. 332, Yuma • 782.0000 Long Realty Century 21 Action Group 10602 Camino del Sol, Foothills • 342.9851 833 E. Plaza Circle, Ste. 200, Yuma • 782.1000 1540 S. 2nd Ave., Ste. 2, Yuma • 329.8880 3970 W. 24th St., Yuma • 329.8888 1917 E. Juan Sanchez Blvd., San Luis • 315.6830 11361 S. Foothills Blvd., Foothills • 345.2030 longrealtyyuma.com 851 Main St. #7, San Luis • 782.1060 Elizabeth Carpenter, Designated Broker century21actiongroup.com Nova Home Loans see ad on page 22 454 S. Catalina Dr., Yuma • 726.7266 Chicago Title Agency novahomeloans.com/yuma 170 W. 16th St., 2nd floor, Yuma • 782.9212 RE/MAX Territory 2755 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 101, Yuma • 782.8787 1706 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 344.4848 11375 S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. E, Yuma • 329.3400 remax.com/yuma-az yuma.ctic.com see ad on this page 11593 S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills • 342.7350 remax.com/territory-foothills-az Coldwell Banker - Crimson Sky Realty, LLC Eileen Kotula, Assoc. Broker 250 W. 24th St., Ste. P, Yuma • 783.4271 Realty Executives - Cecilia Vidales 11242 S. Foothills Blvd., Bldg. #5 1690 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 446.7867 Foothills • 342.0277 [email protected] • see ad on this page Creative Concepts Realty/Property Management Realty Executives - Billie Ward 11611 S. Foothills Blvd., Ste. A 11665 S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. D Foothills • 345.3082 Yuma-Foothills • 342.3420, (c) 580.9468 Sandra Williams, Designated Broker Steen Team Realty, Inc. Desert Horizons Group 2450 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 100A, Yuma • 726.2223 10710 S. Fortuna Rd., Yuma-Foothills • 342.1319 The Realty Agency Griffin Realty 2052 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 539.3000 2855 S. 4th Ave., Suite. 106, Yuma 11274 S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. D6, Foothills • 259.7205 344.4020 • griffinrealtyyuma.com Yuma Foothills Realty Steven Mitchel, Assoc. Broker - 550.9576 see ad on page 22 11242 S. Foothills Blvd., Ste. 5, Foothills • 342.0277 Yuma Rental Homes - Prof. Property Management 2052 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 376.7000

