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CHILDREN’S HOUR
WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Children’s hour brings the magic of an old fashioned Christmas into each child’s life; children will hear a classic Christmas story followed by a holiday craft to make and take home for Santa; for children up to age 12; registration required COST: $5 per child, parents free INFO: To register, call 782-1841
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
WHEN: Dusk to 10 p.m. through Christmas Day WHERE: 55th Street in the Foothills GOING ON: Annual Christmas lighting on 55th Street between Montana and El Camino del Diablo; this year’s theme “The Night Before Christmas”; directions: Foothills Blvd. south to 54th Street, right onto Montana, left onto 55th Street; drive carefully, watch for pedestrians; no donations accepted
ANNUAL SOCK DRIVE
WHEN: Ends Thursday WHERE: Yuma Foot Care, 2741 S. 8th Ave., Suite C GOING ON: Collecting new men’s, women’s, or children’s socks for the local mission INFO: Call Ellen Padmos at 726-6295 or email manager3@ yumafootcare.com
SEE’S CANDY FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Ends Saturday WHERE: Sears, south-side parking lot, 3150 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Optimist Club of Yuma will have their 50th annual See’s candy holiday fundraiser; all proceeds benefit the youth of Yuma County INFO: For bulk orders, call Stephanie Mann at (928) 817-2227
CLOTHING DRIVE
WHEN: Now through Dec. 31 WHERE: Beltone Hearing Center, 11665 South Fortuna Road GOING ON: Beltone launches outerwear and underwear clothing drive to help clothe those in need during the holidays; bring donations of new or gently used hats, scarves, gloves and coats, brand new socks and underwear; in return for helping, current hearing aid users will receive a free pack of batteries, limit 1 package per person; those not currently wearing hearing aids will receive a free hearing screening; Beltone will match all donations of items collected with a monetary cash donation to the Salvation Army
WINTER VOLLEYBALL CAMP
WHEN: Register today for discount; camp 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3-5 WHERE: AWC Gym GOING ON: AWC volleyball will host their winter volleyball camp for boys and girls ages 9-15; all campers receive quality instruction from AWC coaches, players; campers will be divided into groups based on age and/or skill level, learn volleyball fundamental skills such as passing, hitting, serving, setting, blocking, offensive and defensive systems; campers need to wear volleyball attire (T-shirt, spandex or shorts, knee pads and gym shoes) COST: $75 if paid by today; $90 at door INFO: Call head coach Lorayne Chandler at 344-7606 or email lorayne.chandler@azwestern.edu
TEEN MOVIE
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: “Tokyo Godfathers” (2003)
FAMILY MOVIE
WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (1966)
LOS POSADAS CELEBRATION
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Immaculate Conception Church, 505 S. Avenue B GOING ON: The reenactment of Mary and Joseph in search of shelter as they prepare for the birth of Jesus; procession begins at the front of the church and journeys through nine stations representing the nine months that Mary carried Jesus looking for shelter; musicians will accompany Mary and Joseph singing traditional Christmas hymns as they make their way to Bethlehem; final station where Mary and Joseph are given shelter ends in St. Anne’s Hall (next to the church) with the placing of baby Jesus in the manger
YUMA HIGH BAND FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Outside of Kohl’s, 1350 S. Castle Dome Ave. GOING ON: The Yuma High School band will have a gift wrapping fundraiser; will also sell Criminal Santa hats; all proceeds go to Yuma High band COST: Accepting donations for gift wrap; $10 hats
3 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Crossroads Mission, 944 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Crossroads Mission invites the community to their annual celebration with a Mexican food dinner; want to volunteer? Sign-up at 10 a.m. each day; volunteers are asked to bring a dessert to share, plus a nonperishable food item; home delivered meals may be available to the elderly and home-bound; free INFO: Call 783-9362, ext. 502
TEEN MOVIE
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave. GOING ON: “The Nightmare before Christmas” (1993)
JAZZ NIGHTS
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Quintet will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will play Yuma’s favorite tunes