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BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: United Blood Services is urging donors to make and keep blood donation appointments throughout November to ensure that patients have an ample supply of lifesaving transfusions going into the Thanksgiving holiday INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com, use sponsor code yumaregional
MARRIED IN YUMA
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: Librarian Jim Patrick will present “Married in Yuma: The Wedding Chapel Era, 1928-1956”; learn more about a colorful chapter of Yuma’s history; free
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: United Blood Services is urging donors to make and keep blood donation appointments throughout November to ensure that patients have an ample supply of lifesaving transfusions going into the Thanksgiving holiday INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com, use sponsor code yumaregional
BREWERS TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Brewers Restaurant & Sports Bar, 2331 S. Avenue B GOING ON: A percentage of total proceeds from the takeover will benefit Wreaths Across America to purchase wreaths to put on the graves of veterans during a memorial service Dec. 16 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park and Sunset Vista Cemetery; if unable to attend takeover, mail in donations to Wreaths Across America, Mariah Lemme, 1905 S. Parkway Drive, Yuma AZ 85364 COST: Wreaths are $15 each; also accepting donations of any monetary value INFO: Call Apryl Brand at (928) 341-0994
NORTH END FEAST
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Center, 300 S. 13th Ave. GOING ON: The 14th annual North End feast will have turkey, ham, various side dishes and desserts served by volunteers; there are no restrictions on who may attend, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult; no carryouts available; volunteers welcome INFO: To make a request for deliveries for homebound elderly, disabled or confined individuals only, call (928) 373-5187 by 5 p.m. Tuesday toy drive; donations will go to Crossroads Mission INFO: Call (928) 342-6070
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Quintet will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
GIFT OF HOPE WALKATHON
WHEN: 8 to 9 a.m. WHERE: Yuma United Mixed Martial Arts, 304 S. Main St. GOING ON: Donated gifts of toiletries, food items and one gift of hope: a personal development text will be delivered to the Crossroads Mission during walkathon; arriving at the mission, each gift bag will be delivered to a designated representative and thereafter all participants will return to the gym where they will complete the 2.8 mile walk INFO: Contact Geneah Berrian at genber87@gmail.com or call (928) 723-5733
“SAVE OUR COURSE” TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Shotgun start 9 a.m. WHERE: Butterfield Golf Course, 10231 Dome St., Wellton GOING ON: The town of Wellton will hold the “Save Our Course II” golf tournament with a two-person scramble with a blind draw, no handicap needed; raffle tickets available, prizes awarded; proceeds will benefit Butterfield Golf Course COST: $30 per player INFO: Call (928) 785-4030
SUGAR PLUM TEA
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Golf & Country Club, 3150 S. Fortuna Ave. GOING ON: Ballet Yuma presents their annual Sugar Plum Tea with story telling of the Nutcracker, select performances by Ballet Yuma, land of the sweets treats and drinks, Nutcracker bingo and prizes, magical gift basket for raffle, photos with Nutcracker characters; limited seating COST: $30 sergent INFO: To reserve your seat, call (928) 446-6770
TOWER LIGHTING, HOLIDAY PAGEANT
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 Desert Sun Drive GOING ON: Now in its 32nd year, the holiday pageant and tower lighting ushers in the holiday season on the Saturday following Thanksgiving with a program of family fun featuring dance performances, special guests, holiday cheer, Christmas carols, annual Friendship Tower lighting plus a visit from Santa; presented by Caballeros de Yuma COST: Admission is a donation of nonperishable food item to benefit the Yuma Community Food Bank INFO: Visit caballeros.org