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Square dance in unique attire Come to Unique Holiday Attire Night with the Thunder Mountain Twirlers Square Dance Club today, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner, Sierra Vista. The cost is $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and free to come watch and socialize. Snacks are provided.  For more information, contact 520.378.6719 or svtmt@cox.net .

HS seniors offered scholarship opportunity The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) in Sierra Vista will award a $500 scholarship to a high school senior, (public, private or home schooled), who plans to attend an institution of higher learning during the 2015/16 school year.  Winners at the local level will advance to the state level to compete for an additional $2,000 scholarship. State winners will then compete nationally for a $10,000 scholarship. For assistance with the scholarship or NWTF application process, call one of the numbers below and a NWTF member will assist. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 9 and mailed to: Scholarship Chairman, 6522 S. Calle de la Cereza, Hereford, AZ 85615. For more information, contact 520.378.1563 or joanvasey@hotmail.com . Download an application at www.nwtf.org/jakes , press the Scholarship tab and click on “how to apply.” Or, pick up an application from your high school counselor.

Volunteer artists, craftspeople needed for youth festival The City of Sierra Vista Arts and Humanities Commission is seeking volunteer artists and craftspeople to lead arts and crafts activities for youth during the Youth Arts Festival on Feb. 28 at Cochise College. The festival serves grades K – 8, and volunteer leaders' activities should appeal to as broad an age range as possible. Interested artists and craftspeople can download a volunteer application at www.SierraVistaAZ.gov (search Arts Festival). Applications are due by Jan. 1, with acceptance notification by Jan. 15.

Creative writing contest entries sought The Cochise Community Creative Writing Celebration committee is now accepting submissions for its annual writing contest, which invites work in three categories: poetry, short story and memoir. The writing contest deadline is March 2. The cost is $5 per entry, and it includes cash prizes for winners. First-place winners also have their work published in Mirage, Cochise College’s literary and arts magazine. For contest guidelines, visit www.cochise.edu/cwc . For information, contact 520.255.6060 or creativewriting@cochise.edu .

AL Post 52 to cook breakfast The Auxiliary Ladies of the American Legion Post 52 will cook breakfast Saturday, 8 – 10:30 a.m., featuring eggs to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, hotcakes, toast, biscuits, homemade green chile tortillas and coffee free with breakfast. The price ranges from $2 – $6.50 and is open to members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. American Legion Post 52 is located at 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

20th Annual Tucson Parade of Lights The Downtown Tucson Partnership presents the 20th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights Saturday, 6:30 p.m., featuring holiday-themed floats, vehicles and entertainers. It will take place in the historic Armory Park neighborhood. For more information, go to www.downtowntucson.org/visit/parade-of-lights .

Legion ladies will prepare brunch: The Auxiliary Ladies of the American Legion Post 52 will offer a Mexican brunch Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at American Legion Post 52, 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  Price varies from 50 cents to $3.50. Menu items include: chorizo and eggs, breakfast burrito, potatoes, green chile pork, sticky buns, chicken enchilada casserole, chicken tacos, pinto beans and tortillas. The brunch is open to all members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Winter Break Basketball Camp for youth The City of Sierra Vista will hold a Basketball Camp Monday through Wednesday at Apache Middle School Gymnasium. Camp for children 5 – 8 will be from 8 to 9:15 a.m. while camp for children 9 – 15 will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. each day. Registration will continue through Sunday at the all Sierra Vista Leisure Services locations. Cost is $35 per participant and includes a camp T-shirt. A copy of the participant’s birth certificate is required at registration, unless already on file with Leisure Services. Registration forms are available online. For more information, call 520.439.2302.

Ornament exchange for all ages planned Team Red, White and Blue, a nonprofit group, has a mission to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Team RWB will hold an ornament exchange Saturday, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., at the Sierra Vista Mona Bishop Room, Sierra Vista Public Library, 2600 E. Tacoma, open to the public. Ornaments are to be no more than $5 and can be homemade. Children of all ages are welcome and there will be icing trees for them to decorate. Enjoy free hot cocoa. For more information about Team RWB, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/983666208316843/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming .

Square dance group holiday potluck The Thunder Mountain Twirlers Square Dance Club is having their Holiday Pot Luck Dinner and Dance on Dec. 26, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner, Sierra Vista. Cost is $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and free to come watch and socialize. Snacks are provided.  For more information, contact 520.378.6719 or email svtmt@cox.net . 

Kartchner Caverns State Park - 1st Day Hike  Kartchner Caverns hosts a Jan. 1 hike from 1-3 p.m. This special guided hike explores the Foothills Loop Trail and is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the biology and geology of the Park. Hikers can also participate in a photo scavenger hunt, and prizes will be awarded to winners. The hike is family-friendly and rated moderate. Please wear close-toed shoes, a hat, and bring water. Bring your camera to participate in the photo-scavenger hunt. Day use entrance fees of $6 per vehicle (1-4 adults), free with cave tour tickets applies. For more information, call 520-589-4100, reservations 520-586 -2283, or online at http://azstateparks.com/parks/kaca. 

