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The Thunder Mountain Twirlers are holding our Annual Freedom Square Dance on Friday, July 5, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Juanita Portz will call mainstream, with a plus tip at the end of the evening. Only $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Snacks and friendship are provided. Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner Ave., Sierra Vista. For more info contact Sandy at (520) 378-6719 or email svtmt@cox.net.
The American Legion Post 52 will host breakfast Saturday, July 6, from 8-10:30 a.m. Open to all members, guess and all active duty service members and family. For more information, call 459-6050, American Legion Post 52, 12 Theater Drive, Sierra Vista.
The annual Christmas in July Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Ethel Berger Center and Oscar Yrun Community Center in Sierra Vista. There will be a wide selection of wares to choose from with many items handcrafted including jewelry, quilts, pictures, crocheted items, aprons, wreaths, candles and more. A snack bar will be oopen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission to the event is free.
The Huachuca Saddle Club will be holding open gymkhanas and open Western/English horse shows during the 2013 season. All events are held at Fort Huachuca at Wren Arena. Plenty of parking under the oak trees, no charge for spectators. Events are open to all equines. Remaining gymkhanas are July 6, Aug. 3, Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. Day shows, sign ups at 8 a.m., runs start at 9 a.m. Aug. 3 will have a night show with sign ups at 4 p.m., runs start at 6 p.m. Cost: $5 members/$7 non-members. Must be a member to win buckle.
The Friends of the San Pedro River will conduct interpretive walks along the river Saturdays at 8 a.m. on July 6, 13, 20, and 27. All walks depart from the San Pedro House, 9800 Highway 90, east of Sierra Vista at the river. The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States. There is no charge for the walks, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water, trail shoes or similar footwear, a hat, and use sun protection. For more information, call (520) 459-2555 or visit the website at sanpedroriver.org.
The Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation will have a car wash starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, in the ZBar parking lot on the corner of Fry and Avenida Escuela. Come and meet this year’s Miss Sierra Vista contestants and donate to a good cause. All proceeds will benefit the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation. For more information, contact Krista York at kyork_14@hotmail.com.
Richard Etheridge, a gifted photographer, is the featured artist for July at the Huachuca Art Gallery at the Mall at Sierra Vista. The “Meet the Artist” reception is Sunday July 7, 3–5 p.m., the public is invited. Refreshments are being offered. For more info call 803-0195 The HAA Gallery is open Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Lori Kovash is giving another jewelry making workshop Sunday July 7, 1 – 3 p.m. at the HAA studio in Hereford, 3818 Astro St., south of Hwy. 92. This time it is all about working with copper and brass. All supplies are included, the fee is $ 20. The class is limited, so make your reservation immediately at 234-5528
The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the wastewater treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning. The walks take about two hours and are led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS), and the Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR). The walks begin Sundays at 7 a.m., on July 7, 14, 21, and 28 and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on Highway 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are free, although donations are accepted. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water, trail shoes or similar footwear, a hat, and use sun protection. For more information, call (520) 459-2555 or visit the website at sanpedroriver.org.
American Legion Post 52, July free pool Sundays; open to members, guests and all active duty service members. For more information, call 459-6050, American Legion Post 52, 12 Theater Drive, Sierra Vista.
A Japanese culture festival will be held on Sunday, July 7, at the Tompkins City Park on S. Seventh St., in Sierra Vista, starting from 10 to 3 p.m. If you are interested in Japanese culture and learning about our club, Sakura No Kai, (Japanese traditional art club) Come join us and bring your family. It’s a pot luck, so bring a potluck covered dish. Donation are welcome. For further information, Mrs. Norico Blair. 515-7414 her cell phone 226-6091.
The Huachuca Area Republican Women’s Club will meet for lunch on Tuesday, July 9, at Pueblo del Sol Country Club. Registration and social time begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a program at 11 a.m. A presentation will be given in the form of a panel composed of Fry Fire Chief, Bill Miller; Sierra Vista Deputy Fire Chief, Ron York and Palominos Interim Fire Chief, Steve Able. They will provide an update about the recent changes within their departments as to training, coordination for future fires and other citizen-related issues. Cost for lunch is $16. Please call Sandy at 378-6238 no later than July 7 for reservations. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.”
Birders of all levels are invited to participate in upcoming bird walks sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. The walks are scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, and Saturday, July 27, at 7 a.m. and depart from the San Pedro House, 9800 Highway 90, east of Sierra Vista at the river. There is no charge for the walks, however, donations are accepted to support docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water, a snack, good trail shoes, a hat, and sun protection. For more information, call (520) 459-2555 or visit the website at sanpedroriver.org.
The Sierra Vista Farmers Market will move to its new location in Veterans’ Memorial Park, on Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, with a special grand opening planned. Folks can order lunch from several food trucks and relax at the park, while listening to live music from local musicians. Gardening will be the theme for the grand opening, with lots of information and an activity for kids. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. with remarks by Mayor Rick Mueller. The community is invited to meet local growers and ranchers, shop locally, and take home some healthy and nutritious foods. For more information call 520-678-2638 or visit www.sierravistafarmersmarket.com.
