Hello Sierra Vista! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Extreme heat warning, disabled veterans’ tax mix-up, and microscope camp + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Growing regional presence: Affirm Wealth Advisors expanded in Southern Arizona, opening a new Green Valley office and adding two experienced advisors, extending its footprint alongside existing locations in Tucson, Sierra Vista, and Peoria -- explore the expansion.
Heat impacts across Arizona: An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect today for Sierra Vista and the Tucson metro, with temperatures several degrees above normal and a moderate to major HeatRisk -- read the full forecast.
Mistaken exemptions revoked: A Cochise County Assessor's Office mistake left 100% disabled veterans paying property taxes this year after May revocations of exemptions due to failing to check income limits when approving applications -- see the tax mistake.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Neighborhood chill spot: Chaparral Village Park is your quick escape when the house feels too small. Let the kids conquer the shaded playground while you claim a picnic table and catch up on life, easygoing and just right for a spontaneous after-work breather or weekend mellow.
Press start here: Whether you're chasing retro high scores or just need a comfy spot to marathon something with friends, Nerdtopia brings the arcade vibes, a chill lounge, and community tournaments under one roof. Perfect for trading screen time at home for screen time with actual humans this week.
Crave a mashup? Whether your week calls for fresh sushi, comforting bowls, or a little Mexican kick, TakoMaki Mexican & Japanese Restaurant nails that cross-cuisine sweet spot. Perfect for a pick-me-up this week when you're torn between soy sauce and salsa, and yes, you can order both without judgment.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🔬 Microscope Camp 2026 @ Southern Arizona Museum of Science and Technology | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Got a curious kiddo ages 7 to 12? Microscope Camp 2026 turns their why-is-this-sticky phase into actual science, with tiny universes, glass slides, and the occasional wow. Advance registration required, and yes, you might even get a quiet coffee while they classify pond scum.
⚡ Pokémon Mania Thursdays @ Nerdtopia | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Trade in trivia night for Pokémon Thursdays, where nostalgia meets modern button mashing. Bring your Switch, phone, or that ancient Game Boy with a link cable, and battle in Scarlet and Violet, squad up in Unite, or do old-school trades, no judgment, just bragging rights.
🧩 Puzzle Exchange @ Sierra Vista Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 4:30 PM – If you’ve finished that lighthouse scene more times than your morning crossword, the library’s monthly Puzzle Exchange is your fix. It is free, all ages, not a one-for-one, so take what delights, bring what you can, and swap stories with fellow piece people.
🦖 Friday Family Fun Night: Dinosaur Bingo @ Oscar Yrun Community Center | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Friday night at the community spot means one thing, dinosaur bingo with the kids and just enough chaos to feel young. Expect prehistoric puns, silly prizes, and that sweet moment your six-year-old schools you on a triceratops. Family friendly, competitive, and yes, pre-registration required.
📡 ARRL Field Day 2026 @ Veteran's Memorial Park | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats playing radio outdoors, coffee, cables, and contacts rolling in for 24 hours at Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista. Field Day is the annual ham hang where you can spin the dial, chat coast to coast, and feel off-grid, yet strangely connected.
⛏ Unearthing the stories of Fry Pioneer Cemetery @ Henry F Hauser Museum | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Take a breather from errands and wander Fry Pioneer Cemetery for a guided walk among long-unmarked graves, and the Yaqui and Mexican pioneers who helped build Sierra Vista. Turns out our history was hiding under mesquite, crabgrass, and good intentions. Thoughtful, rooted, quietly powerful.
🇺 4th Annual Stand Up 4 Freedom Street Fair @ Doc's Watering Hole | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 PM – Last Saturday in June, that alley between Doc's Watering Hole and Warrior Healing Center turns into a street fair with vendors, a snacky food court, and a kid zone with a bounce house. It benefits Warrior Healing Center, so your browsing, munching, and people-watching helps.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Sierra Vista report Weather forecastToday — High: 100°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 14%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 100. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West wind 5 to 13 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 98°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 20%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. This house is wildThis spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,855 sq ft of flexible living on over half an acre. A formal dining room, separate family room, and bonus entertainment space set the stage for lively gatherings. Fresh interior paint, a new roof, circular driveway, covered deck, built-in bar, RV parking, and two backyard sheds add extra appeal.
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