Cochise County Local News

March 8, 2008: Magic Circle Bike Ride Ride 100, 44 or 20 miles around the Magic Circle of Cochise. Reservations must be made before January 25, 2008. For more information contact Willcox Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture at 520-384-2272
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FOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS IN 2008 VISIT THE COCHISE COUNTY....... "LAND OF LEGENDS" WEBSITE. 1-800-862-5273
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(BISBEE) Feb 9: Chocolate Tasting (520) 432-7217 Feb 23-24: For the Love of Music Series (520) 432-7217 (SIERRA VISTA) Jan 31-Feb 4: Winter Birds of Prey Seminar Southeast Arizona provides raptors with one of North America's richest wintering grounds, as well as a productive place to nest. Join us for an in-depth seminar, in which local raptor biologists illuminate the lives of raptors of the region's desert grasslands and neighboring mountain ranges. Contact Peg Abbott, 866-900-1146 or visit the website www.naturalistjourneys.com Feb 1: Special Events at The Arizona Folklore Preserve 44 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, 6 miles s. of Sierra Vista. 10 am, Andy Hedges; 11 am, Dolan Ellis; 1 pm, Trails & Rails; 2 pm, Shad Pease. There will be no performances Feb. 2-3 so everyone can enjoy the Cowboy Poets events. Tickets $15 for adults, $6 for students 17 and under. Reservations required; call (520) 378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com Feb 1-3: 16th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering Buena Performing Arts Center, 5225 Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista. "Horses and Cattle: The Cowboy's Life." Join us in a celebration of our western heritage through music and poetry. Free entertainment Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; headline performances Friday and Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday matinee 1 pm. General Admission $17; Seniors, Active Duty or Retired Military $16; Children grades 1-12, $6; Children under 6, free. www.cowboypoets.com Feb 9-10: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Storyteller Madison Walker “The Embodiment of Nat Love.” 44 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, 6 miles s. of Sierra Vista. Matinees at 2 pm each day. Tickets $15 for adults, $6 students 17 and under. Reservations required; call (520) 378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com Feb 15-16: 15th Annual "High on the Desert" Master Gardeners Conference Windemere Hotel, 2047 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista. In conjunction with the University of Arizona, featuring 22 speakers for everyone with an interest in gardening. 7:30 am to 5:00 pm both days. Admission $65 for one day, $100 for both days. Admission includes breakfast and lunch plus evening reception on Feb 16. (520) 458-8278 ext. 2176 or www.ag.arizona.edu/cochise/mg Feb 16: Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historical Sites Fort Huachuca Museum, Fort Huachuca. Learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s Buffalo Soldiers from members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers. The guided tours will begin at the Fort Huachuca Museum and proceed to various historic sites on the post. 12:00 noon. Free. (520) 417-6960 Note: The post is an active military installation. Visitor passes are available to US citizens at the Main Gate with a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance (or rental vehicle agreement). All passengers over 18 must have photo identification.
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July 18-20, 2008: Warren Earp Western Heritage Days Come experience the Old West, in historic Willcox, Arizona! At one time Willcox was the Capital of the World in the shipping of range cattle, which makes the cowboy very significant in our history. Many a cowboy has been a part of our history. One of them was Warren Earp, the youngest brother of Wyatt Earp. Warren Earp is the only Earp to be killed and buried in Arizona. Gunned down at the Headquarters Saloon on Railroad Avenue on July 6th, 1900. Warren lies in the Willcox Historical Cemetery. For details, visit the Warren Earp Western Heritage Days website http://www.warrenearpwesternheritagedays.com .
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