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Friday Dec. 1

DOG SHOW WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: The Yuma Kennel Club and Imperial Valley Kennel Club will have their annual dog shows with four all breed shows and obedience trials and rally trials; each day is a brand new show, judges and times are changed each day; a new feature this year is the barn hunt with competitions Friday, Saturday and Sunday; after today’s show, the Professional Handlers Association will offer a handling clinic, free and open to public; vendors selling dog related articles and food; dogs that are not entered in the show are not allowed on the showgrounds during the show; admission and parking free INFO: Contact Karen Cherland at yumakennelclub@yahoo.com or call (928) 210-8314 WALT KAMMANN SAUSAGE FRY

WHEN: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Yuma Rotary brings the 59th annual Walt Kammann Sausage Fry dinner with all the trimmings; watch competitors try to win a $1,000 prize in the sausage eating contest, raffle prizes, Classic Yuma will provide music, drinks are included in the ticket price, desserts available for $1, drive-thru lane available; fundraiser supports Yuma Rotary youth activities COST: $10 INFO: Contact Margaret Geis at mcgeis@ msn.com or call (928) 782-1458 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti Park, 202 W. Main St., Somerton GOING ON: The Somerton tree lighting ceremony will have hot chocolate and cookies provided by ASU Diablito Alumni, music, performances and more; free INFO: Contact Angelica Roldan at angelicaroldan@somertonaz.gov or call (928) 285-8016 THE GRINCH

WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Discover the magic of Dancemakers classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage COST: $10 INFO: Contact Niki Weatherby at dancemakersyuma@aol.com or call (928) 783-7754

NUTCRACKER SUITE ON MAIN STREET

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Arizona Classical Ballet presents Nutcracker Suite on Main Street; tickets available at Yuma Art Center or YumaShowTickets.com COST: $15 INFO: Call Erika Bowen at (928) 4463648 or Gail Farrar at (928) 246-9079 STUDENTS THEATER SHOWCASE

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: AWC Theatre, Yuma Main Campus, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: AWC’s Theatre students will perform a variety of scenes and monologues selected from the work they have done throughout the semester in their showcase “After Dark”; also the student directed one-act play “Fifteen Minutes”; the show is best suited for ages 12 and older; children should be accompanied by an adult COST: Admission is two nonperishable food items for Crossroads Mission FALL DANCE CONCERT

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge High School, Performing Arts Center, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: GRHS Dance Program will present their fall concert “O’Hana,” performance is under the direction of student dance director Mackenzie Browning’s version of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch COST: $7 at door INFO: Contact Tami White at twhite@ yumaunion.org or Hawks Dance Booster President Jennifer Humphrey at (928) 580-9836 “LITTLE WOMEN”

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater presents the play “Little Women,” based on Louisa May Alcott’s life of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America COST: Reserved seating $20; children 12 and under $15 at door INFO: To purchase tickets, go to yumacommunitytheater.org JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S

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 88.9; 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 a mixture of tunes

Saturday Dec. 2

WALK WITH A DOC WHEN: Meet 7:45 a.m.; walk 8 a.m. WHERE: 2270 S. Ridgeview Drive, northwest parking corner GOING ON: Want to get outside and be a little more active? Take a 1 to 3 mile walk at your own pace with Dr. Ricky Ochoa; participants should bring water bottle, all ages welcome; presented by Esperanza Healthcare and Dr. Ricky Ochoa INFO: Call (928) 782-1903 CAR WASH

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: Gerber Collision & Glass, 3260 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Proceeds will benefit the Kofa Kings Regiment Marching Band COST: $5 per vehicle donation HOLIDAY BAZAAR

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. GOING ON: The ladies and gentlemen of the church make ornaments, table scarfs, neck scarves, jewelry, traveling jewelry cases, wine glass coasters, winter chimes, beaded crosses, dish towels, hand towels, scrubbies, plus many baked items; cinnamon rolls, donuts, drinks available for purchase DOG SHOW

