Saturday Dec. 11
DOROTHY YOUNG MEMORIAL ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: The parade kicks off on 4th Avenue and winds its way through downtown Yuma, ending on Main Street.
GOING ON: Spectators line the parade route to view the lighted creations as the parade marches by. This year’s theme is “Favorite Holiday Traditions.”
COST: Free
INFO: Visit Yuma at (928) 783-0071, or www.visityuma.com
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Friel Centre, 11545 E. 40th St.
GOING ON: St John Neumann Catholic Church is sponsoring a blood drive. To schedule a time to give blood, visit www.BloodHero. com
(Sponsor Code: St John NCC).
INFO: Call 800-288-2199, X5497 for eligibility questions. For other questions, call Theresa, 970-3713464, or St. John Neumann Church, 928 342-3544.
BALLET YUMA’S NUTCRACKER 2021
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium at Yuma High School, 400 S. 6th Ave.
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma’s annual performance of the Nutcracker COST: $20-$25, depending on the seat location
INFO: Tickets available at balletyuma.org, or contact Jenn Coleman at 928-446-6770.
SANTA PHOTOS
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Riverside Park, below the Yuma Territorial Prison
GOING ON: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be onsite with the Yuma Territory Live Steamers, offering free photos for the train riding public. (Train rides do have a $3 fare).
INFO: Visit yumalivesteamers.org or find them on Facebook, Yuma Territory Live Steamers.
YUMA ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: More than 50 crafters will exhibit their creations in this annual event. There will be free make and take activities for kids, and proceeds benefit local charities. COST: Free admission
ART PATHS AT COYOTE WASH
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Start at 11801 Laguna St. in Wellton
GOING ON: Art Paths at Coyote Wash is hosted by members of the local art guild at their homes. All arts and crafts will be displayed outdoors. There will be a raffle and prize drawing at the end of the event. This is a free open air event that will take you through a path of various local artists homes who will showcase their work and answer any of your questions.
COST: Free
INFO: Email artisansguildwellton@ gmail.com or call 928-723-5564
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