Patchwork of Stories continues The Sierra Vista Historical Society is hosting a series of presentations called “A Patchwork of Stories”. The third presentation in the series of Amazing Arizona 2014-15 stories will be “Arizona Tourism; From Stagecoaches to Kayaks” with Jim Turner, Jan. 6, 1 p.m., at the Henry Hauser Museum located within the Ethel Berger Center at 2950 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista. This event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, contact 520.439.2306 or Nancy.Krieski@sierravistaaz.gov .

Legion to cook dinner The Sons, American Legion Post 52, will hold dinner friday, 5:30 – 7 p.m., featuring catfish and pork ribs for $9. It is open to members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. American Legion Post 52 is located at 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Sons to hold breakfast The Sons, American Legion Post 52, will offer breakfast Saturday, 8 – 10:30 a.m., featuring eggs to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, hotcakes, toast, biscuits and coffee free with breakfast. The price ranges from $2 – $5.50. Breakfast is open to members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. American Legion Post 52 is located at 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Children’s holiday party Join Sierra Vista Leisure Services for a children’s holiday party, Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon, at Buena High School, 5225 Buena School Blvd. There will be holiday games, face painting, cookie decorating and more. Bring a camera to have a picture taken with Santa and Frosty. Admission and activities are free.   For information, call 520.458.7922.

Book sale announced Friends of the Sierra Vista Public Library will hold their 50 percent-off sale Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the building next to the library at 2600 E. Tacoma. They have Christmas novels, cookbooks, craft books and miscellaneous gift ideas.

TubaChristmas in Tombstone set for Saturday TubaChristmas in Tombstone returns for its sixth year on Saturday. The free concert begins at 1 p.m. at the Tombstone City Park, at the corner of 3rd and Allen streets and features low brass players of all ages. Anyone who plays the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium or baritone is invited to participate. Low brass players interested in performing at TubaChristmas must attend rehearsal at Schieffelin Hall, located at the corner of Fremont and 4th streets, the morning of the concert. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and rehearsal starts at 9.  For information, call 520.220.9678 or 520.678-9796.

Writing Celebration Workshop set Celebrate writing Thursday, 1 – 3 p.m., at the Sierra Vista Public Library, 2600 E. Tacoma St. Perfect your writing style or get a writing refresher course during an upcoming series of workshops on the craft of writing, including character, voice, imagery and more. For more information or to register, call 520.458.4225.

Patterson Observatory open to public The Patterson Observatory will be open to the public on Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. Visitors will view star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies through the observatory's 20-inch telescope. Volunteers from the Huachuca Astronomy Club will be on hand to operate the telescope and answer questions. The free event is family friendly. The Patterson Observatory is on the campus of the University of Arizona, Sierra Vista, 1140 N. Colombo Ave. 

Square dance in unique attire Come to Unique Holiday Attire Night with the Thunder Mountain Twirlers Square Dance Club Dec. 19, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner, Sierra Vista. The cost is $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and free to come watch and socialize. Snacks are provided.   For more information, contact 520.378.6719 or svtmt@cox.net .

HS seniors offered scholarship opportunity The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) in Sierra Vista will award a $500 scholarship to a high school senior, (public, private or home schooled), who plans to attend an institution of higher learning during the 2015/16 school year.  Winners at the local level will advance to the state level to compete for an additional $2,000 scholarship. State winners will then compete nationally for a $10,000 scholarship. For assistance with the scholarship or NWTF application process, call one of the numbers below and a NWTF member will assist. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 12 and mailed to: Scholarship Chairman, 6522 S. Calle de la Cereza, Hereford, AZ 85615. For more information, contact 520.378.1563 or joanvasey@hotmail.com . Download an application at www.nwtf.org/jakes , press the Scholarship tab and click on “how to apply.” Or, pick up an application from your high school counselor.

Volunteer artists, craftspeople needed for youth festival The City of Sierra Vista Arts and Humanities Commission is seeking volunteer artists and craftspeople to lead arts and crafts activities for youth during the Youth Arts Festival on Feb. 28 at Cochise College. The festival serves grades K – 8, and volunteer leaders' activities should appeal to as broad an age range as possible. Interested artists and craftspeople can download a volunteer application at www.SierraVistaAZ.gov (search Arts Festival). Applications are due by Jan. 1, with acceptance notification by Jan. 15.

Creative writing contest entries sought The Cochise Community Creative Writing Celebration committee is now accepting submissions for its annual writing contest, which invites work in three categories: poetry, short story and memoir. The writing contest deadline is March 2. The cost is $5 per entry, and it includes cash prizes for winners. First-place winners also have their work published in Mirage, Cochise College’s literary and arts magazine. For contest guidelines, visit www.cochise.edu/cwc . For information, contact 520.255.6060 or creativewriting@cochise.edu .

