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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 02.06.2008
Today
Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum — Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Ave. Display of coaches, carriages, wagons and other vehicles as well as historic artifacts from Tucson and Western history. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 6-15 and Feb. 26-March 15; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 16-24, Mondays-Saturdays. Closed Feb. 21 and 25. $5; free for children under 16. 294-3636.
Empire 100 Western Art Show & Sale — Northern Trust, 3450 E. Sunrise Drive. Show features original works. For information and a preview of art, go to www.empireranchfoundation.org. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through Feb. 29. Free. 1-888-364-2829.
Butterfly Magic at the Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Seasonal exhibit features more than 100 live butterfly species from Australia, Asia, Africa and the tropical Americas. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily through March 31. $11, includes admission to gardens. Discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
SAHBA Parade of Homes — Tortolita Mountains foothills. Directions: Interstate 10 to Tangerine Road (Exit 240), go east about two miles to Dove Mountain, follow signs to parking. Discover the latest in green building techniques and technology and the newest home electronic systems. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12; discounts available. 745-5114.
Caring for Persons With Dementia, Part 1 — St. Paul's Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway. Get answers and practical skills training to care for persons with dementia. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Free. 243-8374.
Hawk Happening — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Kathie Schroeder and her pal Sueño, a female Harris' hawk, give visitors a look at the ecology of these urban raptors. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month, Feb. 6-April 9. $7 adult; $2 children. 742-6455.
Community and Concern — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. David Fitzsimmons, editorial cartoonist of the Arizona Daily Star. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 6. Free. 887-7745.
Cancer and Genetic Counseling — Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave., Room 2920. Genetic counselor Jessica Ray provides an update on cancer and genetic counseling.Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 6. Free. 694-4605.
The Restoration of Cheyney House — Tucson Museum of Art auditorium, 140 N. Main Ave. The restoration of one of the grand old houses on Tucson's Main Avenue as told by one of the restorers. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Included in admission: $8; discounts available. 624-2333.
Sunset Hike — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join Park Ranger Curt Treichel for this short hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 6. Park fees apply. 733-5153.
Sabino Canyon Wednesday Night Hikes — Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Volunteer Naturalists lead a four-mile journey into the canyon to see stars and desert animals. Participants walk at their own pace. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. $5 to enter park. 749-8700, Ext. 0.
The Role of Dietary Supplements in Health and Disease — University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Chase Band Auditorium, Room 8403. Updates on latest research, claims and questions surrounding dietary supplements. Registration requested. 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Free. 626-5040.
Thursday
Bajada Loop Nature Trail — Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Join a Forest Service interpreter for a half-mile, 40-minute walk. 9 a.m. Thursdays-Mondays. $5 to enter park. 749-8700.
Food for Thought — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Veterinarian Lisa F. Shubitz, from the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence and Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology, will present "Canine Valley Fever." Bringa lunch. Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 7. Free. 791-4010.
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