Moving Forward
City to host sports complex grand opening in April

The City of Sierra Vista invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of City of Sierra Vista Sports, a complex that includes a variety of sports facilities and a sports center with dedicated customer service.

The grand opening event will take place at the new City of Sierra Vista Sports Division, located at 3401 E. Fry Blvd., from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. The festivities will include a ribbon cutting, tours of the center and adjacent sports facilities, and remarks from City officials and community heavy hitters. Grilled hot dogs, beverages, chips, and cake will be available until we're out!

The sports facilities located at the Rothery Educational Service Center are being operated and improved by the City under an intergovernmental agreement with the Sierra Vista Unified School District approved in 2018. The facilities include a football field, soccer field, a track, tennis courts, a gymnasium, batting cages, and basketball courts. In January, the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona awarded the City a $49,000 grant to support improvements to these facilities.

Following the grand opening, City of Sierra Vista Sports will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. A customer service representative will be available to field sports-related requests during regular hours.Local groups will also be able to rent space at the sports center for meetings, training, parties, and special events. 

For more information regarding City of Sierra Vista Sports, contact Sports Supervisor John Healy at (520) 439-2302.
City Spotlight
Sierra Vista welcomes 3rd Annual SonoraFest 

SonoraFest, a binational event welcoming Sonoran businesses and artisans to Arizona, will take place this weekend, marking its second consecutive year in Sierra Vista.
 
SonoraFest will be held inside the Mall at Sierra Vista on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. It will feature nearly 50 international vendors, underscore the economic importance of the Arizona-Sonora megaregion, and help to build stronger relationships between citizens, businesses, and governments on both sides of the border.
 
Free and open to the public, the event features a wide variety of vendors showcasing clothing, jewelry, furniture, salsas, sweets, snacks, and more from the Sonora region. Entertainment will be continuous on both Saturday and Sunday.
 
Back by popular demand, electric guitarist Alfredo Valenzuela of Naco, Sonora, will perform, as well as folklorico dancers, and more. Mariachi groups will perform twice on Saturday and once on Sunday. For more information and a schedule of events, see SonoraFestAZ.com.
 
Spearheaded by the Sierra Vista Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, SonoraFest is a binational effort with support from the City of Sierra Vista; Secretariat of Economy, State of Sonora; Mexican Consulate, Douglas; The Mall at Sierra Vista; and the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce; and sponsored in part by Herald/Review Media, Texas Roadhouse, and community partners.
Extraordinary Outings
   
Join wildlife biologist, writer, and photographer, Bob Luce, for Experiencing the San Pedro River: A Fragile Oasis in the Desert at the Sierra Vista Public Library on Tuesday, April 2, from  1:00 to 2:00 p.m.  

This free presentation is part of the Henry F. Hauser Museum's Amazing Arizona Speaker Series. Luce will present images of the spectacular scenery along the San Pedro River during monsoon, winter, and fall seasons; share some of the many native birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that inhabit the riparian area along the river; and discuss the impacts of human influences on the river.
Uncommon Recreation

Time is running out to sign up for the Firebolt Youth Triathlon on Saturday, April 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 4, is the last day to register for this exciting activity for youth ages 5 through 17. The triathlon is presented in partnership with Bolt Multisport. Click the link above or call (520) 249-1599 to learn more. 

Instagram Peek of the Week
#SVFireandMedical and #SVPolice teamed up with the Buena High School Film and TV Production class last week to make a video showing the dangers of texting while driving. The video will be shown to the Buena student body on April 24.
Upcoming Events

City Announcements

It's a blue bin week, so City sanitation customers will receive a trash pickup on Monday/Tuesday and a recycling pickup on Thursday/Friday. Click here to access the full schedule for off post or click here for the Fort Huachuca schedule.   

The Ethel H. Berger Center will open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 4. The one-hour delay is due to building maintenance being conducted to test the facility's emergency generator. 

Recent Business Licenses

The following businesses recently received licenses:
  • KS Hair (new location) - 1633 S. Highway 92, #5
  • Christian House Fellowship (new location) - 300 E. Wilcox Drive
Upcoming Meetings                     

City Council meetings

There are no City Council meetings scheduled for this week. 

Commission meetings

For info on City commissions and when they meet head  here.
 
Channel 12/Online

Head to our website  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 Adams at (520) 458-3315 or through the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1.
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