City seeks photographs to showcase Sierra Vista

Moving Forward

As part of an update to the City Council Chambers, the City of Sierra Vista is seeking photographs that showcase Sierra Vista and the surrounding areas.

Selected photos will be framed and displayed in the Council Chambers with photo credit included. The photos should illustrate some of the elements that make Sierra Vista and its surrounding area unique to include, but not limited to: local landscapes, area landmarks, community events or activities, dark skies, and wildlife.

“We’d like to celebrate what makes Sierra Vista an extraordinary place to call home by featuring a variety of photographs that capture different aspects of our area,” City of Sierra Vista Communications Manager Adam Curtis says.

Photographs will only be reproduced with permission and the cost of printing and framing will be paid for by the City. Photographs will be selected by a committee of City staff with an emphasis on featuring the work of multiple people and highlighting different aspects of what makes the Sierra Vista area special. Photographers whose work is selected will receive an honorarium.

Interested photographers can email PIO@SierraVistaAZ.gov to share their work for consideration by Sunday, Dec. 31, or just to get more information.

City News

Meet City Council and spread goodwill this holiday season

The next City Council Meet & Greet is Friday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ethel H. Berger Center, located at 2950 E. Tacoma St. Take this opportunity to stop by and chat with members of the Sierra Vista City Council and donate non-perishable food items and toys to help fill the need in our community for the coming holiday season.

Food donations will be provided to the local Salvation Army. Toys will support Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services’ annual toy drive. This will be the official kick-off event for the toy drive and there will be a fire engine on site for photo opportunities.

City Council Meet & Greets let residents get to know their elected officials and discuss topics that concern the City. No registration is required, just drop by!

About the toy drive

Donations of new, unwrapped toys for kids newborn to 12 years of age and monetary contributions can be dropped off at any SVF&MS fire station until Friday, December 16. The department will also host three off-site toy donation drives on Wednesdays in the ACE Hardware parking lot from 4 to 6 p.m. on November 29, December 6, and December 13.

Parents and legal guardians can apply for assistance from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, at Fire Station 3, located at 675 Giulio Cesare Avenue. Children newborn to 12 years old living in the Sierra Vista area are eligible for assistance.

For more information, call (520) 417-4400.

Extraordinary Activities

Come out to support our veterans!

The City of Sierra Vista’s 28th Annual Veterans Day Parade will start heading down Fry Boulevard at 9 a.m., beginning at 7th Street and ending at Veterans Memorial Park, on Saturday, Nov. 11. A short ceremony will follow in the park at about 10 a.m. To access the park for the ceremony, use the north entrance.

Uncommon Recreation

Come get some air or show off your best boardslide this Friday, Nov. 3. Starting at 6 p.m., we're hosting our first party at the Sierra Vista-Kiwanis Skate and Bike Court! DJ Tech FX will be on site to crank up the music, and pizza and soda will be available while supplies last.

The cost is $10 per person. Pay at the gate or get advanced tickets by calling (520) 458-7922 or visiting Webtrac.SierraVistaAZ.gov.

Social Snapshot

You may have seen this spooktacular refuse truck rolling through your neighborhood this week! It looks like garbage wasn't the only thing he was reaping.

He also had some eerily good tips on how to help keep our streets clean this holiday season! See more.

City Announcements

Most City facilities will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day.

Friday’s trash pickup will shift to Thursday, Nov. 09, and Thursday’s pickup will occur on Wednesday. No special pickups will be available on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

The Sierra Vista Public Library, Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, Art Studio, and the City Compost Facility will be open on Friday, Nov. 10, but will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Recent Business Licenses

Arizona Dirt Works – 5968 E. Calle De La Manzana
Dollar General – 5240 E. Hwy. 90

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Work Session - Tuesday, Nov. 7, 3:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:00 p.m.

Watch Council Meetings

Head to our YouTube Channel to stream City Council meetings live or watch previous meetings.

Accommodations

For any special needs or accommodations, please notify Jill Adams 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Reach Ms. Adams at (520) 458-3315 or through the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1.

City of Sierra Vista

(520) 458-3315

1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

www.sierravistaaz.gov