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Hi Yuma, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Poe speakeasy, Midnight at the Oasis car show, and eight overlooked Arizona towns under $1,600 + plenty of reasons to put on real pants 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.
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📰 In the news
A home for every texture: Last month, Dinnie’s Beauty Supplies and Braiding Salon in Yuma was highlighted for Black History Month, sharing family roots that honor Amerita Hamlet and offering representation customers say they needed — get the story behind the shop.
Where your money goes further: An article published February 23, 2026 highlights eight overlooked Arizona towns where monthly expenses can stay under $1,600, including Yuma, Coolidge, Nogales, and Springerville, offering savings without sacrificing Arizona charm — see which towns made it.
Decision-making under fire: At MCAS Yuma, Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 tested Air Force readiness, challenging Airmen to operate from dispersed hubs with limited communication alongside Navy, Marine Corps, UK, and Australian partners — see how teams adapted.
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:
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🐾 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.
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🫶 We got your back
Charbroiled cravings, solved: Midweek hunger requires zero overthinking at Eddie’s Grill: charbroiled burgers, fresh homemade sides, and unfussy Yuma vibes. Dine in with friends, or cruise the drive-thru for pickup, then get back to life… happily well-fed, fast.
Glow-fueled family fix: When the wheels need a night off, Wild River Family Entertainment Center has 24 bowling lanes, laser tag, a big arcade, and a comfy sports-bar vibe. Gather friends, stir up friendly rivalry, and head out grinning… already planning the next round.
History with goosebumps: For a quick jolt of local lore, roam the cell blocks and peek from the guard tower at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. Interactive exhibits and eerie stories make it an easy, finally-do-it outing when you want something different close to home.
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.
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📆 Yuma for grown ups
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🍽 History Dinner Under the Stars @ Yuma County Historical Society | Thursday (3/5) at 5:30 PM – Grab a seat under the stars and let lifelong Yuman Bob Shook dish on growing up across from the then-closed Territorial Prison, where recess had real bars. Expect pre-AC nostalgia, community memories, and dinner included. Limited seats, so claim yours.
🌳 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.
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: 79°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
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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