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Public Works, public fun in Sierra Vista

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:34am

Public Works, public fun in Sierra Vista

The City of Sierra Vista’s Public Works Department is hosting its 8th Annual Open House this weekend.
Residents are invited to join Public Works employees for a “behind the scenes” look into the inner workings of the city department that offers over fifty services and programs to local residents.

WHEN:

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Sierra Vista Recieves Historic Artifact

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 12:36pm

The Sierra Vista Fire Department (SVFD) is the proud recipient of a symbolic piece of the nation’s history – a 72-pound steel piece of the World Trade Center. As a reminder of the brave first responders and victims who lost their lives during the 9/11 tragedy, this artifact will be

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Three 'fur'ever friends available for adoption in Benson

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 12:40pm

Three 'fur'ever friends available for adoption in Benson

Looking for a ‘fur’ ever friend? Here are three happy pups just waiting to be adopted!!

The first is P.V., here is a little on his story and background:

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Santa Cruz Valley middle school receives A+ distinction

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:02am

Santa Cruz Valley middle school receives A+ distinction

This past Friday a Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 received a top honor.

Calabasas Middle School received an 'A+ School of Excellence' rating from the Arizona Educational Foundation. In ceremony on Friday students received a banner proclaiming the school's new status. CMS is the third school in the Santa Cruz Valley district to receive this award.

Congrats Calabasas Cougars!

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May is National Foster Care Month

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:26pm

The following is a news release from the Arizona’s Children Association:

Children who are placed in foster care are often uprooted from their homes leaving their family with just the clothes on their backs. They leave all that they have

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Events happening in and around Sierra Vista in the coming weeks

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 11:31am

Looking for something interesting to do in and around Sierra Vista? Why not check the following events and then mark your calendar!

Last Chance to Submit: Poetry Contest - Deadline for Submission: April 30

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Southern AZ Girl Scouts participate in ‘Troop to Troop’ program, setting record

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 11:15am

Southern AZ Girl Scouts participate in ‘Troop to Troop’ program, setting record

The following is a news release from the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona:

At the start of the Girl Scout cookie program, girls and their troops can choose to participate in the “Troop to Troop (TtoT)” program. TtoT gives girls, their troops and members of the Southern Arizona community the opportunity to donate boxes of cookies to military men and

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