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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Friday 1/18/13


What: Free Guitar lessons for Kids! Two groups ages 6-12 and 13+ When 6-12 yrs at 3:30-4:15 13 yrs. + at 4:30-5:15pm Check out all of theseventeenthstreetmarket.com Where: 17th Street Market 810 E. 17th Street Cost:FREE
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What: Living History Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the Spanish colonial period When: 12:30-3:30pm Where: Out of town but looks really fun! Tubac Presidio State Park  398-2252 Cost: $5 adult ages 7-13 $2 and under 7 FREE
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What: Friends of the Library Book Sale- Ready to find some great books at an amazing price?  There are always many children's bboks!  When: 9-4pm Sat and Sun too!Where: 2230 N Country Club Road Cost:  Varies by book- ______________________________________________________  
What:The Tucson International Coin & Stamp Show!  Come see a very rare Cincinnatus Document signed by George Washington. Among the local dealers will be dealers from around the nation, all interested in buying, selling, and trading coins, stamps, postcards, tokens, currency, gold, silver, and other collectibles. The show will also have free appraisals, door prizes, educational exhibits, and security. For the kids on Saturday the 19th there will be a treasure hunt with great numismatic prizes. Show visitors can receive the newest quarter FREE by bringing a canned food items to the show benefiting the Community Food Bank.When:Show hours are Friday (Jan. 18) 10AM-6PM and Saturday, (Jan. 19) 10AM-6 PM.  Where:Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Street in the Copper Ballroom Cost: $2.00. Kids 13 & under are free.
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What: Storytime at Agua Caliente Park- Awesome stories with a craft activity and ducks nearby!!! More info. HERE.  I frequent this activity with my children and we think it is bien padre (really cool)When:11am-12noon Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road Cost: FREE
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What:Preschool Storytime Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.When:10:30-11 Where: Himmel Park Library AND Wilmot Library Cost:FREE
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What:Toddler Storytime Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.When: 10am Where: Oro Valley Library Cost:FREE
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What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Come join the fun!  Where:Bookmans GrantWhen:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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 What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Where:Bookmans Speedway When:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks! When:7pm Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary) ____________________________________
What:Storytunes, an hour long musical extravaganza for the kids! We'll play games, read stories and sing all kinds of fun songs!! The program tends to aim more towards toddlers, but all kids are welcome!When:10-11am  Where:Bookmans Ina 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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*** Make sure to enter current giveaways here- 2 winners for $25 Gift Cards to Barefoot Books for Children and 4 tickets to see Delia and the Mud People - the family play on Sunday 1/20/13 Go HERE - easy entries
 

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