Art Exhibits
Today
Night Moves: After Dark Images - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Through photography, painting, sculpture and a variety of other media, this exhibition touches on a range of nocturnal themes, including astronomy, lightning and creative portraits of evening in the desert. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 9. $7; discounts available. 742-6455, Ext. 0.
Book Events
Today
Leading Ladies of Literature: The Victorians - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Discussion presented by Marion Doane. This month's title is "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens. 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 6. Free. 229-5300.
Saturday
Arizona Mystery Writers - Hometown Buffet, 5101 N. Oracle Road. Guest speaker is William Kalt, author of "Tucson Was a Railroad Town." Mary Ann Hutchison presents a workshop titled "The Why, How and Where of Selling Your Writing While Waiting for Your Big Break." Call for reservations. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 8. $17.50 non-members. 624-0792.
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Book Sale - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Friends of the Pima County Public Library monthly book sale offering a wide selection of titles, children's materials, CDs, DVDs, and other items at bargain prices. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. 594-5200.
Business
Friday
Facilitated Gathering for Job Seekers - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. A presentation on a specific topic related to job seeking presented by Beth Cole, former executive recruiter, followed by a facilitated group discussion. 3-4 p.m. Jan. 7. Free. 229-5300.
Saturday
SCORE Business Counseling - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Counseling for small business owners or anyone contemplating starting a new business or opening a small business. Call to schedule an appointment. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 8-29. Free. 229-5300.
Children Event
Today
Crafty Readers - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Reading "A Little Bit of Winter" by Paul Stewart and making a craft. For children ages 6 to 8. Registration required. 4-5 p.m. Jan. 6. Free. 229-5300.
Friday
Toddler Storytime - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Listen to stories and songs. For children 18 months to three years and their parents and caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m. Fridays from Jan. 7-28. Free. 229-5300.
Saturday
Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 Hoop Shoot - Immaculate Heart Middle School, 425 E. Magee Road. Annual free-throw shooting contest for youngsters ages 8 through 13. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Jan. 8. Free. 825-0893.
Monday
Baby Storytime - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. For children up to 18 months and their parents or caregivers. Listen to stories and do activities that promote development and learning. 10-10:30 a.m. Jan. 10. Free. 229-5300.
Tuesday
Preschool Storytime - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Listen to stories and songs for children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers. 11:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through Jan. 25. Free. 229-5300.
Wednesday
Family Storytime - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Listen to stories and songs for children ages newborn to 5 years and their parents and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 26. Free. 229-5300.
Classes
Saturday
Origami Animals - Geasa-Marana Branch Library, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road. Join local artist Mary Ellen Palmeri and begin the "Year of the Tiger" by learning how to fold simple and fun origami animals. This program is part of a four-part series. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. 594-5255.
Monday
Job Searching and Career-Building Help - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Consult with a library professional on accessing library and online resources related to employment resources. Use a desktop computer with Microsoft Office software for searching jobs online, creating your résumé and building your career. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 10. Free. 229-5300.
Tuesday
Get Started With the Computer - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Learn about the mouse, keyboard, buttons, scroll bars and how to open, navigate and close programs, and gain an understanding of computer terms. First in a series of four classes. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 11. Free. 594-5200.
Word l - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Create letters, memos, forms, letters and labels. Learn to edit, format text, use spell check, insert graphics and use drawing tools. Mouse and keyboard skills required. First in a series of three classes. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 594-5200.
Wednesday
Excel Class Registration - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Use this spreadsheet application to manage data records to create lists, formulas, graphs or charts and learn how they may be used for business or home. Mouse and keyboard skills required. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 12-26. Free. 594-5200.
Concerts
Friday
MasterWorks II: Marvelous Mozart - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte. Mozart from "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" to the complexity of his great No. 40 in G Minor. Presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. concert. Jan. 7. $33. 797-3959.
Sunday
San Lucas Community Concert Series: Larry Redhouse - San Lucas Community Park, 14040 N. Adonis Road. Piano jazz and fusion. All ages. 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Free. 797-3959.
Craft fairs
Friday
First Friday Artisans Market - Sunflower Farmers Market, 3860 W. River Road. Handcrafted art by local artisans. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Friday of the month. Free. 574-5535.
Saturday
FREECYCLE Holiday Swap - Nanini Library, 7300 N. Shannon Road. Swap out your stuff that is in good condition and trade with your neighbors. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. 791-4010.
Farmers markets
Saturday
Oro Valley Farmers Market - Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 882-2157.
Monday
Marana Farm Stand - 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive. 3-6 p.m. Mondays. Free. 622-0525, Ext. 242.
Film
Sunday
Tucson International Film Festival in the Northwest - DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive. "A Matter of Size" is an Israeli made film about Herzl, a 35-year-old severely overweight chef. Fired from his job, he discovers sumo wrestling. 2:15 and 7 p.m. Jan. 9. $5. 577-9393.