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O 24 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort Yuma Area RV & MH Communities Yuma • 800.537.7901 • 6800 Strand Ave. • 85364 Use 928 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. Email: [email protected] • Web: cocopahrv.com Park model sales. SITES: 780 full hookups 30/50 amp, concrete patios, Shangri-La RV Resort security, modem access, CATV. FAC: Restrooms, showers, laundry, pet wash, conv Yuma • 342.9123 • 877.742.6474 • fax 342.3513 store, golf shop, grill. REC: Htd swim pool, spa, pet area, picnic tables, ballroom, 10498 N. Frontage Rd. • 85365 card & craft rms, billiards, library, woodshop, shuffleboard, horseshoes, tennis, Email: [email protected] • Web: shangrilarv.com golf, putting grns, driving rng, pitching rng, archery, fitness ctr. CC. From I-8 & 55+ Open year round. Paved roads. Big rigs welcome. Pets OK. SITES: 301 total 4th Ave. exit, go S to 1st St., turn R, go 2.7 mi. Turn R on Riverside Dr., go 1.4 30/50 amp, 283 back-ins, 18 pull-thrus, patios, sewer, free WiFi, CATV. FAC: mi. to end of road. Turn R onto Strand Ave., go to end of road. Swim pool, spa, restrooms, showers, laundry, rec hall, library. REC: Game rm, craft rm, billards rm, dog run, shuffleboard, horseshoes, seasonal organized activities & Motorcoach Country Club* church svcs. Exit 12 off I-8, N to N. Frontage Rd., left 0.25 mi. Indio, CA • 888.277.0789 Sun Vista RV Resort 80501 Avenue 48 • 92201 Yuma • 726.8920 • 800.423.8382 • FAX 726.1629 Email: [email protected] • Web: motorcoachcountryclub.com 7201 E. 32nd St. • 85365 55+ Pets welcome. Ownership. Rentals SITES: 400 full hookups-200 amp, Email: [email protected] • Web: sunvistarvresort.com natural gas. FAC: Restrooms, showers, laundry, clubhouse restaurant. REC: Swim 55+ Paved roads. Big rigs OK. Pets. Handicap. SITES: 1230 full hookups, back- pools, golf, tennis, fitness rm, bocce ball, organized activities. From I-10 turn R on ins, AC allowed, patios, SATV, Wi-Fi. FAC: Restrooms, showers, laundry, public Jefferson St. (S). Turn L on Ave. 48 then R into resort. phone, computer lab, security, beauty shop, massage, restaurant, LP gas, ice. REC: In- & outdoor pool, spa, rec hall, ballroom, craft ctr, library, fitness ctr, game Rancho El Mirage Golf & RV Community rm, shuffleboard, horseshoes, pickleball, volleyball, pool, church svcs, organized Wellton • 785.4960 activities. CC. From I-8 W: exit 7 onto Araby Rd., S to E. 32nd St., E onto 32nd, 26532 Red Rock Rd. • 85356 enter E of 7E. From I-8 E: exit 9, W at Frontage Rd. to E. 32nd St., W on 32nd Email: [email protected] • Web: ranchoelmirage.com 0.75 mi. (S) 55+ Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Pet friendly. Big rig sites. SITES: 125 full Sunrise Manufactured Home Community hookups-30/50 amp, WiFi. FAC: Laundry, community ctr. REC: Swim pool, Yuma • 344.4060 • fax: 317.1751 spa, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, billiards, card/media rm, fitness ctr, craft rm, 1950 E. 24th St. • 85365 organized activities. From I-8 take Wellton exit 30, go S on 29E, turn R past golf Email: [email protected] • Web: sunrisemobileestates.com course & follow signs through Coyote Wash community. 55+ Gated. Year round. New & pre-owned homes avail. FAC: RV storage. REC: Htd swim pool, hot tub, rec hall, billiards, craft & hobby projects/sales, shared meals, *Lot Ownership or Membership Park. Some of these offer a holiday/special occasion parties. From I-8 take exit 3. Turn R on Gila Ridge then L site rental program. on Pacific then R on 24th. Go short distance to Sunrise. O O O O yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 25 O Eat, Drink, Be Merry Dining Guide Use 928 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. The Yuma area continues to grow with active development of new residential communities. Included with such growth is an eclectic selection of dining options. We have prioitized locally owned and operated eateries, randomly selected from our rotating master list. None have been contacted in advance to influence their inclusion. AMERICAN Yuma Landing Restaurant & Lounge BUFFET 195 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 782.7427 • yumalanding.com Artisan Restaurant Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Live music. Located Ocotillo Café Buffet Cocopah Casino & Resort - 15318 S. Ave. B, Somerton in historic district. Aviation & historical pictorial museum. The Q Casino/Resort, 525 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, 800.23.SLOTS, 722.6677 • cocopahresort.com Daily happy hour. Off-track pari-mutual wagering. CA • 877.783.2426 • playqcr.net Daily breakfast buffet, Seafood Fridays & Prime Rib Breakfast daily. Full service menu plus Friday/Saturday Saturdays. ASIAN/SUSHI Seafood Buffet starting at 4pm. see ad on page 1 Asian Star see ad on back cover 276 W. 32nd St. (in Big Curve Shopping Center) Chicken, The 317.9888 CAFÉ / COFFEE / DELI 12415 S. Frontage Rd., Foothills • 342.1294 The Coffee Bean Espresso Bar Café Crisp, moist, flavorful pressure-cooked fried chicken, An exotic dining experience with Szechuan, Thai & Japanese options. Takeout. 2450 S. 4th Ave., Ste. 106, Yuma • 317.0284 chicken fingers, ribs & more. Knowledgeable baristas! Chill out with a friend over Chuck’s Stage Stop Oriental House (Yuma Palace) coffee & bowl of homemade soup. Delightful espresso 28534 E. Los Angeles Ave., Wellton • 785.3131 2951 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 317.1000 shakes. Free WiFi. Awesome home cookin’. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Recognized for its outstanding sushi and cuisine with a modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes using high North End Coffeehouse Daybreaker’s Café quality, fresh ingredients. Dine-in, take-out, delivery. 202 S. 1st Ave. (in Gandolfo Bldg.), Yuma • 329.5811 Roast own coffee. Excellent ambiance, variety of coffees, 10800 N. Frontage Rd., Foothills • 342.2110 Yuma Thai Cuisine Open 24 hours. Pancakes, shakes, steaks, full service teas & light food. Open 7 days/week. lounge. 11274 S. Fortuna Rd., Ste. C1, Foothills • 342.7777 Authentic southeastern Thai cuisine with traditional use of CASUAL Foothills Eatery & Spirits fresh ingredients to create new tastes and textures. Eddie’s Grill 12871 S. Frontage Rd./Foothills Blvd. • 342.0409 BAKERY/SWEETS 2970 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 726.9235 Good ole home cookin’ with daily specials. Lounge with Affordable burgers, sandwiches, salads & more. Popular am pm Karaoke (some evenings). Open 7 days, 6 -9 . Donut Corral local hangout. Open 7 days/wk, 6am-10pm. Let Eddie’s 11411 S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills • 305.1000 become your new burger home. Great American Grill & Pavilion Lounge - Variety, made fresh daily. Breakfast burrito a must! Hilton Garden Inn Burritos, donuts, pastries, pies. Garden Café, The 310 N. Madison Ave., Yuma • 783.4151 250 S. Madison Ave., Yuma • 783.1491 Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner & late night Goldsboro Bakery & Deli Unique outdoor garden setting for an enjoyable daily. Intimate, comfortable atmosphere. 23455 S. Ave. A (N of W. 24th St.), Yuma • 782.2272 breakfast/brunch or lunch. Reservations recommended in Julieanna’s Patio Café M-F 5am-6pm, Sat 5am-5pm season for Sunday brunch. 1951 W. 25th St., Yuma • 317.1961 11805 S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills • 342.0711 see ad on page 33 An elegant setting with indoor & outdoor patio dining. M-Sat 5:30am-2pm Offers steaks, fish, tableside cooking. Live music during Full line of old fashioned bakery & deli. Lutes Casino O O season on weekends. Jazz nights. Kneader’s Bakery & Café 221 S. Main St., Yuma • 782.2192 1651 E. Castle Dome Ave., Yuma (at Yuma Palms) In historic district. Not a casino, but a family owned Main Street Café restaurant/entertainment setting. Known for its juicy 214 W. Main St., Somerton • 627.4744 783.4099 dogs & burgers and eccentric wall-to-wall decor. 2851 S. Avenue B #33, Yuma Tuscany, Yuma somertonmainstreetcafe.com see ad on page 33 Established by RCBH to bring empowerment to women 726.9700 in poverty & provide them with life skills & job training Fresh baked goods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering & Z Fun Factory Restaurant & Bar NEW! opportunities. Menu has a variety of healthy cultural take out. Desserts to die for. Best of quick bites. 4446 E. County 10th St., Yuma 85365 O O foods. Good food, service and portions at a good price. Sweet Boce Brazil Café 726.6000 • zfunfactory.com Penny’s Diner 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma (Yuma Main Library entrance) see ad on inside front cover, coupon on page 39 1731 S. Sunridge Dr., Yuma • 539.9000 x401 785.2075 Great little 50s diner - breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night. Cakes, catering. Specialty cakes for all occasions. ITALIAN/PIZZA Bernardo’s Pizza Crossing Grill & Bar, The BARBECUE 11242 S. Foothills Blvd., #15, Foothills • 342.2034 2690 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 726.5551 Crouse’s Flat Top Grill Always fresh food, made to order. Includes sandwiches Great food, fun & friends. Steaks, hamburgers, stir fry, 2855 S. 4th Ave., Yuma • 276.9811 and their famous stromboli & bomb steaks. O O seafood, salads. Monthly featured dish. Nice, clean ambiance with excellent BBQ, great craft beers and wine. Enjoy dining with twist, the Crouse way! Da Boyz Italian Cuisine Patio Restaurant & Bar, The 284 S. Main St., Yuma • 783.8383 1245 W. Desert Hills Dr. • 373.5230 Dirty South BBQ House NEW! True Italian atmosphere with great pizza, pasta, salads, Beautiful Desert Hills Golf Course setting. Local chef Alex at From the Farm, 5158 S. Hwy. 95, Yuma sandwiches, beer & wine. Takeout. Trujillo offers a fine dining experience for breakfast, lunch 304.0174 • fromthefarmyuma.com see coupon on page 33 & dinner. Full bar opens onto the patio. Indoor or patio Enjoy our fruit & nut wood smoked BBQ, amazing tacos, seating with views of the golf course & sunsets. ribs, delicious date shakes & more!Catering menu, ladies Da Boyz Pizza & Pasta O luncheons by reservation. See Facebook for summer hours. 11274 S. Fortuna Rd. #C9, Foothills • 317.1717 The Cove Paradise Casino - 450 Quechan Dr., Winterhaven, CA see ad on page 27 Great pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, beer & wine. 888.777.4946 Takeout. Family style cooking at a great value. Full breakfast menu see coupon on page 33 available all day. Lunch, dinner. Open ‘til 3am Fri & Sat. see ad on back cover O 26 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com MEDITERRANEAN SPORTS BAR & GRILL Wheezy’s 11732 S. Fortuna Rd., Foothills • 342.1139 River City Grill Brewer’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Consistently great service & pub food. Separate eating 600 W. 3rd St., Yuma • 782.7988 2331 S. Ave. B, Yuma • 783.0073 section from the larger sports bar and open-air patio. Try A cozy setting with a large patio or indoor dining. Unique 2191 E. 32nd St., Yuma • 341.7899 (Yuma Airport) their popular angus beef Wheezy Burger. menu inpired by the many regional cuisines of the Much more than your average sports bar. Offering Mediterranean, Caribbean and Pacific Rim. Extensive delicious food, huge selection of beers & large HD TVs to STEAKS wine list. Lunch M-F, dinner every day. watch all your favorite sports. Ironwood Steakhouse MEXICAN/SOUTHWESTERN Burgers & Beer The Q Casino/Resort, 525 Algodones Rd. Chretin’s Restaurant & Cantina 321 W. 20th St., Yuma • 783.3987 Winterhaven, CA • 760.572.1658 • playqcr.net 505 E. 16th St., Yuma • 782.1291 burgersandbeer.com Treat yourself to a quiet, elegant dining experience at Serving great authentic family Mexican food since 1946. Known for its extensive burger selection. Extended menu. one of Yuma’s premier steakhouses. Featured are steaks Famous margaritas and killer nachos. grilled to perfection, succulent seafood, farm fresh Red Moon Ale House NEW! veggies, fine wines & desserts. Closed Mon & Tues. see ad on this page 130 S. Main St., Yuma • 276.9111 see ad on back cover redmoonalehouse.com Geronimo’s Mexican Dining see coupon on page 33 & ad on page 38 Market Grill at the Radisson Hotel Yuma 28627 Los Angeles Ave., Wellton • 785.9429 1501 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma • 373.6574 Authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. Full bar - River’s Edge Bar enjoy our margaritas! marketsteakandseafood.com Cocopah Casino & Resort - 15318 S. Ave. B, Somerton Yuma’s upscale casual bistro with the freshest La Casa Deli 800.23.SLOTS • cocopahresort.com ingredients. Extensive wine selection. 349 W. 32nd St., Yuma • 341.0486 Wide selection of custom drinks, wines & draft beers. Popular local Mexican eatery, reasonably priced. Large see ad on page 1 selection for breakfast, lunch & takeout. No frills but colorful. Sunset Lounge Cocopah Casino & Resort - 15318 S. Ave. B, Somerton La Fonda Restaurant Tortilla Factory 800.23.SLOTS • cocopahresort.com 1095 S. 3rd Ave., Yuma • 783.6902 Comfortable retreat featuring music mixed by best DJs. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & takeout. Not fancy food, but see ad on page 1 always consistently good at reasonable prices. Sidewinders Bar & Grill MICROBREWERY The Q Casino/Resort, 525 Algodones Rd. Prison Hill Brewing Co. Winterhaven, CA • 877.783.2426 • playqcr.net 278 S. Main St., Downtown Yuma • 276.4001 A sports bar that serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Watch Offering handcrafted beer with lunch & dinner. favorite sports while playing our new slot machines inside Sidewinders. Huge selection of cold beverages to enjoy SEAFOOD with excellent food from the Grill, open from 7am-9pm. Market Grill at the Radisson Hotel Yuma Dance the night away every Fri/Sat evening with great 1501 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma • 373.6574 musical entertainment from 9:30pm-1:30am. marketsteakandseafood.com see ad on back cover Yuma’s upscale casual bistro with the freshest ingredients. Extensive wine selection. The Reef Paradise Casino - 450 Quechan Dr., Winterhaven, CA Mr. Fish & Chips 888.777.4946 11242 S. Foothills Blvd., Foothills • 342.1234 Come relax, enjoy the same menu as at The Cove. Happy Nothing fancy, but good selection including fish, shrimp, hour Mon-Fri, 5-8pm. calamari, clam strips & wings. see ad on back cover O O O O

yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 27 O From Field to Fork What a treat, residing in the “lettuce capital of the world.” Yuma’s year-round growing season, and very fertile soil provide exceptional fresh produce, premium Medjool dates, nuts, citrus and other fruit for residents and visitors. Most of it is packed and shipped out of area, but there are several local retail outlets with seasonal farmers’ markets, offering fresh-picked goodness, right here. Enjoy a huge taste difference in freshly picked produce available at these local markets. PRODUCE FARM TOURS Farmers’ Markets Information provided by Yuma Visitor Bureau Historic Main Street Farmers’ Market “Field to Feast” Agricultural Tours December-March, Tuesdays 10am-3pm, Downtown Yuma Visitors Bureau offers excellent agritourism Main Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets. Sponsored experiences introducing visitors to unique local farming. by Crossroads Mission. Vendor booths offer fresh This includes the Field to Feast Agricultural Tours, produce, a variety of food items, clothing, music, jewelry partnering with the University of Arizona Cooperative & crafts. Raises funds for this nonprofit mission. Extension, for a half day visit to their lettuce and Yuma Palms Farmers’ Market vegetable fields to pick fresh produce. Arizona Western December-March, Sat-Sun, 10am-3pm Dillard’s parking College culinary students take the picked produce to lot. Offering fresh produce, arts, crafts, home decor the kitchen, while the tour group receives information & more. Sponsored by Crossroads Mission with all about the nation’s “winter vegetable capital”, a delicious profits going to this nonprofit mission. healthy lunch prepared with the morning’s harvest, and Foothills Farmers’ Market take-home produce. December-March, Wednesdays, 9am-2pm, Assembly For 2020 Field to Feast tour dates, pricing and other of God Church, 41st St./Foothills Blvd., Foothills. info., call 800.293.0071 or 783.0071. Tours depart Huge produce stand with local fresh bakery items, from the Visitor Information Center, 201 N. 4th Ave. spices, garlic, pasta, honey, homemade jams, wine & household goods. 719.213.3323 EXPLORE AGRITOURISM FRUIT, DATES, TREATS Happy Yuma Chickens Rescue Brocket Farms NEW! Access fresh, high quality Medjool dates, enjoy a cool & Sanctuary Text 388.5278 or leave voice message Date Shake. Sweet tooth? Homemade selection of happyyumachickens.com O O chocolate treats, and more! 102 E. 3rd St. • 257.1440 see ad on page 33 From the Farm, LLC A delightful country farm-like setting within a short O O drive from Yuma or the Foothills. Antiques, raw local honey, canned veggies, unique gifts, date shakes, fruit & nut wood smoked BBQ, amazing tacos and fall-off- the-bone ribs. Open Oct. to May. 5158 S. Hwy. 95, Yuma (MM38), approx. 3 mi. NE from Fortuna Blvd. O O 580.1051 • fromthefarmyuma.com see advertorial on page 27 Peanut Patch This local favorite has a history that dates back to homesteaders who settled in Yuma just after WWII, and grew peanuts on the Yuma Mesa. It’s now a great place O to buy homemade fudge, mixed nuts, dried fruits and other treats. 4322 E. Co. 13th St. • 726.6292 see ad on page 36 Brocket Farms O 28 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Distressed & discarded chickens, ducks & geese come From Los Angeles Ave., south on S. Ave. 25E to farm. here from commercial egg factories and feed stores to Seubert Family Farm live a peaceful life, providing fresh, affordable organic eggs to Yumans. All proceeds benefit this nonprofit 3392 W. Co. 161/2 St., Somerton • 444.8706 bird sanctuary. YMCA lobby, 1917 W. 32nd St. [email protected], Attn.: Rhonda Subscriptions by ordering online for weekly delivery. Dec-January Saturdays, 9am-3pm: U-pick tangelos, Hillside Farms 941.8804 grapefruit & lemons. hillsidefarmsaz.com • facebook.com/HillsideFarmsAZ Apr-May, call for times: U-pick peaches, apricots, Grower of specialty greenhouse produce including blackberries. Closed in summer. organic vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant and assorted herbs. Nov-May, at Yuma Garden Company Yuma Palms Farmers’ Market. 1292 S. 5th Ave., Yuma • 581.4614 Naked Dates facebook.com/YumaGardenCo 888.324.2037 • healthynakeddates.com An apothocary and herb store with fresh, local, organic, Family owned farm. Grows & sells 100% USDA organic Medjool dates, date shakes, baked goods and more. GMO-free seasonal produce, organic No additives, preservatives or processing - can’t get roasted coffee beans, health foods, much more “naked!” 13589 S. Ave. 25E, Wellton. superfoods, medicinal herbs and more.

