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From the US Army Fort Huachuca FB post

"ALERT Fort Huachuca in conjunction with Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will continue slash pile burning beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 21, dependent on weather, in the back of Split Rock Canyon (map attached).

Toward the end of the week, they should complete the Split Rock burning and start burning in Tinker Canyon (map attached) on the south range next to the perimeter fence.

Smoke will be visible most of the day but should have very minimal impacts to Fort Huachuca or Sierra Vista. No powerlines or structures will be threatened. Slash pile burns will continue throughout the month of August with weekly notifications."

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For anyone wondering why we do slash pile burning during the summer, my understanding is that it's meant to remove old, dead undergrowth and other potential debris that can possibly fuel fire during our drier winter months.

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As always, these are informational posts, and I don't have any additional information. If I do find any, I will update this post.

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WHO: Children Ages 6 mos - 17 yo old
WHEN: Registration - Aug 10-Sept 9th
Lessons Sept 21-Oct 2 | Monday and Tuesday & Thursday and Friday in the evenings
WHERE: The Cove
COST: $55/child for 8 30-min classes
More Info Here

These are American Red Cross water safety classes taught by certified instructors and are limited to 4-6 students per instructor to ensure quality lessons with more personalized attention. The program includes basic and competitive swimming strokes and water safety appropriate to each level.

You can register:

• In person at the Cove
• Over the phone at (520) 417-4800
• Through Webtrac (search 900503, if the link gets wonky, but I checked it twice)

Each child ages 3 & 4 and 8+ must have a swim lesson evaluation to determine swim level, prior to swim lesson session beginning.

• Evaluations need to be done prior to registration and will not be done on the first day or registration.
• For levels Preschool Aquatics 1 and 2 as well as Levels 2 through 6 must have either an American Red Cross Certification card that verifies eligibility for the class you are enrolling for, or a swimming evaluation card completed by a Cove staff member prior to registration. Evaluations are done at the Cove Aquatic Center; no appointment is needed just show up during the days and times listed on the page.

As always, this is an informational post. If you need more info, please call the Cove at (520) 417-4800

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WHO: Children aged 0-12pm
WHEN: Saturday, October 17 | 7-9pm (4 waves)
WHERE: SV Public Library
COST: $10/child

FB event post

Step into the Library after dark for a thrilling Lights Out Halloween Hunt!

A fun Halloween event for kids ages 0-12, participants will create a Halloween craft and enjoy backyard-style games in the courtyard before or after their chosen hunt wave.

Pre-registration is required. Sign up for one of four waves:

7:00pm | 7:30pm | 8:00pm | 8:30pm

You can register in three ways:

• In person at Oscar Yrun Community Center
• Over the phone - (520) 458-7922
• Online at WebTrac.SierraVistaAZ.gov

On the website, search for Activity #840312 to find the event. You must have an account with the City to sign up this way, but if you do any event with the city, you have to.

Remember, this post is informational. If you want/need additional info, please call the number above.

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FB Event Page

Join us under the big tent for German Oktoberfest bier, hear our very own Oompah-pah band, and enjoy German cuisine. The DJs will keep the party rocking throughout the festival in Der Biergarten, and Zero Gravity Fighters band will headline at the Centennial Pavilion to rock the park with your favorite Rock, Pop, R&B, and Country hits from the 70’s to today on Friday and Saturday night. On Saturday, there will German-inspired crafts and contests, including keg rolling, stein holding, and Hammerschlagen. Plus, enjoy the artisan craft market, food trucks, and the Sun Valley Rides Carnival throughout the entire festival.

Want to grab a Ride All-Day Carnival Ticket? Tickets are on sale now at

• The Cove
• Sports Division
• Ethel H. Berger Center
• Oscar Yrun Community Center

Friday, September 11 | 5 – 11 pm

• 5 pm | Oktoberfest & Sun Valley Rides Carnival Opens
• 5 – 7 pm | DJ V
• 7 – 10 pm | Zero Gravity Fighter Band

Saturday, September 12 | 8:30 am – 11 pm

• 8:30 am |Oktoberfest 5k
• 9:30 am | Post Race Party with DJ Trix
• 11 am | Oktoberfest & Sun Valley Rides Carnival Opens
• 1 – 2 pm | Oompah-pah Band
• 2:30 – 4 pm | German-inspired Crafting
• 2:30 – 4:30 pm | Oompah-pah band
• 4 – 4:45 pm | Keg Rolling Contest
• 5 pm | Stein Holding Contest & DJ Trix
• 5:30 – 6 pm | Hammerschlagen Contest
• 7 – 10 pm | Zero Gravity Fighter Band

Friday & Saturday Throughout

Live music, Biergarten, Sun Valley Rides Carnival, artisan vendors, and a variety of delicious cuisine.