Legion ladies will offer fish fry: The Auxiliary Ladies of the American Legion Post 52 will hold a fish fry dinner on Dec 19, 5 – 7p.m., with fries, coleslaw and cornbread. Cost is $9. The meal is open to all members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. It will be held at American Legion Post 52, 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

AL Post 52 to cook breakfast The Auxiliary Ladies of the American Legion Post 52 will cook breakfast Dec. 20, 8 – 10:30 a.m., featuring eggs to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, hotcakes, toast, biscuits, homemade green chile tortillas and coffee free with breakfast. The price ranges from $2 – $6.50 and is open to members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. American Legion Post 52 is located at 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Legion ladies will prepare brunch: The Auxiliary Ladies of the American Legion Post 52 will offer a Mexican brunch Dec. 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at American Legion Post 52, 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  Price varies from 50 cents to $3.50. Menu items include: chorizo and eggs, breakfast burrito, potatoes, green chile pork, sticky buns, chicken enchilada casserole, chicken tacos, pinto beans and tortillas. The brunch is open to all members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Mineral museum features ‘Best of Best’ The University of Arizona Mineral Museum's "Best of the Best" exhibit features many of the most exquisite minerals from the most admired collections in the state. The exhibit also brings together the stories behind the minerals — the search, the discovery, the history and the awe-inspiring science — that makes these specimens come to life.  The UA Mineral Museum is open daily and is located on the main floor of Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium. The exhibit is open through Dec. 30 with free admission to children under 4, children 4 – 15 are $5, adults are $7, students with an ID are $4, seniors and military are $6.  For more information, call 520.621.4227.  

Bisbee Corral of the Westerners to meet The Bisbee Corral of the Westerners will meet Feb. 5, 7 p.m., at the Bisbee Senior Center, 300 Collins Rd., Bisbee (off of Naco Highway near Safeway), where Hugh Grinnell will speak on “Saving the Great American West.” Grinnell is a living historian portraying his ancestor.  There is an optional 5 p.m. pre-meeting dinner at San Jose Lodge Restaurant on Naco Highway. Everyone is welcome.

Assist with theater productions The Illegitimate Theater Company is seeking people who are interested in any or all aspects of little theater productions. They include acting, directing, stage management, makeup, lighting, sound, ushering, taking tickets at the door and more.  If interested, call 520.249.0296 or 520.515.3721.

Mission San Xavier del Bac  Acclaimed as the finest example of mission architecture in U.S., southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Reservation, Mission San Xavier del Bac is still an active parish with a gift shop, arts, crafts shop, museum and café . Free guided tours are now available. The 45-minute tours are led by specially trained, volunteer docents, who explain the Mission's history and its lavishly decorated interior. For a current tour schedule, go to their Website, www.sanxaviermission.org , and click on "Docent Tours Info."

Locomotive Saturdays offered in Tucson Explore regional transportation history, and see freight trains passing by, or ring the locomotive bell at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum every Saturday, year round. Locomotive Saturdays are held at the historic Train Depot, 414 N. Toole Ave., Tucson, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Admission is free.  For more information, call 520.623.2223.

Bisbee Muheim Heritage House The Muheim Heritage House Museum , a registered national historic site, was built by Joseph and Carmelita Muheim beginning in 1898 with completion in 1915. Located at 207 Youngblood Hill, the restored home is an example of late 19th century architecture. Visitors can take a guided tour through the restored interior with its period furnishings. This pioneer home, situated on a hill, offers a panoramic view of Old Bisbee. The museum is open daily 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is $4.  For more information, call 520.432.7698.

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City lights holiday tree today The City of Sierra Vista’s annual tree lighting ceremony takes place today, 5:30 p.m., at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Fry Boulevard. Santa Claus will visit. Entertainment will be provided by the Sierra Vista Community Band and refreshments will be available. The public is invited to this free event.

“The Nutcracker” ballet performances set The Sierra Vista Ballet will present the 35 th edition of “The Nutcracker” during two shows. One takes place today, 7 p.m., and the other takes place Sunday, 3 p.m. at the Buena Performing Arts Center, Buena High School, 5225 Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista. Tickets are $15 for adults and children are admitted free.

Santa flies into town The Annual Santa Fly-in takes place Saturday, 9 a.m., at Ace Hardware, Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista. The public is invited to watch Santa arrive via air. 

Holiday parade happens Saturday The 56th annual holiday parade, with the theme “Christmas Around the World,” takes place Saturday, 5:30 pm along Fry Boulevard beginning at 7 th Street, Sierra Vista. The public is invited.

