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It’s Friday, Yuma! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Arizona rent under $900, Apache helicopters down drones, and Poe speakeasy + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Stretch your housing budget: Eight underrated Arizona towns still offer rent under $900 in a recent feature, highlighting Coolidge’s sub $800 options and Yuma’s sunshine perks that help cut costs for locals — read the full story.
Airborne weapons break new ground: Army Apache helicopters used new 30mm proximity rounds to down drones during a December exercise in Yuma, showcasing air to air success with tech built by Army teams — get all the details.
Community generosity in action: Yuma Police Department raised over $1,100 for Special Olympics Arizona at its 13th annual Fuel of Dreams on Feb. 21, with officers pumping gas and washing windshields while encouraging donations — read the full story.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Vegan dinner, sorted: River City Grill serves a real-deal plant-based lineup… coconut curry, blackened tofu, bright sorbet… within a globally inspired menu that keeps mixed groups happy. When you want an easy local night out, this neighborhood spot stays reliable and relaxed.
Treasure-hunt therapy: Shelves feeling a bit too new? At The Packrats Den, vintage signs, cast iron, glassware, and yard art mingle into a browse that flips “I’m just looking” into “where will this go?” Leave with a story piece that feels like it picked you.
Brows that stay put: Whether you’re after less mirror time or a subtle glow-up, Ink Beauty Bar delivers natural-looking nano/ombré brows, soft eyeliner, and lash lifts with a steady, experienced touch. Wake up to arches that behave and eyes that pop… effortless, polished, and convincingly “I woke up like this.”
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🌳 Family Connections Nature Class @ Back 2 Nature Learning Center | Friday (3/6) at 9:30 AM – If your living room has seen one too many craft explosions, outsource the chaos to this all-ages nature class. Kids, cousins, and brave grown-ups get messy with free play, mud, and sticks, while you soak up fresh air, and smug parental satisfaction.
🎶 Gino and the Lone Gunmen @ Sage & Sand Cocktail Lounge | Friday (3/6) at 9:00 PM – California’s favorite troublemakers, Gino and the Lone Gunmen, are roaring back to Sage & Sand with vintage rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, and Americana for two nights during Midnight at the Oasis. No cover, but reserve a table, because Yuma claims seats like parking spots.
🏃 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
🥚 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.
🎸 Journey Captured and more @ Historic Yuma Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Think you still know every word to Don’t Stop Believin’, or at least the chorus. The Historic Yuma Theatre hosts a double shot of nostalgia with tributes to Journey and Peter Frampton, big vocals, guitar solos, and singalongs. Hair flips optional, air guitar encouraged.
🎤 Steve Fleming @ Naked Dates Farm | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – If Sunday could use fewer errands and more chords, head to Naked Dates Farm’s outdoor stage for Steve Fleming’s all-request show. Every Sunday afternoon, expect cold beers from High Tanks Brewing, solid grub, and favorite country and rock played like he knows you.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Yuma report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
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