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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Friday March 15, 2013



What: Kindermusik Class 18 months- 3 yrs.  "Fiddle-Dee-  Dee" features songs and stories from the animal kingdom, with instrument play, rhythm sticks, egg shakers, dancing with scarves and a circle dance to a rousing fiddle tune! Musical creativity, powerful brain-body learning and fun for all! When:   Friday March 15 at 10:15 AM Where:Musical Steps Academy at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church 8625 E Tanque Verde Rd near Bear Canyon Rd Cost:FREE
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What:Kindermusik Class 0-18 months. "Hickory Dickory Tickle and Bounce" has songs and instrument play, scarf peek-a-boo, dances and engaging activities all with the theme of nursery rhymes and fun!Call  520-885-3362 for more inforamtion.When: Friday, March 15 at 11:30am Where:Musical Steps Academy at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church 8625 E Tanque Verde Rd near Bear Canyon Rd Cost:FREE
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What:GARDEN GECKOS Our new early childhood parent|child program begins this spring. Garden Geckos is a program meant to introduce young children to the wonders of the natural world through exploration at Tucson Botanical Gardens. Each week will include outdoor time as well as a variety of activities including stories, crafts, songs and more. Program fees are for the entire four-week series and include one child (2-5 years old) and one parent. Join us for an hour of fun in the Gardens!When: Wiggles & Wings, Fridays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Mar. 15 to Apr. 5 (four weeks)Learn about the wonderful world of bugs, including butterflies, spiders and worms, through hikes, games, stories and other activities.Where: 2150 N. Alvernon WayCost: $50, $40 members
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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:Pop In Play Time info HERE  When:9:30-11am  Where: Pump it Up- 3248 North Freeway Industrial Cost: $7
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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: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: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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What Family Farm Fridays Family friendly activities and a movie on the farm! When:2-6pm produce box pick-up, 4-6pm family activities at dusk- movie Where: Tucson Village Farm 4210 N Campbell Cost:FREE
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What:The Secret Garden This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother. Orphaned in India, 11 year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his invalid son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers", spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. When:7pm - Saturday and Sunday too!  Where:Pima Community College 2202 West Anklam Rd. Cost: $10
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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: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town  When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings Where: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: Oro Valley Aquatic Center Grand Opening (Thanks,Beth P.! )  First 100 guests receive a free tote and rubber ducky, games and raffles- must be present to win Ribbon cutting ceremony 5-6pm Community Pool Party 6-10pm Meet Olympian Lacey Nymyer  6-6:30pm Water Horse Dive-In Film and Free Popcorn 8pm When:5-10pm Where:11000 N La Cañada Drive Cost:FREE

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What: 21st annual Spring Artisans Market. More than 140 of the Southwest’s finest artisans will display unique pieces of jewelry, artwork, fashions, and more. Both the Market and Museum are FREE and open to the public all three days. When: Friday - Sunday 10am-5pm There will also be a beer garden sponsored by Dragoon Brewing Company, Borderlands Brewing Company, and Thunder Canyon Brewery on Saturday and SundayWhere:Tucson Musuem of Art 140 N. Main Ave. Cost:FREE admission to the Museum and Market!
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 What:The Gap Friends Event Hurry in for The Gap Friends Event and save 30% off your entire purchase. Certain restrictions apply. See store associate for details. When: 3/14/2013 - 3/17/2013 Contact: (520) 790-1731 Where: Tucson GAP stores check location ________________________ 

What:Care and Keeping of You Teen Reading GroupTeen Event Join us for this American Girl Book Discussion "Care and Keeping of You," which over one million girls have turned to for straightforward advice.When:7:00 PMWhere: Eastside Barnes and Noble 5130 E. Broadway Cost:FREE



 

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