| "Eating Between the Lines: Where Our Food Comes From and Where It's Going." http://communityfoodbank.org Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd 622-0525, x251 Please join the Community Food Bank Community Food Security Center for dinner and conversation with Brother David Andrews on Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 6-8 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. Brother Dave is a 25 year national advocate on food and sustainable farming issues and is currently on sabbatical from directing the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, the strong, 83 year old organizational voice for Catholics regarding food, farming and rural issues on local, national and international levels. Cost is $6.50 per person (vegetarian option available). For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Kitty Ufford-Chase at the Community Food Bank: 622-0525, x251 or kitty@communityfoodbank.org. "The Ethics and Practices of Our Food Sys ...read more... | add comment |
| Aggie Rodeo Association listing of college rodeos http://spectre.nmsu.edu/dept/academic.html?i=572 College rodeo events, including one in Tucson. Free to the public, but location and times are not available on the site." | add comment |
| FREE Pro-Wrestling Show at Bladeworld! http://myspace.com/arizonachamp 1065 W. Grant Rd. ARIZONA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING presents the "Easter Bash" on Sunday March 23rd at Bladeworld in Tucson, AZ. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the venue is located at 1065 W. Grant Rd., just east of the I-10, behind the Sonic. Admission is FREE so bring the whole family and celebrate Easter with ACW. Seven great Professional Wrestling matches and a traditional over-the-top Battle Royale. Don't miss it! For more information check ACW out online @ http://myspace.com/arizona Champ | add comment |
| Gem and Mineral Show Guide http://www.colored-stone.com/tsg/ The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil show - or rather shows - are already up and going in some of the side areas along the frontage road. Check out the guide to make sure you don't miss any 'hidden gems' ;-) | add comment |
| Humor Lecture & Book Signing http://www.humorhorizons.com 1209 E. University Blvd 520-982-6868 Thursday Nov 15th 4:30pm A 15 minute humor lecture followed by the book signing. The University of Arizona BookStore at the Student Union Memorial Center (Main level) 1209 E. University Blvd" | add comment |
| Humor Lecture & Book Signing http://www.humorhorizons.com 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. 520-982-6868 Local author David Jacobson will give a 30 minute lecture on his new book, "The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Humorous People" followed by a book signing at Bookman's on Speedway & Wilmot (6230 E. Speedway Blvd.) Sept. 1st 7:00 PM | add comment |
| Local Author Book Siging http://www.humorhorizons.com Local author David Jacobson will be available to discuss and sign his new book "The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Humorous People." The book is a self-help manual to improve the sense of humor. August 3rd Noon to 2PM At Bookman's 1930 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 325-5767 | add comment |
| Report from the 4th Ave Street Fair - Dec 2007 We stayed 2-3 hrs, I think the most fun stuff was on the small side aisles. Our cousins who also walked the whole fair didn't even see the bald eagle - you have to really slow down and explore! The kids also liked the girl scout booth with craft stuff. | add comment |
| Report from the Peace Fair We made a quick pass thru the Peace Fair last Sat (2/24/07) - nice sunny weather let us visit booths ranging from Amnesty Intl to protecting Jaguars in the Southwest. Low-key, this was an informational fair and not an anti-war rally. We learned more about the Paulo Freire Freedom School which explicitly combines education with a focus on social justice and environmental sustainabilty. We played an African instrument called a Karimba (I think) that has an interesting arrangement of notes - odd notes on the left side and even notes on the right side. Then we signed some petitions, Ruby (my 2 yr old) sampled the candy, met with our friends from the Democratic Playgroup and took off for the library. More on some of the environmental groups and organizations posted in the community a ...read more... | add comment |
| Report from the Pow-wow Attended the Native American pow-wow at Rillito Downs last week (Sat Dec 30 2006), kids and adults both enjoyed. Colorful dances, neat costumes, really the purpose is to preserve and celebrate culture of each Nation but even non-Indian spectators could enjoy the dances. We especially liked the Fire dance, and the everyone-included circle dance lesson afterwards! (Luckily we didn't have to do the put-out-a-burning-coal-barefoot part ;-) " Talking to those manning the booths, got a recommendation for Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie and I think something called Animal-Speak by Ted Andrews, for kids. My 5yr old daughter especially liked watching Derek, a 10-yr old accomplished artist, crafting a decorated pot right there at the fair. He sells online at Nahoni Pottery, I think ...read more... | add comment |
| Report from the Pow-wow 2008 http://www.usaindianinfo.org/ We made two visits to the Thunder in the Desert series of events, once on a relatively quiet day early in the pow-wow, and once on the main competition day Jan 1. The early day actually might have been the most fun for the kids, as they had a children's dance where everyone was invited to join in, and with gentle humor first had the audience clap for each child to determine the 'winner' - then declared all the kids winners and gave them each a dollar. The idea is to encourage young Native Americans to get in touch with their culture, I think, but even us mixed-up Americans were invited in. The main competition day we couldn't stay long but the outfits and dances are beautiful even the bit we saw. I liked the sign out front too, attached to the event schedule - 'Put your watch in yo ...read more... | add comment |
