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CALENDAR [The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson]
(Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Apr. 23--Book events
Saturday
Book Sale and Kaffe Klatch -- Geasa-Marana Library, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana. New and old titles. Free coffee and doughnuts. Benefits the Pima County Public Library. 9-11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month. Free. 594-5255.
Classes
Saturday
Hot Gardens: Landscape Design for the Desert Southwest -- The Education Center @ Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Scott Calhoun translates the natural beauty of the region into gorgeous yet water-thrifty landscape designs. Reservations required. 10 a.m.-noon. April 25. $8; $4 park members. 742-6455, Ext. 0.
Needlefelting Workshop: Shelly the Snail -- Withers Ranch, 4010 W. Palo Seco. Learn the craft of needlefelting with local fiber artist Stacy Brice. Participants will make their own "Shelly the Snail." No experience required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25. $35. 401-6117.
Community event
Friday
Joy of Caribbean Nights -- Desert View Performing Arts Center, 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd. Sticks & Fingers is a Caribbean percussion group accompanied by vocalists and dancers. All proceeds benefit the Arts for Life Community. 7:30 p.m. April 24. $20; discounts available. 818-1000.
Saturday
2009 Southern Arizona Asian American and Pacific Islander Conference -- Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road. "Unity in Diversity: The Asian American & Pacific Islander Experience." Keynote speaker: Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad." Workshops/discussions on diversity, cultures and assimilation, mixed race, workplace, health and aging. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 25. $50; includes lunch. 512-0144.
Arizona Greyhound Rescue -- Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. Information on adoption, donations and volunteering. 10 a.m.-noon. April 25. Free. 579-0303.
Concerts
Sunday
Arizona Repertory Singers: 2009 Spring Concert -- Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W. Ina Road. The repertoire includes Renaissance, romantic and contemporary music. 5 p.m. April 26. $12; discounts available. 792-8141.
Organ Recital -- Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. Organist Lars Andersen presents a varied program of works for organ from Bach to ragtime. 2-3:30 p.m. April 26. Free. Donations accepted for Habitat for Humanity. 887-5127.
Saturday
Calypso Night with Jovert Steel Drum Band -- Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane. Trio performs island melodies. All ages. 6:30 p.m. April 25. Free. 797-3959.
Michael Lich in Concert -- Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Michael Lich, classical guitarist, banjo player and composer, performs works by J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti and Isaac Albeniz. This is a special benefit concert for WNPA. Two shows: noon and 2 p.m. April 25. $12; discounts available; nonrefundable tickets are available in advance by calling the store. 622-6014.
Saturday
Civic Orchestra of Tucson -- DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Presenting Hands Across the Sea, a military march composed in 1899 by John Philip Sousa and music that recalls places around the world such as "Man of LaMancha," "Roman Carnival" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Concert also features one of this year's Young Artist winners, Shantell Petty. 7:30 p.m. April 25. Free. 730-3371.
Ironwood Jam -- Tucson Audubon Mason Center, 3835 W. Hardy Road. Western, rock, alternative country under the saguaros and ironwoods. Listen and dance to the music of A Ray of Hope Band, Way Out West and The Wayback Machine. Proceeds benefit Tucson Audubon Mason Center environmental education programs. Drink and food available for sale; bring a chair. 6-10 p.m. April 25. $12 in advance; $15 at the gate; discounts available. 971-6238.
Weststock '09 at Westward Look Resort -- Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. Three '60s-themed music bands -- The Rowdies, The Retro Rockets and Ball & Chain. Food, beer, wine and margaritas available for purchase. 6-10 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. April 25. $25; tickets available in advance at resort shop or at the gate the day of the concert. 297-0134, Ext. 469.
Family activities
Today
Family Astronomy: Night Sky -- Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Take a close look at the constellations while listening to stories about the night sky indoors, followed by an exploration of the night sky while learning to use telescopes. Reservations required. 7-9:30 p.m. April 23. Free. 615-7855.
McKinnis' Kitchen -- Center for Performing Arts, Green Fields Country Day School, 6000 N. Camino de la Tierra. Material inspired by the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritimes. 7 p.m. April 23. $15; discounts available. 297-2288.
Saturday
27th Annual Solar Potluck and Exhibition -- Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road. People will be cooking food in dozens of types of solar ovens. Solar-powered music. Taste solar-cooked food, see photovoltaic solar electricity generated, feel solar cooling and see solar-powered technology. The solar potluck feast begins around 5 p.m. Bring your solar oven to cook with or bring a dish to share. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 25. $6 park entrance fee for up to four adults. 749-3538.
Wednesday
Women on the Arizona Frontier -- Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Let historian and master storyteller Jack Lasseter transport you back in time as he spins yarns about some of Arizona's toughest women and the true grit that made this territory civilized. Reservations required: call during business hours, beginning one week prior to the event. Noon and 2 p.m. April 29. Free. 622-6014.
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