Celebrate vintage holiday at SV museum Come dressed in your finest 1880s fashion, or borrow a costume from the museum, and have a portrait taken for the holidays in the Henry Hauser Museum’s photo studio, Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m., inside the Ethel Berger Center, 2950 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista. You and your child can create an old fashioned children’s cloth book or make a vintage-style ornament. Mrs. Claus will host story time with puppets for children 5 – 13, and parents, grandparents and guardians are encouraged to stay. This event is free; however, donations are accepted.  For more information, call 520.439.2306. 

ANG invites Soldiers, Families to muster, expo The Arizona National Guard, as part of its first-ever community open house, is scheduled to muster in a mass military formation on the field at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Sunday, 11 a.m., and all Fort Huachuca Soldiers, employees and their Families are invited. Stadium gates open at 9:30 a.m., and admission is free. The muster ceremony, a Guard tradition harkening back to the first muster of the colonial militia in 1636, takes place 11 a.m. – noon, followed by a community expo adjacent to the stadium, noon – 4 p.m. The expo will feature food, live entertainment, attractions, children’s activities, information booths, a job fair and more. For more information about the Arizona National Guard Muster and Expo, visit https://dema.az.gov/muster . 

See Millville ruins, petroglyphs Join the friends of the San Pedro River for an interpretive walk at the historic town of Millville, Saturday, 9 a.m. Millville was known for the Corbin and Gird mills that processed silver ore mined in Tombstone. This site is also known for the petroglyphs etched into the rocky hillsides. Wear warm clothing and a hat for this 1.5-mile walk. Millville is located a quarter mile east of the San Pedro River on the north side of Charleston Road.  For information, call 520.417.6960 or 520.508.4445. 

Tombstone offers historic homes tour The Tombstone Historic Home Tour will be held Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. It will visit seven historic homes beginning at Wyatt Hotel and Coffee House. The homes are not handicap accessible and some do have pets. The tour is open to those 13 and older. No food, drinks or inside photos allowed. Tickets are $12 at the door on Saturday. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid=13587814519 or www.facebook.com/events/705042229589476/ . 

Children’s holiday party Join Leisure Services for a children’s holiday party, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. – noon, at Buena High School, 5225 Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista. There will be holiday games, face painting, cookie decorating and more. Bring a camera to have a picture taken with Santa and Frosty. Admission and activities are free.  For information, call 520.458.7922.

Legion to cook dinner The Sons, American Legion Post 52, will host dinner on Dec 12, 5:30 – 7 p.m., featuring a catfish and pork rib dinner for $9. It is open to members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. American Legion Post 52 is located at 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Sons to hold breakfast The Sons, American Legion Post 52, will hold breakfast Dec 13, 8 – 10:30 a.m., featuring eggs to order, bacon, sausage, hash brown, hotcakes, toast, biscuits and coffee free with breakfast. The price ranges from $2 – $5.50. Breakfast is open to members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. American Legion Post 52 is located at 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista.  For more information, call 520.459.6050.

TubaChristmas in Tombstone set for Dec. 13 TubaChristmas in Tombstone returns for its sixth year on Dec. 13. The free concert begins at 1 p.m. at the Tombstone City Park, at the corner of 3rd and Allen streets and features low brass players of all ages. Anyone who plays the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium or baritone is invited to participate. Low brass players interested in performing at TubaChristmas must attend rehearsal at Schieffelin Hall, located at the corner of Fremont and 4th streets, the morning of the concert. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and rehearsal starts at 9.  For more information about TubaChristmas, visit www.tubachristmas.com . For information about the Tombstone event, call 520.220.9678 or 520.678-9796.

HS seniors offered scholarship opportunity The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) in Sierra Vista will award a $500 scholarship to a high school senior, (public, private or home schooled), who plans to attend an institution of higher learning during the 2015/16 school year.  Winners at the local level will advance to the state level to compete for an additional $2,000 scholarship. State winners will then compete nationally for a $10,000 scholarship. For assistance with the scholarship or NWTF application process, call one of the numbers below and a NWTF member will assist. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 12 and mailed to: Scholarship Chairman, 6522 S. Calle de la Cereza, Hereford, AZ 85615. For more information, contact 520.378.1563 or joanvasey@hotmail.com . Download an application at www.nwtf.org/jakes , press the Scholarship tab and click on “how to apply.” Or, pick up an application from your high school counselor.

See historical exhibit on FH The historical exhibit, “Leaving a Legacy,” celebrates the lives and contributions of women of Mexican heritage in Douglas between the 1920s and 1940s. It is on display through December at Cochise College’s Fort Huachuca Center, the former Smith Middle School.  For more information, call 520.515.5448 or email lewisc@cochise.edu .

Seeking services for a veteran? The Department of Veteran Affairs Coaching Into Care program is a free, national call center whose mission is to educate, support and empower Family members and friends who are seeking care or services for a veteran. Callers will receive resources, referrals, advice, problem-solving assistance as well as a confidential coaching service designed to help callers motivate the veteran into seeking care. Call 1.888.823.7458, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST, to confidentially speak with licensed clinical social workers and psychologists. 