Together with the SVRHC Wellness Depot, DaVita® Sierra Vista will host a free Kidney Smart® class the second Thursday of each month at the Wellness Depot in the Mall at Sierra Vista. The next meeting will be held Thursday, July 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. The class is part of a nationwide effort to empower those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by providing a basic education course on how to manage their health. For more information on this or any other event at the Wellness Depot in the Mall at Sierra Vista, call 459-8210.
Sierra Vista Community United Church of Christ, 240 N. Highway 90 Bypass, close to the Target, is sponsoring a second “lunch and learn,” at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Guest speaker is Tom Shupert, Sierra Vista Historical Society. His presentation is “A Long Road to the Best Kept Secret.” A light lunch will be served for $4. Reservations required. Call 458-4895 by noon, Tuesday, July 9.
Two thirds of the Thunder Mountain Road Crew will call a Mainstream Square Dance on Friday, July 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the Thunder Mountain Twirlers. Lisa Wall is back with Rounds, and there will be a Plus Tip at the end of the evening. Only $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Snacks and friendship are provided. Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner Ave., Sierra Vista. For more info contact Sandy at 520-378-6719 or email svtmt@cox.net
The 17th Annual Back To School Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Mall at Sierra Vista. Included are referral information, children’s activities, health and nutrition services, family services, support groups and free back to school used clothing store. For more information, contact Ken James at 458-7922 or ken.james@sierravista.gov. Sponsored by the Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse, First Things First, Sierra Vista Leisure and Library Services, the University of Arizona Sierra Vista and University South Foundation.
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center’s Wellness Depot will provide information about “Backpack fitting for school children” on July 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Understanding how a backpack should fit and be loaded can help prevent back injuries for your child. A licensed physical therapist from Sierra Vista Regional Health Center will be on hand. Bring your backpack if you have one. This presentation will be held during the Back to School Fair in front of the Wellness Depot located in the Mall at Sierra Vista between the food court and Sears. To learn more, you can call 520-459-8210.
The Sierra Vista Historical Society is sponsoring free hotdogs and popcorn at “Summer Saturdays at the Hauser Museum!” on July 13, 20, and 27. Join us for family activities for both kids and adults 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each Saturday will introduce a hands-on activity for children ages 5-10 years of age. Parents are encouraged to attend all sessions. The Henry Hauser Museum is located at 2930 E. Tacoma St., in Sierra Vista. Saturday, July 13, will explore “Seeds of the City — Discovering SV’s Past” for kids planting a Victory Garden, and for adults “Long Road to the Best Kept Secret” with Tom Shupert, SVHS researcher. Saturday, July 20, will explore “Santa Fe Trail — Cochise County” for kids creating tools for the trail, and for adults “Bloody Doubtful Canyon in Cochise County” with historian Doug Hocking. Saturday, July 27, will explore “A Street Named After Me?” for kids designing their own street sign, and for adults “Cruisin’ the Streets with the Former Chief” presented by David Santor, SVHS researcher. Please help us plan for supplies by registering your family for this free, fun and entertaining program by contacting Nancy Krieski at 520-417-6989 or Nancy.Krieski@SierraVistaAZ.gov.
Please come support the Cochise County Children’s Center in Huachuca City at the July 13 Fundraiser Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Huachuca City Park. The center provides safety and shelter for thousands of children and youth from Cochise and surrounding counties. Volunteers and donations are needed to help at the festival. Please contact Jesika Cahel, (520) 732-6272; Dina Barnhart, (520) 220-7409, or Nichole Long, (520) 678-2537.
Free Water Wise Rainwater Harvesting Tour in Sierra Vista on Saturday July 13. Come see how your neighbors harvest rainwater and get inspired! Several rainwater harvesting systems in the Sierra Vista area will be open for guided tours. The tour begins 8 a.m. at Cochise College Career Technology Education Building, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. Take south entrance, then second driveway on right. Contact Water Wise for site information and locations at (520) 458-8278 ext. 2141 or waterwise.arizona.edu.
Friends of the Library will host its monthly sale on July 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends is located on Tacoma Street, adjacent to the Sierra Vista Public Library. Also mark your calendars for Sept. 14, when Friends will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a multitude of events at the same location.
Friends of Huachuca City Library will hold a book sale Saturday, July 13. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the storage shed behind the HC police station. We have a new selection of hard cover books suitable for children ages 6-12. All proceeds go to support the HC Public Library.
Carr House Sunday Programs 1:30 p.m. July 14, Animal Adaptations — Jane Chambers, Environmental Educator. This will be a family presentation about how animals use structure and behavior to adapt to their environment. There will be some hands-on materials and activities for school-age children and for those that are young at heart. Directions to Carr House: From Sierra Vista travel south on Highway 92 to Carr Canyon Road (at the Mesquite Tree Restaurant). Turn right (west). Drive about 2.1 miles up Carr Canyon Road. Carr House is on the left after a concrete dip in the road. Visit our website at www.huachucamountains.org.
