Hike the San Pedro Trail
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This hike is 8 miles long and is rated moderately difficult. It will depart from the Fairbank parking lot, junction State Route 82 and the San Pedro River, at 7:00am. Bring drinking water, snacks and sun protection. The fee is $5 per person and all funds go to support educational programs of the Friends. For more information, call 520.459.2555.
San Pedro River Walks
Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River on an interpretive walk along the river July 12. The walks depart from the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista at 8:00am. The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States. Here you’ll find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy. There is no charge for the walks, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection. For more information call (520) 459-2555.
Birding Walks
The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning.
The walks take about 2 hours and are led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).
The next walks begin at 7 a.m. July 6 and July 13 and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE, although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations.
The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520) 432-1388 for more information.
Care Fair on July 30
It’s time for our annual CARE fair. (Children’s Assistance and Resource Event). The annual fair will be held on Wednesday, July 30, from 10AM to 3PM at the Douglas High School Gym.
This fair is held to provide the community with dental checks, vision, and other health services. Some services may be limited to children or adults. Bring your immunization information to check for updates.
In addition to the health services, community services and social services will provide information. Goodie bags will be given out as supplies last.
For more information contact Evelyn Whitmer, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (Sierra Vista) at (520)458-8278 x2178 or Lourdes Fernandez, University of Arizona College of Public Health (Douglas) at (520) 805-0239.
‘Merrily We Roll Along’ at college beginning July 17
Cochise College, in conjunction with Off Broadway Theatre, will present Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” as this year’s summer theater project. Performances are planned for July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 at the Off Broadway Theatre, 4151 La Linda Way.
This musical adaptation of the 1934 Kaufman and Hart play transforms the story of three remarkable talents looking back on their lost friendship.
Franklin, Mary, and Charley grew up to realize their dreams but may have paid a greater price than they originally anticipated. Frank’s heart-wrenching question - “Why?!” - begins the journey back in time, recalling triumphs and successes, failures, rivalries, and love sought and lost.
Better known for the hits “Into the Woods,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “A Little Night Music,” “Company,” and “Follies,” “Merrily We Roll Along” is not recognized as one of Sondheim’s most noted works; it tends to be forgotten among many theater lovers - even the most avid of patrons.
But director Joe Morris recently came across it and fell in love with all the story’s complexities.
Songs such as “Franklin Shepard, Inc.,” “Old Friends,” and “Not a Day Goes By” are among the many selections attributed to the musical masterpiece.
“The story is rich and the music is haunting,” says Morris. “Perhaps a reason I love it so much is I can see a glimpse of my own story in the lives of these three best friends.”
Morris and musical director Rick Stahl are both excited to work with such a talented cast this summer.
The three inseparable friends (Frank, Mary, and Charley) are played by Bisbee Repertory Theater actor and patron Jeremy Heisner, Off-Broadway Theatre Artistic Director Chris Sancho, and newcomer singing heart-throb Gabriel Brown, respectively. Emily Witkop plays sassy Broadway star Gussie Carnegie, while Ray Brown portrays hot shot producer Joe Josephson.
Other noted performers include Christina Chang as Beth, Denise DeVinney as news reporter KT, and Jordan Meacham as Frank Jr. Kylie Naughton-Richards, Christian Richards, Anthony Pendleton, Cari Chlarson, Ashley Morris, Rube Caraballo, Bill Willis, and Audree Vahn complete the ensemble.
This fine production opens in July for two weekends only. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. July 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26 and at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19.
Tickets are now on sale for $15 each at Off Broadway Theatre, (520) 459-4332; payment is required at the time of reservation.
Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend should contact the Disability Services Office, (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023, at least 72 hours in advance.
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