ADOT to clear roadside vegetation on SR 80 east of Bisbee next week Motorists traveling on State Route 80 east of Bisbee will encounter brief delays next week while crews from the Arizona Department of Transportation remove vegetation alongside the highway. A moving lane closure will be in effect on SR 80 Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11 between the Mule Pass Tunnel and the junction with State Route 90 between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Crews will begin clearing roadside vegetation just east of the Mule Pass Tunnel outside Bisbee (milepost 339) and move eastbound toward the junction with State Route 90 (approximately milepost 333). Traffic will be slowed behind the moving operation. At the junction with SR 90, the crews will reverse direction to clear the westbound shoulder of the highway. The clearing will be done in two-mile segments and delays of up to 15 minutes can be expected. ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution,

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SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization, Area Agency on Aging (SEAGO/AAA) would like to announce their first  annual  diaper drive on December 6, 2014 at the Vista Park in Sierra Vista.   SEAGO/AAA, in conjunction with the Southern Arizona Diaper Bank, will be accepting donations of adult diapers from 11 am to 3 pm. If you want to find a topic that NOBODY wants to talk about, just say the words “Adult Incontinence”.   15-20% of adults over the age of 65 are incontinent.  Incontinence is defined as “..inability to control urination.  It affects people of all ages and gender, but women are twice as likely as men to develop incontinence”. The problem is real and many people suffer from this condition.  For the elderly and ill, there are many items that Medicare won’t cover, and that supplemental insurance will cover partially.   Adult incontinence supplies cost $100 per month.  With the average social security benefit of $874/month, spending $100 for incontinence supplies

Sierra Vista Animal Connection Where great people go to meet great pets! Animals featured in the City Page are available for adoption from the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, 6799 E. Hwy. 90 (458-4151). To view pictures of other pets available for adoption at the Animal Care Center, visit www.Petfinder.com or www.AdoptApet.com (search “85635”).Check out these three cuties: Maggie is a female Chow Chow & Pomeranian mix. She is very friendly and has been house trained. This girl has a lot of energy and loves going on walks. Come on by today and see her. Sadie, a female Domestic Long Hair, has a great personality, is very affectionate, and is good with dogs. She is an indoor cat and has never been outdoors. Come by to meet this wonderful cat and help her find a new family and forever home.  Rusty is a male Pit Bull Terrier. This friendly one year old absolutely loves everyone! He needs a new home with a loving family to care for him. Come in for a visit and fall

Kids Vintage Holiday Fun @ the Museum Sunday, December 7 • 1:00–4:00 p.m. Ethel H. Berger Center Come dressed in your finest 1880s fashion, or borrow a costume from the museum, and have your portrait taken for the holidays in the museum’s C.S. Fly Portrait Studio. But that’s not all! You and your child can create an old fashioned children’s cloth book or make a vintage-style ornament to keep or give as a gift. Old World Santa will be checking his list to see if you’ve been naughty or nice, and Mrs. Claus will host an old-fashioned story time with puppets! Children ages 5 to 13 can participate and parents, grandparents, and guardians are encouraged to stay. This event is free, however donations are graciously accepted. Call 439-2306 or email Nancy.Krieski@SierraVistaAZ.gov to register. 

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 5 • 5:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park Bring the whole family and join your friends and neighbors for this community celebration. Santa Claus will make a special appearance, and the Sierra Vista Community Band will provide holiday entertainment. Cookies and hot chocolate will warm your bodies while the lights and community fellowship warm your spirits. 

Travel With Leisure Services Tubac Luminaria Trip Friday, December 5 • 3:00–10:30 p.m. Departs from Ethel H. Berger Center Leave the driving to Leisure Services as you travel to Tubac, Arizona. Stroll through the village and admire the beautiful, traditional luminaries that line the streets. Cost is $30 per person (ages 21+) and includes round trip transportation from the Ethel H. Berger Center. Call Chris Swan at 439-2300 to reserve your seat!

Sierra Vista Public Library Mona Bishop Room Join local historian, Doug Hocking, for this exciting lecture about Lt. Bascom’s mission to save a young boy who was kidnapped by Apaches from his step father’s ranch. Hear both versions of the story and decide whether Lt. Bascom is the villain who started an 11-year war or the hero seeking to right a wrong. For information call 439-2306. 

Be a Local Tourist—Thanksgiving Arizona Style Saturday and Sunday, November 29 and 30 • 2:00 p.m. Arizona Folklore Preserve, 56 E. Folklore Trail Take a break from turkey eating, holiday shopping, and football watching to join official state balladeer Dolan Ellis as he takes over Thanksgiving, Arizona-style, and performs songs about family and friends, the pre-Christmas season, and autumn. Cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children age 17 and under. Call 378-6165 to reserve your seat at the show. Visit www.arizonafolklore.com for a complete performance schedule. 

