Jan. 6 What’s Going On
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Monday Jan. 4 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CLEANUP
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 S 1st Avenue
GOING ON: Volunteers are needed to pick up all the wreaths on veterans’ graves at the cemetery.
COST: Free
INFO: For more information, call Winnie Moir, 928-502-0238
Wednesday HISTORIC YUMA WALKING TOURS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27
WHERE: Gardens at the Sanguinetti House Museum, 240 S. Madison Ave.
GOING ON: Storyteller Steve Cook recounts Yuma’s colorful history as he leads a pet-friendly walking tour of the historic downtown. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable sneakers and bring water bottles. Masks or face coverings are required. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early.
INFO: Tickets are $20 and must be purchased online www.azhs.org/yuma
Wednesday Jan. 13 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)
HISTORIC YUMA WALKING TOURS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Jan. 13, 20 and
27
WHERE: Gardens at the Sanguinetti House Museum, 240 S. Madison Ave.
GOING ON: Storyteller Steve Cook recounts Yuma’s colorful history as he leads a pet-friendly walking tour of the historic downtown. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable sneakers and bring water bottles. Masks or face coverings are required. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early.
INFO: Tickets are $20 and must be purchased online www.azhs.org/yuma
Thursday Jan. 14 YRMC BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 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)