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Friday, November 16, 2012

Tucson Happenings Saturday, November 17, 2012



 What:Mummenschanz This legendary mask theater company creates a playful universe of whimsy and wonder. Let your imagination run wild as everyday objects and materials transform into abstract shapes, simple costumes and expressive masks that engage you in an exciting wordless dialogue. It’s fun family entertainment for ages 6+! Check out the website HERE for Mummenschanz When: Saturday, November 17 at 8 p.m.Where:Centennial Hall - 1020 E. University Blvd Cost:  $25-$50  Get tickets HERE
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What:Announcing Fed By Threads Clothing Boutique, Tucson & America's FIRST Humanitarian, Sustainable, US-Made Apparel Store That Feeds 12 Emergency Meals To Hungry Americans Per Item Sold! Join the mayor of Tucson, Congressman Grijalva, and many others when we will be debuting our shift to ALL-USA-Made designs with sustainable fabrics. There will be food trucks, free dance/yoga classes and a concert/dance party with Baba Marimba playing live afterwards!When:November 17 at 12 noon (-6pm) Where:435 E. 9th Street Tucson, Arizona 85705 Cost:FREE
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What:WHAT:UofA Family Days AKA Poetry Joey! Seriously, these are the BEST!!!! Poetry Joeys for 3 to 11 years oldWe have been many times and they even had refreshments last season!! More info click here.When: 10am-1pmWhere:UA Poetry Center 1508 East Helen Street COST:FREE 
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What: Lowe's Build and GrowNorth's Sleigh The Guardians have arrived at Lowe’s! Bring your kids into Lowe’s to build North’s Sleigh from DreamWorks Animation's new movie Rise of the Guardians!
Christmas is right around the corner! This kit is the perfect way to get your kids in the Christmas spirit!Children get to make a cute wooden project and if this is your first time there get a free apron and goggles for each participating child.  Plus after each project child will receive a completion certificate and badge! Go HERE to pre-register! When: 10am-11amWhere:All Lowe's Locations Cost: FREE

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What:smARTy Pants This is a program especially for children ages 3 – 4 years and an adult companion that meets on selected Saturday mornings.When:10amWhere:Tucson Museum of Art140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States,Cost: $8 per child for members; $10 per child non-members; adults free
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What:El Nacimiento and Art Festival on display in La Casa Cordova is a traditional Mexican nativity scene, an artistic expression originating in the early days of European contact with the Native American peoples of Mexico. For centuries, joyful and colorful Christmas celebrations of Mexican families have centered around Nacimiento displays in their homes. Also many different booths of artisansWhen:Opening  Where:Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main AvenueCost:FREE ADmission
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What: Friends of Library Book Sale  Awesome cheap books for sale from the library that won't rack up any fees (haha) member Sale 1/2 price More information HERE When: open 9am-4pm Where:2230 N. Country Club Cost:  Free to browse buying prices will vary.
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What:Winter Storytime Penguins and winter are featured in today's stories, Penguin and Pinecone, Fluff and Billy and Ten on the Sled. Stay after the stories to decorate a pinecone to take home. When: Saturday November 17, 2012 11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd Cost:FREE

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What:A Very Hairy Christmas Susan Lowell, author of the The Three Little Javelinas is signing and reading her newest book A Very Hairy Christmas. In this sequel, the coyote, disguised as Santa Clause, descends into the Javelinas home. As he hungrily chases them, chaos ensues.When: Saturday November 17, 2012 3:00 PM Where: Barnes and Noble Eastside 5130 E. Broadway Cost:FREE
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What: Comedy Magic Show George Franzen performs an hilarious and amazing Family Fun Magic Show with lots of audience participation. When: 3-4pm Where: Bear Canyon Library Cost:FREE
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What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Everyone is welcome to attend the D & D group at Woods. We will be doing version 4 and using a paper grid. No experience necessary to join.  When: 1-2pm Where: Woods Memorial Library Cost:FREE
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What: Outdoor Family Day: Desert Holes and Life Underground
Explore the desert trails at this unique park with naturalist Doris Evans as she discusses the life stories of tarantulas, desert tortoises, and other inhabitants of desert holes. A close up look at live animals will follow the walk. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. When: 10-11:30am Where: Feliz Paseos Park Cost:FREE
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What:Novemberfest for Familias There will be performances from various children's programs in the area, food, numerous games, inflatables, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and so much more.When:9am-3pm Where:Fountain of Life School 710 S. Kolb Road Cost:Admission-Two cans of food for food bank; or one toy for Toys for Tots. Tickets 4 for $1 for carnival games and inflatables.
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What:Children's Museum Tucson FREE admission-The coolness (temp. and activities) of the Children's Museum for FREE FREE GRATIS!!! El Tour de Tucson kicks off across the street.
Call 792-9985 for more info. When:10am-5pm 11:30 create a colorful vehicle using paper shapes and 3pm Get stamping with transportation stamps Where:200 S. 6th Avenue Cost: FREE
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 What: Thai Food Buffet On the third Saturday of every month, the very best Thai cooks are preparing a wonderful buffet of Thai foods including pad thai, egg rolls, vegetables, various curries, Thai desserts, fruit, and more delights. We start serving at 6 p.m. and continue serving until about 8 p.m.   *Most items gluten-free and dairy-free and are labeled.*  WhenSat, November 17, 5pm – 7pmWhereWat Buddhametta (map) Cost: $10 per person for the buffet, all you care to eat, children under 10 eat free.

