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MCAS YUMA’S TELEGRAPH PASS CHALLENGE
WHEN: 7 to 10 a.m. WHERE: Telegraph Pass, Fortuna Foothills GOING ON: Participants will start the course by cycling, then make their way up and down Telegraph Pass on foot; first annual challenge and premier event for mountain bikers and runners COST: $40 to $50 INFO: Visit https://tinyurl.com/ ycpw23q7
5K WALK/RUN FOR DIABETES
WHEN: Check-in 8 a.m.; walk/run 9 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Community Center, 10234 Dome St. GOING ON: Sunset Community Health Center will host the 5th annual 5K Walk/Run for Diabetes; snacks, free health screenings; goal is to promote fitness and health; all walkers and strollers welcome INFO: Email HJuarez@sunset-chc. org or JLopez2@sunset-chc.org or call (928) 782-8104
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Shotgun start 8 a.m. WHERE: Yuma Golf & Country Club, 3150 S. Fortuna Ave. GOING ON: 14th annual golf tourney to benefit Yuma Community Food Bank; team minimum handicap 50; included with registration for each player are green fees, cart, golf cap, gift bag and lunch COST: Single player $150 INFO: Contact Michelle Merkley at mmerkley@yumafoodbank.org or call (928) 259-2218
WALK TO REMEMBER
WHEN: Registration 8 to 8:30 a.m.; memorial service, prayer, release of doves, walk 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; closing ceremony 9:30 a.m. WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 282 N. 12th Ave. GOING ON: Parents and families are invited to the 9th annual Walk to Remember to read a poem, say a prayer or share a memory of their baby during the ceremony; we walk to remember those tiny lives lost, share memories and connect with other families on the healing journey of perinatal loss
MODEL RAILROADERS TRAIN SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Gila Vista Junior High, 2245 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Model Railroaders will have a train show at Gila Vista Junior High School; enter through gate at beginning of bus lane off Arizona Avenue, park to the south at CW McGraw or in lot of Gila Vista Junior High
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Street, downtown GOING ON: Festival features nearly 50 arts and crafts booths full of fun projects for children of all ages; performances by dance studios and music groups; free
“AN EVENING IN HAVANA”
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Home of Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Peare GOING ON: Inspired food, beverages, live music, dancing, silent and live auctions; financial and in-kind donations made by individuals, businesses and organizations; auction is a major fundraising event to support increasing our local Community Impact Fund, enhance United Way of Yuma County local programs and raise awareness for partner agencies in Yuma County COST: Tickets $60 each INFO: Contact Kari Tatar at kari. tatar@local.Unitedway.org or call (928) 782-0515
CRIMINAL SWIM FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Orders taken by phone GOING ON: Yuma High School swim team will sell Yuma Criminals bath towels as a fundraiser for equipment, uniforms COST: $20 each INFO: To order a towel, call Michele with swim boosters at (928) 2765368
SOCKS FOR SENIORS DRIVE
WHEN: Now through Dec. 16 WHERE: Round Table Pizza, 2544 W. 16th St. GOING ON: Yuma Camera Club is having their annual Socks for Seniors Drive for colorful, funky socks for seniors in our local seniors homes; also collecting new, white work socks for men and women for Crossroads Mission
AWC CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, Learning Resources Building, Room LR109 GOING ON: AWC Culinary Arts Program is a fundraiser to help students meet their program needs; each night features a multi-course meal; proceeds fund the program; today’s dinner: Italian night - osso buco COST: $35 individual; $200 season tickets INFO: Payment by phone, call (928) 317-7666