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Hummingbird banding underway on post The Hummingbird Monitoring Network has begun the hummingbird count and banding season every other Sunday, around sunrise, approximately 5:50 a.m., on the front porch of the Public Affairs Office across from the gazebo on Brown Parade Field. Monitoring sessions will take place at first light this Sunday and every other Sunday into the fall.  The public is invited to view the banding sessions.

Fort Huachuca post-wide yard sale Fort Huachuca will hold a post-wide yard sale 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday to give residents a chance to rid their homes of unwanted items during the installation spring clean-up. All post housing residents are encouraged to participate.  Motorists should drive cautiously on the day of the sale and watch for pedestrians crossing streets.

Enjoy ‘Breakfast with Doc Holiday’ The Tombstone Repertory Company will host an eventful breakfast at Nellie Cashman’s boarding house with performances of Kenn Barrett’s Breakfast with Doc Holiday at 7 p.m. every Saturday in May at Historic Schieffelin Hall, 4 th & Fremont Streets, Tombstone. Additional Sunday matinees are set for 3 p.m. May 3, May 24 and May 31.   Doc Holiday has invited a guest this particular morning and each of the boarders is expecting someone different. If Doc and his partner in crime, Big Nose Kate, can keep their stories straight, and keep Marshal Wyatt Earp from exposing their ruse, it will be a highly profitable morning. For more information, or to take your part in Tombstone history with the TRC, please contact Kenn Barrett kennbarrett@hotmail.com or Tori Douglas thetoridouglas@gmail.com . 

Brown Canyon Ranch open house planned The 10th annual Brown Canyon Ranch Open House is 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2 at historic Brown Canyon Ranch. Events include B Troop, 4 th Regiment, U.S. Cavalry (Memorial); a nature walk at 9:30 a.m.; ranch house history at 1 p.m.; adobe brick making; quilting; spinning; wood carving; candle-making; and cowboy songs at noon.  For youth there will be plastic calf roping; a treasure hunt; and brand rubbings. Admission is free. Lunch will be available for sale. Pets must be on a leash. Directions: Take South State Route 92 to Ramsey Canyon Road; go west 2 miles to the BCR trailhead. Shuttle service available. 

Astronomy Club meets The Huachuca Astronomy Club will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. May 1 in the community room, Student Union Building, on the Sierra Vista campus of Cochise College, 901 North Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. This month’s speaker is Dr. David O’Brien of the Planetary Science Institute who will relate the latest from the NASA Dawn mission recently arrived at the dwarf planet Ceres. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Square Dance Club hosts Friday dance The Thunder Mountain Twirlers Square Dance Club will host its First Friday Fun Dance 6-7:30 p.m. May 1 at the Sierra Vista Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner Ave., Sierra Vista.  No experience necessary and first time is free. Tom Crisp will call Mainstream with a Plus Tip 7:30-9:30 p.m. with Lisa Wall cuing Rounds between Tips. Only $5 for members, $6 for non-members and free for non-dancer to watch and socialize. For more information, call Sandy at 520.378.6719 or email svtmt@cox.net .

Cochise Jazz Ensemble to play The Cochise Jazz Ensemble will give a performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Sierra Vista Campus Student Union Community Room, Cochise College, 901 N. Columbo. The concert is free, open to the public and will feature a multimedia presentation of music history to accompany the performance.  For more information, call 520.515.5316.

Tombstone at Twilight set for Saturday Tombstone at Twilight begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Tombstone Visitor Center with a special ceremony to honor Civil War heroes including an authentic 1863 cannon and an exact replica of Abraham Lincoln’s hearse which is being built in Tombstone for a national event in Illinois. The White Mountain Apache will also be performing on Allen Street and several local artists will have displays. The Blood at Dusk Gunfighters will be performing on Allen Street throughout the evening.

Free story time for youth Cochise College is hosting a free story time event, "The Reading Tree," 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday on the Sierra Vista Campus, sponsored by the Sierra Vista Public Library and the Cochise College Friends of the Library. Register in advance for this free event through the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520. 515.5492. Preschool and kindergarten through fifth-grade students are welcome at the Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus Library, 900 Building, for a story, arts, crafts and snacks. Every child receives a free book. A parent or legal guardian must also attend.

