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LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 Main St. GOING ON: Wreaths Across America will have a takeover to raise money to purchase Christmas wreaths to place on the graves of veterans during memorial services at Desert Lawn Memorial Park at 10 a.m. and Sunset Vista Cemetery at noon on Dec. 15; if unable to attend takeover, mail donations to Apryl Brand, 510 E. 26th St., Yuma AZ 85365 COST: Wreaths $15 each; donations accepted for any amount INFO: Call Apryl Brand at (928) 341-0994
KAWC SPIRITED DISCUSSION
WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Former publisher Win Holden will share colorful history of Arizona Highways Magazine; appetizers, beverages available; free
BOWEN TECHNIQUE
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: A gentle, hands-on approach to healing that signals a response in the brain, crating an impulse to re-align the body; free
DIABETES AWARENESS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Learn about the disease, its consequences and how it is impacted by physical activity and nutrition; free
CHILI COOK-OFF
WHEN: Campus life golf cart parade 11 a.m.; cook-off 1 p.m. WHERE: AWC, 3C Building area, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: The campus life golf cart parade will lead the way to the award-winning chili, with music and family fun with a focus on raising funds for AWC Alumni Association scholarships and programs; ceramic bowls made by AWC League of Artists will also be available for purchase COST: Admission is $5 INFO: Contact foundation@azwestern.edu or call (928) 344-1720
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, hear hair-raising stories of murder and mayhem from Yuma’s days of old, return to Sanguinetti House where Yuma’s ghost hunter will investigate the oldest room of the museum for paranormal activity; seating limited COST: $35 INFO: For tickets, contact Yanna Kruse at ykruse@azhs.gov or call (928) 782-1841
PERFORMANCE OF GREAT GATSBY
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Kofa Drama Club presents the classic story “The Great Gatsby” COST: $7 INFO: Call (928) 502-5601
JOB HELP
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Arizona@Work will be available for one-on-one assistance with all aspects of job hunting; walk-ins welcome; free INFO: To schedule an appointment, call (928) 329-0990
WREATHS FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Sam’s Club, 1462 S. Pacific Ave. GOING ON: The Wreaths Across America committee of the Rio Colorado Republican Women’s Club will have a table at Sam’s Club to raise funds to purchase Christmas wreaths for the graves of veterans at Desert Lawn Memorial Park and Sunset Vista cemeteries during special memorial services Dec. 15
DISCOVER THE WORLD UN-WINED
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: The Patio Restaurant at The Hills, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Support the Children’s Museum of Yuma County on a cultural journey around the world with food and wine from different countries; sponsorships available COST: Tickets $100 per person INFO: Contact Clarissa@ yumachildrensmuseum.com or melissa@ yumachildrensmuseum.com
PERFORMANCE OF GREAT GATSBY
(See Nov. 8)
TURKEY TROT
WHEN: 8:15 a.m. WHERE: Gateway Park, 1st Street and Gila Street GOING ON: City of Yuma 5K/10K fun run/ walk for all ages