C G 8 K C G 8 K C G 8 Look for the Arizona Grown label on produce & food products! Arizona Grown is a program showcasing Arizona is reduced. And a tangerine grown in a Yuma, food and agricultural products. The goal of this Arizona orchard has more flavor and vitamins than program is to make it easier for consumers, retailers its counterpart shipped thousands of miles before and restaurants to identify and purchase Arizona reaching your shopping cart. Just like a hibiscus O products. grown in Arizona is healthier Research indicates that, given a and ready to thrive in Arizona’s choice, consumers prefer to purchase heat. locally grown foods. Besides We know there are times when eliminating the need for vast amounts you have a choice. In the summer, O of transportation fuel needed to ship Arizona grown melons are food products, food safety and security issues are succulent and sweet. In the winter, Arizona Grown easily addressed when products from local farms lettuce and other vegetables can’t be beat. Arizona and dairies are consumed. is the Winter Salad Bowl and you can always count on Arizona Grown produce to be of the highest O Buying AZ Grown benefits you and your standard and quality. community So whether you are from Arizona or outside the The best plants and produce come from Arizona. state, look for Arizona Grown at your grocer Choosing Arizona Grown products provides quality and local nursery to get the best produce and plant you can trust, see and - in the case of produce - taste. material your money can buy. O If you are an Arizonan, you can help the environment Arizona Grown: azgrown.org by buying Arizona Grown products. If peppers or Western Growers: wga.com plants are only trucked 250 Instead of 2500 miles AZ Nursery Assoc.: plantsomething.org before they reach your store, vehicle pollution Arizona Department of Agriculture: azda.gov yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 29 O Yuma Art Center Brings Beauty to Yuma by Lindsay Benacka, Yuma Art Center

The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department curating an influx of public art displays including murals O O strives to improve the quality of life for the citizens by internationally acclaimed artists MOMO and Eltono. of Yuma through quality programs and facilitates that The Yuma Art Center is home to several art galleries, preserve the past, provide for the present, plan for the ceramic and multipurpose art studios, the Historic future, and promote the spirit of fun! Yuma Theatre, and recent opened the 270 Black Box Theatre - a flexible event space perfect DID YOU KNOW? O O for small performances to private Did you know that the Parks functions. Their annual events include and Recreation Department Art in the Park, ARTBeat, Tribute of the encompasses more than beautiful Muses, Battle of the Bands, YumaCon, parks and city sports leagues? The North End Art Walk, and Dinner O O Yuma Art Center, Yuma Civic Theatre, all without mentioning the Center, and Desert Hills Golf various art exhibitions and classes they Course all fall under Parks and offer. The Yuma Art Center is working Rec and all work as a united team hard to make Yuma a more beautiful to provide Yuma with the best in Yuma Art Center place to live! O cultural experiences, events for the For full list of the various murals around the city visit whole family, leisure activities, and so much more! YumaArtCenter.com, and to keep up with everything In fact the Yuma Art Center is firing on all cylinders in the Parks and Recreation department is doing for our efforts to foster and grow Yuma’s artistic community by community visit yumaaz.gov/parksandrec. O 30 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com See, Hear, Watch Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. Arts & Culture

Yuma is gifted with a variety of concerts, art shows, professional and aspiring artists, museums, theater, festivals and live music – something for all tastes. Enjoy!

Art Galleries Sanguinetti House Museum & Gardens/Yuma AWC Fine Arts Gallery . . . . . 344.7707 County Historical Society Main Campus, AB-101 240 S. Madison Ave., Yuma . . 782.1841 Desert Hills Gallery ...... 329.1737 Wellton Pioneer Museum . . . . 785.3348 316 S. Main St. #B 10402 Fresno St., Wellton (1-3pm, Sat & Sun) PSA Art Awakenings ...... 344.3870 Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center (Psycho-social rehabilitation program) & Museum ...... 328.3394 1314 S. 4th Ave., Ste. B, Yuma Yuma Proving Ground, Building 2 Village Art Gallery ...... 341.0039 Music Performance 270 S. Main St. Yuma Jazz Company ...... 345.1534 Yuma Art Center & Historic Yuma Theatre yumajazz.com 254 S. Main St. • yumaaz.gov . 373.5202 Yuma Orchestra Association . . . 366.7913 see ad on page 30 yumaorchestra.org Theaters / Performance Venues AWC Theater ...... 317.6000 Harkins Yuma Palms 14 . . . . .329.9055 Yuma Palms Regional Center Heritage Festivals ...... 373.5028 254 S. Main St. • yumaheritage.com Main Street Cinemas 111 S. Main St...... 539.5555 Mountain Shadow Artists Assoc. . .210.4170 mtnsaa.org Pivot Point Event & Conference Center 310 N. Madison Ave...... 783.1500 hgipivotpoint.com Yuma Fine Arts Association . . . .329.6607 254 S. Main St. • yumafinearts.org St. Paul’s Cultural Center O 645 S. 2nd Ave...... 210.3328 Dance Studios & Companies stpaulsculturalcenter.com Arizona Classical Ballet Yuma Art Symposium ...... 782.1934 1060 W. Palmcroft Dr...... 446.3648 yumasymposium.org Dancemakers Inc. • dancemakersyuma.com Yuma Ballet Theatre & Performing Arts, Inc. 3121 S. Avenue B ...... 783.7754 yumaballettheatre.org . . . . .341.1925 O Smooth Rhythm Dance Yuma Civic Center ...... 373.5040 280 W. Catalina Dr...... 581.4325 1440 W. Desert Hills Dr., Yuma • yumaaz.gov Yuma Ballet Academy • balletyuma.org see ad on page 11 3942 S. Ave. 4½ E...... 314.4762 Yuma Community Theater (YCT) . .919.4876 Museums yumacommunitytheater.org Castle Dome Mine Museum O & Ghost Town ...... 920.3062 Castle Dome Mine Rd., N. on Hwy. 95 Cocopah Tribal Museum & Cultural Center Cocopah Reservation 14533 S. Veterans Dr., Somerton . . 627.1992 Quechan Tribal Museum . . . 760.572.0661 O 350 Picacho Rd., Winterhaven, CA Museum of History in Granite 2 Center of the World Plaza, Felicity, CA historyingranite.org . . . . 760.572.0100 yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 31 O Historic Downtown Yuma in the North End

