Yuma News
“Scary & Safe Trick or Treat” at the Yuma County Fairgrounds
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- Written by Sergeant Lori Franklin Sergeant Lori Franklin
- Published: 12 October 2017 12 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department, with help from the Yuma County Fair Inc., is pleased to announce the “Scary & Safe Trick or Treat” at the Yuma County Fairgrounds on Halloween night from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
NSF announces $19.5M in awards to support fundamental research to advance the nation’s local cities and communities
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- Written by Kim L. Silverman Kim L. Silverman
- Published: 12 October 2017 12 October 2017
Washington, DC - The National Science Foundation (NSF) has long been a leader in supporting fundamental research to equip U.S. cities and communities with more responsive and adaptive technologies and services. Today, NSF's Smart & Connected Communities (S&CC) program announces its first round of awards totaling approximately $19.5 million. This funding will support 38 projects involving researchers at 34 institutions across the nation.
Plasmons in an Open Box Create Miniature Laser
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- Written by Ben Stein - NIST Ben Stein - NIST
- Published: 12 October 2017 12 October 2017
Washington, DC - Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed the first miniature laser in which the light is guided along the floor of an open metallic trench. The laser could act as a nanoscale device to sense minute amounts of pollutants and other chemicals in the environment, or detect the surface binding of biomolecules for medical diagnostics.
Genealogical Society of Yuma will present “Find a Grave”
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 12 October 2017 12 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, October 28th, the Genealogical Society of Yuma will present “Find a Grave” at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Learn how cemetery records may help you in your research, and how to conduct cemetery research. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to this workshop. There is no charge to attend.
Small Business Tax Seminar
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 12 October 2017 12 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma County Library District, in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service, is hosting a Small Business Tax Seminar for entrepreneurs, startups, business owners, and anyone interested in the financial aspect of running a business. IRS publications and forms will be provided.
City of Yuma seeks volunteers to 'spruce up' West Wetlands
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 12 October 2017 12 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The City and the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area are teaming up to restore additional areas in Yuma’s West Wetlands, but to get the most out of a grant helping to fund that project, both are asking for a little bit of your time on Saturday morning.
AWC Community Band Presents Fall Concert
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 12 October 2017 12 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - The Arizona Western College Community Band will be having its Fall Concert on Monday, October 30. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. at Mary Elizabeth Post Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St.