2025 Foothills light parade in Yuma
Friday’s route will be the Neighborhood Route, and participants are asked to line up next to the Dollar General on 46th Street and Foothills Boulevard.
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Harvest Preparatory puts on “Tunnel of Lights” in San Luis and Yuma
The Tunnel of Lights event in Yuma runs from December 19 through December 23. In San Luis, the event takes place on December 22 and 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering residents an opportunity to celebrate the season while supporting those in need.
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Housing Corporation of America hands out toys in Yuma
After hosting a toy drive earlier this month, the Housing Corporation of America distributed toys to children at their homes on Thursday morning.
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Exceptional Community Hospital gives away bikes for participants in toy drive
The hospital partnered with Catholic Community Services to host a toy drive, and those who donated any unwrapped gift were entered into a raffle to win one of two kids’ bikes.
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Champion Church in Yuma putting on production of “Jesus is Born”
With Christmas just around the corner, a local church in Yuma is offering residents the opportunity to experience the origins of the holiday through a live theatrical production.
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Dozens of Veterans receive Christmas gifts at Yuma veterans home
Veterans were in the holiday spirit Thursday as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 hosted their Third Annual Christmas party at the Arizona State Veterans home in Yuma.
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Locals begin to celebrate Hanukkah
This week, Hanukkah started on Sunday, December 14, encouraging family and friends to come together and celebrate.
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Business in California produces artificial Christmas trees
Lee Display in Fairfield, California produces around 10,000 fake trees each year. It also makes tinsel and other Christmas decorations.
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Shopping local during the holidays
The end of the year can be the most chaotic time of the year, but also wonderful, especially for small businesses.
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Still a long way to go! Salvation Army needs your help with the Red Kettle Campaign
As of Monday, they’ve raised $77,500, but they are still short around $52,000 of their $130,000 goal.
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Local church hosts 45th Annual Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir Concert
The choir, which took place at the church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, was formed after the tragic death of Cindy Ann Klein.
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Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade returns to Downtown Yuma
The parade help kick off the holiday season with festive floats, marching band performances, dazzling lights, and local community groups.
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Ashley HomeStore of Yuma hosts annual “Hope to Dream” event
50 children selected from Yuma District One, Crane Elementary School District, and Crossroads Mission attended a special screening of “The Grinch,” enjoying the movie from the comfort of beds displayed outside the store.
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Wreaths placed on graves at Sunset Vista Cemetery in the Foothills
Local Veterans and current military members gathered at Sunset Vista Cemetery to honor Veterans who have passed away.
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Boys & Girls Club of the Valley – Yuma Branch hosts holiday shopping event
The event took place at the Walmart located on S. Pacific Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Members of Raising Cane’s and Dutch Bros also participated in the event.
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Tennessee congressman hosts 15-minute Christmas party on Capitol Hill
The congressman was joined by lawmakers, including Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), Christian singer Gary Chapman, and hordes of Capitol staffers, according to reports.
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Holiday wreaths placed on graves at Arlington National Cemetery
Thousands of holiday wreaths were placed on graves at Arlington National Cemetery Saturday in a momentous tribute to service members.
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Calexico’s ‘Kids and Badges’ events becomes a success
CPD have hosted this event now for 22 years. They picked 30 children from the Calexico School District to participate.
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Donations accepted through Holiday Magic Toy Drive in Yuma
All of the toys collected will go directly to the Salvation Army in Yuma for local children.
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Previewing the Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade
The Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade has been a Yuma tradition for over two decades.
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