Church On The Street will host its first fundraising banquet, with reservations by July 15. The banquet will be held July 27 at First Christian Community Church, 55 Kings Way, Sierra Vista, at 6 p.m.. For more information contact Pastors John and Cheryl Sutton at (520) 222-2139.
The 1200 Club of Greater Sierra Vista will meet on Friday July 19. at Pueblo del Sol Country Club. The guest speaker will be Mary Jacobs, Assistant City Manager, Sierra Vista. The focus of her presentation will be the recent “Dream Your City” process and the incorporation of some of the ideas into the city council’s strategic plan. Mayor Rick Mueller will conclude the presentation with a few remarks. The meeting begins with Social Time at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the evening’s presentation. Cost of the meal is $22 per person. Reservations can be made by emailing Kathy Dolge at Kathy@Dolge Family.net. Please make your reservations by July 17, 2013.
Join The Salvation Army for a “Coffee Meet and Greet” open house. It will be on July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Salvation Army Corps, 156 E. Wilcox Ave., in Sierra Vista. You will have the chance to meet Salvation Army Captains Bob and Karen Schmig, Mayor Rick Meuller, Advisory Board Chair Tim Cervantes and Major Gift Chair TK McCutcheon. Come join us and find out what The Salvation Army is doing in your community!
The Friends of the San Pedro River offer a presentation by Sarah Porter of Audubon Arizona about Audubon’s Western Rivers Action Network. This network is focused on advocating for conservation actions that will increase river flow and enhance the health of our environment and restore valuable wetlands and forests. The event will take place at the Sun Canyon Inn, 260 N. Garden Ave., in Sierra Vista, on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Call 459-2555 or visit sanpedroriver.org for directions to these sites and further information.
The Sierra Vista Area Gardeners Club will meet on Thursday, July 18, at 12:30 p.m. in the Constable’s Office in the old County Complex at 4100 East Foothills Drive, in Sierra Vista. The public is invited to hear Rebecca Hillebrand speak about the Sierra Vista Community Gardens. Club member Jackie Jones will also discuss topics presented at the recent Cochise County Master Gardeners Association’s High Desert Gardening and Landscaping Conference. For additional details, visit our site at www.svgardenclub.org or call Jane at 732-1822.
The Happy Achers Senior Group at the United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Buffalo Soldier Trail and St. Andrews Drive will have their monthly potluck at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18. The program will be presented by Michael Grande. Everyone 50 or older is welcome so bring a covered dish and join us for a good time. For more info call 378-1924.
Free Water Wise Rainwater Harvesting Tour in Bisbee on Saturday July 20. Several rainwater harvesting systems in the Bisbee area will be open for guided tours. Come get inspired! The tour begins 8 a.m. at Grassy Park, next to the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum on Main Street, Old Bisbee. Contact Water Wise for site information and locations @ (520) 366-8148 or waterwise.arizona.edu.
The Third Annual Bikers for Boots fund-raiser will take place July 27 at the American Legion Post 24 in Tombstone. Registration for the poker run/pub crawl starts at 8:30 a.m. with the first bike out at 9 a.m. The crawl starts at 10:30 a.m. with the last bike/crawler back at 4 p.m. Pre-registration and sponsorship information available at sites.google.com/site/bikers4boots. Cost is $15 for single and $25 for couples. Other activities include a live auction, silent auction and door prizes from 5 to 7 p.m. Starting at 8 p.m. until midnight, the Rowdy Johnson Band will play. Public is welcome. One hundred percent of the profits will go to Boots for Our Troops Foundation (bfot.org).
The Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, SWABS, is having a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Landmark Cafe, 400 W. Fry Boulevard, in Sierra Vista. Funds raised at the event will help graduating seniors with college expenses. Tickets are $3 for all you can eat pancakes, from 6-11 a.m. For information, or to purchase tickets, call 417-1453.
The Huachuca Saddle Club will be holding open gymkhanas and open western/English Horse Shows during the 2013 show season. All events are held at Fort Huachuca at Wren Arena. Plenty of parking under the oak trees, no charge for spectators. Events are open to all equines. Remaining Western/English Combination shows are Aug. 17 and Oct. 5. Books open at 8 a.m., show starts at 9 a.m. Along with regular classes, a Ranch Pleasure Class has been added. This is a pattern class with extended gaits, trot or lope overs, side pass and single spin in each direction. An Open Country Pleasure Driving is added starting with the June 15 show. Cost: $5 members/$8 non-members. Classes with less than three entries may be cancelled or combined with like class. Sponsored classes are held regardless of number of entries. Must be a member for year end awards. Exhibitors must compete in two of three English shows or two of three Western shows to qualify for year end awards.
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