What’s Going On
CIVIC LIGHT CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Barnes and Noble, 819 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: The Civic Light Group of Yuma Orchestra Association will perform a free concert to include some of their regular pieces for the season with several Christmas pieces; the group expands the intermediate player’s technique and knowledge of music; ages range from high school and up
HONKY TONK CHRISTMAS
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Country Roads RV Park, 5707 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Alex Mack and Kaci Bays will have an evening of family holiday fun, including songs made famous by your favorite country artists; tickets available in advance or at door COST: Reserved seating $22, $25, $30 INFO: 928-344-8910, ext. 2
HOLIDAY HISTORY TROLLEY TOUR
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Delight in Yuma’s historic downtown, dressed for the holidays; hear stories from Yuma’s past aboard a comfortable trolley; seating limited COST: $25 INFO: Tickets can be purchased online azhs.gov/yuma or call 928782-1841
‘TWAS A WEEK BEFORE THE NIGHT BEFORE
WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Treat your child to a magical visit to the Sanguinetti House Museum for an evening reading of the Christmas classic, “The Night Before Christmas,” followed by hot cocoa and cookies; pajamas and teddy bears encouraged COST: $5 per child, available at door INFO: To RSVP, go to ykruse@azhs. gov or call 928-782-1841
CRIMINAL FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Orders taken today through Dec. 30 GOING ON: The Yuma Criminal Band Boosters will sell a variety of Criminal items including the Class of 2019 Criminal glass mugs (while supplies last), Crim wear and Crim Santa hats COST: Mugs $5; all other items vary in price INFO: Contact Lisa at 928-941-1812
YPG OVERVIEW
WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Meeting Room A, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Specific proving ground capabilities include testing of artillery, mortars, mines, ground and aircraft weapons, target acquisition and fire control systems, wheeled and tracked vehicles and air delivery material, equipment and techniques; program for all ages, free
SPECIAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company will welcome the Yuma Catholic High School Choir and the spirit only they can add to this festive, previllage holiday concert; no charge INFO: Go to YumaJazz.com
HAWAIIAN CHANT
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Main Library, Meeting room A, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn some Hawaiian phrases, history, stories and basic foot movements of a modern hula titled “Moloka ‘I Slide”; all ages welcome, free
SOMERTON LIGHT PARADE
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Main Street, Somerton GOING ON: Somerton will celebrate the holiday season with this parade that features creatively lit floats and other entries INFO: 928-627-2058
FOOTHILLS CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Parade will leave empty lot at 46th Street, Foothills Blvd. GOING ON: Tonight is the neighborhood route to cover the Foothills south of 48th Street and Foothills Blvd., to County 14 east to Avenue 14-1/2 north, back to 48th Street east on 48th Street
‘TWAS THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. (last entry is 9 p.m., if no line) WHERE: 15485 S. Avenue 4E, corner of 4E and County 15-1/2 GOING ON: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Yuma Nightmares Haunted House; celebrate Christmas with a colorfully lit, spooky and playful environment decorated with all things Christmas; many favorite holiday characters will be present; warm clothes, closed toe shoes highly recommended; proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity COST: General admission $8 at door per person for all ages; fast pass front of line at door is additional $3 per person INFO: Limited number of VIP front of line discount pre-sale tickets ($6 Friday, $7 Saturday) available at Main Street Physical Therapy, 928-343-7828; Habitat Restore, 928-783-3993; 5 Star Sunshades, 928-304-0988; check Yuma Nightmares Facebook page for last minute closures due to poor weather