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What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina Just in time for Thanksgiving! We are making “Enter with a Thankful heart” wreaths! Hang these on your door as a reminder of all we have to be thankful for in our lives.When:1-2pm Where:Bookmans InaCost:FREE
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What: Mario Kart 64 Tournament- ages 14 and up We’re bringing out the battle once more for our customers ages 14 and older! We’re racing for the number one spot in this head to head tournament! The top prize is $60 in store credit, so make sure to bring all you’ve got to the match! Registration begins at 2PM, and is limited to 32 participants. You MUST be registered to participate!When:11/17/2012 - 3:00pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
________________________________________________________________________________ What: Tortolita Middle School’s NOVEMBERFEST There will be over 50 Craft Vendors, Food, and Entertainment!!!When: 9am-3pm Where: Tortolita Middle School4101 W. Hardy RoadCost: Free to browse :)
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What:Loop Rawlins at Trail Dust Town- Former featured Cirque du Soleil performer doing all of his cool ropin', gun spinning and whip crackin' routines and  tricks!When:6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm Where:Trail Dust Town Cost:FREE
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What:Passport to Imagination Yarn frame Make and take a craft ~ Ages 3 and up.When:1-3pmWhere:Michael's Craft StoresCost:FREE with purchase of frame
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What:SANTA arrives at Foothills Mall children ages 12 and under are invited to join Santa for cookies and milk (while supplies last) and to see a puppet show presented by No Strings Attached. Snow in the parking lot ;) For info, call 219-0650.http://www.shopfoothillsmall.com/ Join us for all the fun—music. giveaways and more. When: Saturday, Nov. 17 at 9:00 a.m.Where: East parking lot and after in the Food court at Foothills Mall.Cost:$2.00 fee for adults and older children. 
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What:7th Annual Family Festival in the Park.This free annual community-wide event showcases Parks & Rec programs and activities offered to the community and includes a bunch of family fun, including stage entertainment, carnival games, inflatable's crafts, golf clinic, pottery demonstrations, on-going entertainment and food. The Reid Park Zoo will have FREE admission and the Rec. Center hosts FREE swimming from Noon-4 p.m. and Randolph Driving Range offers FREE 10-minute golf instruction. , for info call 837-8032, http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/water/familyfestival When:10am-2pm Where:Reid Park, 22nd and Country Club (West of the Zoo) Cost:FREE 
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What:McDonald’s Grand Opening Extravaganza An exciting community event for all!  Mariachis and Viva dancers. At 1:30 p.m. will be the ribbon cutting.When each guest contributes a Community Food Bank Donation during the November 17th event, Arcos de Oro will give them a special Buy-One-Get-One-Big-Mac-Free coupon. Face painting and an even a special visit from everyone’s favorite red-haired clown, Ronald McDonald. There will be a raffle for a chance to win prizes including a Reid Park Zoo membership or a voucher for free Big Mac’s for an entire year.When:12-4pm Where:McDonalds Restaurant. 1795 W. Ajo Way Cost:FREE

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What:Pee Wee's Big Adventure on the Big Screen Settle in for a screening of the 1985 comedy which follows Pee-wee Herman as he embarks on a nation-wide quest to rescue his beloved, stolen bike. This screening is a fantastic companion event to the Tour de Tucson Go HERE to purchase tickets When:7:30pm Where:Fox Tucson Theatre17 West Congress,Cost: $7 GA $5 for students, military and seniors
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What: Mildred & Dildred Turns Five! We'll have some yummy treats, a fun fishing game, a free raffle for a whole bag of toys from some of our favorite companies, and free goodie bags for the kids (while supplies last).  And the coolest part: we'll be giving out Mildred & Dildred tote bags with any purchase, or with a donation to Katie's Heart (limit one per family)!  TWhen: Saturday, November 17th, from 10am to 8pm (aka ALL DAY!) Where: Cost: FRee but accepting donations of a new toy for Katie's Heart, a local non-profit that gives new toys to children in the hospital over the holidays.









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