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Wednesday
Nov. 18
YRMC BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2-6 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
GOING ON: Yuma Regional Medical Center and the City of Yuma have teamed up with Vitalant to host a blood drive. Donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, but not for the presence of COVID-19. All donors must wear a mask or face covering. Advance appointments are required to help maintain social distancing. INFO: Visit BloodHero.com (Sponsor Code: yumaregional) or contact Elizabeth Hammonds at 928-3361105 or volunteerservices@yumaregional.org to register.
Saturday
Nov. 21
COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL SUNRISE LAUNCH
WHEN: Sunrise tailgate event. Park opens at 6 a.m., balloons launch at sunrise
WHERE: West Wetlands Park – Enter from 1st Street and 22nd Avenue GOING ON: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events will be drivethrough or tailgate events – the public will not be permitted on the field or launch area.
COST: Admission is a canned food donation for the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: To learn more, visit http://www. crcballoons.com/
COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL BALLOON GLOW
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Wetlands Park – Enter from 1st Street and 22nd Avenue GOING ON: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events will be drivethrough or tailgate events – the public will not be permitted on the field or launch area. Drive through and watch the balloons inflate as they are tethered and illuminated to music.
COST: Admission is a canned food donation for the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: To learn more, visit http://www.crcballoons.com/
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Store, 13341 S. Frontage Road
GOING ON: Meet local author Pinkie Paranya, who will have copies of her books on hand. Her latest book, a western, will be out in February.
Sunday
Nov. 22
COLORADO RIVER CROSSING BALLOON FESTIVAL SUNRISE LAUNCH
WHEN: Sunrise tailgate event. Park opens at 6 a.m., balloons launch at sunrise
WHERE: West Wetlands Park – Enter from 1st Street and 22nd Avenue GOING ON: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events will be drivethrough or tailgate events – the public will not be permitted on the field or launch area.
COST: Admission is a canned food donation for the Yuma Community Food Bank.
INFO: To learn more, visit http://www. crcballoons.com/
Monday
Nov. 23
BUFFALO WILD WINGS TAKEOVER
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Buffalo Wild Wings, 1317 S. Yuma Palms Parkway
GOING ON: Fundraiser will benefit Wreaths Across America; bring flyer and 15% of bill will be donated to help purchase wreaths for veterans INFO: Call Winnie Moir at 928-5020238
Saturday
Nov. 28
FUNDRAISER RUN
WHEN: Sign-in 9:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Start at Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson, 2550 Gila Ridge Road
GOING ON: All vehicles welcome with five stops, last stop will be at Sage and Sand Cocktail Lounge, 2852 E. 16th St.; COVID protocols will be in place; raffle, prizes, 50/50 drawing; fundraiser will benefit Wreaths Across America
COST: $10 donation includes ticket for shotgun drawing
INFO: Call Aaron Ortiz at 928-2464229
SUGAR PLUM TEA
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Golf & Country Club, 3150 S. Fortuna Ave.
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma will host their annual Sugar Plum Tea with story telling of the Nutcracker, select performances by Ballet Yuma, treats and drinks, gift baskets for raffle, photos with Nutcracker characters; very limited seating available
COST: $45; payment due at time of registration
INFO: For reservations, contact Jenn Coleman at 928-446-6770