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Thursday Dec. 5 SPORTS TURF, TREE & LANDSCAPE EXPO
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Expo will feature the latest technologies and strategies for turf, trees, plants, and lawn care; how-to demos, hands-on learning experiences, and professional guest speaker seminars held throughout the day COST: General admission $10, includes tri-tip lunch INFO: To purchase tickets and register, go to yumaaz.gov/ parksandrec or call 928-373-5200
DOC K-9 UNIT
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Department of Correction officers will discuss the types of dogs selected, how dogs are trained and what tasks they’re trained to perform; watch one of the dogs in action with an officer; free
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Kofa High School Art Club will host a takeover at Lutes; tell server or cashier you’re supporting KHS art club and a percentage will be given to the school
VILLAGE JAZZ HOLIDAY CONCERT
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: Jason and Eloisa Arviso will help get you in the mood for the holiday season as they share this special evening with Yuma Jazz Company; no charge INFO: Go to YumaJazz.com
ANNUAL CONSTITUTION FORUM
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Union High School District auditorium, 3150 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Celebrate liberty and learn from an individual who truly knows the value of individual freedom during the 23rd annual forum featuring Angelica Carpenter; all proceeds benefit the Freedom
Library Scholarship fund INFO: Info@freedomlibrary.org or call 928-246-2327
THURSDAYS AT THE THEATRE
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 Main St. GOING ON: Watch the Arabic, French and English drama “Traitors;” brought by the AWC Foundation, sponsored by KAWC Colorado River Public Media, AWC/NAU Academic Library and Yuma Art Center; proceeds go in part to help fund scholarships for students at AWC COST: $5 admission, $3 AWC/NAUYuma, UA Yuma or ASU students, faculty or staff with ID
Friday Dec. 6 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 298 W. 3rd St. GOING ON: The 14th annual Journey to Bethlehem will have a display of Yuma’s largest collection of unique nativity scenes from around the world; unusual gift items and holiday crafts, homemade soup, sandwiches and baked goods available for purchase; proceeds go to Yuma Community Food Bank COST: $1 or non-perishable food item INFO: Call 928-783-3674
WALT KAMMANN SAUSAGE FRY
WHEN: 5 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: The 61st annual Walt Kammann Sausage Fry will have fun, fellowship, food and raffle prizes; sponsored by The Yuma Rotary Club COST: $10 INFO: Go to Yumarotary.com
SOMERTON TREE LIGHTING
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti Park, 202 W. Main St., Somerton GOING ON: Somerton celebrates the arrival of the holidays in this annual event INFO: Call 928-627-2058 THE NUTCRACKER WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: The Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Arizona Classical Ballet performs The Nutcracker COST: $15 INFO: 928-373-5202 or YumaArtCenter.com
‘TWAS THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. (last entry is 9 p.m., if no line) WHERE: 15485 S. Avenue 4E, corner of 4E and County 15-1/2 GOING ON: Experience an interactive haunted holiday walk-through Christmas display; celebrate Christmas with a colorfully lit, spooky and playful environment decorated with all things Christmas; many favorite holiday characters will be present; warm clothes, closed toe shoes highly recommended; proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity COST: General admission $8 at door per person for all ages; fast pass front of line at door is additional $3 per person INFO: Limited number of VIP front of line discount pre-sale tickets ($6 Friday, $7 Saturday) available at Main Street Physical Therapy, 928-343-7828; Habitat Restore, 928783-3993; 5 Star Sunshades, 928304-0988; check Yuma Nightmares Facebook page for last minute closures due to poor weather
Saturday Dec. 7 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Friel Centre, 11545 E. 40th St.
GOING ON: Be a hero and save a life — it could be someone you know; use sponsor code: St. John NCC INFO: For eligibility, call 800-2882199, x5497
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (See Dec. 6)
RESUME WORKSHOP
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, Computer Lab, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn about the different kinds of resumes, how to create a resume that will effectively market your talents to employers; free
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Store, 13341 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Local author Pinkie Paranya will host a book signing and will have copies of her latest book, “Grave of the Heart,” a story of a family in the 50’s
COMMUNITY MEETING
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: The Foothills library is hosting a community meeting with District 3 Yuma County Supervisor Darren Simmons; free
SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Topics 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
RACHEL DETERMAN MEMORIAL RIB COOK-OFF
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Catholic High School, 2100 W. 28th St. GOING ON: Over 30 teams will compete for the best barbecue crown during the 17th annual Rachel Determan memorial rib cook-off; includes ribs, corn, tortillas, side dishes, ice cream, vintage car show, music, jumpers for kids; Alexander Ford, Yuma Vision Center title sponsors COST: $10 INFO: 928-317-7924
THE NUTCRACKER
WHEN: 2 p.m. (See Dec. 6)
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
WHEN: 4 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Historic downtown, Main Street GOING ON: Historic Main Street will be lit with twinkle lights on wreaths, light poles and the official lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree in front of Yuma Art Center; featuring sweet treats, free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live performances and a kids snow zone INFO: For updates, visit YumaFestivals.com
WAREHOUSE GALA
WHEN: 6 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Community Food Bank, 2404 E. 24th St. GOING ON: The 2nd annual Yuma Community Food Bank’s Warehouse Gala “Raise the Roof” will support a good, local community cause with dinner, drinks and special performance by Yuma’s favorite 80’s band, Checker’d Past COST: Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a table (guaranteed seating of 10 at a table) INFO: Tickets available at YCFB or call 928-246-9255
WELLTON TREE LIGHTING
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: West Side Park, Wellton GOING ON: Wellton celebrates the arrival of the holidays in this annual event INFO: Call 928-785-3348
‘TWAS THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(See Dec. 6)
Sunday Dec. 8 MEMORIAL HANDBELL CHOIR
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: The Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir will have their 40th annual Christmas concert “Past, Present and Future” COST: General admission $10