Tucson Happenings, Tucson Family Events, Saturday, May 25, 2013

What:Spacefest V 2013 This is an awesome conference-festival that happens in Tucson.  There are all kinds of events- space art show, vendors exhibits and much much more!GO HERE for registration, schedule of events and all the Information!  Immediately after the banquet Saturday night, there is a star (moon) party outside. If you're heading back to your room go out the doors on the left (opposite the AZ ballroom) out to the terrace. Vendor Starizona will have several large telescopes trained on heavenly objects, mostly the Moon, which will be nearly full.Most people have never seen the Moon through a telescope, and they won't forget seeing the real thing, not some photo. Rich detail, sharp focus, bright, clear "seeing" make the Moon an inviting target. Saturn will be low in the west, Jupiter and Mars rising in the east provide other targets. Promising c comets will be in the field of view, too When:May 24-27 Where:3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard Cost:Tickets are $20 per day and Kids 12 and under are free. All 4 days for $50
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What: Outdoor Family Day: The Lives of Bats Learn about the fascinating lives of bats and the important roles they play in the environment. Complete a bat craft to learn more about bat anatomy. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.When: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.      Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd. Cost/Age: free, families with children ages 5-12  For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov  Reservations required.

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What: Summer Reading Kickoff Sign up for Summer Reading! Enjoy games, snacks, crafts, and drawings. This is a drop-in program for all ages. When:9am- 12 noonWhere: Oro Valley Library Cost:FREE

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What:  Summer Reading Craft Projects Join us and make fun and free craft projects during Summer Reading! Materials provided, all ages welcome. Kids under 5 may need grown up help When:10-12 Where: Bear Canyon Library Cost:FREE

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What:KIDS CLUB: Craft Your Hero Doll Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! . Sessions starting every half hour from When: 10AM - 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!Where: michaels Stores- check your location  Cost:  $2

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What:The Three Little Pigs - A free play produced and performed by the amazing Mildred and Dildred players! We all know the story.  A hungry wolf, lots of construction materials, three pigs of varying intelligence... but how will Mildred & Dildred handle this classic tale?   As always, the play is free and fab for all ages.  And also as always, the play is terribly un-scary, so don't worry about nightmares.  Unless your child finds a pig in a mustache scary.  Actually, that is sort of scary.  I think they may even do their own make-up and costumes- Just sayin' - An awesome event!When:10:30am SaturdayWhere:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada Cost:FREE
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What: Kick Off Summer Reading Storytime To kick off our annual Summer Reading Program, today we will feature counting books The Deep, Deep Puddle and Trixie Ten. Pick up your summer reading sheet here in the store or download one from our website. When:  11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100,

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What:Controllers and Comic Books Bookmans Speedway continues Geeking Out with more Video Game Challenges and a screening of your favorite comic book movies. Prizes, cupcakes and fun will let your Inner Geek free. The event is open to all ages and is FREE !!When:12-3pm Where: Bookmans Speedway Cost:FREE

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What: Smart Dog!  Want to send your dog to school? Dog Trainer Extraordinaire Al Rossomando will be at Bookmans Speedway for a FREE training workshop. Bring your most unruly pups, Al has the magic touch - Sparky will be sitting in no time !!When:12-1 Where: Bookmans Speedway Cost:FREE

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What:Video Game Challenge Ages 14 and Over Hear ye! Hear ye! It is time once again for the Annual Bookmans Video Game Challenge! This year we will be hosting a tournament for the brand new game Injustice: Gods Among Us. It is a tournament open to all players of 14 years of age and up. The event is free to play with a grand prize of $100 going to the winner! Runners up are also eligible for prizes the day of the tournament. It's going to be a great time, so come down and get your game on! When: 12 noon-5pm Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE

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What:Craftapalooza Cookies It’s once again time to get out the icing to decorate video game themed cookies! You can choose to decorate, a Nintendo mushroom, a Pac-Man, or a Pokeball! Delicious and Fun!When:1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina 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:Zoo to You Presented by Reid Park Zoo. Experience the wonder of the animal kingdom with live ambassadors from Reid Park Zoo. Discover what makes each animal special and how it survives in the wild. You may even have the opportunity to touch! Program animals will be determined on health and handling records, but will include several of the following: bearded dragon, savanna monitor lizard, ball python, corn snake, trans-pecos rat snake, Australian blue-tongued skink, tortoise, hedgehog, guinea pig, rabbit or chicken.When:1-2pm Where:Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE
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 What: Big Hunk Candy Bars and Geology Presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park.  This fun (and edible) program uses Big Hunk candy bars to teach about geology and the physical forces affecting it. Totally edible, and really messy, but lots of fun! When:2-3pm Where: Southwest Library Cost:FREE

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What:Video Game Challenge: Super Smash Bros 64 - ages 14 and older We’re taking a smash out of censorship with a Super Smash Bros 64 tournament! Ages 14 and older can go head to head to the top in this fun battle! Top prize is $75 is store credit, so bring your fiercest competitive skills! Registration begins at 2PM, and participation is limited to 32 spots available. You MUST be registered to participate. When: Registration at 2pm Contest at 3pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE

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What:The CCC in Saguaro NP Talk: 45 minutesThe Civilian Conservation Corps was a Great Depressionera work program that greatly influenced national, state, andcounty parks. Saguaro’s trails, picnic areas, and scenic drives were established during this program. Old photos and movie clips illustrate  brief history of the CCC in this area. Wheelchair accessible.Whenb:2:15pm Where: Saguaro National Park WEST CCCCCCCCCCOst: FRee with admission

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What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Explore aviation  Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.When: 1pm-2:30pmWhere:6000 E. Valencia Road Cost:FREE with admission to museum

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What:Sonoran Arthropod Institute Community Day For Community Days, we have a full line-up of activities, from nature walks to workshops to special speakers For more info go HEREWhere:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,When:9am-3pmCost:FREE
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What: Rockin' Rides Car Show - 50's Era Dress Contest for kids, facepainting, dj, , bakes sale and dunk tank.  Accepting soda can tabs for Ronald McDonald - every 25 tabs gets a raffle ticket. When: 9am-2pm Where: Pep Boys 4491 E. Speedway Cost:FREE
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What: Padres vs Sacramento River Cats Buy Tickets Post-game Fireworks SpectacularPresented By GIANT Convenience Stores, Western Refining, Chase Stay after the game as we will have a themed firework show featuring patriotic music for Memorial Day! When:7:05 is game time Where: Kino Stadium Cost: Varies but $2 off at GIANT gas stations
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What:AZ Symphonic Winds  Music in the Park at the Laszlo Veres Amphitheater in Udall Park. Under the direction of Laszlo Veres, Southern Arizona’s premier community concert band continues an old American tradition with four different free evening concerts over four weeks. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the show.When:7-10pm Where:Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde RoadCost:FREE

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What: Arizona Smith and the Relic of Doom - Gaslight farce and fun!  When: 6pm and 8:30pm Where: Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Cost: $18.50 for adults and only $8.50 12 and under. 
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