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Hello Yuma! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Poe speakeasy, Midnight at the Oasis car show, and Apache counters drones + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Where curiosity meets medicine: Yuma Children’s Museum now features a permanent healthcare exhibit created with Onvida Health. Kids can try hands-on activities that explain medical jobs and spark interest in future careers — learn more about the exhibit.

Connecting classrooms and crops: In February, a local elementary school celebrated Ag Day with JV Farms and Top Flavor Farms, giving students a close look at Yuma agriculture and encouraging interest in future careers — see how students explored agriculture.

Collaborative weapons breakthrough: An Apache helicopter in Yuma recently successfully engaged drones using new 30mm APEX rounds with proximity fuzes, boosting counter‑drone lethality while reducing collateral damage, according to Army and industry partners — see how it counters drones.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Sip macabre cocktails at Poe speakeasy
• Experience thrills at 2026 Yuma Airshow
• Color the Yuma sky with kites
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.

🫶 We got your back

Sip-worthy midweek plan: Over 300 wines and daily tastings make Old Town Wine Cellar an easy midweek upgrade. Pair a pour with a charcuterie board, call it self-care, and finally refresh that wine rack… consider this your nudge.

Dial in your setup: Whether you’re tuning a bow, sighting a rifle, or finally upgrading that range bag, Sprague’s Sports has the gear and know-how to get you dialed. Explore the indoor range, and lean on a pro-shop team that turns quick errands into surprisingly fun deep dives.

Lights, camera, downtown: Whether you want a throwback screening or a community hangout, Yuma Art Center & Historic Yuma Theatre keeps the marquee fresh and the vibes neighborly. Weeknights get an easy lift as the big screen revives routines with something warm, local, and low-key.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

👪 Family Connections Nature Class @ Back 2 Nature Learning Center | Wednesday (3/4) at 9:30 AM – Class is heading outside with an all-ages nature session where messy, free play is the curriculum. Let the kids build forts and befriend bugs, you supervise with coffee, and your washing machine earns its keep, with grass stains, big smiles, and zero screens.

👶 Infant Massage @ MCAS Yuma Chapel Nursery | Wednesday (3/4) at 11:00 AM – Give those tiny toes a spa day and learn infant massage in a 4-week class that helps with sleep, tummy troubles, and that all-important bonding. Best for 0–6 months, expectant parents welcome, join any session, new series starts first Wednesday monthly. Call 928-269-2308 to register.

❤ Friday Night Care @ MCAS Yuma Child Development Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Need a date night without hiding in the garage? First or second Friday, they’ll watch kids 6 weeks to 12, toss in a light snack, and charge $8 per child per hour. Active Duty and DoW only, registration and immunizations required, reserve two weeks ahead.

🏃 Color Run @ Gowan Science Academy | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jog and get pelted with color, this is it. Gowan Science Academy’s first Color Run raises funds for GSA Athletics, so you can support the kiddos, your cardio, and your laundry skills. Register: https://form.jotform.com/260138218825154

💃 Outdoor Saturday Zumba @ Yuma Palms Regional Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Free outdoor Zumba on first Saturdays, 10 to 11, at Yuma Palms in the village by Harkins. Call it cardio or just dancing with neighbors, Janet and Erica lead, kids and teens welcome, and you can pretend the stroll to Target counts as the cool-down.

🥚 Sensory Sensitive Spring Eggstravaganza @ Flex It Academy Learning Centers | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Flex It Academy is hosting a sensory-friendly spring bash on Third Ave, free to enter and kinder on little senses. Expect an egg hunt, face paint, crafts, sensory play, inflatables, food trucks, and Bunny photos, then a blissfully early bedtime for everyone.

🚗 Midnight at the Oasis Car Show @ Desert Sun Stadium | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Polish up the chrome and pretend your back still likes bench seats. Midnight at the Oasis brings the Southwest’s biggest car show, gleaming classics, and your favorite Scoundrels on the main stage. Expect shiny fenders, nostalgic tunes, and plenty of lawn-chair diplomacy.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Yuma report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 86°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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