Annual Crossroads Mission Three Days of Thanksgiving begins
Tuesday was the first day of the Crossroads Mission annual Three Days of Thanksgiving.
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Iowa governor pardons two turkeys named “Caitlin” and “Clark”
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys, named “Caitlin” and “Clark,” from the Thanksgiving table. The turkeys were named after the Indiana Fever and former University of Iowa basketball star.
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Thanksgiving travel rush underway, expected to break records
The Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway. AAA predicts nearly 80 million Americans will hit the road or take to the skies.
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Crossroads Mission prepares for Three Days of Thanksgiving in Yuma
The Crossroads Mission will host the event starting tomorrow and running through Thursday on Arizona Avenue and 10th Street.
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A Cut Above: Chef Jonathan’s Perfectly Cooked Turkey
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Chef Jonathan Palacio in the seventeenth episode of News 11’s cooking segment exclusive to Sunrise at 6:00am.
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Chicanos Por La Causa to host annual Ángeles del Barrio event
In a press release, the event is taking place at Food City, located a 2600 S. 16th Street, and will go from 10:00am to 2:00pm, or “until supplies last.”
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President Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
At the White House Monday, President Joe Biden observed a Thanksgiving week tradition by pardoning two turkeys, Peach and Blossom.
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AWC Music Department to host three holiday concerts next week
The Arizona Western College (AWC) Music Department is hosting three concerts just in time for the holidays.
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FDNY hosts annual Christmas shopping spree for families of fallen firefighters
The families of fallen FDNY firefighters rode with Santa to FAO Schwarz at Rockefeller Center on Sunday. They had the famous store to themselves as they stocked up on holiday toys.
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National Turkey Federation names two turkeys to be pardon by the President
Meet Peach and Blossom, making their public debut Sunday in the nation’s capital and ready to take their place in the history books!
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North Carolina residents attend annual Christmas Parade
The parade, which began in 1939, is traditionally held the weekend before Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday shopping season in support of local businesses and it is organized by the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association.
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Chicago hosts official annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The tree, a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce donated by the Hodlen-Shaddick family, of Logan Square, will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street through January 8, 2025.
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Senior Center in Somerton hosts early Thanksgiving celebration
Seniors in Somerton celebrated Thanksgiving a little early this year.
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Typical Arizona Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is a little more expensive this year
The typical Arizona Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is a little more expensive this year, according to the Arizona Farming Bureau.
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Macy’s previews new floats for annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s gives a first look at some of 2024’s new parade floats ahead of its 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Beyonce to perform at halftime of the Christmas Day football game
Beyonce fans will get a special gift when she performs at halftime of the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas Day.
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Offices at the City of San Luis to close next week
In a press release, this is in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Native American Heritage Day. Offices will open on Monday, December 2, but emergency services will remain available during that time.
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AAA projects nearly 80 million Americans will travel over Thanksgiving
The projections estimate that 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year’s extended holiday forecast sets a new record and exceeds pre-pandemic numbers.
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SBDC starts a campaign to promote small businesses in Yuma
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was named the Shop Small Champions by American Express. The local agency will receive resources to promote small entrepreneurs during the “Small Business Saturday” campaign.
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El Centro organization accepting donations for Christmas at the Movies
Soroptimist International of El Centro is hosting Christmas at the Movies on December 4 in Imperial.
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