Tucson Area Events Calendar

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MARCH 1998
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8	9	10	11	12Purim	13	14
15	16	17 St. Patrick's Day	18	19	20 Vernal Equinox	21
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Fort Lowell Park Arts and Crafts Fair: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., hundreds of artisans will show and sell their handcrafted works along Cottonwood Lane at Fort Lowell Park, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. Food vendors will sell a variety of ethnic delights. Free parking and shuttle service will be available from Tucson Medical Center (accessible at Wyatt and Glenn).

ANTIQUES Show & Sale 2/28 & 3/1 at Tucson Convention Center North Hall - Downstairs. Saturday 10 am - 5 pm & Sunday 11 am - 5 pm. Admission $3.00. Children 14 & under FREE with adult.

Multicultural Week '98 3/2 - 3/6. To increase awareness of cultural diversity, the International Student Association will sponsor this event at the UA mall Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Music, exotic dances, food, movies and people from all over the world are among the attractions. 621-4678.

Transition Fair '98: Wednesday, a consortium of local agencies and school districts will provide information for students ages 13-22 with special needs. The fair will offer information about education, employment, housing, transportation, recreational, medical and technologial opportunities available after high school. The free event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Flowing Wells High School cafeteria, 3725 N. Flowing Wells Road. 324-3050.

Sports Cards and Memorabilia Show: 3/6 - 3/8, buy, sell and trade sports cards, autographs and other sports memorabilia at El Con Mall, 3601 E. Broadway. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

World of Wheels: 3/6 - 3/8, World of Wheels teams up with the Big Boys' Toy Show at the Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be hopping low-riders and dancing demos. "Big boys' toys" range from custom cars to boats and spas. Hours: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $8 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under.

Second Chance Plant Sale This helps you out if you didn't get that desert landscaping planted in the fall like you were supposed to. More mature trees, shrubs, and other plants are offered for sale at Tohono Chul Park. Experts also will answer your questions, and mini-lectures tell you all you need to know about desert gardening. Free. Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Phone 742-6455.

European Fair 3/7 & 3/8, brings together 20 local American ethnic organizations from Ireland to Bulgaria to celebrate the culture of European Americans. Free. Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun noon - 5 p.m. Park Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. Phone 745-9059.

Kite Festival and Arts and Crafts Fair: Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., Coyote Kite Club and the Pima Country Parks and Recreation Department will present their third annual spring kite festival at Arthur Pack Park, 9400 N. Thornydale Road. The event will include a candy drop from kites for kids, competitions, antiques, pottery and jewelry.

Downtown Saturday Night: Saturday, 7-10, throughout the Arts District - the area bounded by Congress Street and Broadway, between Fourth and Scott avenues - enjoy street performances, art gallery openings and live music.

Children's Day in the Park: Sunday, storytelling, reading and activities will prevail non-1:30 p.m. in the Wilson Room at Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. A Little House of Storytellers' performance on the grounds of the Performance Garden will take place at 2 p.m. Cost per activity varies; pre-registration is required. Call 742-6455.

Bowl for Kids: Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tucson will hold the 15th annual A.F. Sterling Bowl for kids at the Cactus Bowl, 1630 S. Alvernon Way. Registration is required; call Tracey at 624-2447.

1998 LPGA Welch's/Circle K Championship March 8-15. Here is a week of the finest professional, celebrity and amateur golf. Contact: Randolph Golf Course Complex, 600 S. Alvernon Way, 791-LPGA.

Armory Park Ballroom Dancing Dance from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Cost: $2.

Ballroom Dancing for Everyone From 8:30 to 10 p.m., dance at the Arizona Ballroom Company, 5536 E. Grant Road. A 30-minute group class starts at 8 p.m. Admission: $5.

Spuria From 9:30 a.m. until noon, Charles Jenkins, spuria hybridizer, will speak on this topic at the monthly meeting of The Tucson Area Iris Society. The lecture is at the Ilmot branch library, 530 N. Wilmot Road.

Spirit of Spring Arts and Crafts Festival From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Spirit Weavers' second annual festival, featuring more than 80 juried artisans, wil be held at Ventana Village, East Sunrise Drive at North Kolb Road. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mobile Meals of Tucson.

Unique Spring Boutique Gridley Middle School, 350 S. Harrison Road. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., handcrafted gifts and home decorations by more than 80 artisans will be featured.

Bicycle Swap Meet The Tucson chapter of the Greater Arizona Bicycling Association presents its bike fest and swap, a kickoff to Tucson Bike Week '98, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Bikes will be demonstrated, bought, sold and traded. There also will be food and prizes. Sun Tran will offer free rides to bicyclists.

Spring Spectacular From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ott Family YMCA, 401 S. Prudence Road, there will be a raffle of a handmade quilt, a diamond tennis bracelet and a fragrance basket. Proceeds benefit the "Y" Scholarship Fund.

Annual WA:AK Powwow March 14-15, hosted by the Tohono O'odham Nation, the powwow features intertribal competitions in drum and dance techniques. Craft exhibitions also display Native American baskets, drums, rugs, etc. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3 - $4. Phone: 294-5727.

American Kennel Club Dog Show 3/15-3/16 at Southwest corner of Reid Park, Country Club Road and 22nd Street, 575-9199. Show organizers expect that approximately 2,000 dogs of all breeds will be entered in this annual AKC-sponsored event. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free. Please do not bring pets that are not entered in the show.