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: The Yuma Kennel Club and Imperial Valley Kennel Club will have their annual dog shows with four all breed shows and obedience trials and rally trials; each day is a brand new show, judges and times are changed each day; a new feature this year is the barn hunt with competitions Friday, Saturday and Sunday; vendors selling dog related articles and food; dogs that are not entered in the show are not allowed on the showgrounds during the show; admission and parking free INFO: Contact Karen Cherland at yumakennelclub@yahoo.com or call (928) 210-8314 HEALTHY YOU WORKSHOP

WHEN: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: The library will host ‘Healthy You,’ a series of workshops designed to promote a more active lifestyle through a variety of activities; this week, yoga with beginners’ poses and relaxation techniques; bring your own mat or towel; free PHOTOS WITH SANTA

WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Alice Byrne Elementary School, 811 W. 16th St. GOING ON: Families, friends, children, individuals and pets are welcome to have your photos taken with the best looking Santa in town; raffles, cookies, lemonade available for purchase; all sales will benefit the American Cancer Society on behalf of Alice Byrne School’s Relay for Life team COST: $10 INFO: Call Chris Jones at (928) 782-3234 RACHEL DETERMAN MEMORIAL RIB COOK OFF WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Catholic High School, 2100 W. 28th St. GOING ON: 15th annual Rachel Determan Memorial Rib Cook Off will feature barbecue ribs, delicious sides prepared by community teams competing for the Dr. Wilhemy Cup; also fresh tortillas, ice cream and corn, a vintage car show and live music by Upper Room, and children’s activities; proceeds will support Yuma Catholic High School students COST: $10, includes 10 items of your choice INFO: Contact Bobbi Ukura and bukura@ yumacatholic.org or call (928) 317-7910 NUTCRACKER SUITE ON MAIN STREET

WHEN: 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Arizona Classical Ballet presents Nutcracker Suite on Main Street; tickets available at Yuma Art Center or YumaShowTickets.com COST: $15 INFO: Call Erika Bowen at (928) 4463648 or Gail Farrar at (928) 246-9079 ROSA PARKS PRESENTATION

WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn more about the life and legacy of this Civil Rights icon with a presentation by the Yuma Young Marines Honor Guard; light refreshments served; free REVOLT WRESTLING

WHEN: Gates open 2 p.m.; bell time 3 p.m. WHERE: Saddles of Joy, 2749 W. County 14th St. GOING ON: Revolt Wrestling presents Unstoppable; bring own chairs; accepting donations of nonperishable food items for Crossroads Mission COST: Admission $2; kids 12 and under

free OLD SOULS RESCUE BENEFIT

WHEN: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Jaycees Clubhouse, 2577 E. County 14th St. GOING ON: The Yuma Jaycees will host a benefit dinner for Old Souls Rescue; food will be available to go or dine in; dessert donations welcome, sold to benefit Old Souls; vegetarian options are available by RSVP directly to Becky Zula at (928) 210-5109 COST: Tickets are $12 presale; $15 at door INFO: Contact Becky Zula at oldsoulsk9rescue@gmail.com CANDLELIGHT MUSEUM TOUR

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Tour the Sanguinetti House Museum in historic downtown Yuma under the cover of darkness COST: $8 INFO: Contact Yanna Kruse at ykruse@ azhs.gov or call (928) 782-1841 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Historic Main Street, downtown GOING ON: Heritage Festivals will have their inaugural Christmas lighting on historic Main Street with the theme Thanks and Giving, Salvation Army angel trees, donation boxes for the Yuma Community Food Bank, Together Car Club’s car show and shine, boxes for Toys for Tots, Mayor Nicholls will switch on the Christmas tree and Christmas Wreaths at 6:15 p.m.; free kids korner with jumpies, face painting, craft table, Gene Doten’s Photography will take digital photos and post on their website or Facebook page, Glam Dance Studio and Boogie Two Shoes will entertain, food and business vendors THE GRINCH

(See Dec. 1) SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

WHEN: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School auditorium, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: The Spirit of Christmas will prepare your heart and mind for the real reason for the season and the greatest gift of all; performances by AWC Civic Orchestra, String Ambassadors, Young String Ambassadors, Twinklers; conducted by Janet Jones, Shandi Topper; tickets available online at yumashowtickets.com or Yuma Art Center COST: $15 INFO: Call (928) 247-6715 or (928) 3667913 “LITTLE WOMEN”

(See Dec. 1)