What’s Going On
Share your event information with the Yuma Sun’s online calendar. Submissions are free, and follow the same guidelines as What’s Going On. Go to Yumasun.com/ calendar. Friday Dec. 7
CHRISTMAS ARTS, CRAFT SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Arts and crafts demonstrated, tri-tip tacos, Christmas family photos, door prizes, music, local authors signing books, Scandinavian bake sale; sponsored by Artisans and Crafters of Yuma INFO: Contact Louis Cook at (928) 919-6903
SCANDINAVIAN BAKED GOODS
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, Theatre Building, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Fresh baked lefse, krumkakke, rosettes and able skivers, Midwest re-pickled herring; purchase advance tickets for the lutefisk dinner held Jan. 12; sponsored by Sons of Norway INFO: Contact Tim Hanson at (928) 276-0168
JOB HELP
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Arizona@Work will be available for one-on-one assistance with all aspects of job hunting; walk-ins welcome, free INFO: To schedule an appointment, call (928) 329-0990
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 298 W. 3rd St. GOING ON: The 13th annual Journey features a display of over 300 unique nativity sets from around the world, unusual gift items and holiday crafts; soup, sandwiches and baked goods available for purchase; proceeds go to the Yuma Community Food Bank COST: $1 admission or nonperishable food item INFO: Call 783-3674
WALT KAMMANN SAUSAGE FRY
WHEN: 4:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Yuma Rotary brings the 60th annual Walt Kammann Sausage Fry dinner with all the trimmings; raffle prizes, The Trouble Makers 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 FILM SCREENING
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Take a journey with three young tech enthusiasts from small towns in Arizona as they explore opportunities to pursue their interests in their back yards and beyond in Small Town Tech; screening followed by a Q&A panel with special guests CHRISTMAS CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: AWC Choral Department will be “Singing in the Holiday” during their annual Christmas concert featuring AWC Youth Choir, Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale COST: Free, accepting donations to support scholarships INFO: Call (928) 344-7574
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Kofa High School production and performance class will perform the classic Christmas story “It’s a Wonderful Life” COST: $7 at door INFO: Contact Bob Rammelt at rrammelt@yumaunion.org or call (928) 502-5601
THE NUTCRACKER
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Ballet Yuma dancers will take you on a magical journey into young Clara’s dream world as she and her Nutcracker Prince travel through the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets COST: Prices vary INFO: Call (928) 446-6770
Saturday Dec. 8
“ROCKS” 5K RUN/WALK WHEN: Registration 8 a.m., race 9 a.m. WHERE: Yuma Catholic High School, 2100 W. 28th St. GOING ON: The Yuma Catholic girls basketball team will host the first annual “Rocks” 5K run/walk in loving memory of Linda McGalliard COST: Ages 10 and under free, ages 11-18 $10, adults 18 and older $20 INFO: Contact Bobby McGalliard at bmcgalliard@yumacatholic.org or call (928) 246-1419 4-H HORSE SHOW
WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, enter from Pacific Avenue GOING ON: Gymkhana starts 8 a.m., mini horses 9 a.m., English 10 a.m., western in the afternoon; judge will be Kaylynn Sampson from El Centro; no concessions; free bleacher seating, parking and admission free INFO: Call Lucy Shipp at 580-6031 ST. PAUL’S FOOD MINISTRY
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The Yuma Community Food Bank is supplying St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with food items to offer to the public every other Saturday
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (See Dec. 7)
CHRISTMAS ARTS, CRAFT SHOW
(See Dec. 7)
HORSESHOE PITCHER TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Sun Vista RV Resort, 7201 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Sanctioned pitchers only; sponsored by Yuma Horseshoe Club; pre-registration needed COST: $12 entry fee INFO: Call Glen Warden at (515) 473-5193
SCANDINAVIAN BAKED GOODS
(See Dec. 7)
SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Topics discussed include how/when to start retirement benefits, other benefits offered by Social Security, Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, how parts A, B and D work with each Medicare option; free
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene, 1900 S. Avenue A GOING ON: All are welcome to take photos with Santa - families, children, pets; donation to American Cancer Society COST: $10 INFO: Call Chris Jones at (928) 782-3234
THE NUTCRACKER
WHEN: 1 p.m., 5 p.m. (See Dec. 7)
“A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Pecan Grove Elementary School, 600 S. 21st Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater will present “A Charlie Brown Christmas”; tickets can be purchased online, at Fretworks music or at door COST: $20 INFO: Contact Mary Ellen Finch at info@yumacommunitytheater.org or call (928) 919-4876
YHS SANTA HATS, CRIMINAL WEAR
WHEN: 5 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Next to Lutes Casino (in front of old Lyric Theater) GOING ON: Yuma High School band boosters will sell Crim Santa hats and Crim wear; all proceeds go to YHS band boosters COST: Prices vary per item INFO: Call (928) 941-1812
DOROTHY YOUNG MEMORIAL ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Historic North End GOING ON: This year’s theme is “Celebrating Yuma Agriculture” for this free family event with marching bands, floats and vehicles decorated with Christmas lights INFO: Call (928) 376-0100