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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 05.26.2008
Today
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony — Tucson Estates, 5900 W. Western Way Circle. Sponsored by The American Legion Post 102, AMVETS Post 770, and Tucson Estates Property Owners Association. Parade will have AMVETS color guard and an active-duty color guard. A fly-over by the Arizona Air National Guard and entertainment by Ernie Menehune will follow the ceremony. 8-11 a.m. May 26. Free. 908-0774.
Bubblepalooza — Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Create bubble art, blow bubble-gum bubbles, make bubbles. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 26. $7; discounts available. 792-9985.
Vail-Corona Memorial Day Fair, Picnic and Swap Meet — American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Vail. Ceremony honoring fallen veterans with keynote speaker Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll. Entertainment, food, displays, and a swap meet. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26. $2 donation or can of food for the food bank. 762-5652.
Old Pueblo Gourd Club — Church of Christ, 2848 N. Mountain Ave. The meeting will include the display and discussion of members' works recently completed. 5:30-8 p.m. last Monday of the month. First meeting is free, $10 yearly dues after that. 886-0637.
Big Band Express — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Swing band performs with guest vocalist Katy Martin. All ages. 7 p.m. May 26. $14; discounts available. 886-9428.
Emotions Anonymous — Pantano Christian Church, Towne Hall, Room 5, 10355 E. 29th St. A 12-step program to help people cope with stress. 7-8:15 p.m. Mondays through June 23. Donation. 298-5395.
Bradford Trojan — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Quirky pop tunes. Age 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. May 26. Free. 798-1302.
Tuesday
Open Play Badminton — Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. All levels of players. Six courts. For all ages. 6-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8-10 a.m. Saturdays. $1.25. 791-4931.
Walk in the Park — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Learn some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Casual stroll is geared more toward beginning and intermediate birders. Binoculars are available for use or bring your own. 8-9:30 a.m. May 27. Free. 615-7855.
Stories in the Garden for Children — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Traditional and original stories about the desert. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
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