What’s Going On
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Wednesday Dec. 8 WELCOME WINTER VISITORS BASH
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
GOING ON: Visit with local businesses to learn more about what Yuma has to offer; pick up your free goodie bag at the Yuma Sun booth. Music, speakers, demonstrations.
COST: Free (make a donation for 9 a.m. early access)
Friday Dec. 10
BALLET YUMA’S NUTCRACKER 2021
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium at Yuma High School, 400 S. 6th Ave.
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma’s annual performance of the Nutcracker COST: $20-$25, depending on the seat location
INFO: Tickets available at balletyuma.org, or contact Jenn Coleman at 928-446-6770.
YUMA ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: More than 50 crafters will exhibit their creations in this annual event. There will be free make and take activities for kids ages 3 to 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
COST: Free Admission
Saturday Dec. 11 DOROTHY YOUNG MEMORIAL ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: The parade kicks off on 4th Avenue and winds its way through downtown Yuma, ending on Main Street.
GOING ON: Spectators line the parade route to view the lighted creations as the parade marches by. This year’s theme is “Favorite Holiday Traditions.”
COST: Free
INFO: Visit Yuma at (928) 783-0071, or www.visityuma.com
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Friel Centre, 11545 E. 40th St.
GOING ON: St John Neumann Catholic Church is sponsoring a blood drive. To schedule a time to give blood, visit www.BloodHero. com
(Sponsor Code: St John NCC).
INFO: Call 800-288-2199, X5497 for eligibility questions. For other questions, call Theresa, 970-3713464, or St. John Neumann Church, 928 342-3544.
BALLET YUMA’S NUTCRACKER 2021
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium at Yuma High School, 400 S. 6th Ave.
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma’s annual performance of the Nutcracker COST: $20-$25, depending on the seat location
INFO: Tickets available at balletyuma.org, or contact Jenn Coleman at 928-446-6770.
SANTA PHOTOS
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Riverside Park, below the Yuma Territorial Prison
GOING ON: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be onsite with the Yuma Territory Live Steamers, offering free photos for the train riding public. (Train rides do have a $3 fare).
INFO: Visit yumalivesteamers.org or find them on Facebook, Yuma Territory Live Steamers.
YUMA ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: More than 50 crafters will exhibit their creations in this annual event. There will be free make and take activities for kids, and proceeds benefit local charities. COST: Free admission
ART PATHS AT COYOTE WASH
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Start at 11801 Laguna St. in Wellton
GOING ON: Art Paths at Coyote
Wash is hosted by members of the local art guild at their homes. All arts and crafts will be displayed outdoors. There will be a raffle and prize drawing at the end of the event. This is a free open air event that will take you through a path of various local artists homes who will showcase their work and answer any of your questions.
COST: Free
INFO: Email artisansguildwellton@ gmail.com or call 928-723-5564
Sunday Dec. 12
BALLET YUMA’S NUTCRACKER 2021
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Snider Auditorium at Yuma High School, 400 S. 6th Ave.
GOING ON: Ballet Yuma’s annual performance of the Nutcracker COST: $20-$25, depending on the seat location
INFO: Tickets available at balletyuma.org, or contact Jenn Coleman at 928-446-6770
CHRISTMAS TOY BENEFIT CONCERT
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Stake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4300 W. 16th St.
GOING ON: The Yuma Stake Choir and guest soloists will perform. COST: A donation of new toys, sports equipment, games and beauty items for teens, which will be donated to Amberly’s Place, Safe House and Toys for Tots
INFO: For more information call Betsy, 928-446-2892
Friday Dec. 17 SOMERTON LIGHT PARADE
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Main Street in Somerton, starting south of Cesar Chavez Avenue
GOING ON: The city of Somerton will host its 12th annual holiday light parade
INFO: Visit https://www.somertonaz. gov/, or call 928-722-7400.
Saturday Dec. 18 SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
WHEN: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theater, 254 S. Main St.
GOING ON: The Yuma Orchestra Association will host the Spirit of Christmas performance, featuring a selection of Christmas music.
COST: $15
INFO: Call 928-487-1344 or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/8675 or yumaorchestra.org
TAMALE FESTIVAL
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Somerton
GOING ON: Arizona State University (ASU) El Diablito Alumni Chapter will sponsor the 14th Annual Somerton Tamale Festival, featuring a wide variety of tamales, entertainment, cultural performances and more. INFO: SomertonTamaleFestival.com
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
WHEN: 10 a.m. at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1415 S 1st Ave., and noon at Sunset Vista Cemetery, 11357 E 40th Avenue in the Foothills
GOING ON: Volunteers will lay wreaths on veterans graves following a ceremony. Everyone is invited, and volunteers are needed. INFO: For more information, please call Winnie, (928)502-0238.