| The Gift of Good Health http://www.monarchhp.com/Events.html (520) 404-4558 ""The Gift of Good Health" Monday, December 10th 5:30-6:15 PM Bookman's 1930 E. Grant Rd./Campbell Learn easy steps this holiday season, to reduce your risk for chronic illness, and improve your overall health. Presentation is FREE! Monday, December 1oth 5:30-6:15 PM Bookman's 1930 E. Grant Rd./Campbell Learn easy steps this holiday season, to reduce your risk for chronic illness, and improve your overall health. Presentation is FREE! | add comment |
| Tucson Author Book Signing As part of the Oro Valley Book Festival, Tucson author Joseph A. Mootz will sign copies of his murder mystery series Johnny Blue Mysteries, including Picacho Peak Mystery and Ironwood Forest Mystery set in the local area. Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr Oro Valley, AZ feedback@josephamootz.com | add comment |
| Tucson Events Calendar from the Tucson Citizen http://calendar.tucsoncitizen.com/ | add comment |
| Tucson Jazz Society’s Jazz Legend’s Brunch http://www.tucsonjazz.org 520-903-1265 Date: Dec. 30, 2007 Time: 11:30AM – 2:30PM Location: JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, AZ. Info: Enjoy a great brunch with jazz legends Brian Bromberg, David Bromberg, Ernie Watts, Randy Brecker and Patrice Rushen along with special guests Paul Horn, Brice Winston, Maurice Brown and Jazzwerx- the TJS Youth Program, presentation of the TJS 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award to flutist Paul Horn, and more. Cost: $75.00 per person Reservations: 520-903-1265 or online Website: www.tucsonjazz.org " | add comment |
| Tucson Rodeo Schedule http://www.tucsonrodeo.com/schedule Schedule for La Fiesta de los Vaqueros - Tickets at the gate only now thru Sunday. | add comment |
| Tucson Youth Week - Community Youth Recognition Event http://www.tucsonyouthweek.com 615-2100 Saturday, April 19th 2008 Noon to 1:30pm Himmel Park 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Free! The Kick-Off event for Tucson Youth Week will be a community-wide celebration in Himmel Park. Approximately 1,000 people will gather to recognize Tucson youth for positive contributions they have made to the community. One highlight of the event will be the Community Message Board, displaying over 300 4" x 4" squares from Tucson Youth Week nominees, containing their personal message to the community. Program highlights include: • Tucson Youth Week Proclamation • Unveiling of the Community Message Board • Celebrity autographs • An inspirational speaker (Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall) • A youth activist speaker • Poetry reading by finalists in the Spoken Word and Poetry Contest • Drawing ...read more... | add comment |
| Tucson Youth Week - Youth Voice Art & Media Showcase http://www.tucsonyouthweek.com 615-2100 Thursday, April 24th, 2008 5:00 to 8:00pm Berger Performing Arts Center 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. Free! This energetic and highly visual event will display creative expressions of young people who are contributing to the community dialogue about the issues that affect them through various forms of media and art. Participants from several different projects will gather to create a powerful display of youth voice, and to share ideas and explore opportunities to grow and develop through collaboration. Youth docents and staff will guide and assist guests and dignitaries throughout this elegant event. Art & Media Showcase Highlights: • Elegant downtown setting with food and drink provided • Visual Art “Gallery” of photos and other displays created by local youth • Live performanc ...read more... | add comment |
| Tucson's Largest Rummage Sale http://www.juniorleagueoftucson.org/tucson/npo.jsp?pg=fundraiser&article=507 299.5753 I've heard the Junior League Rummage Sale is a great place to get quality used clothes. At Hi Corbett Field April 26 2008. " | add comment |
| Visit to Buckelew Farms The Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze is open to the public weekends thru the end of October. We tried the corn maze without a map - if they didn't post maps at various staions inside the maze we might still be there! Gorgeous draft horse teams pull wagons into the pumpkin patch, where we examined the insect life and chose two pumpkins with character. The petting zoo is run by local 4-H chapters and seems to have inspired my 1st grader that she wants to join a 4-H club. Food was available but we brought our own. Cost of everything else: $4/head to get in, $8 for adults + $6 for 6 and up to do the maze, and a very reasonable 35 cents/pound for the pumpkins. The petting zoo is free but they take donations. We took some video of the playfighting kid goats!"""" | add comment |
| Was the 2004 Presidential Election Stolen? When: Friday Feb 23 6:30-9 PM Where: 2475 E. Water St., Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Hall. What: The Pima County Democratic Party and Antigone Books will host a lecture, discussion and book signing with Steven Freeman, author of, "Was the 2004 presidential election stolen? Exit polls, election fraud and the official count." Suggested contribution of $10 benefits the Election Integrity Committee, Pima County Democratic Party. Paid for by the Pima County Democratic Party, 4639 E. 1st St., Tucson, AZ 85711, phone: (520) 326-3716. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. How much: Suggested contribution $10 | add comment |
| burning man documentary screening http://www.journeytotheflames.com For one week every year, 38,000 people gather in the Black Rock desert to build a temporary city of art. Founded as an experiment in radical self-expression, Burning Man is like no other place on earth. The ground rules are simple: no commerce, leave no trace, no spectators - participants only. You bring what you need to survive and your gift of participation and art. JOURNEY TO THE FLAMES was directed by Doug Jacobson, who follows a group of friends as they head off to the desert. Experience 8 years of amazing Burning Man art. Take a ride into the madness and discover a world of art, sexuality, music and fire... lots of fire." | add comment |