Family Fun

The Literacy Site

Henry Hauser Museum
July 17-September 9
A Century of Cool Toys
Learn more about the history of Sierra Vista at the Henry Hauser Museum in the Ethel Berger Center, Sierra Vista. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10-5, Saturdays,10 - 2. (520) 417-6980. The museum will be closed June 28 through July 16. Closed Sundays and holidays. Free.

August 4-8
2010 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival
This year's Southwest Wings will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sierra Vista, at the foot of the Huachuca mountains. Many free programs will be presented in the lower level of the Knights of Columbus Hall and at some of the local birding locations (via carpool). These seminars are open to the public at no cost and registration for the Festival is not required to attend any of these sessions. Details on these free programs are available on the registration site, but you do not have to pre-register for these events. There will also be a variety of exhibits from state, federal, and non-profit wildlife and conservation associated agencies, as well as commercial exhibitors, on the second floor of the KC Hall. In the Vendor Room optics companies, retail stores, craftsmen and artists will exhibit a selection of nature-related merchandise. Vending hours are10 to 6 on Thursday, 9 to 6 on Friday, and 9 to 6 on Saturday.
Rick Taylor will be the keynote speaker and Helen Thayer will be the welcome reception speaker. For more information go to www.swwings.org.

Ongoing:

Tombstone Covered Wagon and Stagecoach tours
With some of the driver/guides the narration of this tour tends to wander somewhat into the land of legend, but the huge, slow-paced horses are wonderful and the stagecoach has been richly re-upholstered in keeping with its original style. There is also a covered wagon option which provides less comfortable seating but a much better view. If you have a small child or grandchild you won't get out of town without taking this ride---every time. We tend to alternate between the covered wagon one visit and the stagecoach the next, just for variety. Kids love it. Admission charge.
Tombstone Stagecoach Ride

The Animal Rescue Site

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