Today
Free Admission to Tohono Chul Park - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Visit Tohono Chul Park. No staff will be there for tours, but the park will be open. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24. 742-6455.
Friday
"Pause for Beauty" and "Breasts for Life" - Toscana Studio and Gallery, 9040 N. Oracle Road. Juried art show from the members of the Southern Arizona Arts Guild. Also, "Breasts for Life," a sculpture and painting project and silent auction, including 26 local artists. Proceeds benefit breast-cancer research and education. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25. Free. 575-1445.
Artist of the Month - Sunflower Village Center, 9401 N. Sunflower Park Drive. Marana artist Lillian Brooks. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 572-9780.
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Crafternoon for Kids - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Make holiday cards, candy-cane mice ornaments and decorated picture frames. All materials provided. For kids ages 8 to 12. Younger children must have parents' help. 2-4 p.m. Nov. 25. Free. 594-5200.
Holiday for the Park - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Handcrafted ornaments and holiday decorations are offered for sale to benefit the park. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free with $8 admission. 742-6455.
Gallery Art for November - National Parks Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays (closed Thanksgiving). Free. 622-6014.
Tucson's River of Words Youth Poetry and Art Traveling Exhibit - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. See how local children express their understanding of watersheds and share their view of the natural world in this exhibition of award-winning poetry and mixed-media art. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays (closed Thanksgiving); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 615-7855.
The Comedy Genius of Edna Ferber - The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave. Many remember Edna Ferber for her landmark novels such as "So Big," "Cimarron," "Showboat" and "Giant," but she began her fiction career writing humorous short stories. Comedy Playhouse will present, in concert format, five of her short stories. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26; 3 p.m. Nov. 27. $12. 260-6442.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair and Toy Drive - Steam Pump Village, 11000 N. Oracle Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25-26; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27. Free. 440-6317.
Outdoor Family Day - Wildlife Watching - Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Road. Search for signs of wildlife and use hand lenses and binoculars to observe wildlife up close and from a distance. Reservations required. 10-11 a.m. Nov. 25-26. Free. 615-7855.
77north Artworks and Marketplace - 77north Artworks and Marketplace, 16733 N. Oracle Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. Free. 825-4427.
Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Live music, dance performances, holiday treats, libations and shopping. Featured performers include Joe Bourne. Ballet Tucson will perform "Nutcracker in a Nutshell." Kids Unlimited will present "Hope for the Holidays" and Desert Melodies. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2-3. $15 for non-members or $10 for members. 742-6455, Ext. 0.
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. 2:15 p.m. Nov. 25-26. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Saturday
SCORE Business Counseling - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Counseling to small-business owners or anyone contemplating starting a new business. Call the library to schedule an appointment. 9 a.m.-noon. Nov. 26 Free. 229-5300.
Catalina Fine Arts and Crafts Festival - 77north Artworks and Marketplace, 16733 N. Oracle Road. Up to 50 artists. Musicians, music and food. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26-27. Free. 825-4427.
Seventh Annual Holiday Arte Fiesta - Painted Gourds and Masks Art Studio, 4802 W. Paseo de las Colinas. Twenty Tucson artists specializing in fine art, folk art, masks, batiks, jewelry, metal and clay garden art, gourd art, silkscreening, pottery, drums and holiday ornaments. Also, flautists playing Native American flutes. Bring a can of food to donate to the Community Food Bank. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26-27. Free. 465-7298.
Birds of Tohono Chul Park - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. For expert or novice birders. Learn to identify some of the 27 resident bird species. 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free with admission. 742-6455.
Sunday
Toy Train Museum Open House - Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum, 3975 Miller Ave. More than 20 trains running on seven separate layouts, with interactive features for the kids. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 27. Free; donations accepted. 888-2222.
Tuesday
Marana Farmers Market - Marana Health Center, 13395 N. Marana Main St. 3-6 Tuesdays. Free. 882-3313.
Wednesday
Sweetwater Preserve Hike - Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Road. Join a Pima County naturalist to explore the Sweetwater Preserve and learn about adaptations of plants and animals to their environment. We'll hike two to four miles at a moderate pace through an exceptional stand of saguaros. Reservations required. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 30. Free. 615-7855.
Computer Class: Exploring the Internet - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Learn Internet basics and discover the tools and features of Internet Explorer 8. Prerequisite: basic computer skills. Registration required. 10 a.m.-noon. Nov. 30. Free. 229-5300.
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