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/mon...

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 f...

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.