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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Tucson Happenings, Tucson Family Events Saturday 2/9/13


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What: 32nd Annual Fort Lowell Day Celebration Start the day with an Arizona Territories Vintage Baseball League game between the Bisbee Black Sox and the Tucson Sahuaros on the baseball field at Fort Lowell Park. 12 Noon – 4 pm - Enjoy the 32nd celebration of the neighborhood’s historic sites walking tour, which travels from Fort Lowell Park westward along Fort Lowell Road to the San Pedro Chapel, through the historic neighborhood known as El Fuerte (The Fort). You'll find education and entertainment along the route lined with food booths, music and hands-on activities.Tucson Medical Center will have shuttles from Fort Lowell Park for a tour of their historic buildings and museum. When: Sat., Feb 9th 10 am – 4 pm Where: Ft. Lowell PArk 5230 E. Fort Lowell Road Cost:FREE
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What:Best of the West 22nd Annual Car Show Bring out your  Cars or Just spend the day Enjoying all the Best Cars Trucks and Motorcycles in The West!!!!! Trophies, Raffles Prizes and Promotions......When9am-2pm Where: Famous Sam's Golf Links and Kolb Cost:FREE to check out
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What: Adoption Drive Humane Society Park Mall FaceFlip Facepainting will be there doing free facepainting- tips appreciated :)When: All day Where: Park Place Cost: Free to check out
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What:Balloon Rockets  Each Saturday in February we're busting out with a different science related craft.This week we are learning about thrust and how motion works by making our own balloon rockets! It's very simple, very fun and very educational! Join us for another Science Saturday, won't you? When:10-11am Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE
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What:We can’t survive without plants! We are helping our environment out today by decorating pots, and planting flowers to brighten up our daily lives, as well as ensuring healthy air for our community to breath. When:10-11am Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What: World of Words Book Fiesta Celebrating the New Books of Authors and Illustrators from Arizona! A very special event for children.Illustrator Lynne Avril talks about the release of Amelia Bedelia Unleashed & Amelia Bedelia Means Business. Lynne will also give children an early peak at her next book, Amelia Bedelia’s First Library Card. Chat with Lynne about the process of illustrating picture books. Then, participate in a session of painting with her and take home your own “work of art.” We provide the refreshments and supplies. Free parking is available at the 2nd Street Garage. When:10am-2pm Where: Room 453, UA College of Education Cost:FREE 
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 What:Kidical Mass Bike Ride  Living Streets Alliance & El Grupo Youth Cycling present Kidical Mass bike ride. Family bike ride. Free, fun and organized.When:10am-12noon Where: Mercado San Augustin Cost:FREE
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What: Classic Car Show DJ, hula Hoops, bubble gum blowing contests, bunny hop and a jumping castle. When: 10am-2pm Where: Little Anthony's Diner 7010 E. Broadway Cost:FREE
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What: Lowe's Build and Grow -Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a Wheel of Love! 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: Sabino Junior Ranger Program-Kids ages K-6th grade can participate in tomorrow's activity and every Saturday through March.  Presentations and activities include desert survival, local flora and fauna plus all the beauty of Sabino Canyon. When: Two times each Saturday 10am and 2pm Where: Sabino Canyon Visitor Center 5700 N. Sabino Canyon RoadCost:$5 for Park entrance fee or $20 for yearly pass
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What:Explore transportation history in Southern Arizona through interactive museum exhibits!LISTEN and LOOK! at the modern day freight trains passing by! Ring the locomotive bell! Pick up an audio phone in the Museum to hear an exciting story of a railroad job or rest your feet in front of our beautiful photo media wall.CAPTURE! your photo with the "Doc" Holiday & Wyatt Earp life-size sculpture or relax on an original 1941 bench while taking in the beauty of the restored and still operating passenger lobby.When:10am-1pm Where:The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum 414 N. Toole Ave  Cost:FREE
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What:  "Home At Last" Cat Adoption Party! 70 felines are looking to find a new home!With:MaFooco Korean Latin FusionStreet DelightsYou Sly Dog The Rolling Chef
• Free felines at all locations
• Wine glass with kitten charm free to first 60 adopters
• Every kitty goes home with a Home at Last starter pack with a litter box, scoop, litter and toy
• Food Truck Roundup on Saturday
• Free mini-donuts and kitty cupcakes on Sunday
• Free kids crafts, games and glitter tattoos
When:11am-6pm and Sunday 12noon-5pm Where: The HSSA Companions for Life Center, 3465 E. Kleindale R

