What’s Going On
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; Jan. 2-10 WHERE: Corner of 13th Street and 3rd Avenue GOING ON: Remove all lights, ornaments and tinsel before dropping off tree, artificial trees are not accepted; material from the natural trees will be chipped and reused; residents who miss the final day to drop off trees at city site may drop off trees at Yuma County’s North Gila Transfer Site, Avenue 7E at County 5th Street, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Jan. 31; regarding use of this site only, residents may call 928-341-2500 INFO: Call 928-373-4504
NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY FUN NIGHT
WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly and safe place to celebrate New Year’s Eve, this is it; wear your favorite costume and enter the contest for a chance to win some prizes; games, piñatas, video games, music, food and giveaways; all ages welcome COST: $1 per person; kids 3 and under free
NEW YEAR’S EVE ICEBERG DROP
WHEN: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Main Street, downtown GOING ON: A DJ will start the fun and a live band leads up to the drop times at 10 p.m. (to sync up with the ball drop in Times Square in New York City) and again at midnight; many restaurants and bars downtown will be open late, Visit Yuma will have beer and wine available for sale in the street, complimentary party favors (as supplies last); alternate transportation available
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
(See Dec. 30)
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
(See Dec. 30)
MURD-ARRR!! PIRATES OF THE SALTY DOG
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: By Toby Otero, a manic tale of a stolen treasure chest, swashbuckling, mayhem, mischief and murd-arrr; reception by team Trinity; a freewill offering will be received INFO: Bob@TrinityYuma.org or call 928-344-3013
NEW YEAR GHOST TROLLEY
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Ring in the new year with a toast to the ghosts; come aboard the ghost trolley for a glimpse into Yuma’s past; seating limited COST: $35 INFO: Go to azhs.gov/yuma or 928782-1841
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
INTRO TO UKULELE
WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, Conference Room, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Come to the library and see what the ukulele is all about
BENEFIT RIDE, LUNCH
WHEN: Ride 10 a.m., lunch noon WHERE: The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 S. 1st Ave. GOING ON: A benefit ride and birria luncheon for Danny Jones who was severely injured in August; luncheon features birria, rice, beans, tortilla, salsa and water; DJ will play, 50/50, raffles, silent auction, family oriented; all funds will go towards fitting and purchase of a prosthetic COST: $10 plate
FORMATTING BOOK COVERS FOR eBOOKS
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Computer Lab, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Class discusses elements and information to be included before submission using online resources, MS Paint and Microsoft Word; class requirements: photo for cover background, font-generator, size and colors (png) book title, series title, author name or pen name; all items should be downloaded to a USB flash drive; RSVP required, Main Library writers group get priority INFO: To RSVP, email lourdes.rose@ yumalibrary.org or call 928-7821871
AUTHOR VISITS
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Colorado State Historic Park, 201 N. 4th Ave.
GOING ON: Author Roger Naylor will visit and talk about his new book “Arizona State Parks: A Guide to Amazing Places in the Grand Canyon State” as part of the Ag to Art Market; he will read from his new book and interact with the audience; book signing after his speech; open to public, free INFO: To ensure seating, RSVP by Jan. 2 to Communications@ VisitYuma.com with name, number of people attending with you
BEE GEES GOLD TRIBUTE
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: The Vegas Bee Gees tribute recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the 60’s to the late 70’s with their falsettos that made them legends; purchase tickets in advance or at door COST: Reserved seating $22, $25, $30 INFO: 928-344-8910, ext. 2