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Thursday Dec. 19 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
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
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
Friday 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 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: The neighborhood route will 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: 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 VIP front of line discount pre-sale tickets ($6 Friday, $7 Saturday) available at Main Street Physical Therapy, 928-3437828; Habitat Restore, 928-7833993; 5 Star Sunshades, 928-3040988; check Yuma Nightmares Facebook page for last minute closures due to poor weather
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)
Sunday Dec. 22 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 north side route will travel through RV parks and part of Mesa del Sol on the north side of I-8 to include Fortuna del Oro, Sundance, Caravan Oasis, Shangri La, Las Quintas and end at Bonita Mesa