Running with Paws Wanted: Runners and Walkers Runners, walkers, and animal lovers are encouraged to stop by the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center for a run/walk with a four-legged furry friend! Choose from a list of high energy dogs and give them a little extra exercise. Each dog is given their own pedometer and mileage is logged by the shelter at the end of the run/walk. Awards will be offered at certain mileage points that runners/walkers meet with their furry partner. Hurry, last day to exercise with a furry friend is Saturday, November 29! For more information call the shelter at 458-4151.

Recycle Your Cooking Oil and Grease after Thanksgiving—or Any Time! Disposing of cooking oil and grease improperly can cause many problems in our sewers and can be harmful to the environment. So take your cooking oil and grease to be recycled for free at one of the two City year-round grease collection sites. To recycle your leftover oil and grease, pour it into a container, secure the lid, and take it to one of these drop-off locations during open hours: City of Sierra Vista Compost Facility   Highway 90, milepost 325 (Near the Cochise County Transfer Station) Monday through Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Good Neighbor Alliance 420 North Seventh Street Monday through Friday – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please note, the City of Sierra Vista will not set up special collection facilities at The Mall of Sierra Vista or on Fort Huachuca as in Previous Years. For information on fat, oil and grease recycling, contact the Public Works Department at 458-5775.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures and Trash Schedule Most City facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Vista Transit buses will not be in service Thursday, November 27. Service will resume Friday, November 28.  Thursday recycling will be collected Wednesday, November 26 and Friday recycling will be collected as scheduled. No changes will occur in trash collection schedules. Sierra Vista refuse customers are reminded to place their bins on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their collection day. 

Annual Maintenance Sierra Vista Aquatic Center, “The Cove” Closed November 3 – December 8 “The Cove” will be closed for its annual maintenance, and will reopen Monday, December 8. For questions or additional information call 417-4800. 

Assist with theater productions The Illegitimate Theater Company is seeking people who are interested in any or all aspects of little theater productions. They include acting, directing, stage management, makeup, lighting, sound, ushering, taking tickets at the door, and more.  If interested, call 520.249.0296 or 520.515.3721.

Creative writing contest entries sought The Cochise Community Creative Writing Celebration committee is now accepting submissions for its annual writing contest, which invites work in three categories: poetry, short story and memoir. The writing contest deadline is March 2. The cost is $5 per entry, and it includes cash prizes for winners. First-place winners also have their work published in Mirage, Cochise College’s literary and arts magazine. For contest guidelines, visit www.cochise.edu/cwc .  For information, contact 520.255.6060 or creativewriting@cochise.edu .

TubaChristmas in Tombstone set for Dec. 13 TubaChristmas in Tombstone returns for its sixth year on Dec. 13. The free concert begins at 1 p.m. at the Tombstone City Park, located at the corner of 3rd and Allen streets and features low brass players of all ages from across Cochise County and Arizona. Anyone who plays the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium or baritone is invited to participate. Low brass players interested in performing at TubaChristmas must attend rehearsal at Schieffelin Hall, located at the corner of Fremont and 4th streets, the morning of the concert. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and rehearsal starts at 9.  For more information about TubaChristmas, visit www.tubachristmas.com . For information about the Tombstone event, call 520.220.9678 or 520.678-9796.

Jazz ensemble to perform The Cochise College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mike Kuhn, performs its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, in the Student Union of the Sierra Vista Campus. The concert is free and open to the public, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 520.515.5316.

Swing quartet to play at meeting Nancy Weaver's Swing Quartet will play Christmas and other music for the end of the year celebration Dec. 4, 7 p.m., at the Bisbee Corral of the Westerners. Post-meeting snacks are potluck heirloom family recipes. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Bisbee Senior Center, 300 Collins Rd., Bisbee (off of Naco Highway near Safeway). Everyone is welcome.

Historical society hosts Amazing Arizona In conjunction with the Arizona Humanities Council, and Sierra Vista Public Library, the Sierra Vista Historical Society is hosting the second in the series of Amazing Arizona 2014, “A Patchwork of Stories.” On Dec. 2, Doug Hocking will present the “Bascom Affair,” 1 p.m., in the Mona Bishop Room of the Sierra Vista Public Library, 2600 E. Tacoma St. Those who are familiar with Arizona history recognize this affair as the beginning of an 11-year war with the Apaches led by Cochise. This event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, call 520.439.2306.

See historical exhibit on FH The historical exhibit, “Leaving a Legacy,” celebrates the lives and contributions of women of Mexican heritage in Douglas between the 1920s and 1940s. It will be on display at Cochise College’s Fort Huachuca Center, the former Smith Middle School, in December.  For more information, call 520.515.5448 or email lewisc@cochise.edu .

