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Friday, January 11, 2013

Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Saturday 1/12/13


What:Zoppe Family Circus ZoppĂ© Family Circus welcomes guests into the intimate 600 seat tent for a one-ring circus that honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition. When:7pm  Saturday 1pm 4pm 7pm  and Sunday  1pm and 4pm  too! Where:Reid Park Zoo Cost:$12.50 + Get tickets HERE and user code BIGTOP to get discounted tickets for $12.50 Kids 2 and under are free
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What:Hip Hop Park Jams  Ok you've been waiting since August for the Park Jams to return and here it is! We'll be celebrating out 2 year anniversary and the re-boot of the Park Jam Series When: 6pm January 12th, 2013 Where: 191 E. Toole Ave. (Skrappy's) Cost:FREE
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What:Tucson Food Truck Roundup including Smokin' HOT BBQ, Foodie Fleet, Peddler on the Path, MaFooco, Jackie's Food Court, Pin UP Pastries, Jamie's Bitchen Kitchen, Hellfire Pizza Co., Rolling Chef, Kadooks!, Chef's Kitchen and more!The American Bouldering Series 14 Youth Division 2 Championships will occur on January 12th & 13th, 2013 across the Nation in only 5 facilities.When: 11am-5pm Sunday too!  Where: Tanque Verde and Cataline Highway Cost:FREE to check out
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What: FREE workshop, Preschool level, Math in Art. Make & takes,great ideas, and FUN! Register here, call the store 298-1612 or email:marketing@teacherparent.com This is for the adults only ;) When: 9am Where: Parent Teacher COnnection Broadway/Pantano Cost:FREE
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What: Middle School MayhemNew and just for middle schoolers! Our new program will get you learning awesome things while having tons of fun. Every program features several activities around a special theme each month. For more info, call 594-5420.  Activities are designed for the 10-13 age group. When:11am-12noon Where: Murphy Wilmot Library Cost:FREE
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What:Science Saturday: Animal Diversity Do you like wild animals? Come to this event, presented by the International Wildlife Museum, and meet a few live members of the Insect/Spider, Amphibian, Reptile, and Mammal animal groups. We'll also pass around artifacts from several different animals. Think you can identify them? Find out!Get your free ticket to this event at the service desk Saturday morning. Come early to ensure a seat. This event limited to 35 participants. When:11am-12noon Where: Dusenberry River Library Cost:FREE
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What:In our newest production, "Sleepwalker," a curious girl journeys through her own dream-scape to discover an unlikely connection to the past. This beautiful and charming story is told through shadow puppetry, toy theater and song. Musical accompaniment by Jimmy Carr. When:Two Show Times! Sat. Jan. 12th & Sun. Jan 13th 4pm Where:The Puppets Amongus Playhouse, 657 W. St. Mary's Rd.Cost: $6 for Kids ages 3-12 (2 and under are free)$8 for Adults $2 OFF IF YOU WALK OR BIKE!Cash and check only please. Tickets are first come, first serve. The lobby opens at 3:30.For more info, call (520)444-5538 or visit:www.puppetsamongus.com 
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What:Educator Appreciation Days Kickoff January Educator Appreciation Days begin today and run through January 20. K-12 educators receive 25% off classroom and personal purchases and 10% off music and DVDs, in-store and online. When Saturday January 12, 2013 9:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble (check your location) Cost:FREE to browse
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What:Fables, Tall Tales and Music for Me! Music and Dance Academy Arizona presents Fable, Tall Tales and Music for Me! at this mornings Storytime. Join us to take part in stories, songs and fingerplays with the Music and Dance Academy staff.When: Saturday January 12, 2013 11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd Cost:FREE

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What: Science Saturdays at Mission  Come to our fun Science programs for kids! A new science topic each month! Explore and learn in a fun, interactive way. Ages 5 and up! Registration required for each program. Call 594-5325 to register. Colossal Cave presents "Big Hunk Candy Bars and Geology". This is a fun(and edible) program. Learn about geology and the physical forces using Big Hunk Candy Bars! When:1pm  Where: Mission Library Cost:FREE
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What:FREE CRAFTS at Teacher Parent Connection New crafts every Saturday! Bring kids of all ages for FREE FUN!When:9am until 6pm