NAMI to hold March for Mental Health NAMI Southeastern Arizona will hold its 4th Annual 5k March for Mental Health Saturday at the former Apache Middle School, 3305 Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the march begins at 8:30 a.m. There will also be guest speakers and displays. The mental health of veterans returning from a decade of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will be a focus of this year’s march. Sponsors are Cenpatico, SEABHS and Freeport-McMoRan. There are no registration fees to march and show support. To march as an individual or to establish a team of marchers, go to the NAMI SEAZ website at www.marchformentalhealth.org .  For more information, call 520.459.3228.  

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9972 will host a Chicken Fried Steak dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at 549 Veterans Dr., Sierra Vista. The dinner will also include mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, roll and butter. Cost is $8 per member.   The dinner is open to all members, their guests and all active duty service members. Live entertainment will follow the dinner 8 p.m.-midnight. For more information, call C.J. “Shorty” Larson at 520.458.9972.

The Tombstone Repertory Company proudly presents *Breakfast with Doc Holliday* by Kenn Barrett Join The Tombstone Repertory Company for an eventful breakfast at Nellie Cashman's boarding house. Doc Holliday has invited a guest this particular morning, and each of the boarders is expecting someone different in Professor Otto Von Long. It seems Long is a “man of many parts”. Prince? Inspector? The reincarnation of Napoleon? If Doc and his partner in crime, Big Nose Kate, can keep their stories straight, and keep Marshal Wyatt Earp from exposing their ruse, it will be a highly profitable morning. Performance dates: Every Saturday in May at 7pm Sunday Matinees May 3rd, 24th, and 31st at 3pm at Historic Schieffelin Hall 4th and Fremont streets, Tombstone A.T. Written and directed by Kenn Barrett Starring: Joyce Trice as Nellie Cashman, the Angel of the Camp Tressa Slagle as Lizzie, a waitress and romantic David Menges as Doc Holli

The Huachuca Astronomy Club will hold their May meeting on Friday May 1, 2015 at 7PM in the community room, Student Union Building, on the Sierra Vista campus of Cochise College.   This month’s speaker is Dr. David O’Brien of the Planetary Science Institute who will relate the latest from the NASA Dawn mission recently arrived at the dwarf planet Ceres.  The meeting is FREE and open to the public.  Cochise College is located at 901 North Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista

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"It's another First Friday Fun Dance with the Thunder Mountain Twirlers Square Dance Club on May Day, Friday, May 1st , from 6 to 7:30 PM . No experience necessary, come give it a try! It's FREE for your first time, only $5 per person after that! Then, from 7:30 to 9:30 Tom Crisp will call Mainstream with a Plus Tip after the dance. Lisa Wall will cue Rounds between Tips. Only $5 for members, $6 for non-members, and FREE for non-dancers to come watch and socialize! Snacks and friendship are provided. Sierra Vista Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner Ave. For more info contact Sandy at 520-378-6719 or email svtmt@cox.net

San Pedro Fly Casters meet Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Thunder Mountain Community Church located at 4029 E. Golden Acres Drive, S.V. Meeting begins at 6:30PM and will consist of fly fishing information, a fly tying demonstration, raffle and refreshments. All are invited to attend. For more information and location directions see www.sanpedroflycasters.com

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Brown Canyon Ranch open house planned The 10th annual Brown Canyon Ranch Open House is 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2 at historic Brown Canyon Ranch. Events include B Troop, 4 th Regiment, U.S. Cavalry (Memorial); a nature walk at 9:30 a.m.; ranch house history at 1 p.m.; adobe brick making; quilting; spinning; wood carving; candle-making; and cowboy songs at noon. For youth there will be plastic calf roping; a treasure hunt; and brand rubbings.  Admission is free. Lunch will be available for sale. Pets must be on a leash.  Directions: Take South State Route 92 to Ramsey Canyon Road; go west 2 miles to the BCR trailhead. Shuttle service available. 

The Cochise Jazz Ensemble will give a performance at 7:30 p.m. April 30 in the Sierra Vista Campus Student Union Community Room, Cochise College, 901 N. Columbo. The concert is free, open to the public and will feature a multimedia presentation of music history to accompany the performance.  For more information, call 520.515.5316.

Rummage sale set The Huachuca City United Methodist Church will host a rummage and craft sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. April 18 at Campstone Transfer, 403 N Huachuca Blvd., Huachuca City. The sale will include appliances, furniture, electronics, books, toys, baby items, movies, kitchen gadgets, lots of clothing and craft items.