Tuesday
Inca Empire - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Explore the Inca Empire through a two-part DVD program. Q&A session to follow presentation. 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 229-5300.
Garden
Friday
Master Gardeners - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Learn about a variety of gardening and landscaping topics from a master gardener. Topic: Tasks for January. 1-2 p.m. Jan. 7. Free. 229-5300.
Groups
Friday
Chess Club - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. All serious chess players are welcome. 1-5 p.m. Fridays. Free. 229-5300.
Friday Fun Knitters - Foothills Mall Food Court, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. A casual, social knitting group consisting of all ages and knitting abilities. 10 a.m. Fridays. Free. 293-0781.
Knitty Stitches: Knitting and Crocheting Group - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. All knitters/crocheters welcome. Ask a question about a project you are working on or learn a new creative skill. Bring your own supplies; limited items are provided. For ages 8 and over. Noon-1 p.m. Jan. 7. Free. 229-5300.
Saturday
Mahjong - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. A fun game of skill, strategy, calculation and a bit of luck. 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 229-5300.
Sunday
Singles 50+ Lunch - Thunder Canyon Brewery, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Singles over the age of 50 meet for socializing and good conversation. No reservations required. Noon-1:15 p.m. Cost is your lunch ordered from the menu. 797-9873.
Monday
Scrabble Club - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 1-5 p.m. Jan. 10. Free. 229-5300.
Wednesday
Bridge Club - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 1-4 p.m. Jan. 12. Free. 229-5300.
Health
Wednesday
Arizona Cancer Center Lecture - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Topic: Melanoma Update: Exciting Progress … New Challenges presented by Dr. Lee Cranmer. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Free. 229-5300.
Outdoors
Today
Signs of Life - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. An easy walk looking for evidence of animal life. 3:15 p.m. Jan. 6. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Friday
The CCC in Saguaro National Park - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A brief history of the Civilian Conservation Corps in this area will be illustrated with old photo images and movie clips. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 2:15 p.m. Jan. 7. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Thirsty Mammals - Saguaro National Park, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Sonoran Desert mammals are seldom seen, but they are present in great diversity and numbers. Learn where they are and how they survive. 10:15 a.m. Jan. 7. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Saturday
Don't Forget to Turn Off the Lights - Saguaro National Park, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Birds crash into buildings; some animals stop mating. Stars disappear from view. Learn what the National Park Service is doing about light pollution. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 1:15 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Homesteaders - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Enjoy the fascinating oral history surrounding Mexican-American homesteaders' adventures around Saguaro National Park communities. Program is wheelchair-accessible. Jan. 8, 9 and 10. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Neighborhood Characters - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. An east 30-minute morning walk in the cactus garden or in a nearby wash will introduce you to plants that may remind you of people you know. 9:45 a.m. Jan. 8 and 9. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Packrats - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Walk a half-mile up a wash near the visitor center and search for packrat homes. 11:45 a.m. Jan. 8 and 1:15 p.m. Jan. 10. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Sunday
Snakes - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Learn about the communication skills, special adaptations and defense systems of these often misunderstood creatures. Folklore also is shared. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 11:45 a.m. Jan. 9 and 10. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Monday
Birdless Bird Walk - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Have you heard a bird call you didn't recognize or seen a bird you couldn't identify? Even if no real birds are present, we'll show you what the common birds look and sound like. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 10:45 a.m. Jan. 10. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Life on the Edge: Plant and Animal Survival Strategies - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Learn about the effects of climate changes on desert plants and animals. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 3:15 p.m. Jan. 10, 11 and 12. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Lost and Gone Forever - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Two-hour, 1.5-mile hike. Learn how species become threatened, endangered or extinct. 9:45 a.m. Jan. 10, 11 and 12. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Tuesday
Adaptations: Recipe for Survival - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Take a tour of the cactus garden to discover physical and behavioral adaptations of desert plants. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 10:45-11:30 a.m. Jan. 11. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Meet the Cuckoo of the Desert - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Learn about the natural history, behavior and other fascinating facts about the roadrunner. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 2:15 p.m. Jan. 11. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Wednesday
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Tucson Mountain Park, 2020 N. Kinney Road, call for meeting location. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work may require hiking and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes. E-mail eeducation@pima.gov or call for meeting location. 8-11 a.m. Jan. 12. Free. 615-7855.
Those Who Came Before - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Learn about the Hohokam. Program is wheelchair-accessible. 2:15 p.m. Jan. 12. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Technology
Saturday
Computer Tutoring - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Get the answers to your computer questions. Each half-hour session is one-on-one with the instructor. Call to register. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. 229-5300.
Teen events
Saturday
TeenZone Movie and Popcorn - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Bring your friends and watch the featured movie. Popcorn provided. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. 229-5300.
Tuesday
Like College to Chocolate - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Confused about choosing a college or university? Unsure about financial aid? Don't know what you should major in? Join Bev Dutz, retired guidance counselor, for an informational hour and some chocolate. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 229-5300.
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