Schedule subject to change without notice.

Pets not permitted (ADA recognized service animals only).

(Mod Note: While not mentioned on the event page, Sundays are usually a quiet half-day of rides and MWR family-focused free events, like face painting and bouncy castles (at least at the ones I've been to, but it's been a few years).)

For more information, call (520) 417-6980.

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Test your knowledge of fossils, prehistoric creatures, ancient environments, and Earth science as you compete in this trivia challenge! Bring a team or join one on arrival-either way, expect friendly competition, a few unexpected twists, and a chance to see how much history the ground beneath us has been keeping secret all along. We will have fun prizes and delicious refreshments!

Registration required by calling (520) 417-6980 or going to Webtrac.SierraVistaAZ.gov. 

The cost is $5 per person. All ages welcome!

FB Event Page

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Get ready for bingo night with a hummingbird twist! It’ll be a program packed with fun and chances to win prizes! Pre-registration is required.

Sign up in person at the Oscar Yrun Community Center, by calling (520) 458-7922 or online at https://webtrac.sierravistaaz.gov/.../web/iteminfo.html....

Friday, August 28 | 5 – 6 p.m.
Oscar Yrun Community Center
$6 per person, all ages

FB Event Post

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UPDATE: I updated the link below, but just in case it doesn't work for whatever reason, here it is: https://www.active.com/sierra-vista-az/triathlon/races/hummingbird-triathlon-2026

The 25th Annual Hummingbird Triathlon will be on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 7 a.m., and it begins and ends at The Cove.

The event includes a 400-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride, and a 5k run. You can compete as an individual, or a member of a team. Teams can be all male, female, or coed. This is a chip-timed race, which I learned means that the participants wear an RFDI chip on their person that tracks exactly when they cross the lines.

This event is open to ages 10 and up.

Registration is done through this link. If you register early, you can save money on the entry fee guarantee your event T-shirt and swag from their sponsors.

Good luck!

These are all the BACK TO SCHOOL events, both free events and donation opportunities, I could find. Please let me know if there are any I missed, and I will add them.

JULY 16TH - TOMORROW

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Back-to-School Fair. Schools, community groups, and organizations will be on hand to share information, services, and resources for parents and children, preparing for back-to-school season. The Fair offers information, prizes and free goodies!

There is no clarification on the qualification for eligible students, but if I were to guess, children who were attending the schools on post.

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JULY 18TH - THIS SATURDAY

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I couldn't find any additional information except this flyer.

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JULY 25TH

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Dillard's Back to School Day is coming to The Mall at Sierra Vista in Sierra Vista, AZ. The event takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM at Dillard's — featuring special offers, prize giveaways, and a Youth Fashion Show at 1:00 PM in the Food Court.

Models participating in the fashion show receive 20% off their featured looks. Interested in modeling? Contact Dillard's Children's and Teen Departments at (520) 515-0151.

This event is free to attend. For more details, click here.

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AUGUST 2ND

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Contact AZ Prep Academy for more information
Ph: 520-559-0855
Email: operations132@gmail.com

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DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

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All contact information is on the flyer.

You can find out more about the Loaded Teas at Desert Rose Nutrition on their FB page.

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That's it, folks.

Again, if you know of anywhere else, please let me know!

From the City:

Help bring history to life this October! The Henry F. Hauser Museum is seeking actors to portray people buried in the historic Fry Pioneer Cemetery at its annual Dusk with the Dead event.

This program invites residents to tour the cemetery while actors deliver a short monologue about the person they are portraying. Scripts and costumes will be provided.

Available roles:

• Elizabeth Fry: Homesteader
• Lillian Fry: School Teacher
• Chico Rodriguez: Cowman
• Jose Perez: WWII Veteran
• Serapio Valenzuela: Mexican Revolution Veteran
• Alcadio Laguna: Woodcutter
• Oliver Fry: Homesteader

If interested, please contact the museum at (520) 439-2306 or Museum@SierraVistaAZ.gov.

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This is an informational post. If you have any questions, please contact the museum.

This is an informational post only, and the comments have been closed accordingly.