Kennel Club hosts competition The Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club is hosting its annual AKC American Kennel Club) All - Breed Conformation, Rally and Obedience Match 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18 at Arbenz Field, Tacoma Street, Sierra Visa. There will be rescue groups with dogs for adoption, demonstrations, canine good citizen test, pet photographer and pet information promoting responsible dog ownership. Fun for the whole family, bring your well-behaved dog.  Come see your favorite dog compete.  For more information, call 520.378.4114 or www.gsvk.org .  

Square dance in hobo rags The Thunder Mountain Twirlers' Annual Hobo Square Dance takes place 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 17 at Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner, Sierra Vista. Wear whatever rags you have left after paying taxes, bring a can of something to add to the Hobo Stew, a can of something to donate, and an oven mitt to hold the hot can of stew. Cost is $5 for members, $6 for non-members, and free for non-dancers to come watch and socialize. For more information, contact 520.378.6719 or svtmt@cox.net .

Learn about old fashioned dress A free lunchtime presentation, “Dressed for the Day,” will be held 12:10-1 p.m. Wednesday in Room 702 on the Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus, 901 N. Columbo. Learn what it took to get an Antebellum lady properly dressed for a day’s events. Discussion will cover hair fashion, day/traveling/evening dress, and how it compares to modern dress. Bring your lunch to this free presentation.  For more information, call 520.515-5492.

Concert without Borders See the annual Concert without Borders 4-8 p.m. Saturday near the port of entry in Douglas. The music and dance concert, held in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate, features groups from Cochise College and community groups from Arizona and Mexico.  For more information, call 520.417.4066 or 520.364.3107, ext. 213.

See Copper City Classic Vintage Baseball Enjoy baseball played by 1860 rules. Six teams in vintage uniforms vie for the tournament championship at Bisbee’s 105-year-old Warren Ballpark from 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday. Ace pitcher “Mudcat Grant” is returning to meet fans. Cost is $10 one day, $15 both days. Buy tickets online or at the gate; youth 12 and under are admitted free with adult ticket purchase. Sunday, active military are admitted for free.  For more information, contact 520.432.3813 or www.friendsofwarrenballpark.com .  Saturday’s games will be followed at 7 p.m. by The Post–Game Blues, at the Stock Exchange Saloon and Grill featuring “Mudcat Grant and the Cholla High School Blues Standard.

Have pancakes with warrant officers The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association, Arizona Silver Chapter, will hold their annual pancake breakfast 6-11 a.m. Saturday at the Landmark Café, 400 W. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door the day of the event and are $3 each. For more information, contact 520.220.7150 or http://usawoa-silver-az.org/category/events .

Be part of ‘Ruckin’ for Veterans’ event Be part of the family friendly “Ruckin’ for Veterans” run/walk/ruck Saturday at The University of Arizona Mall in Tucson. A ruck march is a long walk/hike at a quick pace carrying a backpack. Individuals and teams are invited to participate. For additional information, call 520.665.5481 or 520.228.4919.

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The Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club is hosting its annual AKC American Kennel Club) All - Breed Conformation, Rally and Obedience Match on Saturday April 18 at Arbenz Field in Sierra Visa on Tacoma St. from 9 am - 3 pm. There will be rescue groups with dogs for adoption, Demonstrations, Canine Good Citizen Test, Pet Photographer, and Pet Information promoting Responsible Dog Ownership. Fun for the whole family, bring your well - behaved dog.  Come see your favorite dog compete.  For more information, please call 378 - 4114 or visit the website at  www.gsvk.org

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AHS launches Project Active Duty Program Project Active Duty was launched as a way for the Arizona Humane Society to give back to Service members, realizing that many of them are loving pet-owners. This program is for military who have no one available to help care for their pets, and who are leaving the state for training or heading oversees for a tour of duty. They can entrust their pets with AHS while away and pets are placed in foster homes. There is no cost to participate. To learn more, contact AHS’ Alternative Placement Department, 602.997.7585 Ext. 2156 or alternativeplacement@azhumane.org.

Brown Canyon Ranch open house planned The 10th annual Brown Canyon Ranch Open House is May 2, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., at historic Brown Canyon Ranch. Events include B Troop, 4th Regiment, U.S. Cavalry (Memorial); a nature walk (9:30 a.m.); ranch house history (1 p.m.); adobe brick making; quilting; spinning; wood carving; candle-making; and cowboy songs (noon). For youth there will be plastic calf roping; a treasure hunt; and brand rubbings. Admission is free. Lunch will be available for sale. Pets must be on a leash. Directions: Take South State Route 92 to Ramsey Canyon Road; go west 2 miles to the BCR trailhead. Shuttle service available.

