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Author Ann Fessler will discuss and sign her recent book, "The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade," at the Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road, on the UA campus. Book signings begin at 5 p.m.; the lecture starts at 6. Admission is free. For more information, call 621-7968
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Community Calendar

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.26.2007
Today
Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library Fall Book Sale — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26-27. Free. 229-5326.
Tucson International Coin and Stamp Show — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28. $2. 791-4101.
Luau for Families — Borton Primary Magnet School, 700 E. 22nd St. Entertainment; Hawaiian food will be sold. 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 26. Free. 225-1000.
Open-Play Family Badminton — Morris K. Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Introductory class for newcomers. Bring shuttlecocks and rackets. 6-8 p.m. Fridays. $1.25. 791-4931.
Family Movie Night — Jacobs City YMCA, 1010 W. Lind St. Featuring Tim Burton's animated "Nightmare Before Christmas." 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Free. 888-7716.
Howl-o-ween — Reid Park Zoo, 1030 S. Randolph Way. Costumed characters, trick-or-treating, haunted caves. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28 (non-scary area only). $5. 791-4022.
Trail Dust Town Halloween Activities — 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Sam and Latch's Haunted Halloween" outdoor comedy-action show at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. daily through Nov. 4. Haunted house open 6-10 p.m. Oct. 26-28; and Oct. 31. Stunt show is free; haunted house is $3, or $2 for age 12 and younger. 296-4551.
Mutts-querade Party — La Encantada shopping center courtyard, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Entertainment, live and silent auctions, costume contest, goody bags, and food for people and pets. 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. $50. 795-9955.
Unmasking Violence 2007: 11th Anniversary of Wingspan Anti-violence Project — Wingspan, 425 E. Seventh St. Carnival, entertainment. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Free. 624-1779.
20th-Century Native American Painting — Marriott University Park hotel, 880 E. Second St. Scholar and author J.J. Brody speaks. 6:30 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. lecture. Oct. 26. Free. 621-6302.
Mark Crispin Miller — University of Arizona Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium 202, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. The media critic and New York University professor talks about his book, "Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform." 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Free. 626-9825.
Batucaxé — Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave. Brazilian rhythm and dance. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26. $5; free for age 10 and under. 623-6024.
Cabaret at St. Philip's — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church Bloom Music Center, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26. $25 suggested donation. 731-3157.
"El Deseo/Desire" — Zuzi's Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Borderlands Theater presents the bilingual play by Victor Hugo Rascón Banda. Age 17 and up. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m. Oct. 28. $10.75-$17.75. 882-7406.
"Why We Tell the Story: Dreaming the Impossible" — St. Francis in the Foothills Church, 4625 E. River Road. The Francis and Clare Theatre Ensemble presents a musical revue. 7 p.m. Oct. 26; 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27; 2 p.m. Oct. 28. $15; discounts available. 360-7025.
"Totally Magic" — St. Joseph Parish, 215 S. Craycroft Road. Magic show. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. $7; discounts available. 991-9308.
Nightmare on Scream Street — Tucson Sports Park, 6901 N. Casa Grande Highway. Haunted house. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30; 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 31. $12. 744-9496.
Gogol Bordello — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Gypsy punk music. With DJ Dubta. All ages. 8 p.m. Oct. 26. $20. 740-1000.
Joan Sebastian — Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Tejano, Norteño. All ages. 8 p.m. Oct. 26. $35-$200, casinodelsol.ticket force.com. 883-1700.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. "Romance and Rachmaninoff." 8 p.m. Oct. 26. $19-$66, tucsonsymphony.org, 882-8585.
Saturday
Swap Meet and Car Show — Arena, Interstate 10 Frontage Road between Tangerine and Marana roads. Swap meet: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28. Car show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28. Free. 293-3178.
Walk to Cure Diabetes — Reid Park, Ramada 5, 1100 S. Randolph Way. 8-11 a.m. Oct. 27. Free; donations accepted. 327-9900.
Historic Downtown Walking Tours — Hotel Congress lobby, 311 E. Congress St. Explore the architecture of Armory Park. 8:45-11 a.m. $5. 623-2223.
Friends of the Pima County Public Library Book Sale — Book Barn, 2230 N. Country Club Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27-28; through Nov. 6; closed Oct. 30-Nov. 1. 795-3763.
HopeFest 2007 — Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Dental care, medical screening, groceries, haircuts, clothing and hygiene items available to the homeless, the working poor and underprivileged families in Tucson. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 909-7090.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Animal Tracks — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. 9-10 a.m. Oct. 27. Free. 615-7855.
Safari in the Park — Purple Heart Park, Rita Ranch, 10050 E. Rita Road. Games, prizes, jumping castles, train rides, food. Kids can wear costumes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 574-0952.
Freecycle Free Bee — Habitat for Humanity HabiStore parking lot, 3840 S. Palo Verde Road. Bring usable items to give away to others. The HabiStore also will be giving away items. 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 27. Free. 889-7200.
Matthew Diggins — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Children's book author and illustrator reads from "Andrew and the Secret Gallery." 10 a.m. Oct. 27. Free. 795-0844.
Tucson Classics Car Show — St. Gregory College Preparatory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Road. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27. $5, includes a raffle ticket. 400-9670.
Treasure House Estate Sale — 2940 N. Campbell Ave. Antiques, furniture, silver, china, collectibles. Organized by the Tucson Museum of Art League. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27; noon-4 p.m. Oct. 28. Free. 297-9956.
Vida Music Festival — Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road. Headliners include Spyro Gyra, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Neon Prophet, Flaco Diaz and Thom Bresh. All ages. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 27. $15; $5 for parking. 663-1383.
Family Magic Show — UA Old Chemistry Building, Room 111, 1306 E. University Blvd. Demonstrations ranging from fiery explosions to transforming "water" to "wine" to "milk." 11 a.m.-noon. Oct. 27. Free. 904-5420.
– Compiled by Carrie L. Ord. Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com.
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