Business
Saturday
SCORE Business Counseling - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Free one-on-one counseling provided by SCORE counselors. By appointment. Nov. 28. Free. 229-5300.
Community event
Today
Holidazzle! - Estrada de Aro Shops, 7961 N. Oracle Road. Show and sale of art and fine crafts. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays through Dec. 13. Free. 531-8484.
Saturday
D&M Reptile Rescue - Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. The volunteer staff of D&M Reptile Rescue will be on hand to answer questions about adopting, volunteering or donating. Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 28. Free. 579-0303.
Concerts
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Saturday
Double Shot - Rock n' Java Coffeehouse, 7555 W. Twin Peaks Road. Local acoustic duo. All ages. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 28. Free. 572-5238.
Sunday
Dove of Peace Classical Music Concert Series - Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. Members of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Tucson Chamber Artists perform music from the 18th century, including works by Haydn and Mozart. 2 p.m. Nov. 29. Donations accepted. 887-5127.
Family activities
Friday
Holiday Nights 2009 - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. The park will be lighted by luminarias. Event includes ornament sale and auction and performances by Joe Bourne, Gabriel Ayala, Reveille Men's Chorus and the Southern Arizona Women's Choir. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28. $10; $2 kids 12 and under. 742-6455, Ext. 0.
Fundraisers
Friday
"Hunks & Horses" Calendar Sale and Celebration - Boot Barn, 3719 N. Oracle Road. Proceeds benefit HEART of Tucson horse rescue. Farriers who are featured in the calendar will be on hand to sign calendars. $15.99 per calendar. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 27. 940-3721.
Holiday Ornaments and Fundraiser - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Annual park ornament exhibit and fundraiser with works created by local artists. Nov. 27. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
Garden
Saturday
Ask the Expert - La Entrada @ Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. The park's curator of plants will answer questions ranging from identifying disease or pest problems to diagnosing nutrient deficiencies and watering issues. 9 a.m.-noon. Second and fourth Saturday. Free. 742-6455, Ext. 0.
Seasonal
Friday
Holiday Open House - Gift Shop of Sun City Vistoso, 1495 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27-28; 1-4 p.m. Nov. 29. Free. 825-3711, Ext. 130.
Outdoors
Sunday
Sunset Hike - Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Climb 700 feet to the ridgeline to watch the sunset and hike back by moonlight. Limited space. Reservations required.3 p.m. Nov. 29. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
Wednesday
Birds and Botany of Feliz Paseos Park - Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. A Pima County naturalist leads an easy trail walk and will discuss common desert birds and plants. Ages 12 and over. 8-9:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Free. 615-7855.
Moonrise Over the Mountains - Saguaro National Park West, Red Hills Visitors Center, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Interpretive talk on the night of the full moon. Bring a lawn chair and wear warm clothing. No reservations required. 5-5:45 p.m. Dec. 2. Park entrance free. 733-5158.
Political events
Wednesday
Northwest Democrats Meeting - Thunder Canyon Brewery, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Tucson City Councilman Rodney Glassman will discuss his potential race for the U.S. Senate. Friends of Saguaro National Park director Bob Newton will talk about the state of the park and the proposed Interstate 10 bypass project. 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2. Free; food available for purchase. 297-0095.
