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Friday, August 3, 2012

Tucson Happenings 8/4-8/5, 2012


SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
What:  Free Kids Yoga Classes Saturday mornings at 9am! lucy hosts red Monkey Studios every Saturday in August. Don't miss out on the healthy fun!
When:9am SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:La Encantada
Cost:FREE

What:Local Music Teacher Festival Meet & Greet No matter how old or young you are, there is always time to pick up an instrument and make some music! This festival is all about giving people the opportunity to meet with local music teachers and learn about all the possibilities music has to offer! From lessons, instrument buying guidance to simply making music, join us as we introduce you to some amazing local music teachers that have dedicated their careers to building foundations of music for the world to dance upon!
When:12-2pm  SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:FREE

What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We're going back to school in style! We're making our own mirrors to hang in a locker, or any other place to ensure we always look our best!
When:1-2pm SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What:Back to School Video Game Party We’re ending the summer with party before the beginning of the new school year! We will have a costume contest, multiple video game screens, food, drinks and more! Come join us for a fun filled night!
When:6-9pm SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What: Home Depot Kid's Workshop Build a Cork Bulletin Board The Home Depot has teamed up with the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax movie. Each Kids Workshop will provide kids with Lorax activity sheets, Lorax create-you-own mustache kits, and Lorax sticker sheets. Each store will have one life-sized Lorax poster to affix to a wall so kids can have their picture taken with The Lorax.Kids will learn to build their very own cork bulletin board while learning tool safety Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement and work ethic Your child gets a free Home Depot apron too!
When: 9-12noon
SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
  Where: All Home Depot locations
Cost: FREE

 What:Pima Air Museum Kids program Make and Take Airplane Model.  We have yet to make it ton one of these but with three generations of pilots I think my son should go.  We go to the museum every time is uncle or Grandpa come to visit just never one of these programs-we want to go:)
When:1pm-2:30pm SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.

What: Lily's Purple Plastic Purse Storytime Join your favorite book character every first Saturday of each month at your official UA BookStores (SUMC), for an hour of storytelling and activities Become a W.A.L.K. member to receive early reminders about upcoming programs & 20% Discount on General Reading Books!
Yes, even all children's books...
Where:UOFA Bookstore
When:10:30 am and 2pm
SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Cost: FREE
What:Kids Quilting-Phone/iPod CaseProject - Inspired by the exhibition  "100 Years - 100 Quilts".
When:11am-12noon SATURDAY, August 4 2012
Where:Arizona Historical Society 949 E. Second Street
Cost:free with admission $5 for 12 and up 11 and under admitted free

What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit
What:Summer Saturday Evening~Nocturnal Desert Skies Join us to learn about the desert's spectacular night skies and the Sonoran desert's amazing bats!- All About BatsTo see the entire schedule of events go HERE
When:4-9pm  SATURDAY, August 4, 2012 
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 North Kinney Road
Cost:Discounted admission after 4pm of $7.00 ($3:00 for 6-12) Free 5 and under
What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings
SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted


What:The Big Latch On Come joins us in an attempt to break the record for the most nursing moms at one time! Our goal is to raise awareness, education, and community. Some light snacks will be provided and you may even win a prize! We are meeting in the big hallway leading to the large ballroom at the Tucson Convention Center. Please arrive at 10am and get registered. We will be latching our babies on at 10:30am!
Please email kmdyer07@gmail.com with any questions.When:10am
Where:big hallway leading to the large ballroom at the Tucson Convention Center.
Cost:FREE

What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

What:Tohono Chul Park Presents Monsoon Storytime Docents from Tohono Chul Park present stories and activities about our monsoon season.
When:Saturday August 04, 2012 11:00 AM
Where: Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85741, 520-742-6402
Cost:FREE

What:Celebrating the landing of the Mars Science Laboratory The rover Curiosity will be the largest rover to ever land on Mars. Curiosity will search for past evidence of life and study Martian climate and geology in preparation for future astronauts! Join us for family friendly Mars activities and talks from Tucson's leaders in Mars exploration, including Peter Smith (Phoenix PI), Alfred McEwan (HiRISE PI), and Shane Byrne (HiRISE CoI). Hope to see you there :)
 When:on Saturday, August 4th10am-5pm
Where: Science Downtown300 E. Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701
Cost:Admission: $9 Adults, $5 Kids, $7 Students/Seniors/Military

What:Back to School Fashion Show Come out to support our local youth in education! Bring your family for a fun event, school supplies to donate & a smile! Co-hosted by Dazzling Diva Boutique & Sweet Life Portrait Studio & events to benefit Tucson Values Teachers.

