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It’s Friday, Sierra Vista! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Quirky Arizona towns on Route 66, 18th annual Men Who Cook, and The Kingston Trio in concert + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Vintage Americana adventures beckon: From Tombstone day trips to teepee motels and a space-age lodge, a February feature spotlights seven quirky Arizona towns worth exploring, with Route 66 photo ops and petrified wood wonders — read the full story.
Southern Arizona dining hideaway: Craving a steak night close to home? Sonoita’s Steak Out Restaurant and Saloon draws diners for mesquite-grilled steaks, scratch sides, and live country tunes a short drive from Sierra Vista — read the full story.
Rising cases spur action: Neighboring Santa Cruz County issued a rabies alert after a recent rise in cases, including two rabid skunks. The situation is being addressed as Sierra Vista pet owners keep watch — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Victorian daydream fuel: Whether you’re itching to swap big-box blah for real history, Somewhere In Time Antiques brims with early 1800s to early 1900s pictures, furniture, and other Victorian-era finds, all handpicked from the owner’s travels. The perfect nudge to give that neglected corner some personality.
Plant-powered pick: At Cactus Kitchen in Sierra Vista, acai bowls, crisp salads, and real-fruit smoothies make eating well feel easy… like you actually planned it this week. Fresh, no-fuss fuel that satisfies without the side of homework, any day.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛒 Tombstone Monthly Market @ Tombstone Art Gallery Parking Lot | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Your monthly Tombstone market fix is back in the parking lot next to the Art Gallery, free, with local vendors, great finds, tasty bites, and unique drinks. Less shootout, more stroll and sample. Check the vendor posts to pre-shop, act like you stumbled on it.
♻ Shred-a-Thon & Prescription Drug Takeback @ Veteran’s Memorial Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Cleaning out that junk drawer and the glovebox pharmacy. This free, drive-thru shred and prescription takeback keeps you in the car while they securely whisk away sensitive papers and expired meds, five-box limit, no binders or liquids. Peak responsible adult behavior, with air conditioning.
🔢 Bingo! @ James R. “Bob” Currieo VFW Post 9972 | Saturday (3/7) at 12:30 PM – Call the babysitter and dust off your lucky dabber, we’re headed to bingo at VFW Post 9972. Laugh with neighbors, win actual prizes, and feel smug because your night out supports our local Veterans, your social life, and your competitive streak.
🎨 Sip Eat & Paint Party @ BoneDry Taphouse | Saturday (3/7) at 1:30 PM – Trade errands for a canvas at BoneDry TapHouse, where Laurie Ann’s Blooming Cactus paint party pairs pints, snacks, and low-pressure instruction. You’ll leave with wall-worthy art, not buyer’s remorse, and it’s just $35. ESA vendor approved, so bring the budding artists too.
👨 18th Annual Men Who Cook @ Community Innovation Center | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Sierra Vista’s Men Who Cook is the night our local celebrity gents swap dad jokes for actual seasoning. Graze through up to 20 dishes with music by Bi-Polar Weather, drinks, raffles, and a not-so-silent auction, all to benefit SVSA at the Community Innovation Center.
🧵 Beginner Spinner Class @ Double G Alpacas | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Trade your doomscroll for yarn. Learn to turn fluff into the real thing in a relaxed, beginner class with clear demos. You will practice drafting, twist control, and wheel or spindle basics, explore fibers, and leave with a balanced first yarn and newfound confidence.
🃏 Faro Demonstrations @ Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Brush up on your Wild West vices at Tombstone Courthouse with an interactive Faro demo featuring charming, shifty dealers. Learn the ropes, laugh at the swindles, and if luck behaves you might pocket a commemorative America250 chip, free with park admission, no cash betting.
Live music & entertainment:
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Sierra Vista report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 65°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 2 to 13 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 2 to 12 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 30%
A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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