Wheezy’s to host event benefitting K9 OPS Foundation
The event is taking place at Wheezy’s in the Fortuna Foothills Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Locals attend third and final day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The third and final day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Monday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.
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Locals attend day two of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The second day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.
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Locals attend first day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The annual three-day event kicked off Saturday at 1:00 p.m., and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.
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Vitalant hosts blood drive at ECH ahead of its three-day blood drive at Yuma Palms
Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) partnered with Vitalant to host the event, drawing approximately 20 local residents who volunteered to donate blood and help address ongoing shortages.
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Crossroads Mission celebrates 3 Days of Christmas
The 3 Days of Christmas will be held at Crossroads Mission, and the event schedule is as follows: December 23 – Mexican food, December 24 – roast beef and December 25 – traditional turkey.
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Community walk with nature to be held in January
The event is on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Goose Loop Auto Tour at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.
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City of Somerton hosts annual Tamale Festival
The City of Somerton hosted its annual Tamale Festival Saturday, and it took place along Main Street at 11:00 a.m.
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“Christmas at the Crossing” holiday event kicks off
The magical holiday event will take place here at the Colorado River State Historic Park. Families can enjoy everything from train rides, photos with Santa, local performances, and more.
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Preview of the Somerton Tamale Festival 2025
The Somerton Tamale Festival takes place Saturday on Main Street starting at 11 a.m. Over 20 tamale booths are expected plus other food vendors.
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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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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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YFD now accepting registrations for Camp Inferno 2026
According to a press release, Camp Inferno will take place from February 5, 2026 to February 7, 2026 at the Public Safety Training Facility, located at 3575 S. Avenue 4E.
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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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KIDS CuddleKit Closet hosts 18th Annual Kindness Makes a Difference Day
Kids took turns at different stations around the school, gathering small gifts and participating in games and crafts. At the end of the event, every kid received a cuddlekit filled with kindness.
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