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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS HOUR
WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Enjoy a classic Christmas story and old fashioned fun making holiday decorations; the Sanguinetti House Museum opens just for children; reservations required COST: $5 per child; parents free INFO: To reserve your spot, call (928) 7821841 or email ykruse@azhs.gov
TOY DRIVE
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: The goal is to help 100 local Yuma families by donating toys, clothes, books, art supplies; donation centers: Team Ramco Transmissions, 4701 Gila Ridge Road; 1st Bank Yuma, 1800 S. 4th Ave.; Prison Hill Brewing Co., 278 S. Main St., and Littlewood Co-Op INFO: Contact Stefanie Littlewood at littlewoodcoop@gmail.com or call (702) 806-4502
WHEEZY’S TAKEOVER
WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Wheezy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 11732 S. Fortuna Road GOING ON: 10 percent of your bill will be donated to Old Souls Rescue to support their mission of rescuing geriatric, special needs and hospice animals; raffle, Tiny Chula will greet customers INFO: Contact Paula Rivadeneira at oldsoulsk9rescue@gmail.com or call (928) 362-2364
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
BLUE CHRISTMAS WORSHIP
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: Blue Christmas worship service is for anyone who struggles with the holidays, either because of the loss of a loved one or the stress and anxiety of the season or just because of the shortness of the days of winter
DIGGIN’ GOLD
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: AmVets Post 2, 8889 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Ernie and Hap of Diggin’ Gold band will play country and classic rock and roll for your listening and dancing pleasure; open to public, no cover charge INFO: Call (928) 344-3747
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
‘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; closedtoe 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
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. WHERE: Paradise Casino
ZIP-LINE IN YUMA
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: The Vertical Church, 3142 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: A 30 foot tall, 300 foot long zip-line in Yuma; 20 percent of sales will be given to the For Yuma Vision Offering; riders must be between 45 and 240 pounds, at least 40 inches tall COST: $12 each ride; $8 additional ride INFO: Contact Caleb and Sabrina Porter at porterfamilyentertainment@gmail.com or call (928) 920-4526
DIGGIN’ GOLD
(See Dec. 22)
‘TWAS THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(See Dec. 22)
BIG BOSS BAND
(See Dec. 22)