Tuesday
Tucson Quilters Guild — St. Francis Cabrini Church, 3201 E. Presidio Road. For those with an interest in quilting or quilts in general. There usually is a guest speaker. Two meetings: 7 p.m. July 10 or 9:30 a.m. July 11 (arrive at 9 a.m. to get a good seat). $3 for guests; $25 yearly club dues. 547-5463.
Wednesday
"Mosquitoes in Tucson" — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn about Tucson's three major mosquito species and what you can do to limit problems in your home and yard. Participants also will learn to distinguish the key species and hear information about mosquito biology, feeding patterns and mosquitoes' role in history. Elizabeth Willott of the University of Arizona department of entomology will instruct. Limit 15. 6-8 p.m. July 11. $15. 326-9686, Ext. 19.
Thursday
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"Leapin' Lepidoptera!" — Oasis, Macy's, third floor, El Con Mall, 3435 E. Broadway. Butterflies and moths are among the most well-known and popular groups of insects. Jeff Babson will focus on the classification and natural history of these insects. This program also will explore butterfly and moth gardening. For age 50 and over. 1-3 p.m. July 12. $4, plus $5-per-trimester processing fee. 795-3950, Ext. 1-2113.
Saturday
"Prickly Plants" — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Spiny and downright hostile, some plants are well-adapted to our desert environment. Taught by docents. 8-10 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 1. Free with $5 admission; discounts available. 742-6455.
"Ribs, Ribs and More Ribs" — Culinary Concepts, Plaza Palomino, 2930 N. Swan Road, Suite 126. Marilyn Davison, a certified culinary professional, instructs, demonstrates and shares recipes for rib dishes that include JB's salt and pepper ribs and Cherry Coke barbecue sauce. Registration requested. 9:30 a.m. July 14. $60. 321-0968.
Wine Class at Starr Pass — JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Primo restaurant, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Fun and educational wine tasting is held in Primo on Saturday afternoons. Led by the resort's sommeliers. Wine choices change weekly. 3-4:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 25. $25; cost includes five or six wines, and cheese and breads from Primo's kitchen. 882-6262.
Art Flee Market — Dinnerware Contemporary Arts Gallery, Main Gallery, 101 W. Sixth St. Appliances, classic Macintosh computers and clocks available. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. July 14. Free. 792-4503.
• Out of town
Sweet Corn Extravaganza — Apple Annie's Produce and Pumpkins, 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox. From Tucson, take Interstate 10 east to Exit 340, then turn west on Fort Grant Road, travel 11.5 miles to the Apple Annie's sign, turn left on Williams Road, and follow it for two-tenths of a mile. Turn left into the farm. Pick your own sweet corn. Other vegetables include tomatoes, green beans, summer squash, cucumbers, and chile and bell peppers. Hot roasted corn and other snacks will be available to buy. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July 14-22. Free admission; corn price is $4.99 per dozen. 1-520-384-4685.
– Compiled by Cina Fell. Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com.