Hi!

My name is Melanie (36F) and life has broken me enough that I am finally going after my dream of being me and doing what I love, which is photography. If you’re a lady or a man who wants to try your hand at “modeling” for me, or you’d just like to have some fun and get some good photos of yourself… let’s do it!!! DM me for more info and I will gladly send you my Instagram that I just started that shows a tiny bit of my art.

I got my camera a few months ago, but I’ve been taking obscene amounts of photos for years and I’m that friend who will crawl in the dirt and be a weirdo to get the perfect shot. You may have even seen me on the side of the road lately, taking pics of the scenery out here. I have tons of clothes and make up if you don’t have any and we can make it work. I want to help empower you!

Portraits are the one area I’m having trouble getting authentic practice in because I am a major loner. It’s Sierra Vista, so I feel like I probably don’t need to explain why lol. SO - I will give you hours of my time for free, the photo’s and editing for free, I can take you to see some really friggin cool views. If you’ll help me grow and learn and explore.

P.S. If you’re a fellow photographer looking for a buddy out here, let me know! There’s safety and knowledge in numbers and Tucson is really far away lol ✌🏼🫶🏼

P.S.S. The weirder, the BETTER. Any witchy women out there, any role players, just hit me with it and let’s get crazy!

Does anyone have the number to that fireworks tent by Culvers or know how late they are open today? Looking to spend a stupid amount on some fireworks.

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

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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!