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Tucson police pipe band, clans, floats, marching bands, etc. The festivities step off at 11 a.m. from Armory Park on 6th Ave. between 13th and 14th St., from 11 am - 6 pm, with Irish stepdancers from Tucson and other entertainers, corned beef and other Irish culinary fare, and children's activities. Phone 624-1744.

Successful Relating 98 March 18-21 at UA. The University of Arizona Extended University in cooperation with The University of Arizona Department of Communication present a national conference on Successful Relating 98. An opportunity for dialog among researchers, practitioners and the public. For more info, please call: 520-621-7080.

Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 3/20 - 3/22, features more than 400 exhibitors at this arts & crafts fair-music-show-food fest-carnival. Free. 10 am - dark. Between 9th St. and University Blvd. Phone 624-5004.

Valley of the Moon: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm, at Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road, children and adults are invited to stroll the pathways, sit in the Enchanted Garden or take a historical tour with one of the volunteers. This is a free event, with donations accepted for restoration and maintenance.

1998 Equinox Festival: Saturday at Armory Park, noon-10 p.m., this equinox celebration is an all-ages, non-alcohol event. It's held on the first day of spring, when the length of night and day are equal, and will feature music and dance performances, jugglers, clowns and arts and crafts displays.

Gun, Knife, Coin, Jewelry and Western Americans Show and Sale: Saturday and Sunday at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Hours: Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm. $5.50.

Tucson Jr. League's Rummage Sale Jr. League spends all year collecting stuff donated from local merchants and prices them low enough to sell in one day. The merchandise highlights include furniture, clothing, sporting and workout equipment, computers, office equipment, books, baby furnishings and clothes, gardening equipment, teaching tools, and toys. Free. 7 am - 3 pm. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Granada Ave. Phone 299-5753.

Sunday Afternoon Dance: The Heidelberg, 4606 E. Pima St., presents its afternoon dance Sunday at 3 p.m. Live music will be provided by Norm Siess and Helmut Kron. Authentic German food will be offered.

Kennel Club Dog Show: The Tucson and Canada del Oro kennel clubs will hold their annual spring show Sunday and Monday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Reid Park, at the corner of 22nd Street and Country Club Road. Dogs are shown all day, and winners are chosen for best in show and high in trial. There will be food booths and vendor booths selling dog supplies, antiques, collectibles and canine-related art.

Bring-A-Bike Day Trike-A-Thon: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Bring-ABike Day safety program will be conducted at Creative Beginnings Preschool and Kindergarden, 2690 N. First Ave. It encourages safe riding behavior among children and raises money to fight childhood cancer. Parents of children will be seeking pledges for St. Jude Hospital during this program.

Job Fair Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 1pm - 6:30pm, Tucson Community Center. For more information call Pima Community College 206-4528. Visit Job Fair website.

Docent Council White Elephant Sale: at the Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., a wide range of new and almost new items for sale, including plants, books, appliances, clothing, furniture, jewelry and gift certificates. Proceeds benefit educational programs.

Camera Show: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Arizona Photographic Collectors Camera Show features thousands of cameras and lenses of all types and formats, literature, darkroom equipment and aaccessories at the Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. $4. Doors open for early birds at 8:30 a.m., with $10 early admission.

Book Sale: 3/28 & 3/29. The Educational Enrichment Foundation's book sale ends Saturday and Sunday at El Con Mall, 3601 E. Broadway, west of the center court between JCPenney andRobinsons-May. Customers can purchase as many books as they can carry for $5. In addition, all other merchandise, equipment and furniture will be for sale. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Proceeds support the Educational Enrichment Foundation's programs for students and teachers in the Tucson Unified School District.

Butterfly Gardening Workshop: Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Jim Brock discusses how to create a Southwestern garden that will attract butterflies, at the Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute. $10. For reservations and directions, call 883-3945.

The Lovable Turtle: Saturday, Franklin the Lovable Turtle is coming to Jonathan's Educational Resources for art activities, story-telling and photo opportunities. This storybook character will appear at 5633 E. Speedway 10-11:30 a.m. and at 3100 N. Stone Ave. 1-2 p.m.

Easter Bunny Arrival: Saturday at 11 a.m., the Easter Bunny will make his grand entrance in the Center Court at the Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road, with The Storybook Express Show. This 30-minute stage show will include classic fairy tales and songs. After the show, kids can meet the Easter Bunny and their favorite storybook characters.

Eighteenth Primavera Jazz Festival 3/28 & 3/29, 8 p.m. at Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. in the Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind, 743-3399 TJS Hotline. Call for a schedule of Primavera celebration dates, locations and ticket prices. The festival is part of a month-long Primavera celebration of Women in the Arts, which includes performances by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arizona and groups from the Tucson Jazz Society. Other scheduled features are theater performances, concerts, an art conference and a Tucson Museum of Art exhibit.

Tree Planting and Fun Walk: Sunday, Friends of Sabino Canyon and Tu Nidito will host the third annual tree planting and fun walk to kick off the Friends' annual membership drive. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. in Sabino Canyon and continue until noon. Balloons will mark the path from the canyon entrance to the cactus picnic area, where Smokey Bear, refreshments and surprises will be on hand.

Home Tour: Sunday, noon-5 p.m., the West University Neighborhood Association will conduct its 18 th annual historic home tour. It begins at Roskruge School, 506 E. Sixth St., and includes 15 historic homes, landmarks and gardens. $5 in advance, $7 day of tour. A dinner with entertainment will be held at the school at the end of the tour. Dinner tickets are $5.

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