Adopt a retired greyhound Arizona Greyhounds of Sierra Vista will conduct a greyhound adoption Day on Nov. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at C-A-L Ranch Store, 673 N. State Route 90. The dogs available are all ex-racers, recently retired from the track. Greyhounds get along with children, and other dogs and pets. The program is also in need of temporary homes for the dogs. For more information, call 1.378.1763.

Have pie with TM Twirlers It's Leftover Pie Night with the Thunder Mountain Twirlers Square Dance Club, Nov. 28, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Cost is $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and free to watch and socialize. Snacks are provided. Meet at the Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner, Sierra Vista. For more information, contact 520.378.6719 or email svtmt@cox.net .

American Legion to cook Thanksgiving Day: Join members of the American Legion for Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at American Legion Post 52, 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista. Dinner is open to members, guests and all active duty Service members and Families. For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Free clothing giveaway A free winter clothing giveaway for women, children and men takes place Nov. 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at American Legion Post 52, 12 Theater Dr., Sierra Vista. For more information, call 520.459.6050.

Enjoy Tombstone at Twilight Welcome to Tombstone at Twilight on Allen Street Saturday where the town stays open later in the night. There will be shopping, dining, entertainment and a free evening gunfight by Blood at Dusk Gunfighters. Walk along the wood board walk with the old gas lamps lighting your way.

Tucson Museum hosting art show The Tucson Museum of Art hosts more than 100 artists and artisans today – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., who will display their works and wares in the courtyard of Tucson Museum of Art. There is free admission to the museum and market during the three-day event.  For more information or directions, call 520.624.2333. 

Want to fly an airplane? The Civil Air Patrol offers five free orientation flights to cadets 12 – 18 where the cadets actually fly the plane as part of CAP’s Aerospace Education Program. Cadets also learn leadership and skills such as radio communications, first-aid and survival techniques.  Interested? Squadron 107 meets at Fort Huachuca’s Murr Community Center the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 6:30 p.m.

Seeking services for a veteran? The Department of Veteran Affairs Coaching Into Care program is a free, national call center whose mission is to educate, support and empower Family members and friends who are seeking care or services for a veteran. Callers will receive resources, referrals, advice, problem solving assistance as well as a confidential coaching service designed to help callers motivate the veteran into seeking care. Call 1.888.823.7458, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST to confidentially speak with licensed clinical social workers and psychologists. 

SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization, Area Agency on Aging (SEAGO/AAA) would like to announce their first  annual  diaper drive on December 6, 2014 at the Vista Park in Sierra Vista.   SEAGO/AAA, in conjunction with the Southern Arizona Diaper Bank, will be accepting donations of adult diapers from 11 am to 3 pm. If you want to find a topic that NOBODY wants to talk about, just say the words “Adult Incontinence”.   15-20% of adults over the age of 65 are incontinent.  Incontinence is defined as “..inability to control urination.  It affects people of all ages and gender, but women are twice as likely as men to develop incontinence”. The problem is real and many people suffer from this condition.  For the elderly and ill, there are many items that Medicare won’t cover, and that supplemental insurance will cover partially.   Adult incontinence supplies cost $100 per month.  With the average social security benefit of $874/month, spending $100 for incontinence supplies

Enjoy bingo twice a week The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9972 hold bingo at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Monday at 549 Veterans Dr., Sierra Vista. Bingo is open to the public. For more information, call 520.458.9972.

Horse around while helping others Love horses? CANTER needs horse handlers and side walkers to support its therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities. No previous horse experience is necessary. CANTER operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 7388 Chief Joseph Rd. off Moson Road.  For more information, call 520.459.4868, or go to www.canteraz.org .

Meet public, visitors — volunteer Volunteering is a way to be involved in the community, make new friends, stay active and have fun. New additions are always welcome.  Volunteer at the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce. Commit to a set schedule, or be available on an on-call basis.  For more information, call 520.458.6940. The Henry F. Hauser Museum is looking for a creative, outgoing person to help manage the gift shop. Someone with retail and record-keeping experience who enjoys people could find this position to be the perfect fit.  If interested, contact 520.439.2306 or nancy.krieski@sierravistaaz.gov .

Steward Observatory Mirror Lab Tours Take a 90-minute tour providing a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters/27 feet) telescope mirrors in the world. Visitors will see the technology and revolutionary processes involved in making the next generation of telescopes that will explore deep into outer space and produce cutting-edge scientific research. Tours occur daily; visit www.mirrorlab.tix.com to purchase tour tickets. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 students, 7 – 22. Contact 520.626.8792 for details or www.mirrorlab.as.arizona.edu .

Mineral museum features ‘Best of Best’ The University of Arizona Mineral Museum's "Best of the Best" exhibit features many of the most exquisite minerals from the most admired collections in the state. The exhibit also brings together the stories behind the minerals — the search, the discovery, the history and the awe-inspiring science — that makes these specimens come to life.  The UA Mineral Museum is open daily and is located on the main floor of Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium. The exhibit is open through Dec. 30 with free admission to children under 4, children 4 – 15 are $5, adults are $7, students with an ID are $4, seniors and military are $6.  For more information, call 520.621.4227.  