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What: Middle School Mayhem New 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:11-12noon Where: Murphy Wilmot LibraryCost: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:Science Saturday: Saguaro National Park Explore the Sonoran Desert using your senses. You'll touch animal pelts and skulls, hear bird calls and other sounds, and identify animal tracks. You'll learn alot about the Sonoran Desert at this fun event.When:11-12noon Where: Dusenberry River Library Cost:FREE
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What: JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE!!!Come celebrate Chinese New Year 2013 with us at our annual "Taste of China Festival" We will have live performances, demonstrations, vendors & food for sale. When:11am-3pm Where 1288 W. River Road Cost: Free for kids 12 and under Adults are $2
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What: Science Saturday Explore and learn in a fun, interactive way. We'll make concrete garden pavers and weather wheels. You can even make flowers change colors! All children are welcome.When:11am-1pm Where: Miller Golf Links Library Cost:FREE
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What:Craft-apalooza Valentines Day edition It is almost Valentines day! Today we are making special photo frames for our loved ones; we will take your picture so that the recipient of the gift will always have a reminder about how much you care for them. When:1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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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 cool 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:Remove invasive weeds
 
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: Ojo de Dios Celebrate Nuestras Raices by learning about and making an Ojo de Dios or Eye of God, an ancient symbol made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico and the Aymara Indians of Bolivia.
Call 594-5365 to register. Limited to 25 children ages 6 and up.When:2-3pm Where: Nanini Library Cost:FREE
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What:Kids Create Family Fun Program is designed to help youth learn about, talk about and create miniatures. Kids and adults, join us in the classroom the second Saturday of each month from 1pm-4pm for a different mini project. Included with the cost of admission. Free for members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. February 9, 2013 project: Create a Mini Biplane When: 1-4pm Where:The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive Cost: Free with $9 admission
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What:Cat in the Hat Party. We've invited the famous Cat in the Hat to party with us in honor of our Love of Reading month. There will be story time, some music fun, crafts and snacks. We're going to have a meowing good time.When:2-4pm Where: Bookmans Speedway Cost:FREE
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What:Weird Science. We're screening the 80's classic in honor of the Arizona SciTech Festival on Saturday, February 9 at Bookmans Grant. Seating starts at 6 p.m. and the film starts promptly at 6:30. Bring your own chairs to the free screening of this funny flick. Space is limited and seats fill up fast so be sure to arrive early. When: 6-8pm Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE Canceled due to weather.

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What:Casting Call for Valley of the Moon Actors and Stage Crew are needed for Valley of the Moon’s 90th annual spring performance of The Crossroads. No experience required. All ages needed. Families and friends can volunteer together. Valley of the Moon is a non-profit historic fantasy fairyland garden oasis of winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens dedicated to the idea that Kindness to All is the Golden Key to Happiness.All ages welcome! When:6-8pm Where:   Cost:FREE
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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:Update- charge is a "wooden nickel" which will cost you $2 :)
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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 10am-5pm. Kids’ Corner + Firetruck Adventure Zone Jackson Street parking lot, one block south of Broadway Boulevard & between Scott & Stone Avenues. Kids’ fun, vendors & Carriage Rides!Cinema La Placita Presents: The Princess Bride (6pm)For more info. go HERE.  When:4pm-10pmWhere: Downtown Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2


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