Yuma Life

Love soars for balloon weddings

BY KERRY LEONARD - SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Pastor Mike Robertson is used to reading wedding vows, but usually he's got both feet on the ground when the couple say “I do.”Then a few years ago, Robertson was asked to marry a couple while drifting high above the treetops — in a... Full story

Centennial events throughout Yuma

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Yuma's upcoming celebration of Arizona's centennial boasts a calendar full of events, ranging from fireworks displays and concerts to presentations by historians and old-time re-enactors.Events kick off Friday and continue through most of the month.T... Full story

AWC goes red for women's hearts (photo)

Arizona Western College's annual Go Red For Woman event at AWCthis week  focuse on the prevention and treatment of heart disease, which more woman die from than all forms of cancer combined. Go Red For Women works to spread information and to fu... Full story

Religious Special Events 2-4-12

Spiritual singles mixerWould you like to meet spiritual but not religious singles? Yuma Center for Spiritual Living, 781 S. 2nd Ave., will have a free spiritual singles mixer from 6 to 7 p.m. today.A one-day study of Bishop John Shelby Spong's book &... Full story

The gift that keeps on giving

BY THE REV. PAUL KILLINGSWORTH - HOPE THAT HELPS

Wisdom beyond the ordinary was spoken. The instruction given by Christ has been followed by all classes of people around the world.“If you give it will come back to you,” Luke 6:38 [MSG], seems very simple and undependable. However, when ... Full story

What value is stretching exercises?

BY PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My basketball coach is gung-ho for stretching exercises. We spend at least 15 minutes of every practice doing all sorts of stretches. Some of us wonder what this is doing for us. Our coach claims that it keeps us from injuries. Does... Full story

Pioneer Day celebrated Saturday in Wellton

The 35th Annual Pioneer Day & Fiesta is taking place Saturday in Wellton. The theme for this year is “Arizona Pioneer: Our Centennial Celebration.” The parade takes off at 8:30 a.m., followed by a barbecue at 11 a.m. The Pioneer Day G... Full story

The gift of organ donation is priceless

BY PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would like to take organ donation a step further and donate my body to science. If any part of me can help find a cure for a disease or help someone live longer, I will have been of some use to my fellow human beings. Furthermore,... Full story

February gardening guide for Yuma

BY KAREN BOWEN - DESERT GARDENER

Yuma has four great garden clubs. You can join one or all, depending upon your time and interests. Yuma Orchid SocietyMeets the second Thursday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m. (Feb. 9), Foothills Branch LibraryProgram: “What to Look for When Buying ... Full story

Chinese-Canadian film a magic love potion

BY MICHAEL MILLER - THURSDAYS AT THE THEATRE

“Long Life, Prosperity and Happiness” is an aromatic feast of narrative elements that will revive even the most dejected of spirits. Award-winning director Mina Shum has gathered only the choicest ingredients in cooking up this tribute to... Full story

Yuma Nightlife 2-2-12

WHERE TO BE • DJ Noah — 9 p.m. today — Rumors Sports Bar and Grill • Muffy and the Shark — 7 p.m. Friday — Julieanna's Patio Cafe • La Vida Loca — 8 p.m. every Friday — Cocopah Casino River Room &bul... Full story

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