Yuma News
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 27 April 2018 27 April 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off this year all around the state beginning Saturday, April 28th and runs through Thursday, May 3rd. The Special Olympics opening ceremonies for the Arizona State Olympic Games begin on Friday, May 4th and continue throughout the weekend.
One-on-one assistance with all aspects of job hunting
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- Published: 26 April 2018 26 April 2018
Wellton, Arizona - On Friday, May 11th & 25th, Arizona@Work Employment Specialist Cory Beck will be available at the Wellton Library from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for one-on-one assistance with all aspects of job hunting.
Play time for adults at the Wellton Library
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- Published: 26 April 2018 26 April 2018
Wellton, Arizona - It’s play time for adults at the Wellton Library! On Friday, May 11th, 18th, and 25th, the Wellton Library is hosting I’m Bored: Games Club at 11:00 a.m. Visit the library and enjoy different games every week. Bring a friend, or make a new one at the library!
From Idea to Profit: Introduction to Startups and Small Businesses
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- Published: 26 April 2018 26 April 2018
San Luis, Arizona - On Thursday, May 10th, the San Luis Library will host “From Idea to Profit: Introduction to Startups and Small Businesses” at 5:00 p.m. Learn about different kinds of businesses, business plans and why you need one, budgeting basics, and more.
20 Must-Read Books for Food Tank’s Spring Reading List
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- Written by Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank
- Published: 26 April 2018 26 April 2018
New Orleans, Louisiana - Food Tank has collected 20 of the best new books in food and agriculture. Whether you’re looking for inspiration in the kitchen, a beginning farmer, a sustainable food activist, or anything in between, there are plenty of great books below to choose from to feed your imagination. Learn how people all over the world grow, harvest, sell, and eat their food—and why it’s important to the future of this planet. Then, bring your new knowledge about food to the kitchen with various cookbooks and guides that will inspire environmentally-conscious, healthy, and creative cooking.
AWC Innovation Fund Committee working with local tribes to increase college-going culture
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- Published: 26 April 2018 26 April 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The Arizona Western College Innovation Fund Committee for Native Indian Student Success has partnered with local tribes to plan three upcoming College Success events to help increase the college-going culture in Yuma and La Paz counties.
Is there a medication to thicken eyelashes?
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- Written by Alaina L. Softing Hataye, O.D. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, O.D.
- Published: 26 April 2018 26 April 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The medication bimatoprost - marketed under the brand name Latisse - is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inadequate eyelashes (hypotrichosis). Bimatoprost is also marketed under the brand name Lumigan, which is used in prescription eyedrops to treat glaucoma. Eyelash growth was an unexpected side effect of Lumigan, which led to the creation and marketing of Latisse.