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● Editor's note: The Community Calendar now focuses on new events and items of interest to many readers. It will include today's and tomorrow morning's events. Information about recurring weekly activities and those later in the week can be found at www.dailystarcalendar.com
Today
Wildcat Powwow 2006 — UA Bear Down Field, directly north of Arizona Stadium. American Indian dancing, singing, and drumming, arts and crafts vendors, food and information booths. 5-10 p.m. March 24; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. March 25. $5; discounts available. 404-2623.
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair — Fourth Avenue between East University Boulevard and East Ninth Street. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 24-26. Free. 624-5004.
Neoliberalism and the Ejido System in Mexico — University of Arizona César Chavez Building, Room 307, 1110 E. James E. Rogers Way. Speaker is Nora Haenn, associate professor of anthropology at Arizona State University. 2-3:30 p.m. March 24. Free. 626-7242.
"Aristotle: God and Theology" — Academy Hall, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Talk given by Alan Code, professor of Greek studies at University of California, Berkeley. 3:30-5 p.m. March 24. Free. 647-0980.
Relay for Life — Pima Community College East football field, 8181 E. Irvington Road. The Student Government of PCC East and The American Cancer Society hosts the walk, entertainment, games and other activities. 6-10 p.m. March 24. $10 includes T-shirt; cancer survivors free. 323-4204.
"Trudell" — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. American Indian poet/artist John Trudell and director Heather Rae introduce documentary about the life of Trudell. 7 p.m. March 24. $12 795-0844.
Guest artist concert — Crowder Hall, southeast corner of North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Featuring percussionist Eric Hollenbeck with David Hernández on vibes. 7:30 p.m. March 24. Free. 621-2998.
TSO Pops Five — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra hosts guest conductor Albert-George Schram, and percussionists Homero Ceron, Christopher Fosnaugh, and Dieter Schodde. 7:30 p.m. March 24-25; 2 p.m. March 26. $21-$45. 882-8585.
Hybrid Groove Project — UA School of Music building, Room 232, southeast corner of North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Nontraditional chamber ensemble. 7:30 p.m. March 24. Free. 621-2998.
Alive — City Limits, 6350 E. Tanque Verde Road. '70s rock tribute band. 8 p.m. March 24. $5. 733-6262.
Funhouse Movement Theater — UA Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. "On the Edge" features four new contemporary works, and one old favorite. 8 p.m. March 24-25. $12-$14. 749-1221.
Leila Lopez — The Planet Coffeehouse, 606 N. Fourth Ave. Singer/songwriter performs. 8-10 p.m. March 24. Free. 620-1770.
Naim Amor and Tom Walbank — Nimbus Brewing, 3850 E. 44th St. Vocalists perform. 8:30-11:30 p.m. March 24. $5. 745-9175.
La Cerca — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. With Luca and The Solace Bros. 9:30 p.m. March 24. $4. 798-1298.
Saturday
14th Annual Tech Trek — Emily Gray Junior High / Tanque Verde High School, 4201 N. Melpomene Way, north of Houghton Road off Catalina Highway. The Tanque Verde Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation presents a pancake breakfast, 10K run, bike rides and run/walk to raise funds for computers and equipment. Register at www.active.com online. 8 a.m. March 25. $15; $40 family of three. 749-4244.
National Multiple Sclerosis Walk on the Wild Side — Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. 8-10:30 a.m. March 25. Free, donations accepted. 747-7472, option 2.
Asian adoption workshop — Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road. Advance registration requested. 9 a.m.-noon. March 25. Free. 321-3908.
Living trust seminar — Windmill Suites, St. Philip's Plaza, 4250 N. Campbell Ave. Advance registration required. 9-10 a.m. March 25. Donations accepted for Big Brothers Big Sisters. 971-4799.
Jets and Vettes — Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road. The Southern Arizona Corvette Club will have 40 cars on display with the aircraft. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25. $11.75; discounts available. 618-4821.
Living with urban wildlife — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn how to coexist with wildlife in an urban setting from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Tucson Botanical Gardens and Tucson Audubon Society. 9:30-11 a.m. March 25. $9. 326-9686.
College information — Pima Community College downtown campus, Amethyst Room, 1255 N. Stone Ave. Information session about PCC programs, financial aid and housing. Registration requested. 10 a.m.-noon March 25. Free. 206-7256.
Annual used book sale — Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Proceeds benefit the museum library. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25. Free. 626-8381.
Arroyo Chico Neighborhood Association Citrus Celebration — Reid Park, picnic area entrance off of South Country Club Road and East 22nd Street. Share or trade surplus citrus, learn how to keep trees productive and healthy, and kid's activities. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 25. Free. 319-0892.
Family event — Michaels, 4070 N. Oracle Road. Story time, local animal rescue groups, crafts. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25. Free. 293-0430.
Spring garden party & show — Plaza Palomino, southeast corner of North Swan and East Fort Lowell roads. Booths by Tucson landscapers, nurseries and flower societies. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25. Free. 320-6344.
Spring carnival — Sahuarita Primary School, 350 W. Sahuarita Road. Face painting, games, jumping castles, vendors, child finger printing. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25. Free admission. 625-3502, Ext. 1101.
"A Byrd Once Told Me: Stories and Poems by Byrd Baylor" — Dusenberry-River Center Library, 5605 E. River Road. UA Stories on Stage presents four stories by Arizona award-winning author. 10:30 a.m. March 25. Free. 621-5620.
Tools of the trade — Stampin' Sanity Rubber Stamp & Paper-Crafting Store, 4444 E. Grant Road, Suite 109. Learn about using paper-crafting tools and inkpads. Advance registration required. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25. Free. 321-1629.
● Compiled by Carrie L. Ord
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