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Saturday Nov. 12 MOODY GARDEN PLANT AND POT SALE
WHEN: 7 a.m.– 1 p.m.
WHERE: 13319 E. 36th St. in the Foothills
GOING ON: Plants, containers and seeds will be for sale to raise funds to maintain the Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden.
Saturday Nov. 19 FOOTBALL PARTY
WHEN: Noon
WHERE: Brewers Airport Sports Bar
GOING ON: Watch the Montana State Bobcats play the University of Montana Grizzlies with fellow Montana folks.
COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL BALLOON LAUNCH
WHEN: 6 a.m. – gates open to the public, with launch at sunrise WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 1st Street and 12th Avenue
GOING ON: The balloon festival will take off with a sunrise flag ceremony and mass ascension COST: The event is free; however, tethered balloon rides will be available for $25 per person INFO: Call the Caballeros de Yuma at 928-343-1715, or email info@caballeros.org.
COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL EVENING GLOW
WHEN: 3-9 p.m., with the desert glow at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ray Kroc/Desert Sun Stadium, Avenue A and 32nd Street
GOING ON: Food, drinks, vendors and family fun, with the desert glow featuring balloons inflated, tethered and illuminated to music, followed by a fireworks show.
COST: $3 per person, plus a nonperishable food item
INFO: Call the Caballeros de Yuma at 928-343-1715, or email info@caballeros.org.
Sunday Nov. 20 COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL BALLOON LAUNCH
WHEN: 6 a.m. – gates open to the public, with launch at sunrise WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 1st
Street and 12th Avenue
GOING ON: The balloon festival will take off with a sunrise flag ceremony and mass ascension COST: The event is free; however, tethered balloon rides will be available for $25 per person INFO: Call the Caballeros de Yuma at 928-343-1715, or email info@caballeros.org.
ST. PAUL’S CONCERT SERIES
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: Come hear Dmitry Kirichenko on piano as part of the St. Paul’s Concert Series.
Tuesday Nov. 29 26th ANNUAL CONSTITUTION FORUM BILL OF RIGHTS CELEBRATION
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave.
GOING ON: Celebrate liberty, and learn about the individual impact of the U.S. Constitution. Scholarships will be awarded, and Constitutional Scholar Krisanne Hall will be featured in a video presentation. There will be a 50/50 raffle and raffle prizes.
COST: Free, but contributions are welcome.
INFO: Call 928-246-2327, or email info@freedomlibrary.org
GIVING TUESDAY TAKEOVER
WHEN: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. WHERE: The Pint House, 265 S. Main St., Yuma
GOING ON: Stop by the Pint House for food and drink specials all day, with proceeds benefiting the Yuma Community Food Bank
Friday Dec. 2 16th ANNUAL JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 298 W. 3rd St.
GOING ON: A beautiful display of Yuma’s largest collection (400+) of unique nativity sets from around the world. Unusual gift items and holiday crafts as well as soup, sandwiches and baked goods will be available for purchase.
COST: Admission is $1, or a nonperishable food item. Proceeds will go to the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: Visit www.Yuma1st.org or call 928-783-3674.
OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
WHEN: 4-9 p.m.
WHERE: Main Street Yuma GOING ON: Join the City of Yuma as it lights up downtown with Christmas lights and the lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree. The event features sweet treats, Santa being rescued from the top of the Art Center, free photos with Santa, live performances, and more.
COST: Free
INFO: Visit www.YumaAZ.gov
Saturday Dec. 3 16th ANNUAL JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 298 W. 3rd St.
GOING ON: A beautiful display of Yuma’s largest collection (400+) of unique nativity sets from around the world. Unusual gift items and holiday crafts as well as soup, sandwiches and baked goods will be available for purchase.
COST: Admission is $1, or a nonperishable food item. Proceeds will go to the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: Visit www.Yuma1st.org or call 928-783-3674.
Friday Dec. 9 THE NUTCRACKER
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave., Yuma
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma presents The Nutcracker 2022.
COST: $25-$30 per ticket
INFO: Tickets available at BalletYuma.org, or contact Jenn at 928-446-6770.
Saturday Dec. 10 THE NUTCRACKER
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave., Yuma
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma presents The Nutcracker 2022.
COST: $25-$30 per ticket
INFO: Tickets available at BalletYuma.org, or contact Jenn at 928-446-6770.
Sunday Dec. 11 THE NUTCRACKER
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave., Yuma
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma presents The Nutcracker 2022.
COST: $25-$30 per ticket
INFO: Tickets available at BalletYuma.org, or contact Jenn at 928-446-6770.
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS ON THE COLORADO
WHEN: 3-8 p.m.
WHERE: Colorado River State Historic Park, 201 N. 4th Ave., Yuma
GOING ON: A family-fun holiday kickoff, featuring Christmas crafts, letters to Santa, photos with Santa, ornament making, train rides, face painting, cookies, hot cocoa and more. COST: $5 for general admission, $20 for an activity ticket, which includes an ornament, train ride, photo with Santa, hot cocoa, face painting, train ride and more. INFO: To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrx376hh