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SAMARITAN’S PURSE PROJECT
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: ImagineNations Church, 2445 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Operation Christmas Child will collect shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to share God’s love with millions of children overseas; Yuma volunteers hope to collect more than 989 gifts to contribute to the global goal of reaching 11 million children COST: Participants can donate $9 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination INFO: To find out how to participate, call (303) 745-9179 or visit samaritanspurse. org/occ
“AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Pecan Grove Elementary School, 600 S. 21st Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater will present the gripping story of mystery, intrigue and murder COST: $20 INFO: Contact Kevin Irr at info@ yumacommunitytheater.org or call (928) 919-4876
RADIO ACTIVE VARIETY SHOW
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC Theatre, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: This year’s event will celebrate Irving Berlin: A Century of Song, featuring vocal and band music as well as short theatrical sketches and conversations in the style of a 1930’s radio show; presale tickets can be purchased at AWC Foundation office or 30 minutes prior to show time COST: $5 AWC students; $20 individuals; $30 couples INFO: Contact Deltrina Grimes at (928) 3447574 or Ann Wilkinson at (928) 344-7592
“REFUGE FROM THE STORM”
WHEN: Doors open 2:30 p.m., concert 3 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The Deseret Chamber Choir will present its 6th concert “Refuge from the Storm,” featuring songs of hope, peace and comfort COST: $5; tickets available at Fretworks INFO: Email Brandon Stroup at deseretchamberchoir@gmail.com, call (928) 580-1849 or visit dccyuma.com
CRIMINAL SWIM FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Orders taken by phone GOING ON: Yuma High School swim team will sell Yuma Criminals navy blue bath towels as a fundraiser for equipment, uniforms COST: $20 each INFO: To order a towel, call Michele with swim boosters at (928) 276-5368
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
YCT AUDITIONS
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Community Theater, 2874 E. 16th St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater will hold auditions for singers and an emcee for the “Taste of Broadway 2” review; performers need to come with a minimum of 2 songs, one from a classic music (South Pacific, Oklahoma, West Side Story); bring recorded accompaniment (USB/MP3, iPod) INFO: Contact Mary Ellen Finch at info@ yumacommunitytheater.org or call (928) 919-4876
YRMC BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: Support the community blood supply by donating at this November blood drive; donors at this drive will save lives through the holiday season INFO: Contact Elizabeth Hammonds at volunteerservices@yumaregional.org or call (928) 336-1105
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 multicourse meal; proceeds fund the program; today’s dinner: French night — coq au vin COST: $20 individual INFO: Payment by phone, call (928) 3177666
YRMC BLOOD DRIVE
(See Nov. 20)
NORTH END FEAST
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Center, 300 S. 13th Ave. GOING ON: Turkey, ham, various side dishes, desserts will be served during the 15th annual feast; no restrictions on who may attend, children under 12 must be accompanied by adult; volunteers welcome; free INFO: Call (928) 783-9347
ST. PAUL’S FOOD MINISTRY
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The Yuma Community Food Bank is supplying St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with food items to offer to the public every other Saturday
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Store, 13341 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Author Ellynore Smith, also known as Ellynore Seybold, is a prizewinning author of mostly historical novels, all with happy endings INFO: Call (928) 342-1210
HOLIDAY PAGEANT, TOWER LIGHTING
WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Friendship Tower, Avenue A and 34th Place GOING ON: Kick off the holiday season with dance performances, special guests, holiday cheer, Christmas carols and the annual Friendship Tower Lighting ceremony COST: Donation of nonperishable food item to benefit the Yuma Community Food Bank INFO: Call (928) 343-1715