Cochise Jazz Ensemble to play The Cochise Jazz Ensemble will give a performance April 30, 7:30 p.m., in the Sierra Vista Campus Student Union Community Room, Cochise College, 901 N. Columbo. The concert is free, open to the public and will feature a multimedia presentation of music history to accompany the performance. For more information, call 520.515.5316.

Free story time for youth Cochise College is hosting a free story time event, "The Reading Tree," April 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., on the Sierra Vista Campus, sponsored by the Sierra Vista Public Library and the Cochise College Friends of the Library. Register in advance for this free event through the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520. 515.5492. Preschool and kindergarten through fifth-grade students are welcome at the Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus Library, 900 Building, for a story, arts, crafts and snacks. Every child receives a free book. A parent or legal guardian must also attend.

NAMI to hold March for Mental Health NAMI Southeastern Arizona will hold its 4th Annual 5k March for Mental Health, April 25, at the Former Apache Middle School, 3305 Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the March begins at 8:30 a.m. There will also be guest speakers and displays. The mental health of veterans returning from a decade of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will be a focus of this year’s march. Sponsors are Cenpatico, SEABHS and Freeport-McMoRan. There are no registration fees to march and show support. To march as an individual or to establish a team of marchers, go to the NAMI SEAZ website at www.marchformentalhealth.org. For more information, call 520.459.3228. 

Join Thunder Mountain Games Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring family friendly Thunder Mountain Games, April 18, at Veterans’ Memorial Park, Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista. Games are to build and promote awareness on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle in our community. A 10K race starts at 7 a.m., and a 5K fun run begins at 7:15 a.m. The "Splash and Dash" is offered to two age divisions, 7 – 10 and 11–15. The Wellness Expo will be open for all to enjoy, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For registration costs and event details, contact 520.732.9599, 520.458.0016, or http://www.habitatsvaz.org.

Square dance in hobo rags The Thunder Mountain Twirlers' Annual Hobo Square Dance takes place April 17, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at Sierra Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 N. Lenzner, Sierra Vista. Wear whatever rags you have left after paying taxes, bring a can of something to add to the Hobo Stew, a can of something to donate, and an oven mitt to hold the hot can of stew. Cost is $5 for members, $6 for non-members, and free for non-dancers to come watch and socialize. For more information, contact 520.378.6719 or svtmt@cox.net.

Learn about old fashioned dress A free lunchtime presentation, “Dressed for the Day,” will be held April 15, 12:10 – 1 p.m., in Room 702 on the Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus, 901 N. Columbo. Learn what it took to get an Antebellum lady properly dressed for a day’s events. Discussion will cover hair fashion, day/traveling/evening dress, and how it compares to modern dress. Bring your lunch to this free presentation. For more information, call 520.515-5492.

Tour new local hospital The new Sierra Vista hospital will be the site of a ribbon cutting and open house Apr 11 – 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check out the new facility by taking a tour. The new hospital will also have entertainment, information and family activities. Additionally, expectant parents can tour the Maternal Child Department April 9, 10 – 11 a.m. The tour is meeting in the first floor lobby at the Hospitality Center. April 23, the hospital will be open for patients. For more information, go to www.canyonvistamedicalcenter.com.

Concert without Borders See the annual Concert without Borders April 11, 4 – 8 p.m., near the port of entry in Douglas. The music and dance concert, held in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate, features groups from Cochise College and community groups from Arizona and Mexico. For more information, call 520.417.4066 or 520.364.3107, ext. 213.

See Copper City Classic Vintage Baseball Enjoy baseball played by 1860 rules. Six teams in vintage uniforms vie for the tournament championship at Bisbee’s 105-year-old Warren Ballpark. Dates are April 11 – 12, 9 a.m. until dusk. Ace pitcher “Mudcat Grant” is returning to meet fans. Cost is $10 one day, $15 both days. Buy tickets online or at the gate; youth 12 and under are admitted free with adult ticket purchase. Sunday, active military are admitted for free. For more information, contact 520.432.3813 or www.friendsofwarrenballpark.com. Saturday’s games will be followed at 7 p.m. by The Post–Game Blues, at the Stock Exchange Saloon and Grill featuring “Mudcat Grant and the Cholla High School Blues Standard.

