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Wednesday Dec. 18 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
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
WHEN: Dusk to 10 p.m. today through Christmas Day WHERE: 55th Street in the Foothills, between Montana and El Camino del Diablo GOING ON: Annual Christmas lighting on 55th Street; from Foothills Blvd. south to 54th Street, right onto Montana, left onto 55th Street; drive carefully, watch for large volumes of traffic and pedestrians; no donations accepted
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; other items vary in price INFO: Contact Lisa at 928-941-1812
Thursday Dec. 19 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, pre-village holiday concert; no charge INFO: Go to YumaJazz.com
Wednesday Dec. 20 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 “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. Saturday Dec. 21
ST. PAUL’S FOOD BANK
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The food bank at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is available for those who are a part of the Yuma Community Food Bank program, as well as others who are not; anyone in need of food assistance is welcome
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Holiday book tasting, bring a favorite book to share with the club
CHRISTMAS WRAPPING
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Monday WHERE: Sam’s Club, 1462 S. Pacific Ave. GOING ON: The Yuma High School Band Boosters will wrap Christmas gifts, sell Crim wear including Crim Santa hats plus much more COST: Donations for Christmas wrapping; Criminal items vary in price INFO: Contact Lisa at 928-941-1812
SOMERTON TAMALE FESTIVAL
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Main Street, Somerton GOING ON: A variety of tamales to sample ranging from traditional beef, chicken, pork, also turkey, corn, spinach tamales; sweet tamales with pineapple, peach and strawberry, a few arts and crafts vendors and live music throughout the day; organized by El Diablito ASU Alumni Chapter INFO: Go to Somertontamalefestival.com
CHRISTMAS CANOE TRIP
WHEN: Noon WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 282 N. 12th Ave. GOING ON: Enjoy the crisp winter day floating down the Colorado River during the annual Christmas canoe trip; ages 6 and older; parents/ guardians must stay with children under 16 COST: $22 per participant INFO: Go to Yumaaz.gov/parksandrec or call 928-373-5200
FOOTHILLS CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Parade will leave empty lot at 46th Street, Foothills Blvd. GOING ON: The south side route will travel through RV parks on the south side of I-8 to include Westwind, Blue Sky, Sun Ridge, Western Sands, Adobe Village, Sunset Palm, Yuma Venture, Gila Mountain and Foothills Village
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Make this concert a family tradition as you listen to and enjoy the selection of Christmas music played by Yuma Civic Orchestra, String Ambassadors, Junior String Ambassadors and Twinklers; bring ticket (before or after concert) to Prison Hill Brewing Company to receive 10% off your total bill; no refunds/exchanges COST: $15; ages 18 and under $7 INFO: To purchase tickets, go to YumaShowTickets.com, call 928373-5202 or at door
‘TWAS THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(See Dec. 20)