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July 2019
The Pottery Studio @ Sierra Vista Open Lab
Explore, experiment, and improve skills through self-directed work. The fee includes use of studio equipment, bisque firing, glazes, and glaze firing. Participants may also bring their own tools. Each punch Pass is good for eight hours of studio time. Raku firings are available on occasion for an extra fee. Inquire at the studio for details. Please note that Open Lab is not an instructional class. Fees: $25 Punch Pass (good for 8 hours) $12 per 25 lb. bag of clay
Find out more »Fiction Writers Club
In this workshop-style meeting we’ll discuss different writing processes. After discussion we’ll have a 20-minute writing period, and we'll follow that up by sharing some of our work.
Find out more »Sierra Vista Youth Theater presents Demonstration of Skills
The Sierra Vista Youth Theater provided a week- long summer camp for children to explore their inner thespian. The children dabbled in musical theater, learning to sing, dance, and act. Today's Demonstration of Skills is their opportunity to show off their new skills.
Find out more »Hummingbird Banding Sessions
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure, and release them as part of long-term studies of the bird life of this vital migration route. The public is welcome to observe banding sessions…
Find out more »End of Summer Reading Teen Lock-In
This is a Summer Reading prize for teens who have earned at least 750 points by Saturday, July 13. These out of this world readers get to participate in a fun-filled lock-in at the library! Teens will eat pizza, play games, and read at this fun event. Space is limited and registrants must be signed up by July 13. A completed and signed waiver must be returned by Tuesday, July 16 so that adequate supplies can be purchased for the…
Find out more »Guided Bird Walk
Each Sunday morning, the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open for bird walks. Local docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory and the Friends of the San Pedro river lead these walks. Since participation is limited, these walks are a first come, first served basis. The EOP is located between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. Depart from viewing platform. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Info: (520) 508-4445 or (520) 417-6960.
Find out more »Monday – Tuesday Hikers Group
All interested hikers are invited. There are no meetings, no dues, no officers. The group is not an official club of any sort and each hiker is solely responsible for his/her own safety and welfare. Check current schedule at https://sierravistahikingschedules.shutterfly.com
Find out more »2019 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp begins
Anyone interested in improving fundamentals or just wanting to learn the basics of volleyball are welcome to this camp. The camp is broken up by age. The fee is per person and includes a t-shirt. Monday - Thursday Session 1: June 24 - June 27 Session 2: July 22 - July 25 Ages 5-8: 8:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. Ages 9-11: 9:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Ages 12-15: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register online, over the phone, or in-person.…
Find out more »Kids Camp at The Nature Conservancy Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Fun activities will introduce children to the wonderful natural world. Under the guidance of Conservancy staff and volunteers, participants will experience wildlife and the woods, the mysteries of water, nature-based art, the pride of volunteer service, and the SE AZ monsoon season in the beautiful Huachuca Mountains. Camp spots are still available for the following camps: July 8-12, ages 7 and 8 July 15-19, ages 9 and 10 July 22-26, ages 11 and 12 Each camp runs…
Find out more »Guided Nature Walks
More than 170 species of birds and 400 species of plants make their home in Ramsey Canyon Preserve and the surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds may be seen by visitors. The redstarts and hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including Chiricahua leopard frogs, black bears, and dozens of species of butterflies. Entrance fees are $8 per person. Conservancy members and Cochise County residents, $5 per person. Children under 13, free. The…
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