SSVEC HAPPENINGS
Auschwitz survivor still remembers its horrors
When Helga Melmed’s number was called at Auschwitz, the trembling 16-year-old was stripped, her head shaved, and her dignity taken in front of Nazi guards at the infamous death camp.
“Hate and propaganda destroy,” she said. “We must never forget — and we must learn to live together.”
Arizonan Yeti brings calm to a chaotic world
In Southeast Arizona, where wide skies and long roads still have something to say, Sean Yeterian has learned how to listen. Based in Sierra Vista and known publicly as the Arizonan Yeti, Yeterian is a photographer and writer whose work favors patience over spectacle and presence over performance.
After 150 Years- Still an Empire Worth Celebrating
EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION
Celebrating 150 years of western heritage
Celebrating 150 years of western heritage
If you have ever driven through the grasslands of Sonoita, you have experienced the endless plains stretching along the major highways. Undoubtedly, a sight to behold – and preserve. Those highway views are just the tip of the iceberg compared to what lies deeper in the grass plains; a hidden gem of western heritage and history that lives on today through the Empire Ranch Foundation.
Celebrating 150 years of western heritage
Celebrating 150 years of western heritage
Celebrating 150 years of western heritage
Nestled perfectly in the high Sonoran Desert of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), the Empire Ranch is positioned south of Tucson, off Highway 83, open daily for guests to enjoy.
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Creative & Current: A Gallery for Local Artists
SSVECcurrents.com is thrilled to share a digital gallery space to display, promote, and encourage local artists of any age to showcase their creations. Featured art will have the opportunity to be voted on by viewers for an entry into the monthly People’s Choice Spotlight!
Currents Vision
At SSVEC Currents, our vision is to be a captivating and reliable source of community information and involvement to the members within SSVEC's service territories. We aim to create a collective of engaged and informed members who can rely on us to provide current information about upcoming events and other members in their area. We believe that our content has the power to educate, inspire, and entertain, and we are committed to delivering the best possible experience to our readers.
2026 Currents magazines
January-February
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