From the Arizona Clean Election website:

"The Voter Education Guide, also known as the "Candidate Statement Pamphlet", provides voters information on the voting process and statements from the candidates running for statewide and legislative office. The guide, for the first time ever, now includes candidates running for countywide offices! The Commission produces a guide for both the state primary and general elections."

If you haven't received the paper copy in the mail, you can download either the English or Spanish copies as searchable PDFs on that site or through the links I've provided.

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IMPORTANT DATES

July 10th - Last Day to Request Ballot by Mail

July 14th - Mail-in Ballot Deadline/Must Be Postmarked (if you're cutting it close, consider taking it into the post office to ensure it is postmarked accordingly. The SV post office said 6 mos ago that everything dropped here would be postmarked here (see my post), but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll be done the same day you drop it off.)

July 17 - Last Day to Vote Early in Person

July 21 - Election Day

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CHECK VOTER REGISTRATION
If you need to check your voter registration status, you can go here to find out about the Voter Information Portal, or go directly to the portal here.

If you need to register to vote, you can find that information here. Arizona allows for both online and offline

VOTER DASHBOARD
By entering your address into the Voter Dashboard--this information is not stored here--you will see:

• Election Dates & Details
• Candidate Information
• Your Polling Place
• Current Representation
• Information about our district

TRACK MY BALLOT
If you use an early ballot, you can track it here.

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I hope this is helpful to the group.

All the following information is from the City of Sierra Vista email I receive. If you’d like to stay updated, you can sign up for these email here. For more information about events going on that weekend, you can check out this post.

The City reminds its residents that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend the display at the City Sports Complex on E. Tacoma St. or from Veterans Memorial Park. 

FIREWORKS AT HOME

If you decide to have fireworks at home, there are legal and illegal types you can use. 

ILLEGAL FIREWORKS: Bottle rockets, skyrockets, roman candles, helicopters, and jumping jacks. These are illegal throughout the state of Arizona. 

LEGAL FIREWORKS: Cylindrical and cone fountains, ground spinners, illuminating torches, and other types designed to be handheld or to remain on the ground.

Please ensure you have a bucket of water or a hose nearby in case of emergency. 

Also, no one under the age of 18 is allowed to use fireworks unsupervised, especially small children. This includes igniting and playing with fireworks. Just a reminder that sparklers, while pretty and fun, burn at temperatures around 2000° degrees and can cause severe injury. 

OUTDOOR CARE

Don’t forget! As of right now, the weather will have highs in the mid-90s and lows in the mid 60s. So if you’ll be wandering around outdoors, please make sure to wear appropriate clothing--including hats!--and sunscreen (don’t forget to reapply!). 

And stay hydrated!

KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE

Not everyone’s pets love the heat, large crowds and loud noises. These experiences can cause pets, especially dogs, to panic and potentially run away and get lost. And since the City doesn’t allow pets at any of the weekend events at Veterans Memorial Park except the Pets and People Promenade on Saturday morning from 7-9am, be sure to leave them safely at home. 

Make sure your outdoor dogs have sufficient shade and water. 

REMEMBER YOUR NEIGHBORS

This is a me note.
Please be courteous to your neighbors. 

This doesn’t mean you can’t set off fireworks the Fourth of July weekend--though if you live in an apartment complex, check the complex rules first, given the size of open areas and the higher chance of accidents and incidents--but please don’t be that person setting off fireworks at 2am for the next two weeks. 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, FOLKS!

By the time most of you see this, hopefully it will be resolved

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Update per CoolFMOnline's FB page:

"**UPDATE (10:41 a.m.) The Cove Aquatic Center and Veterans Memorial Park have been cleared and are now open to the public. Please avoid all other City parks and sports fields until further notice as this bomb threat is investigated.**

They're a great resource for information about local events. You can stay updated about this one here.

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Per the SV Herald article about the original report:

"SIERRA VISTA — Sierra Vista police are investigating a bomb threat made Wednesday morning that prompted officials to restrict access to city parks, sports fields and recreational facilities while officers conducted searches.

In a public advisory issued Wednesday, the Sierra Vista Police Department urged residents to avoid city parks and sports fields until further notice as officers investigated the threat. Police also asked residents to report any suspicious activity observed at city parks or recreational facilities by calling 911.

Authorities said residents could expect an increased police presence at parks and recreational facilities throughout the city and warned that access would be limited during the investigation. The advisory initially included The Cove Aquatic Center among the affected facilities."

Read more here as they update. (I used the 'gift article' link, so there should be no paywall)