Symposium supports Service members The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is accepting registrations for the 6th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service members, veterans and their families. The symposium will be held April 22 – 23 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. There will be two days of programming and six tracks — all focused on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities for serving and supporting the military and veteran population. Network with representatives from the military, government and community. Attend an exhibitor fair with programs and resources to assist Service members, veterans and families. Go to http://arizonacoalition.org/events/symposium for the symposium rates, schedule and registration information.

Have pancakes with warrant officers The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association, Arizona Silver Chapter, will hold their annual pancake breakfast April 11, 6 – 11 a.m., at the Landmark Café, 400 W. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door the day of the event and are $3 each. For more information, contact 520.220.7150 or http://usawoa-silver-az.org/category/events.

Be part of ‘Ruckin’ for Veterans’ event Be part of the family friendly “Ruckin’ for Veterans” run/walk/ruck April 11 at The University of Arizona Mall in Tucson. A ruck march is a long walk/hike at a quick pace carrying a backpack. Individuals and teams are invited to participate. For additional information, call 520.665.5481 or 520.228.4919.

Reggae-themed Zumbathon planned The Cochise College Dance Club is hosting a reggae-themed Zumbathon April 10. 6 – 9 p.m., at the Sierra Vista Campus Student Union, 901 N. Columbo Ave. A $10 donation includes a bottle of water. For more information, call 520.515.5316. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation together with the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona will hold a mountain bike race at Wren Arena on Saturday, April 11. Races begin at 7 a.m. and are free for active duty Service members. For more information, call 520.533.4169.

Career Fair set for Thursday Arizona Workforce Connection, Army Community Service, the Department of Economic Security and the University of Arizona South, have partnered to bring what is considered the largest spring Career Fair in Cochise County. Visit the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center, South State Route 92, Thursday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., with resumes and dressed to interview for a variety of positions. For more information or assistance with your resume, call 520.459.1265.

See bi-national performance Cochise College presents guitarist Dieter Hennings and the college's Nuevo Mundo ensemble and Bi-national Chorus, April 9, 7 p.m., at Kino Hall in Sierra Vista. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 520.417.4066.

Learn about nutrition, dis-ability during lunch The Cochise College director of Disability Services will offer a free lunchtime presentation, “Nutrition and Dis-Ability,” April 8, 12:10 – 1 p.m., in Room 702 on the Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus, 901 N. Columbo Ave. Learn how nutrition and disability are related and how to make small health choices to impact your life with greater vitality and good health. Boyd will present a researched-based nutrition program, developed by Dr. William Sears and the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Bring lunch to this free presentation. For more information, call 520.515-5492.

Understand Hohokam culture The Sierra Vista Historical Society and partners are hosting Amazing Arizona 2015; A Patchwork of Stories. On Tuesday, 1 p.m., Allen Dart will present “Arts and Culture of Ancient Southern Arizona Hohokam Indians” in the Mona Bishop Room of the Sierra Vista Public Library, 2600 E. Tacoma St. Dart, a well-known anthropologist and registered professional archeologist, will help the audience understand and identify where and how the Hohokam culture flourished from the sixth century to the mid-1400s in Southern Arizona. This free event is open to the public. For more information, contact 520.439.2306 or Nancy.Krieski@sierravistaaz.gov.

Carr House VIC to hold Easter celebration The Friends of the Huachuca Mountains host this special weekend event Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be videos of the Easter Yaqui ceremonies in Arizona and Mayo ceremonies in Sonora. Learn about the history, flora and fauna from host, Mike Foster, view the nature exhibits, and explore the easy trails. Families and people of all ages are invited. Admission is free. For more information, call 520.417.6960. The Carr House Visitor’s Center is located at 1011 Carr Canyon Rd., Hereford.

Astronomy club holds monthly meeting The Huachuca Astronomy Club will meet Friday, 7 p.m., in the main lobby area of the Cochise College Library, Sierra Vista Campus, 901 N. Columbo Ave. The guest speaker will be Rob Zellem, a fifth-year doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Since 2010, he has been studying transiting exoplanets at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory using observations from both ground and space-based platforms. His talk is titled “Exoplanets: Finding the next Earth.” The meeting is free and open to the public.