Today
Stephen Mack: Arizona Skies, Arizona Light - National Parks Store at Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. Paintings by Stephen Mack. Reception: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Exhibit closed during unrelated presentations noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free. 622-6014.
Great Literature of All Times - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Discussion presented by Bill Fry on Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie." 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 18. Free. 229-5300.
Magic Tree House Book Club - Oro Valley Public Library. Activities, crafts and discussion of "Dolphins at Daybreak" by Mary Pope Osborne. Call to register. For children ages 6 to 10. 4-5 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. 229-5300.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Learn how to use Microsoft programs on your computer. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Free. 594-5200.
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Introduction to Microsoft Publisher - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Learn how to use Microsoft Programming. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 594-5200.
Friday
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy Troupe - Rock N' Java, 7555 W. Twin Peaks Road. Family-friendly improvisational comedy. 7-8:15 p.m. The third Friday of the month. Free. 861-2986.
Mozart & More: MasterWorks Series - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte. Tucson Symphony Orchestra featuring Stephen Beus. Music by Danielpour, Mozart and Saint-Saens. Pre-concert chat with the conductor, George Hanson. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19. $49-$59. 797-3959.
Eric Hines and Pan Dulce with The Matt Mitchell Trio - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Jazz. Food and beverage available for purchase. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 19. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 903-1265.
Ask a Master Gardener - Oro Valley Public Library. Master Gardeners from Pima County Cooperative Extension will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions. 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. 229-5300.
Wii for Tweens - Oro Valley Public Library. 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. 229-5300.
Birding - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Walk the park's trails and gardens and learn to identify some of the 27 bird species there. 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Free admission. 742-6455
"Chilling Mysteries of Edgar Allan Poe" - The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave., Suite 154. The Comedy Playhouse will present its Halloween show, consisting of five of Poe's classic stories presented in five different formats. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. $18; discounts available. 260-6442.
77north Artworks and Marketplace - 16733 N. Oracle Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. Free. 825-4427.
Saturday
Disability Awareness: Book Signing With Wendy Wolf and William Karl Thomas - Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. Thomas wrote "A Place for Us," a biography of Wendy Wolf, who was a "polio poster child" and is now an activist. October is the national month for disability awareness. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 579-0303.
SCORE Business Counseling - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Counseling for small-business owners or anyone contemplating starting a new business. 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and Saturdays; 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Call to make an appointment. Free. 229-5300.
Great Pumpkin Day - St. Mark's United Methodist Church, west patio, 1431 W. Magee Road. Wear costumes. Buy tickets for arts and crafts, games, jumping castle, train rides and the petting zoo. For children 3 to 7. Benefits the Early Childhood Center. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 797-2925.
Argentine Tango Workshop - New Moon Haven, 16256 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Learn all about Argentine tango, history, culture, music and dance. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 818-3523.
Booginator 2 - DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Boogie-woogie. 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 20. $24 in advance; $28 at the door. 825-2818.
Arts and Crafts Sale - Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7570 N. Thornydale Road. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 744-2665.
Craft Sale - Friendly Village of the Catalinas clubhouse, 101 W. River Road. Raffle. Coffee, doughnuts, soup and corn bread available. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 887-0608.
Springboard Fashion Show - Calvary Christian Fellowship, 3875 N. Business Center Drive. Fashion show featuring designs from Butterfly Boutique. Also, silent auction, raffle and music. Food available. Fundraiser to benefit Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 292-9661.
Tucson Team Hope Walk - Oro Valley Marketplace, 11855 N. Oracle Road. Three-mile walk/run to raise funds and awareness for Huntington's disease from 9-10 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the trail along the edge of Oro Valley Marketplace. Games, raffles and entertainment 9 a.m.-noon. Oct. 20. $15. 1-619-225-2255.
Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Mason Center, southwest corner of the intersection of North Thornydale and West Hardy roads. Entry is the first driveway on the south side of Hardy Road.. A brief presentation will be followed by a slow stroll around the half-mile trail. Advanced registration required; contact volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org. 8-9 a.m. Saturdays. Free. 209-1811.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board) - Oro Valley Public Library. Volunteer to be a member of the Teen Advisory Board. Activities and events are discussed and planned at monthly meetings. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 229-5300.
Sunday
Blessing of the Animals - St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Road. If your animal's behavior, health or size does not lend itself to attending, please bring a photo instead. A free-will offering will be divided between the St. Mark's Animal Ministry Team and local no-kill animal shelters. 4 p.m. Oct. 21. Free. 297-2062.
Tuesday
Science Fiction Book Club - Oro Valley Public Library. "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick. 7-8 p.m. Oct. 23. Free. 229-5300.
City of Tucson Contracting Tax Workshop - Westside Police Service Center, 1310 W. Miracle Mile. Workshop outlines city business-license requirements and reporting privilege/use taxes. 10:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 23. Free. 791-4681.
Healthy Nights in Oro Valley - Oro Valley Fitness, 10550 N. La Canada Drive, No. 160. Family-friendly community walk with 1.5- and 3- mile options. For all ages and fitness levels. Free pedometers. 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 682-3663.
Exploring the Internet - Oro Valley Public Library. Learn search strategies and discover the tools and features of Internet Explorer 8. Registration required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 23. Free. 229-5300.
Wednesday
Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library Fall Book Sale - Oro Valley Public Library. Rare and collectible books are included. Also, CDs, DVDs and audio books. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 25; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26-27. Free. 229-5326.
Sonoran Sleuths Mystery Book Club - Oro Valley Public Library. "A Body to Die For" by G.A. McKevett. 11 a.m.-noon. Oct. 24. Free. 229-5300.
Birding - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Walk the park's trails and gardens and learn to identify some of the 27 bird species there. 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Free admission. 742-6455
Digital Downloads Help Computer Class - Oro Valley Public Library. Learn about free digital downloads and download eBooks, audiobooks and videos to your device. Bring your library card/PIN and device. Registration required. 10. 2-5 p.m. Free. 229-5300.
Looking at Windows Computer Class - Oro Valley Public Library. Learn about the Windows 7 operating system; customize your desktop, mouse properties, using toolbars and getting support online. Registration required. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 229-5300.
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