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yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 33 Some Favorite Local Events Visityuma.com has all the information on fun events in the Yuma Area! november Spirit of Yuma Military Festival Yuma Ham Fest Rio de Cerveza Brew Festival Historic Downtown Yuma • 373.5028 Yuma Fairgrounds • 801.631.0839 Desert Sun Stadium Yuma Home & Garden Show yumahamfest.org 373.5000 • riodecerveza.com Yuma Civic Center • 373.5040 march yumaaz.gov/events december Midnight at the Oasis - Vintage Yuma Medjool Date Festival Christmas Village Car Show • Ray Croc Baseball Complex Historic Downtown Yuma • 373.5028 343.1715 • caballeros.org Colorado River State Historic Park yumamedjooldatefestival.com 783.0071 • visityuma.com The MCAS Yuma Air Show Yuma Territorial Marathon - yumaairshow.com Dorothy Young Memorial El Toro Bowl Half Marathon & 10K Veterans Memorial Stadium, Arizona Cocopah Casino & Resort • 343.1715 april Western College • 343.1715 yumamarathon.com ARTbeat 7 eltorobowl.com Yuma Art Center, Historic Downtown Electric Light Parade february 373.5202 • yumaaz.gov/4745.htm Historic Downtown Yuma • 783.0071 Canadian Snowbird Assoc. Meeting Made in Yuma Movie Marathon visityuma.com.events.html Yuma Civic Center • 373.5640 Yuma Historic Theatre • yuma100.com yumaaz.gov Somerton Tamale Festival Tunes & Tacos Festival Main Street, Somerton Redondo Days Desert Sun Stadium 388.4837 • somertontamalefestival.com Historic North End • 782.1841 373.5000 • tunesandtacos.com Welcome Back Winter Visitors Bash Silver Spur Rodeo Yuma County Fair Yuma County Fairgrounds • 726.4420 Yuma County Fairgrounds Yuma County Fairgrounds • 726.4420 344.5451 • yumarodeo.com yumafair.com Yuma Ballet Theatre-The Nutcracker The Yuma Symposium • Feb. 20-22 341.1925 • yumaballettheatre.org Historic Yuma Theater may january yumasymposium.org Heritage Concert Series Civil War Days Yuma Crossing Day 373.5202 • yumashowtickets.com Colorado River State Historic Park Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park North End Art Walk 373.5198 • yumaheritage.com 783.4771 • historicyumaprison.com Historic Yuma North End • 373.5202 Gathering of the Gunfighters Yuma Jaycee Silver Spur Rodeo Yuma Territorial Prison State Yuma County Fairgrounds • 446.2443 Historic Park • 783.4771 Yuma River Daze historicyumaprison.com Historic Downtown Yuma • 373.5028

34 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Offroading in Arizona Courtesy of Arizona State Parks Arizona State Parks and Trails offers many One of the most important aspects of the different ways for people to enjoy the OHV program’s success is the Off-Highway diversity, beauty and excitement of the Vehicle Ambassador Volunteer Program. Grand Canyon State. Visitors and residents This innovative and award-winning alike can experience adventure within volunteer program enables private citizens a network of off-highway vehicle (OHV) to work with federal, state and local land trails across the state. Arizona State Parks managers and public safety officials to and Trails can help you find adventure in promote responsible off-highway vehicle parks along the Colorado River or amid the recreation. These volunteers contribute their picturesque scenery of the Sonoran Desert. time, experience, and local knowledge to Maybe a lakefront getaway with quick create a positive image of their recreation access to OHV trails is more your speed; activity. Volunteers also identify and record Iwe have that too! With so many options, road, trail and other resource issues, there truly is something for everyone here and educate OHV users on responsible in Arizona! OHV use. There are currently more than 150 volunteer ambassadors statewide Arizona State Parks and Trails offers unique that help keep Arizona’s trails open and experiences for RV travelers and plenty of maintained. The success of this program options for those seeking experiences off was recently recognized by the Arizona the beaten path. The Off-Highway Vehicle Parks and Recreation Association, when Program has been striving to create a user the Ambassador program received the experience that enhances visits to Arizona’s volunteer of the year award at this year’s state parks for recreational enthusiasts for banquet. over a decade. By adding several new team members and a more personal hands- “Show Me Rides” introduce riders to on approach to engaging Arizona’s vast new OHV areas across Arizona, are OHV community, Arizona State Parks and organized regularly by ambassadors, and Trails has accomplished trail maintenance occur throughout the state. Riders and and construction, statewide trail mapping ambassadors review maps, riding etiquette and safety information before each ride. systems, economic impact studies, and Ambassadors then lead the group on a extensive grant work. memorable OHV adventure.

Please remember to ride safe, ride smart and ride sober!

To learn more about off-highway trails, “Show Me Rides,” the Arizona Peace Trail, or other updates about how to enjoy trails and experiences in and around Arizona’s state parks, visit azstateparks.com/ohv or call 1-877-MY-PARKS.

yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 35 Attractions & Recreation Do, Play, Have Fun! Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted. Arizona Historical Society/ The total 1.5 acres comprises the Cocopah Museum, a million sand duners annually. Only permitted vehicles Sanguinetti House Museum & Gardens Cultural Center and Heritage Park. The museum contains during peak of winter season. 240 S. Madison Ave. • 782.1841 historical tribal exhibits. The Heritage Park features many arizonahistoricalsociety.org native plants and trees used by the Cocopah people. Just Ride Arizona Once the home of pioneer merchant E. F. Sanguinetti, 2972 S. Kyla Ave., Ste. A, Yuma now a regional location of the Arizona Historical Society. It Cocopah Speedway 314.4345 • justridearizona.com exhibits photographs, artifacts and furnishings of Arizona’s Hwy. 95 & County 15th, across from Cocopah Resort & We are off-road enthusiasts offering off-road rentals to territorial period. Included are colorful gardens and aviaries Casino, Somerton experience the Imperial Sand Dunes just 20 miles west of with talking birds. Call for hours, tours, films, lectures. 344.1563 • cocopahspeedway.com Yuma or local desert trails. Rentals include trailer, helmets, 3 Newly refurbished, there’s a full schedule of /8 mile clay goggles, flags, tie-downs and where to experience the see ad on page 33 oval racing for this year. More online. unique desert landscape. Armed Forces Park Desert Horse Adventures Marine Corps Air Station Yuma 291 Gila St. 208.290.7423 Avenue 3E, south of 32nd St., Yuma Created by the Military Affairs Committee of the Yuma deserthorseadventures.com 269.2275 or 269.5590 Chamber of Commerce to honor all military veterans, living The busiest air field in the Marine Corps and the third- or deceased, from all branches of service. AKA Party Ponies Yuma...trail rides, pony parties, unicorns, petting zoo, lessons, boarding, therapy for the busiest in the U.S. Navy, MCAS Yuma shares its runways Camel Farm, The whole family. Offering 1 hour trail rides 7 days a week. with the Yuma International Airport. A popular air show 15672 S. Ave. 1E at Co Rd. 16 • 627.7511 or 920.5726 Begin with a short lesson if you like. Helmets provided. takes place here and special group tours are available. A fun family setting with over 25 species of exotic and Martha’s Gardens Mejool Date Farm domestic desert animals, including Arabian camels. Petting Dobson Museum Tacna • 783.4013 or 503.0168 9747 Avenue 9 ¾ E., Yuma zoo for kids. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm except on hot summer days. Wendy Dobson’s 40-year collection of antiques is arranged 726.8833 • marthasgardens.com as a miniature old town, on more than 10 acres. See a Drive out into the county to taste a variety of yummy dates. Casa de Coronado Museum working blacksmith shop, barber shop, school room and Educational tours to see the palm orchard and how dates 233 S. 4th Ave. • 483.4453 house. Open by appointment Mon-Sat. Donation requested. grow. Light snacks and of course delicious date shakes. Located in the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, this museum El Golfo Mexico Ocean-To-Ocean Bridge show the history of Yuma tourism through travel guides, From Yuma, a short one-hour drive leads to an international Built in 1915, this bridge linked the east to the west with photos, furniture and appliances. Hours by appt. adventure in El Golfo, a sleepy Mexican fishing village. one land route. It was jointly renovated by the Quechan Center of the World - Museum of History Today it offers a variety of tourist oriented fun... play on Indian Tribe, the City of Yuma and Yuma County in 2002. in Granite the beach, snorkel, rent an ATV, hook a fish on a half or full day excursion to deeper water, camp on the beach or in an PAAC - Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex I-8 west to Felicity, CA, take Exit 164, turn right. At the NW corner of Pacific Ave. & 8th St. in Yuma. 760.572.0100 RV resort, dine on fresh seafood or just relax and enjoy the scenery along the Gulf of Mexico. Between 6 regulation-size lighted softball fields is a star- Imperial County has officially designated the town of shaped area for shaded concession stand and restroom Felicity, CA as the Center of the World. Features include Fort Yuma Indian Reservation Quechan Indian facility. granite remembrances, a chapel, 15’ sundial, sculptures Museum, Ft. Yuma • 849.1885 and a post office. Open Dec.-April. Fort Yuma is one of the oldest military posts associated Peanut Patch, The 4322 E. County 13th St. • 726.6292 • 800-USA-PNUT City River Front Parks with the Arizona Territory and is the headquarters for the Quechan Indian Tribe. thepeanutpatch.com Yuma Crossing Park A must stop for fresh nuts, candy, dried fruits, homemade This heritage area opens the historic downtown district to Gadsden Museum fudge, peanut brittle & sugarless candies. Exit off I-8 on O O the Colorado River and connects a number of city parks 18765 Hwy. 95, Gadsden • 627.2159 Ave. 3E. S. to Co. 13th St., turn L. and wetlands by multi-use paths. Created by Luis Gradias, this museum tells all about see ad on this page Gateway Park the town of Gadsden with photos, artifacts, a little Recreation facilities, view of the Colorado River and the Southwestern town and a petting zoo. Take Hwy 95 south historic Ocean-to-Ocean highway bridge, with access at from Yuma, look for signs. 1st St. and Gila St. in the historic district. Sandy beaches, fishing pier, picnic ramadas, playgrounds, restrooms and Historic Downtown Yuma walking paths connecting to the city bike paths. in the North End O O yumaheritage.com • 373.5190 East Wetlands Restoration Area Enjoy the many specialty shops 373.5198 and unique dining establishments With 1,400 acres, east of Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge, near as you experience the revitalized Riverside Park & along the river, has backwater channels energy of downtown Yuma. for canoeing, primitive hiking trails, and is perfect for see feature on pages 32-33 birdwatching. Riverside Park Imperial Sand Dunes O O To the east of Gateway Park on Prison Hill Rd., connected National Recreational Area from Gateway Park. Provides an educational interpretive Imperial County, CA • center and hiking trails. 760.337.4400 West Wetlands Park blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/elcentro/ Accessible off 22nd Ave., a newer 110 acre wetland park recreation/ohvs/isda.html provides a fishing pond, small boat launch , hiking trails 115,000 acres of sand dunes, along the river and wetlands. Perfect for birdwatching located 25 miles west of Yuma O & connecting to the city bike paths. There are two on I-8 to Ogilby Rd. East, N. playgrounds and restrooms. approximately 25 miles to Hwy. 78, W. to the dunes. Set aside Cocopah Tribal Museum & Cultural Center by the BLM to preserve desert West Cocopah Reservation, 14533 Veterans Dr., Somerton vegetation & wildlife. Open to 627-1992 • cocopah.com off-road vehicles, attracting over O 36 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Z Fun Factory & Waylon’s Water World

St. Thomas Mission Yuma Colorado River State Historic Park bridges, amphibious vehicles and boats here, as well 350 Picacho Rd., Winterhaven, CA • 760.752.0283 201 N. 4th Ave., Yuma • 329.0071 as training of infantry and mechanized soldiers for Father Garces established the original mission here in azstateparks.com/parks/yuqu deployment around the world. 1780 at the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. In 1922 the The depot was organized by the U.S. Army in 1865 Catholic church was built to replicate the original that was to supply Army facilities throughout the Southwest Yuma Territorial Prison Historic State Park destroyed in an Indian uprising in 1855. Call for schedule with clothing, communication and equipment. Its role Giss Pkwy. & Prison Hill • 783.4771 of masses & other parish activities. diminished with the advent of the railroad in the early yumaprison.org 1900s. The open 10-acre park contains five original Between 1876 & 1909, this penitentiary housed some of Wild River Family Entertainment Center buildings that are some of the oldest in the state. Located Arizona’s most dangerous criminals. Famed in literature, 15136 S. Ave. B (Hwy. 95), Somerton • 627.0980 adjacent to the Yuma Visitor Center. movies and television, the remains of this prison are now cocopahwildriver.com a state park. A unique entertainment center, next to Cocopah Resort Yuma County Fairgrounds & Conference Center. Includes bowling, laser tag, games, 2520 E. 32nd St., Yuma • 726.4420 • yumafair.com Yuma Visitor Information Center food, cocktail lounge & spacious meeting/party rooms. A year-round facility in use over 200 days/year, run by 201 N. 4th Ave. • 783.0071 or 800.293.0071 Yuma County Fair, Inc., a private nonprofit corp. Sponsor visityuma.com Yuma Art Center & Historic Yuma Theatre of the Annual County Fair and Fourth of July Celebration. Certified by the Arizona Office of Tourism. Gift shop. 254 S. Main St. • 373.5202 • yumaaz.gov see information on pages 6 & 9 Restoration of the Historic Yuma Theater to its 1936 Yuma Landing ambience and development of an art center. Features four 195 S. 4th Ave. • 782.7427 Z Fun Factory & Waylon’s Water World galleries and a gift shop. In historic downtown Yuma. Located on the site where the first airplane landed in Amusement Park see ad on page 30 Arizona on Oct. 25, 1911, is now the Yuma Landing 4446 E. 24th St. • 726.6000 • zfunfactory.com Restaurant. It includes a pictorial display with over 800 Get out & play. This premier amusement park is the Yuma Civic Center O photos of Yuma’s history, dating back to 1869. best in southeast Arizona and neighboring southeastern 1440 Desert Hills Dr. • 373.5040 • yumaciviccenter.com California. Select a variety of activities including mini This 43,000 sq. ft. facility hosts conventions, concerts, Yuma Proving Ground & Center Museum golf, go-karts, batting cage, pirate playhouse, arcade. consumer shows and private events. It also includes 328.6533 / Museum: 328.3394 • yuma.army.mil Relax and refuel at the onsite Z Restaurant & Bar with its Desert Sun Stadium. Used by the U.S. Army since 1850, when established as full service family-friendly atmosphere. Quench your thirst see ad on page 11 an outpost to protect the Yuma crossing of the Colorado with an ice cold drink from the icebar. Get wet at the River. In 1943 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested adjacent Waylon’s Water World on the giant slides, lazy O O✁ O

