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BLOOD DRIVE

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Friel Centre, 11545 E. 40th St. GOING ON: Join in the efforts to support the community blood supply through the holiday season; blood donations traditionally decline by more than 25 percent during holiday weeks; for eligibility questions, call 800-288-2199, ext. 5497 INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit bloodhero.com, use sponsor code St. John NCC

YUMA COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW

WHEN: Gates open 7 a.m. for set-up; volunteers need to be in the gate to assist with set-up by 7:05 a.m.; show 8 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: Yuma Horse Show Association will have gymkana 8 a.m., mini horses, 9 a.m., English 10 a.m., western not before noon; Yuma County 4-H Horse Rules apply to all exhibitors; all exhibitors must wear an approved equestrian helmet whenever mounted; entry form must be signed by parent or guardian; seniors will ride before juniors, unless otherwise notes; free parking and admission; concessions available; bring folding chairs COST: $10 per youth, per division; spectators free INFO: Call Lucy Shipp at 580-6031

CHRISTMAS WREATH MEMORIAL SERVICE

WHERE: 10 a.m. Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 S. 1st Ave.; noon Sunset Vista Cemetery, 11357 E. 40th St. GOING ON: The Rio Colorado Republican Women will sponsor the laying of Christmas wreaths on veterans graves; everyone welcome

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: In front of Sam’s Club, 1462 S. Pacific Ave. GOING ON: Yuma High School band boosters will have a Christmas gift wrapping station and sell YHS Criminal Santa hats COST: Gift wrapping donations; Santa hats $12 INFO: Call (928) 941-1812

SOMERTON TAMALE FESTIVAL

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Somerton Main Street GOING ON: The 11th annual Somerton Tamale Festival will have more than 40 vendors serving tamales with a variety of fillings; live music features Mexican Regional star Roberto Tapia plus groups and bands from around the Yuma area INFO: Visit somertontamalefestival. com

NIGHTSCARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

WHEN: Doors open 12:30 p.m., matinee 1 to 3 p.m.; evening 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: JAMS Dance Co. from Dancer’s Workshop of Yuma will present a story dance adaptation of “Nightmare Before Christmas”; acrobats, modern, jazz, ballet dancers of all ages will perform COST: $10 INFO: Call (928) 314-3202

HANDBELL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: The Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir will present their 38th annual Christmas concert “A Little Bit of Christmas, A Little Rock ‘n Roll” with songs from the Beatles, Stairway to Heaven, Let it Go and Silent Night and other Christmas favorites; offering will go to Relay for Life and Heifer Project INFO: Call (928) 344-3013

FOOTHILLS PARADE OF LIGHTS

WHEN: Parade 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Vehicles line up residential streets east of Foothills Blvd. GOING ON: Vehicles line up at 46th Street and Foothills Blvd. for the annual Foothills Christmas Parade of Lights; parade will go through RV parks on south side; route maps available on Facebook at Foothills Parade of Lights INFO: Contact Rudy Wallace at rjuantwo@gmail.com or call (928) 276-9044

HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Yuma Transit Center, corner of 3rd Street and Gila Street GOING ON: The 90-minute tour on the HolidayCat is an easy way to see all the best holiday lights in Yuma with fun holiday music, hot beverages and cookies; free parking available at the parking lot across the street at the historic Hotel del Sol building; first come, first served - plan to arrive early COST: $2 for general public; children under 5 free; bring exact change INFO: Contact Shelly Kreger at skreger@ycipta.az.gov or call (928) 539-7076, ext. 101

‘TWAS THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m.; last entry 9 p.m. (if no line) WHERE: 15485 S. Avenue 4E, corner of 4E and County 15-1/2 GOING ON: This family-friendly event is a brightly lit, spooky and playful environment decorated with all things Christmas; closed-toe shoes are highly recommended, you will be walking in sand; all proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity COST: VIP front of the line presale tickets $4 Fridays, $5 Saturdays; $6 at the door INFO: Go to Facebook: Yuma Nightmares or call Rebecca at (928) 304-2711

PARTY WITH TWO BANDS

WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Wheezy’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 11732 S. Fortuna Road GOING ON: Switchblade Mary and Rochambeaux will entertain with live rock ‘n roll

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING

WHEN: Dusk to 10 p.m., through Christmas Day WHERE: 55th Street in the Foothills GOING ON: Annual Christmas lighting on 55th Street between Montana and El Camino del Diablo; this year’s theme “The Night Before Christmas;” directions: Foothills Blvd. south to 54th Street, right onto Montana, left onto 55th Street; drive carefully, watch for pedestrians; no donations accepted

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING

(See Dec. 16)

HANDBELL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

(See Dec. 16)

FOOTHILLS PARADE OF LIGHTS

WHEN: Parade 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Vehicles line up residential streets east of Foothills Blvd. GOING ON: Vehicles line up at 46th Street and Foothills Blvd. for the annual Foothills Christmas Parade of Lights; parade will go through RV parks on north side; route maps available on Facebook at Foothills Parade of Lights INFO: Contact Rudy Wallace at rjuantwo@gmail.com or call (928) 276-9044