What’s Going On
CASSINI MISSION
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Ken Conway will give an overview of the Cassini mission to Saturn: a 20-year mission to the outer solar system; attendees will learn more about the Yuma RECON project, and how citizen scientists can become involved in outer solar system research; free
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Educational program is designed for diabetics and their families to provide important education about the disease, its symptoms, complications, medication and nutritional habits; information provided in English and Spanish; free
HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Receive assistance finding and signing up for the insurance plan that is right for you and your family
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: The Rio Colorado Republican Women will have a takeover at Lutes Casino to raise money to purchase wreaths for Wreaths Across America; wreaths will be placed on veterans graves at Desert Lawn Memorial Park and Sunset Vista Cemetery on Dec. 16 will they will remain throughout the Christmas season INFO: Call Apryl Brand at (928) 341-0994
GHOST TROLLEY TOUR
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Take a night trolley tour through the streets of Yuma’s historic downtown district; hear hair-raising stories of murder and mayhem from Yuma’s days of olde COST: $32 INFO: Contact Yanna Kruse at ykruse@ azhs.gov or call (928) 782-1841
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: 796 W. 3rd St. GOING ON: Father Kevin Robinson, SSPX, will deliver a traditional Latin Mass; this particular Mass hasn’t been performed in Yuma in 40-50 years; modest dress code observed; free INFO: Call (928) 315-1117
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Educational program is designed for diabetics and their families to provide important education about the disease, its symptoms, complications, medication and nutritional habits; information provided in English and Spanish; free
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Trio will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform a variety of music from country, 40-50’s classics, classic rock, rock, blues, Latin pop, Tex-Mex and a sprinkling of reggae
TURKEY TROT FUN RUN/WALK
WHEN: On-site registration/bib pickup 7 to 8 a.m.; run/walk 8:15 a.m. WHERE: Gateway Park path under the Ocean-to-Ocean bridge GOING ON: Join family, friends and community for a quick run, jog or walk; attendees are encouraged to arrive early, the parking lot can fill up quickly COST: Pre-registration $23; on-site fee $33 INFO: Register online yumaz.gov/ parksandrec or call the Parks and Rec at (928) 373-5200
HORSESHOE PITCHER TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Pre-register 9:30 a.m.; tournament 10 a.m. WHERE: Sun Vista RV Resort, 7201 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Sanctioned pitchers only; sponsored by Yuma Horseshoe Club COST: $12 entry fee INFO: Call Glen Warden at (515) 473-5193
PLANT FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden, 2200 W. 28th St. (off Avenue B) GOING ON: Plants are grown by garden club members; public can stroll along the sidewalk around the garden and view the native plants; proceeds will go to MGM Garden Society’s irrigation replacement project
RIDE THE RANGE
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: The library will show a series of golden oldie western films; films are unrated
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Carefree Village Resort, 3900 Avenue 8-1/2E GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform a variety of music from country, 40-50’s classics, classic rock, rock, blues, Latin pop, Tex-Mex and a sprinkling of reggae