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History has loops and segments of varying length and In 2013, the Bureau of Land Management degrees of difficulty for multiple types of OHVs, (BLM), and the Arizona Game and Fish including 4x4s, side-by-side utility vehicles, Department (AZGFD), conceived a plan to all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles. The trail create a connector trail between Bullhead is open to motorized and non-motorized users. City in the north and Yuma in the south. The Trail identification signs are being installed Arizona Sunriders ATV Club in along the entire trail. Quartzsite, had been working with La Paz County since Trail users will experience 2011 to create a loop OHV trail system in the dramatic landscape and Quartzsite area. The Bouse Ghost Riders ATV ecosystem changes (elevation 170’-7070’), Club was also working with La Paz County many varieties of cacti, red rock landscapes, to develop OHV recreational opportunities in Bouse. In early fall 2013, The Bouse Ghost Riders ATV Club saw the opportunity to combine the trail

winding sand washes and river bottoms, narrow canyons and ridge-line trails, historic sites,and fantastic scenic beauty. Expect to see Big Horn Sheep, coyote, raptors, owls, deer, desert tortoise and other wildlife. efforts by The BLM, AZGFD, La Paz County and local OHV clubs into a single-trail focused Online: arizonapeacetrail.org effort. By 2014, a team of 14 OHV clubs, under Many details about the Arizona Peace Trail are the leadership of J.C. Sanders, along with available on the Official Arizona Peace Trail support from BLM, AZGFD, Yuma County, website and Facebook. Of particular interest La Paz County and Mojave County, formed are links to detailed maps of the route, along the Arizona Peace Trail, Inc. (AZPT) which with GPX and KML downloads for Global gained non-profit status in July 2015. Positioning System devices. A trail itinerary is also provided as an example of a 5-day trip Trail Formulation and Experience to circumnavigate the Peace Trail. Locations The AZPT member clubs worked diligently, of services including: lodging, fuel, repairs, spending many hours of field research and restaurants, and more are also available. coordination with numerous federal, state and local jurisdictions, and private property owners Plan your trip today to ride and enjoy all or to ultimately define a 750-mile loop trail linking part of the new Arizona Peace Trail, Arizona’s Mojave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. The trail Ultimate Off-Road Adventure! yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 39 Come to Wellton for Golf, Local Events and More Sandra Jones, Town of Wellton Located 29 miles east of Yuma, the Town of Wellton, is a center days during the summer. RV parks are abundant. You can plan your for business, services, recreation, and a leisurely lifestyle. We are next winter visit here and find your RV rest stop. home to 3,197 full time residents and countless winter and retired In addition to our town, we are close to Yuma (the third fastest residents. growing metropolitan area in the country), shopping and history. Surrounded by the Gila Mountains and local farms, the gorgeous We are approximately 2 ½ hours from Phoenix for the major league sunrises each morning, the warmth, and sun-filled days, it is no ballgame and 3 hours from San Diego for an ocean visit. wonder that folks have been coming to Wellton to rest and enjoy the We invite you to learn more out about our little well town. Take your town’s quiet setting. You’ll discover our friendly town is a safe haven time and we look forward to your visit. for you and your family. We have a rich western history stemming from our roots as a water stop for the railroad (hence Well Town - Wellton) and the Butterfield Stage Coach. We host several annual events like the Tractor Rodeo, Pioneer Days, an old fashioned 4th of July, Fishing Derby, and Tri- Valley Ambulance Events. With the growth of Wellton comes the growth of our town facilities. We’ve built a new Family Services Center that also houses the medical clinic. The Butterfield Golf Course and Coyote Wash Golf Course provide a leisurely game with the mountains and brilliant orange sunsets as a backdrop. The community pool with its large slide adds a respite for the hot, dry

40 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Tee Time! Golf Guide Area code is 928 unless otherwise noted.

The Yuma area offers a perfect golf outing with numerous diverse courses – from low-key to challenging – in a warm, sunny setting. Our desert courses are more open and welcoming with breathtaking views and dry, fresh air. All courses are public unless otherwise noted.

H. Ironwood Golf Course 2945 W. 8th St. • 343.1466 9 holes, 1720 yards, 3 & 4 exec. par 31. I. Las Barrancas Golf Course Locations of courses are spot located by letter on the 14076 E. 48th Dr., Foothills • 342.7130 foldout map in the back of this Guide. lasbarrancasgolf.com A. Cocopah Bend RV & Golf Resort 18 holes, 7000 yards, par 72. Driving range, food 6800 Strand Ave. •cocopahrv.com services, pro shop. 343.9300-office • 343.1663-Pro Shop 18 holes, 5264 yards, par 70. Driving range, J. Mesa del Sol Golf Club restaurant, pro shop. Year round (summer 12213 Calle del Cid, Foothills • 342.1283 discounts). playmesadelsol.com 18 holes, 6777-BLK/6352-B/5832-W/5161-R yards, B. Cocopah Rio Colorado Golf Course par 72. Driving range, food services, pro shop. 220 N. Marshall Loop Rd., Somerton • 627.0057 18 holes, 5770 yards, par 72. Driving range, food K. Butterfield Golf Course - Town of Wellton services, pro shop. 10231 Dome St., Wellton • 785.4030 18 holes, 2749 yards, par 54. Driving range, pro C. Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course shop. 1245 W. Desert Hills Dr. • 344.4653 see feature article on page 40 deserthillsgc.com Reservations: cityofyumagolf.com L. Coyote Wash Golf Course - Town of Wellton 18 holes, 6800-B/5300-W/5694-L yards, par 11902 Williams St., Wellton • 785.4653 72-M/73-W. Driving range, The Hills Restaurant golfcoyotewash.com Patio & Grill, pro shop. 18 holes, 6044 yards, par 71. Driving range, pro shop. see ad on page 40 see feature article on page 40

