Shopping & Services

'Cyber Monday' shopping tips

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012, 12:17pm

The Monday after ‘Black Friday’ is sometimes called Cyber Monday, traditionally one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. Many shoppers take advantage of

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Fiber art festival in Bisbee this Saturday

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 4:16pm

Are you interested in knitting, crocheting, or anything to do with 'fibers' then this is the event for you.

Bisbee is holding their 20th Annual Fiber Art Festival at Vista Park this weekend.

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Farmers Markets in Tucson and surrounding communities

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 12:02pm

Farmers Markets in Tucson and surrounding communities

In a recent survey about eating locally grown produce, Arizona ranked near the bottom. There are several farmers markets in the Tucson area, one just has to search online for 'Tucson Farmers Market' and you get a long list.

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Looking to get rid of winter clutter? Here's your chance

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 27th, 2012, 12:28pm

Looking to get rid of winter clutter? Here's your chance

Fort Huachuca is hosting their annual post-wide yard sale. Residents on post and in the surrounding communities are encouraged to take advantage of the sales!

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This February 14, be a Valentine not a Victim

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 11:48am

The following is a news release from the Southern Arizona BBB warning about Valentine's Day scams.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns that Cupid’s arrow may be aimed directly at consumers’ wallets. Those who find themselves awash in love’s emotion should remember that con artists thrive on the fact that emotion can sometimes trump logic.

There are three categories of scams that we all should be aware of at this romantic season as well as throughout the year.

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Volunteer sought for senior meal delivery

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 2:49pm

Looking for a good community activity to add to your resume? Why not give this a try...

A volunteer is needed to help deliver meals to homebound elderly citizens on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Bisbee first in Arizona to ban disposable bags

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 12:58pm

City council members voted Tuesday to approve a ban ordinance on single-use plastic/ paper. This particular ban, which was a unanimous decision among the council, is the first to be approved in Arizona.

The ban will start out on a volunteer basis for six months and then the ban's effectiveness will be reviewed by the city manager, according to a Sierra Vista Herald article.

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