Where:Teacher Parent ConnectionPantano Broadway- South of Broadway on East-side of Pantano Cost:FREE
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What:  Wellness Fair to kick off the New Year and give the community a head start in keeping their New Years Resolutions. The fair is an opportunity to sample local business and organizations who specialize in health, fitness and spiritual and personal growth. Participants include Cortiva Institute, ASIS Massage,Tucson Village Farms, and Slim Shop Martial Arts Fitness. Cortiva and ASIS will be giving massages for donation, Tucson Village Farms will be having food demonstrations, and Ceasar Vinueza from Slim Shop will teach a promo class to the attending children, who will then perform for their parents. Start the year off right with some healthy fun at Bookmans Speedway. When:12noon-3pm Where: Bookmans Speedway Cost:FREE
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What:TRAK 5K Fundraiser Are you making a new years resolution to get fit? Maybe you want to do more for your community. Well you can do both by joining us on Saturday January 12th (in 2 weeks) for our 1st Annual Making Tracks with TRAK 5k/ 1 mile fun run fundraiser! Bring your dog along and enjoy food, music, and lots of freebies and festivities on the ranch! Not to mention all the animals! For registration information visit our website: http://traktucson.org/fundraisers.html   When: 9am Cost: Ages 6-15 $15/ person Ages 16 and up $20/ person Family Discounts Available: 4 people $60 + $5 each additional person  *Additional Fee for registration day of race ___________________________________________________________
 What:Golden Arches Saftey Event McDonald’s is hosting a free Family Safety Event. Community resource agencies will be providing safety information and free bicycle helmets to local families. Families will have the opportunity to interact with members of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department who will be on-site issuing child identification cards and providing safety information to attendees. Children can tour safety vehicles and meet McGruff The Crime Dog. Safe Kids Coalition Tucson will distribute and properly fit free bicycle helmets while supplies last and Northwest Medical Center Urgent Care will provide injury prevention information. In addition, a certified child passenger safety technician and safety instructor from Tucson Medical Center will be on-site conducting car seat safety inspections, and teaching families how to transport children correctly. 520-887-5587 or 602-739-8810 When:Saturday 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Where:McDonald’s restaurant at 2130 W. River Rd. (River Rd. and La Cholla) Cost:FREE (Thanks, Anita) 
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What: Teen Time Duct Tape Wallets.Join us every Saturday from 1 to 3 for teen-centered activities - games, snacks, art, manga, computers, and more. Ages 12 and up. when:`1-3pm Where: Valencia Library Cost:free
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What: Butterfly Magic at the Gardens...walk through an amazing live exhibit where exotic butterflies fly by and even land on you! See the stages of metamorphisis in front of your eyes! My family has gone many times and LOVE it but be prepared for hot and humid conditions inside the butterfly room :) Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon WayWhen: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm daily Cost:Varies with admissionGo HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10 
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What: Lowe's Build and Grow -Drawbridge-Mystery Project! 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-11am Where:All Lowe's Locations  Cost: FREE
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What:My Neighbor Totoro is a deceptively simple tale of two girls, Satsuki and Mei, who move with their father to a new house in the countryside. They soon discover that the surrounding forests are home to a family of Totoros, gentle but powerful creatures who live in a huge and ancient camphor tree and are seen only by children. Based on Miyazaki’s own childhood imaginings, Totoros look like oversized pandas with bunny ears and they take the girls on spinning-top rides through the tree tops and introduce them to a furry, multi-pawed Catbus — a nod to Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat.When: 12:00pm(dubbed) 2:15pm(dubbed) 7:15pm(subtitled) 9:30pm(subtitled) Where:The Loft Cinema  Cost: $8.00 general admission • $6.00 Loft members & children 12 and under.
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What:Model Train Swap Meet Large Train Show in Tucson features toy and model trains, toys, and railroadania. The only train show in southern Arizona. Operating layouts, and many tables of trains for sale. 2-7pm and 9am-2pmWhere: Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Rd Cost:$6 Kids 13 and under are FREE  Get a $1 off coupon HERE
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What:Pima Air Museum Kids program.  Rockets is the theme! . For children 8 years of age and older bring an adult to experience the power of rockets. This is a fun way to explore and learn the way rockets take flight. With hands on activities you can build your own experiments that you can take home. Our rocket experts will lead you through the laws of energy and motion and show you how they are used in the flight of rockets, the world around us, and much more!When:1pm-2:30pm Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia RoadCost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
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What: Children's Museum of Tucson- All the super coll super fun stuff to do at the museum for only $2!
Where: Tucson Children's Museum200 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 ·When: 10am-5pm Cost:$2
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What:Sonoran Desert Kids Club:Duck Butts
Experience the fascinating lives of ducks and learn tips for identifying the many waterfowl that spend the winter on the pond at Agua Caliente Park. Children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
When:9:30am-12noon Saturday, November 10, 2012Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park 12325 East Roger RoadCost:FREE

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What:Cirque D'or at Fox Over 30 acrobats and performers from around the world, a new generation of Cirque shows is coming to Tucson. The electrifying and mesmerizing Cirque D'Or is one of the most spellbinding shows you will ever see. It has fast become one of the hottest tickets in show biz history with sold out shows and standing ovations worldwide.Featuring a cast of world champion acrobats, contortionists, and aerial artists from around the world, this award winning spectacle will leave you breathless. This action packed presentation delivers incredible talent beyond your wildest imagination. Cirque D'Or is perfect for the entire family. This amazing show brings you beautiful costumes, dynamic sound and lighting, and the world's greatest talentassembled on one stage. When:Jan 11 & 12 at 7:30pm and Jan 13 at 3pmWhere: Tucson Fox Theatre 17 W. CongressCost:$28, $38, $53 also available $106 per couple loge seating Buy tickets here: www.foxtucson.com
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What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town  When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings  FRIDAY, September 7, 2012Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Cost:FREE- donations accepted
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What: The Lone Stranger Wearing a mask to protect his identity, The Lone Stranger fights to bring justice to the lawless frontier. Astride his white stallion, Thunder, he strikes terror into the hearts of the gunslingers of the Old West. Join him and his friend Tonka, as they come to the aid of those in need as the Gaslight Theatre Gallops into the sunset with The Lone Stranger!When: Check showtimes HERE  January 10 – March 31, 2012Where: Gaslight Theatre Broadway Blvd. Cost: Varies
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 What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.!  The Tucson Children's Museum has the special $2 admission for everyone from 4-8pm. For more info. go HERE.  There are family-freindly activities8:45pm-9:00pm: Odaiko Sonora Drumming-: Parasol Project Presents: Living Statues Kids’ Corner + Firetruck Adventure Zone Jackson Street parking lot, one block south of Broadway Boulevard& between Scott & Stone Avenues.Cinema La Placita Presents: Looney Tunes (6pm)When:4pm-10pmWhere: Downtown Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2

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