Comings and Goings: Miniature golf courses ready

Yuma Fun Factory is throwing a party and inviting the public to its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. People are invited to come by to play, eat and enjoy a variety of special events throughout the park, said Sheldon Vicks, marketing manager.

Both miniature golf courses are now open, along with bumper boats and go-karts, video arcade, DaBoyz Canteen and bar.

Located at 4446 E. County 10th St. (access it off Avenue 3E across from Arby's), the family fun venue can be reached at 344-4449.

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The Hunter Steakhouse, 2355 S. 4th Ave., is closed for the summer, according to a sign at the longtime restaurant. No reopening date has been announced yet.

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Another restaurant, John and Margie's Ranch House Restaurant, 4340 E. 32nd St., also is closed down for the summer. It had closed, then reopened in June for lunch but business was too slow to continue operating, said owner John Mitchell. He plans to reopen Oct. 15.

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One business that isn't closed is Pat's Coffee, Tea and More, contrary to a temporary phone message that said it was.

The shop had some phone issues for a few days, but he definitely is still open for business this summer, said owner Pat Roberts.

Located at 330 S. Main St., Pat's Coffee, Tea and More carries whole bean coffee, bulk tea, gourmet foods and kitchen toys. For more information, call 783-6255 or 1-800-547-4543 for fans who are ordering long distance. His Web site is patscoffeeandmore@ yahoo.com.

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Tropicana Night Club, 185 S. Main St. (former home to Vibes), will be opening for business Friday, said owner Jamie Shaaia. The establishment will be open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with live music on the weekends and disc jockey on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

The phone number is 343-9000.

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Old Town Wine Cellar, 265 S. Main St., Suite E, will be closed Tuesday through Saturday to give owner Mike Shelhamer a break.

He will reopen for business Aug. 3. The store can be reached at 373-0405.

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Two projects have been completed at Yuma Regional Medical Center, according to Alan Kircher, assistant city of Yuma building official.

An expansion of the hospital's surgery department has been completed, adding four new operating rooms.

Also, renovations to the computer data center have been completed.

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In other city of Yuma building activity, Kircher reported:

• Building permits have been issued for a new building for Ambiance Salon and Spa in the Tuscany Plaza, 2851 S. Avenue B, Lot 12. The new salon will be 2,200 square feet.

• Plans have been submitted for a 2,700 addition to the Chevron convenience store at 32nd Street and Avenue B. The expansion will nearly double the store and provide for more cold beverage service, Kircher said.

• The new building for DaVita Dialysis Center at Plaza del Este, 7179 E. 31st Place, Lot 5, is completed and is now being furnished and set up. Manager Donna Gebhart said it probably will be ready to move into by September. The new center will replace the current dialysis center at 3010 S. 4th Ave.

• Diva's Hair Studio by Veronica (previously in the Mervyn's Plaza) has moved and now is located at 1335 S. Pacific Ave., Suite 209. It can be reached at 726-5513 or 726-5527.

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Hector Hurtado, who has an Allstate Insurance agency, has purchased the former Whiz Kidz Preschool building at 2332 S. Arizona Ave. Renovations are under way in preparation for opening a new day care center there.

Wonder Kids will have room for about 60 children and will accept ages 2-12. It is expected to open in mid- to late October and will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

For information about employment or registration of children, call Hurtado's office at 343-9030 and ask for Maria -Galindo Hurtado or Katherine Martin.

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24 Karat Jewelers is all moved in to its new home and open for business at 2390 S. Avenue B - still near 24th Street, reported owner Kathy Ahuactzin.

The business had to vacate its longtime location at 2374 S. Avenue A because the property had been purchased by the city of Yuma for roadway improvements.

The store has the same phone number of 782-3306.

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American Family Insurance Lisa Argomaniz Agency has moved and now is located at 1455 S. 4th Ave., Suite 2 - just one suite over from the previous location , said owner Lisa Argomaniz.

The phone number is still 539-9101. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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The San Luis Library at 731 N. 1st Ave. will close at 5 p.m. Saturday in preparation for its move to its new location. The due date for all materials checked out from the branch is being extended to Aug. 25. A book drop will be available outside the branch or books may be returned to any other branch of the Yuma County Library District.

The public is invited to come out for the grand opening of the new San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave., with festivities to begin at 9 a.m. Aug. 22 and include a ceremony, ribbon cutting and refreshments.

For more information, call 782-1871.

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Report Comings and Goings to jlobeck@yumasun.com or 539-6853.