*** At a Glance ***
Tuesday, January 28:
Come meet the event organizers and to learn more about what we have in store for you. Please log your "will attend" so we can tell the restaurant how many people to expect.
Wednesday, January 29:
Join us as we kick off our new BP25 geo-art. The event will be in a Somerton park next to the library, not far from where the geo-art will appear. Coffee and pastries will be provided.
After a hard day "riding the trails", come relax with friends, and enjoy food and drink (optional). Join us at this iconic, western-themed watering hole. It is truly an amazing location with lots to see. This is a family-friendly location, so bring the whole family. Please log your "will attend" so we can tell the restaurant how many people to expect.
Thursday, January 30:
Plan on attending this CITO Event hosted by S*W*A*G and RED BUGGY MAN (Sally). We want the park to look Great! for the upcoming Block Party.
Who knew there was more to Yuma than just dirt, sand, and mountain trails. BocciCrew has discovered a haven for water activities, located along the Colorado River and Martinez Lake. While this event takes place on land, you might consider signing up for an amazing Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Colorado King, a unique one-of-a-kind sternwheeler.
* You can get details, and sign up for the cruise [Here]. Seating is limited, so sign up today!
The Canadian Invasion from the northeast wants to share their commuity celebration event with you. This is a sports themed event, so wear your favorite team's colors and be prepared to swap lots of stories. Hey, maybe some of them will even be true.
Friday, January 31:
Instead of his annual hiking event, sheppard4 has made arrangements to host "The Miner's Life" in a picnic area just outside the Castle Dome Museum. If you still want to go on a hike, the museum offers almost 2 miles of walking through an old mining village. This is not just a 'recreation'. Many of the buildings, while rebuilt, are at their original locations, and the wealth of things you will see came from local area miners. You might also schedule a tour of the Hull mine and see perhaps the best authentic wall of fluorescent minerals anywhere in the world! While the museum and mine tour are not free, they have agreed to give us a significant discount during our block party week. Just show them your block party name tag or badge to get about 20% off the regular price.
We will post more details here as they become available.
Who doesn't enjoy a good Flash Mob? Join kctrumpet in old town Yuma for this fun event. Bring a "Red Solo Cup" and "follow the leader" around a traffic circle. When the mob disperses, you can check out the many fine places to eat nearby.
Saturday, February 1:
Would you like to earn a special "Kokopelli Block Party" geocoin while discovering many interesting locations around Yuma? Attend this annual event at Martha's Gardens, a working date farm, to learn more. After the event, pick up your passport, go geocaching, and return your it later in the day (or at the Yuma Block Party on Sunday) to receive your geocoin. Hosted by tenbucks46.
Join Washington State Geocachers Association (WSGA) for a short event in the downtown Yuma area where you can gather after a long day of geocaching. Meet up with friends, make some new ones, and then decide where you want to go for dinner. There are many fantastic choices within a short distance of this event.
Sunday, February 2:
Help us celebrate 25 years of Geocaching and thank those hard-working Lackeys from HQ who make it all possible. We are currently planning the activities, but here are some things to expect:
- Main Stage: Guest Speakers, Panels, and Q&A
- Awards and Door Prizes
- Raffle Tickets
- Geo Bingo
- 50/50 SWAG Donation Giveaway
- Poker Run
- Creative Cache Display
- X Marks the Spot
- CITO Challenge
- Merchandise Sales and Information
- Photo Booth
- Meet Signal The Frog
- Trackables for Discovery or Exchange
- Pathtag Exchange
- Food Vendors
Monday, February 3:
Sadly, our Canadian friends have to return to the cold, wet North. Don't miss this opportunity to thank them for coming (and thank PhilatSea for his work on this year's block party coin), and wish them safe travels.
Join us for lunch in Los Algodones, just south of the border in Mexico. Grab a ticket for the raffle, and maybe get your picture taken with GeoK9 Frisco. Also, when you sign the log, grab some rootin’ tootin’ high-falutin’ goodies! You will need to bring your passport to attend this event.
Tuesday, February 4:
Attend this early morning event, hosted by railroad, for fellowship, a cup of coffee, and maybe even a donut or two. Just what you need to start your day!
Stop by and meet the Block Party organizers. We'd love to hear from you. What did you like about the activities over the past week? What would you like to see next year? Please log your "will attend" so we can tell the restaurant how many people to expect.
