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SUN
7
Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista This Weekend At The Arizona Folklore Preserve

Arizona folksinger Sue Harris.  56 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, 6 miles s. of Sierra Vista. Matinees at 2 pm each day. Tickets $15 for adults, $6 students 17 and under. Reservations required; call (520) 378-6165 or visit the website www.arizonafolklore.com.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Annual Quilt Show

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.  Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Gallery, 317 Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.  Free to the public.  For more information call 520-457-2380.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Bird Walk at the EOP

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the
waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning.
The walks are led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).

The next walks begin at 8 a.m. February 7 and 14 and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE, although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations. Allow at least 2 ½ hours for the walk.

The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be
arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520)
432-1388 for more information.



MON
8
Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Bird Watching on the San Pedro River

All birdwatchers are welcome to join this 2-3 hour field trip onto private property to view incredible riparian habitat, including burrowing owl roosts.  Bring water, sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing.  8 a.m.  Pull-off just west of the bridge on the north side of Hwy 92 (there is a rusty Quonset hut just before the turn-off, and a gate numbered 10663), Palominas.  For more information call 520-366-5560.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Annual Quilt Show

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.  Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Gallery, 317 Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.  Free to the public.  For more information call 520-457-2380.



TUE
9
Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Annual Quilt Show

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.  Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Gallery, 317 Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.  Free to the public.  For more information call 520-457-2380.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Join the Tuesday Hikers!

The Tuesday hiking group hikes every Tuesday of the year regardless of weather. All interested hikers are invited to join in each hike.

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.

KENTUCKY CAMP (8.42 mi., 432 ft., 4.3 hrs) Meet at 8:00 a.m. , 7th & Fry, parking lot east side of the Pizza Hut Bistro.



WED
10
Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Annual Quilt Show

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.  Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Gallery, 317 Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.  Free to the public.  For more information call 520-457-2380.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

Arizona’s longest running art festival, the 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country. Horse-drawn trolleys, roving entertainers and a food court enhance the festival atmosphere.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Free admission/$6 parking.  Tubac Village, Exit 34 on I-19.  www.tubacaz.com.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista History Walk to Murray Springs Clovis Site

Join the Friends of the San Pedro River on Wednesday, February 10th (9 AM) or Sunday, February 14th (11 AM) for an interpretive walk at the Murray Springs Clovis site where archaeologists have excavated stone spear points in direct association with the bones of now extinct mammoth and bison. A trained Docent will lead the walk and provide information on the Clovis culture that was present in the San Pedro Valley about 13,000 years ago. This walk only about ½ mile and will last about an hour and a half. There is one steep incline, so be prepared with good walking shoes. Also be prepared for the weather and bring some water. Meet at the Murray Springs parking area, about one mile north of Highway 90 on Moson Road. There is no charge for this walk, but donations are accepted. For additional information call the Friends of the San Pedro River office at 520-459-2555 or check the website at www.sanpedroriver.org


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Bird Walk at the San Pedro

Birders, novice or experienced, are invited to attend the bird walks led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River to introduce birders to the diverse avian community found along the river. 8:00 a.m., San Pedro House, 9800 East Highway 90, Sierra Vista.  Free, donations gratefully accepted.  520-459-2555 or www.sanpedroriver.org
 



THU
11
Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Farmers' Market

Nothing tastes better than ripened fruit or vegetables picked directly from the tree or vine.  Enjoy all the locally grown produce as well as the other unique items and products.  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Ave.  Free.  For more information call 520-378-2973 or 800-288-3861.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Annual Quilt Show

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.  Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Gallery, 317 Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.  Free to the public.  For more information call 520-457-2380.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

Arizona’s longest running art festival, the 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country. Horse-drawn trolleys, roving entertainers and a food court enhance the festival atmosphere.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Free admission/$6 parking.  Tubac Village, Exit 34 on I-19.  www.tubacaz.com.



FRI
12
Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista 18th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering

Once a year, for three days, Sierra Vista becomes the center for all that's wonderful and Western in poetry, music, storytelling and song. Seventy artists from all over the US and Canada converge on Cochise County for three major stage performances and free mini-concerts on Saturday. Friday and Saturday headline performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 1 p.m. 5225 Buena School Blvd. General admission $18; Seniors (55+), retired/active Military $16; Students (through high school) $6. www.cowboypoets.com


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Annual Quilt Show

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.  Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Gallery, 317 Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.  Free to the public.  For more information call 520-457-2380.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Huachuca Astronomy Club Star Party

Join our local astronomy club members for a public Star Party. 6 p.m.  Patterson Observatory at the UofA South. For more information call 520-417-6960 or visit the Huachuca Astronomy Club website, http://www.hacastronomy.com/index.htm and click on News & Events/Calendar. Subject to cancellation in case of bad weather.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Special Presentations at the Arizona Folklore Preserve

Four shows in celebration of the 18th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering!  10 a.m. - 2009 WMA Female Poet of the Year Doris Daley 11:15 a.m. 2009 WMA Male Performer of the Year Bill Barwick  12:15 p.m. Lunch (lunch available for $10 - reservations required).  12:45 p.m. 2008 WMA Crescendo Award Winners The Tumbling Tumbleweeks 2:00 p.m. The western music of Prickly Pear and the Cactus Chorale.  Arizona Folklore Preserve, 56 E. Folklore Trail, Hereford.  $40 for all shows.  Reservations required.  Call (520) 378-6165 or e-mail reservations@arizonafolklore.com.  For more information visit www.arizonafolklore.com.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

Arizona’s longest running art festival, the 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country. Horse-drawn trolleys, roving entertainers and a food court enhance the festival atmosphere.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Free admission/$6 parking.  Tubac Village, Exit 34 on I-19.  www.tubacaz.com.



SAT
13
Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista 18th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering

Once a year, for three days, Sierra Vista becomes the center for all that's wonderful and Western in poetry, music, storytelling and song. Seventy artists from all over the US and Canada converge on Cochise County for three major stage performances and free mini-concerts on Saturday. Friday and Saturday headline performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 1 p.m. 5225 Buena School Blvd. General admission $18; Seniors (55+), retired/active Military $16; Students (through high school) $6. www.cowboypoets.com


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista San Pedro River Walk

Join docents on a two-mile interpretive walk over easy terrain along the river every Saturday morning.  The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States.  Free, but donations to support docent programs are gratefully accepted.  9 a.m. San Pedro House, 9800 East Hwy 90.  For more information call 520-459-2555 or visit www.sanpedroriver.org.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Annual Quilt Show

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.  Tombstone Assn. of the Arts Gallery, 317 Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.  Free to the public.  For more information call 520-457-2380.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista Fairbank Days

Come to Fairbank for live music, art exhibits, re-enactments of “the Great Fairbank Train Robbery,” and tours of the Townsite and cemetery. Bring the family and a picnic. Enjoy the beautiful winter weather, take a walk, a hike, or just enjoy the surroundings. All of this is free (donations accepted). Fairbank is located on Highway 82, just east of the San Pedro River between Tombstone and Whetstone. There will be other events at Fairbank on March 13th, and April 10th. For more information call (520) 457-3062.


Add Item To Your Planner SierraVista 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

Arizona’s longest running art festival, the 51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country. Horse-drawn trolleys, roving entertainers and a food court enhance the festival atmosphere.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Free admission/$6 parking.  Tubac Village, Exit 34 on I-19.  www.tubacaz.com.




The utmost care was taken to ensure accurate information for this calendar. The Sierra Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau and its agents do not assume responsibility for the given information. Visitors should call in advance to confirm. All information is subject to change.