D. Desert Hills Par 3 M. Westwind RV & Golf Resort 1301 32nd St. • 726.8350 9797 S. Frontage Rd., Foothills • 342.2992 Reservations: cityofyumagolf.com westwindrvgolfresort.com 18 holes, 2174 yards, par 54. Driving range, pro shop. 9 holes, 1221 yards, par 27. Pro shop, food services, lounge. E. Foothills Par 3 Golf 14000 E. County 14E, Foothills • 342.9565 N. Yuma Golf & Country Club (private) foothillspar3.com 3150 S. Fortuna Ave. • 726.4210 • ygcc.org 9 holes, 1050 yards, par 27. Food services, pro shop. 18 holes, 6553-B/6332-W/5990-L yards, par 72. Driving range, food services, pro shop. F. Foothills Executive Golf Course 14200 E. County 14E, Foothills • 305.6252 O. Arroyo Dunes Golf Course foothillsexecutivegolfcourse.com 1201 W. 32nd St. • 726.8350 9 holes, 2600 yards, par 34. Driving range, pro shop. 18 holes, par 3, 2174 yards, shop, par 51. G. Fortuna De Oro Golf Course 13650 N. Frontage Rd., Foothills • 342.4766 9 holes, 3069 yards, par 36. Driving range, food services, pro shop. yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 41 Over the Border Los Algodones The friendly community of Los and dental health professionals and open air cafés, Algodones is located in Baja California, Mexico offering prices that will make your trip worthwhile. at the California-Arizona border. It is about 10 miles Most businesses employ someone who is fluent in west of Yuma. Go west on I-8, take exit 166 and English, so you don’t have to worry if you don’t travel south on CA Hwy. 186/Andrade Rd., past the speak Spanish. Quechan Casino & Resort. Los Algodones is recognized as a safe destination for It’s best to park on the U.S. side in the secured tourists who stay in the main business section and are Quechan Tribe parking lot for a nominal daily flat always aware of their surroundings. The small business rate and walk less than one block to the port of entry. community caters to snowbirds and American/ Most of the businesses in town are located less than Canadian travelers with cost savings in mind. four blocks from the border. American dollars are NOTE: American citizens must present their passport the currency of choice. or passport card to re-enter the U.S. Children 18 and under need to present a birth certificate, naturalization You’ll find a wide variety of shopping and professional certificate or passport to re-enter the U.S. services, including gift shops, pharmacies, medical Border Crossing Passport Information For more information: LosAlgodones.com To re-enter the U.S. when you visit Mexico For updated travel safety information contact by land, you must present a passport card or the U.S. State Dept.: travel.state.gov passport book. You can obtain either document or call 888.407.4747 (8am-8pm EST) at Clerk of the Superior Court in the For information on what’s required to return to the U.S.: Yuma County Courthouse, getyouhome.gov 168 S. 2nd Ave., 928.817.4238, or at any U.S. Post Office location.

Downtown U.S. Ports Map of Entry Hours Andrade (Algodones) 6am-10pm PST 760.572.0089 Calexico West (Mexicali) 24 hours a day 760.768.2626 San Luis (San Luis Rio Colorado) 24 hours a day 928.627.8854

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42 Yuma Community Guide 2020 yumacommunityguide.com Theindex advertisers shown below ofwith red numbers advertisers have been located by number on the map on the following pages. The black numbers indicate either no physical address, or out of area. The green numbers are spot located on the Historic Downtown Yuma in the North End map, page 32. advertisers ad/feature page advertisers . . . . .ad/feature page 1 Ann’s Holistic Health • 228.5560 . . . . . 20 23 Pioneer Express Lube ...... 37/38 2 Arizona Office of Tourism ...... 6 24 The Q ...... back cover 3 Brocket Farms ...... 33 25 Rancho El Mirage RV Park ...... 25 4 Century 21 Action Group (4 loc) . . . . 22 26 Realty Executives - Cecilia Vidales . . . .23 5 Chicago Title (3 loc) ...... 23 27 Red Moon Ale House ...... 33, 38 6 Chretin’s Restaurant ...... 27 28 Redondo Room ...... 33 7 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation inside front cover 29 Sanguinetti House Museum & Gardens . . 33 8 Cocopah Tribe Casino & Resort . . . . . 1 30 Sonora Quest Laboratories ...... 20 9 County RV Repair ...... 24 31 Sunrise Manufactured Home Community . .24 10/10 Da Boyz (2 loc) ...... 33 32 Tomkins Pottery ...... 33 11 Desert Hills Golf Course ...... 40 33 Waggin’ West Kennels ...... 14 12 East Valley RV Specialists • 480.380.3801 . . 24 34 Walmart Super Centers (3 loc.) . . . . .19 13 From the Farm, LLC ...... 27 14 Garden Café, The ...... 33 35 Wellton, Town of ...... 40 15 Griffin Realty ...... 22 36 Youngevity • 801.631.0839 ...... 21 16 Hilco RV ...... 24 37 Yuma Art Center ...... 30 17 Jack Mellon Mercantile ...... 33 38 Yuma Civic Center ...... 11 18 Johnny Yuma’s Bicycles ...... 7 39 Yuma County Intergovernmental 19 Lutes Casino ...... 33 Public Transportation Authority (YCAT) . . 15 20 Man Cave, A ...... 14 40/40 Yuma County Library ...... 14, 33 21 Paradise Casino ...... back cover 41 Yuma Visitor Information Center . . . . 6, 9 22 Peanut Patch, The ...... 36 42 Z Fun Factory . . . inside front cover, 37 & 38

distribution locations South 4th Avenue Area Yuma Civic Center The UPS Store Town of Wellton Best Western Coronado Historic Downtown Yuma Yuma Fairgrounds Miscellaneous Griffin Realty City of Yuma Gila Ridge Road Hotel Lobbies Realty Executives-Cecilia Vidales Redondo Room at the Garden Café County RV Repair RV, MH & Adult Communities Yuma Visitors Center Sanguinetti House Museum Foothills Area Walmart Super Centers (3) Yuma Visitors Bureau Main Office Yuma Arts Center Day Breaker’s Café 16th Street Yuma City Parks & Rec. Dept. Las Barrancas Golf Course 8151 E. 32nd St., Foothills 2501 S. Avenue B Century 21 Action Realty Off 32nd Street Mesa del Sol Golf Pro Shop Yuma County Area Transportation Arizona Market Place Microtel Inn & Suites 2900 S. Pacific Avenue 24th Street Fat Daddy’s Burgers Pioneer Express Lube Yuma County Libraries A Man Cave Jacobson Homes The UPS Store Out of Area - City Halls, Sunrise Mobile Estates Cielo Verde Wellton Chambers & Visitor Centers West of 4th Avenue Yuma East Estates Coyote Wash Chevron - Wellton CA - El Centro/Imperial Valley Hilco RV Supply Villa Chaparral Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham I AZ - Parker, Quartzsite, Wellton, Sonora Quest Laboratories The Peanut Patch Rancho El Mirage Golf & RV Comm. Tacna, Somerton, San Luis yumacommunityguide.com Yuma Community Guide 2020 43 24

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