Community calendar

Run Down Crime 5K Run/Walk — Del Urich Golf Course, Reid Park, 1000 S. Randolph Way. Benefits the Tucson Police Foundation. 8-11 a.m. Sept. 29. $25; kids free. 270-0763.

Ilaria's Walk 'n Lemonade Fundraiser — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3600 E. River Road. One-mile sponsored walk and prize raffle. Benefits The Melonhead Foundation, Tu Nidito, and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29. $10. 390-4107.

Family Caregiver Education Forum — University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Detailed look at Alzheimer's disease and the role of a caregiver. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 29. $10; scholarships available. 322-6601.

Tucson Reptile and Amphibian Show and Sale — Rodeway Inn Event Center, 1365 W. Grant Road. Captive-bred reptiles and amphibians (snakes, lizards, frogs, tortoises, turtles); vendors and displays. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept 30. $6; discounts available. 405-7020.

Diabetes Awareness and Screening Program — Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Road. Discussion of signs, symptoms and myths about diabetes, followed by glucose screenings provided by certified diabetic educators. 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 29. Free. 884-8100.

Fall Plant Sale — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29. Plant sale is free; park admission: $7. 326-9686.

FluteStravaganza — Atria Bell Court Gardens, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Tucson Flute Club members will seek sponsors to donate money to the Tucson Community Food Bank based on the length of time they play. Donations of canned food accepted, too. 9 a.m. Sept. 29. Free. 885-2509.

Doll Show and Sale — Doubletree Hotel, 455 S. Alvernon Way. Doll convention by the Tucson Doll Guild. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew's Children's Clinic. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29. $5. 295-1615.

Smithsonian Museum Day Nationwide Event — Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. Activities for adults and kids; learn about Arizona's history. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 628-5774.

Oktoberfest — Hi Corbett Field, Reid Park, near East 22nd Street and South Lake Shore Lane. German food, kids area, arts and crafts vendors. Sponsored by the Optimist Clubs of Tucson. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 29; noon-6 p.m. Sept. 30. $3; kids 12 and under free. 241-7730.

Historic Temple of Music and Art Tours — 330 S. Scott Ave. Backstage tour. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 884-8210, Ext. 8602.

Kathleen Delaney — Clues Unlimited, 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. Author signs "And Murder for Dessert." 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 326-8533.

Toastmasters Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest — Tucson City Council Ward 6 office, 3202 E. First St. Winners compete in the statewide district competition in November. 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 909-9540.

Tucson Idol — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Local singing talent competes in semifinals. 2-4 p.m. Sept. 29; finals on Oct. 6. $10; discounts available. 886-9428.

"What the Monster Ate for Lunch" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Musical comedy for children. Final show: 3 p.m. Sept. 29. $5. 326-6800.

Moonlight Madness — Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W. Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita. Special activities for kids and more. Last tour begins at 8 p.m. Reservations recommended. 5-9 p.m. Sept. 29. $7; kids 12 and under free. 625-7736.

Diaspora Showcase Africa — Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road. Event spotlights the five regions of Africa through fashion, music, dance and a silent auction. Proceeds from silent auction benefit Ghana Education Project. 6 p.m. Sept. 29. $50. 323-2407.

Arizona Symphonic Winds — Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. László Veres leads the ensemble in an outdoor concert with soloist Carl Fetkenhour on cornet. Free shuttle service from the parking lot at the northwest corner of East Tanque Verde and North Sabino Canyon roads. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 721-2068.

Barkin' Ball Fundraiser — Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave. Mutt mixer and doggie dancing with the Tucson Musical Canine Freestyle Club, silent auction, and DJ. Benefits the nonprofit HOPE Animal Shelter. 7-10 p.m. Sept. 29. $40; $25 children under 12. 792-9200.

Tridon, DirtNap, All In Vein, Untitled Hero, Newton 1 Project — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Rock. All ages. Bar with ID. 7 p.m. Sept. 29. $6. 629-9211.

Amber Gaia — El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity, 340 N. Fourth Ave. Singer/songwriter, guitarist and cellist performs. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. $10. 624-4800.

Josh Rouse — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Roots pop singer/songwriter. With Jason Collett. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. $16. 622-8848.

"The Big Voice: God or Merman?" — The Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. Award-winning off-Broadway hit stars its creators, Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin. 8 p.m. Sept. 29; runs through Oct. 6. $25-$27. 882-9721.

Daddy Yankee — Casino Del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Reggaeton. All ages. 8 p.m. Sept. 29. $40-$125, available at casinodelsol.ticketforce.com. 883-1700.

Sunday

St. Philip's Plaza Farmers Market — St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 8 a.m.-noon Sundays. Free. 918-9811.

87th Annual Corn Roast — First United Methodist Church, Social Hall, 915 E. Fourth St. Entertainment by the Canyonaires. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 30. $5; $3 ages 4-10. 622-6481.

"Rumble in the Jungle: A Tarzan Tale" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre presents this musical for families. 1-2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 4. $5-$8; discounts available. 327-4242.

"Who Will Speak for You?" — Historic Stone Avenue Jewish Heritage Center, 564 S. Stone Ave. Staged reading of the play by Victor Hugo Rascon Banda, about an elderly Holocaust survivor. 2 p.m. Sept. 30. $7 suggested donation. 882-7406.

— Compiled by Carrie L. Ord. Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com.

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