What’s Going On
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Saturday Nov. 14 FALLEN OFFICER MONUMENT DEDICATION
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex, 1700 E. 8th St., at the intersection of 8th Street and Pacific Avenue.
GOING ON: The Fraternal Order of Police Yuma Lodge will host a dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Fallen Officer Monument COST: Free
RESTART YUMA DEBUT WRESTLING
WHEN: Doors open 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St., use Pacific Avenue entrance
GOING ON: Live lucha libre and pro wrestling in a drive-in style with live matches; sit in your car or sit in chairs within your parking area; appearing are Cole Wright, Lil Cholo, Krazy Fly,
Charles R3 Cassus, Mariachi Loco, Rancho Camacho plus many others; food, beer served; no coolers, outside food, drinks or alcohol allowed; ticket outlets at Zee’s Grill (after 7:30 p.m.), Burgers & Beer
COST: Tickets $10; children 7 and under free with paid adult; no refunds INFO: 760-836-2600
2020 TURKEY TROT
WHEN: Register onsite between 7 and 8 a.m. Race begins at 8:15 a.m. WHERE: Gateway Park, 259 S. Gila St., Yuma
GOING ON: Join the fun with a 5K/10K walk, run or jog along the Gateway park path and under the Oceanto-Ocean Bridge, hosted by the
City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department. Runners will not be required to wear masks during the run, however, participants will need to wear masks and practice social distancing before and after the run. COST: $35
Tuesday Nov. 17
2020 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Join in this virtual awards ceremony online at www. yumaedfoundation.org.
GOING ON: The Education Foundation of Yuma County will hold its annual Teacher of the Year banquet and awards ceremony virtually this year, to honor its 2020 category recipients. COST: Free
INFO: Visit www.YumaEdFoundation. org
Saturday Nov. 21 COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL SUNRISE LAUNCH
WHEN: Sunrise tailgate event. Park opens at 6 a.m., balloons launch at sunrise
WHERE: West Wetlands Park – Enter from 1st Street and 22nd Avenue GOING ON: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events will be drivethrough or tailgate events – the public will not be permitted on the field or launch area.
COST: Admission is a canned food donation for the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: To learn more, visit http://www. crcballoons.com/
COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL BALLOON GLOW
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Wetlands Park – Enter from 1st Street and 22nd Avenue GOING ON: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events will be drivethrough or tailgate events – the public will not be permitted on the field or launch area. Drive through and watch the balloons inflate as they are tethered and illuminated to music. COST: Admission is a canned food donation for the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: To learn more, visit http://www. crcballoons.com/
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Store, 13341 S. Frontage Road
GOING ON: Meet local author Pinkie Paranya, who will have copies of her books on hand. Her latest book, a western, will be out in February.
Sunday Nov. 22 COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL SUNRISE LAUNCH
WHEN: Sunrise tailgate event. Park opens at 6 a.m., balloons launch at sunrise
WHERE: West Wetlands Park – Enter from 1st Street and 22nd Avenue GOING ON: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events will be drivethrough or tailgate events – the public will not be permitted on the field or launch area.
COST: Admission is a canned food donation for the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: To learn more, visit http://www. crcballoons.com/
Monday Nov. 23 BUFFALO WILD WINGS TAKEOVER
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Buffalo Wild Wings, 1317 S. Yuma Palms Parkway
GOING ON: Fundraiser will benefit
Wreaths Across America; bring flyer and 15% of bill will be donated to help purchase wreaths for veterans
INFO: Call Winnie Moir at 928-5020238
Saturday Nov. 28 FUNDRAISER RUN
WHEN: Sign-in 9:30 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Start at Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson, 2550 Gila Ridge Road GOING ON: All vehicles welcome with five stops, last stop will be at Sage and Sand Cocktail Lounge, 2852 E. 16th St.; COVID protocols will be in place; raffle, prizes, 50/50 drawing; fundraiser will benefit Wreaths Across America
COST: $10 donation includes ticket for shotgun drawing
INFO: Call Aaron Ortiz at 928-246-4229
SUGAR PLUM TEA
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Golf & Country Club, 3150 S. Fortuna Ave.
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma will host their annual Sugar Plum Tea with story telling of the Nutcracker, select performances by Ballet Yuma, treats and drinks, gift baskets for raffle, photos with Nutcracker characters; very limited seating available
COST: $45; payment due at time of registration
INFO: For reservations, contact Jenn Coleman at 928-446-6770