Bisbee Muheim Heritage House The Muheim Heritage House Museum , a registered national historic site, was built by Joseph and Carmelita Muheim beginning in 1898 with completion in 1915. Located at 207 Youngblood Hill, the restored home is an example of late 19th century architecture. Visitors can take a guided tour through the restored interior with its period furnishings. This pioneer home, situated on a hill, offers a panoramic view of Old Bisbee. The museum is open daily 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is $4.  For more information, call 520.432.7698.

Locomotive Saturdays offered in Tucson Explore regional transportation history, and see freight trains passing by, or ring the locomotive bell at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum every Saturday, year round. Locomotive Saturdays are held at the historic Train Depot, 414 N. Toole Ave., Tucson, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Admission is free.  For more information, call 520.623.2223.

Mission San Xavier del Bac  Acclaimed as the finest example of mission architecture in U.S., southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Reservation, Mission San Xavier del Bac is still an active parish with a gift shop, arts, crafts shop, museum and café . Free guided tours are now available. The 45-minute tours are led by specially trained, volunteer docents, who explain the Mission's history and its lavishly decorated interior. For a current tour schedule, go to their Website, www.sanxaviermission.org , and click on "Docent Tours Info."

390th Memorial Museum The 390th Memorial Museum is a collection of World War II images, memorabilia and personal histories of the achievements of the 390 th Bombardment Group (H), an Eighth Air Force unit based in England from 1943 to 1945.  The museum is located at 6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, and is open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For more information, contact 520.574.0286 or www.390th.org .

Assist with theater productions The Illegitimate Theater Company is seeking people who are interested in any or all aspects of little theater productions. They include acting, directing, stage management, makeup, lighting, sound, ushering, taking tickets at the door, and more.  If interested, call 520.249.0296 or 520.515.3721.

Jazz ensemble to perform The Cochise College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mike Kuhn, performs its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Student Union of the Sierra Vista Campus. The concert is free and open to the public, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 520.515.5316.

Swing quartet to play at meeting Nancy Weaver's Swing Quartet will play Christmas and other music for the end of the year celebration Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Thursday, at the Bisbee Corral of the Westerners. Post meeting snacks are pot luck heirloom family recipes. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Bisbee Senior Center, 300 Collins Rd., Bisbee (off of Naco Highway near Safeway). Everyone is welcome.

Historical society hosts Amazing Arizona In conjunction with the Arizona Humanities Council, and Sierra Vista Public Library, the Sierra Vista Historical Society is hosting the second in the series of Amazing Arizona 2014, “A Patchwork of Stories.” On Dec. 2, Doug Hocking will present the “Bascom Affair” at 1 p.m. in the Mona Bishop Room of the Sierra Vista Public Library, located at 2600 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista. Those who are familiar with Arizona history recognize this affair as the beginning of an 11-year war with the Apaches led by Cochise. Join the group for a new perspective on this eventful happening in Arizona history from researching primary sources. This event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, call 520.439.2306.

Have pie with TM Twirlers It's Leftover Pie Night with the Thunder Mountain Twirlers Square Dance Club on Nov. 28, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Cost is $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and free to come watch and socialize. Snacks are provided. Meet at the Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner, Sierra Vista. For more information, contact 520.378.6719 or email svtmt@cox.net .

Free family predator hunting event  The Huachuca Gould’s chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a free family predator hunting outing on Nov. 22 – 23. It is open to families with children 10 – 17. No hunting experience is needed. Each family will go afield with an experienced mentor. The event will begin Nov. 22 at 9 a.m., and will end on Nov. 23 at noon. There is no cost for participants and meals are included. The event will be held on the Double U Ranch, east of Tombstone off Gleeson Road. Registration is limited, so sign up early. Deadline is Monday. Gor more information, contact 520.508.4272, j2dbmill@msn.com or nwtfhuagoulds.org .

Book discussion group to meet The next book up for discussion by the Cochise College Literary Guild is “Spirit Walk,” written by Cochise College instructor Jay Treiber. The discussion is Nov. 21, 11 a.m. – noon, in the Horace Steele Room in the Sierra Vista Campus Library Building. The Literary Guild club for readers and lovers of books is open to all students and community members. For more information, call 520.515.5499 or coylem@cochise.edu .

CYT Tucson presents “High School Musical Jr.” Christian Youth Theater of Tucson presents Disney's “High School Musical Jr.” Nov. 20 – 23 at Stevie Eller Dance Theatre on the University of Arizona campus. Tickets are $10 and available at cyttucson.org . Showtimes are: Thursday and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.; and Nov. 24, 6 p.m. CYT Tucson is a local non-profit theater arts organization providing instructional classes and live musical performance opportunities for Tucson youth 5 – 21.