When:3-5pm SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:La Encantada 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85718
Cost:FREE (donations of school supplies are requested)

What:Dive In Movie Cars 2 Join Loews Ventana Canyon at our free Dive-In Movie every Saturday evening this summer!   Everyone will enjoy cooling off from the heat with our kid friendly line up of family classics. Movies to begin at sunset, and are subject to weather. See you at the pool and enjoy the movie!
When:7:30ish  SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:7000 N. Resort Drive. Tucson, Arizona 85750
Cost:FREE

What: Lego Club-Do you Lego? Kids of all ages are invited to join. Children under 6 please have an adult come with you. The library will supply the Legos
When 10-11:30am SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Cost: FREE
What:Geocaching for Beginners Join us for an interactive presentation on geocaching, a worldwide scavenger hunt that is fun for the entire family. Presented by John Smith, experienced geocacher
When:9:30-11am SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:Oro Valley Library
Cost:FREE

What: Join Toys Ink , Arizona Avengers, Tucson Justice Leauge, Ghostbusters, Power Rangers to take pictures with your favorite superhero or character.  Get your free kids Sketchers shoes (warthog style) in a variety of child's sizes, while supplies last 5,000 pairs children's  sizes 10 to 4!   When: 8/4/2012 Time: 12-4pWhere: Location: Toys Inc., 1- Lower level next to Sears in the Tucson MallCost: FREE- There is a toy drive going on for charity if you can!

What:The 23rd Annual 94.9 MIXfm Baby Fair  Everyone will find something to enjoy while keeping cool amid the good, clean fun of 94.9 MIXfm’s annual fair, which showcases family products, educational materials, medical services and recreational activities.Attractions and activities will include a puppet show, magic show and balloon artists as well as stage events like the popular Diaper Derby, Stay at Home Street and the ’Tween Zone gaming area. Plus, everyone can register to win prizes from Baby Fair vendors!
When:Saturday, August 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:held in the Grand Ballroom of the Tucson Convention Center
Cost:Admission is free, with a small fee for parking.

What:A program of two classic Muppet fairy tales! In The Frog Prince (directed by Jim Henson, 1971), the Muppets explore the age-old question: What happens when you kiss a frog? No one can better tell that classic fairytale than Kermit and his friends. In The Elves and the Shoemaker (directed by David Grossman, 1994), a wacky dilemma pops up: What if the elves that come to the aid of the shoemaker are actually Elvises? If Rapunzel appeared on Sesame Street, what twists on the story would you expect? See these classic tales told through the eyes of the Muppets in this program of rarely seen shorts.
When:12noon SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
Where:Loft Cinema3233 E. Speedway Blvd Show Information: 520-795-7777
Cost:$8 general admission $6 for members

What:The Monty Tale of King Arthur Python-Killer rabbits, coconut horses and knights who say Ni are all on the road to adventure. Bring the whole family for a night of imagination and entertainment under the stars for this silly interpretation of the myth of King Arthur and the Holy Grail.  Visit www.valleymoon.info for more information, Find us on Facebook, or call 520-323-1331.
When:Show dates are  August 3 & 4. Show times are 7PM and 8PM.
Where: 2544 East Allen Rd. north of Prince Rd. and east of Tucson Blvd.
Cost:$3 donation. Kids 13 and under are free.


SUNDAY August 5, 2012
What:Summer Story Series Stories read in our Enchanted Relam WorldAuthor Susan Lowell reads her book, The Great Grand Canyon Time TrainStory time craft project: Make a mini crayon resist painting of the Grand Canyon. Children will make crayon rubbings of natural items. Next, they will use watercolor and paint band of color across the rubbings which will resist the paint and create the illusion of fossils in the sedimentary layers of the Grand Canyon’s cliffs.
When:2pm SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:The Mini-Time Machine |  4455 East Camp Lowell Drive
Cost:General $9 Senior (65 or older)/Military $8 Youth (ages 4-17) $6 Children 3 and under FREE

What:Picture This! Art for Families
Learn about Native American arts and culture in the exhibition "Tucson Collects: Spirit of the West," then produce your own art work inspired by Native American traditions.FREE program for children 6 – 12 years and their adult companions.
When:1pm SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:140 N. Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 | 520.624.2333
Cost:FREE + Free admission to the museum!

What:Alice Adventures in Wonderland Play
When:1-2pm SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:$5-$8

What:Science Sunday-Planetary Science Institute.Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!
When:Museum hours:9am-5pm  Planetary Science Institute. 12noon-3pm  SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:Children's Museum Tucson
Cost:$2
 What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings
SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Can't get enough fantasy? Try out our new Dungeons & Dragons Club where you'll be able to create your own heroes, battle monsters, and go on amazing adventures. Both beginners and experienced players welcome!
When:1-3pm SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE 


What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!  
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit
What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:3pm and 6pm SUNDAY August 5, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

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