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Stephen Pike, concert keyboardist and inspirational speaker, will perform for Happy Achers, the Methodist seniors group, at a potluck gathering at 11:10 a.m. Feb. 16 in Fellowship Hall, Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. Stephen never learned how to read or write music, but 61 years later is still creating music with a unique approach. Everyone 50 years or over is welcome at Happy Achers. Please plan to arrive before 11:10 a.m. and enjoy a good meal, a great program and warm fellowship. The church is located on St. Andrews Drive at Buffalo Soldier Trail.
The 19th Annual High Desert Gardening & Landscaping Conference will be held Feb. 16 and 17 at the Windmere Hotel & Conference Center. The wonderful world of Southwest gardening has unique opportunities and challenges. The Conference benefits all gardeners, novice and seasoned, with 20 individual sessions focusing on gardening, food production, landscaping, native plants and environmental stewardship. Fees: 2 Days $100, 1 Day $65 which includes breakfasts, lunches, and a closing reception on Friday, and many on-site vendors. For details, call (520) 458-8278 (ext. 2141) or visit www.ag.arizona.edu/cochise/mg/.

The Cochise Chapter of the Arizona Native Plant Society will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the old Sheriff’s Station conference room, 4001 Foothills Drive. Bob Hermann will present a program called “Wildflowers of the Huachuca Mountains.” Meetings are always open to the public.
Coronado Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will conduct its next meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 156 W. Kayetan. Social hour commences at 6 with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The menu will be Cornish Game Hen. The invited guest speaker is MG Gregg C. Potter (tentative) Commanding General, USA Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca. Cost of the meal is $25. Make check payable to Coronado Chapter, MOAA, and mail to Reservations, Coronado Chapter MOAA, PO Box 1685, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636. For details, call Dave Breen at 378-1763.
The Christian Women’s Connection will host a Guest Night Dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Pueblo del Sol Country Club. Johnny Jones, an Elvis Impersonator, will be the entertainment. John Murray from Green Valley will be the featured speaker. Cost is $15.50 inclusive. For reservations, call 458-1673 or e-mail loves2cruise@cox.net.
The Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee is assisting the Cochise County Humane Society by selling 2012 calendars with photos of local dogs for $10. Club hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All proceeds support Cochise County Humane Society. The club will be selling them through February.
The City of Sierra Vista Commission on Cultural Diversity is seeking participants for the 2012 Cultural Diversity Fair. Those interested in participating must register by Feb. 17. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at Buena High School and will feature cultural exhibits, food, and entertainment from many countries around the world. If you are interested in participating, call Chris Swan at 417-6980.
A Homeschool Classes Information Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 17, March 9, and April 5. Classical Conversations (CC) meets once a week for homeschool classes following a classical, Christian approach. Those interested should RSVP to Melissa Bravenec at bravenec@pobox.com or (808) 352-6701 to get location information.
A Nursing and Allied Health Care Career Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Student Union at Cochise College in Sierra Vista. The Cochise College Nursing Department and Human Resources Department invite students to participate in our annual Nursing and Allied Health Career Day.
A Classical Guitar Concert with Tom Sheely will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17 at Sierra Vista United Church of Christ. Sheeley is a first-prize winner of the M. Ponce International Guitar Competition and is the head of the Northern Arizona University Classical Guitar Program. A suggested donation of $5 will go toward Cochise College cultural events.
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center’s Wellness Depot and the University of Arizona Cochise County Cooperative Extension will present an informational talk on “Prenatal Nutrition” at 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at the Wellness Depot. This nutrition class will include the pregnancy food guide, special nutrient needs for the pregnant mother, healthy habits for a healthy baby, food safety, and much more. For details, call 459-8210.
VFW Post 9972 will host a steak fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the post, 9972 Veterans Dr. Meal includes an 8 oz Sirloin with onions and mushrooms, a baked potato, corn, beans, a roll, and salad. Cost is $9 for members and $10 for guests and includes live entertainment after the meal until midnight. For details, call Shorty at 458-9972.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is holding a Boutique & Book Sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at Lawley Motors, 3200 E. Fry Blvd. Jewelry, art objects, boutique clothing and yoga clothing will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit local mental illness awareness and programs. For information, contact Phyllis at 549-3228.
A rose bush pruning demonstration will be given from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at the University of Arizona South rose garden, 1140 N. Colombo Ave. The demonstration will be given by Cochise County Master Gardeners. Bring your pruners to this free demonstration. For details, call 458-8278 (ext. 2141).
A Downtown Centennial Hoedown will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Landmark Cafe. Tickets will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 12 at the Landmark Cafe or those interested can call 803-0630 for more details. Cost to attend is $25.
Tombstone Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its next meeting on Feb. 18 at the Sierra United Methodist Church at the corner of St. Andrews and Buffalo Soldiers Trail. Social time begins at 10 and the meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. For details, call Beth at 458-8088.
The Friends of the San Pedro River will host an interpretive walk at 9 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Murray Springs Clovis site, where archaeologists have excavated stone spear points in direct association with the bones of now extinct mammoth and bison. A trained docent will lead the walk and provide information on the Clovis culture that was present in the San Pedro Valley about 13,000 years ago. Meet at the Murray Springs parking area, about one mile north of Highway 90 on Moson Road. There is no charge for this walk, but donations are accepted. For details, call 459-2555.
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 walks begin at 8 a.m. Feb. 18 and 25 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. For details, call 432-1388.
The Friends of the San Pedro River will conduct interpretive walks along the river at 9 a.m. on Feb. 18, and 25. All walks depart from the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. The San Pedro River features 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. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection. For details, call 459-2555.
The Mountain Vista Golden K Kiwanis Club will be holding a used book sale on Feb. 18 and 19 and again on Feb. 25 and 26 at the Sierra Vista Mall during mall hours. Proceeds go to support children’s programs in our community.