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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 06.24.2008
Today
"Beach Blanket Bebop, or That's for Surfin'!" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 23. $17.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
Art in the Park — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at the park's changing art and cultural exhibits. 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 21. Free with admission: $7. 742-6455.
Coffee Tawk with Senior Pride — Rainbow Planet Coffeehouse, 606 N. Fourth Ave. Late morning social time. 11 a.m.-noon June 24. Free. 624-1779.
El Dia De San Juan Fiesta — West Congress Street, at the Santa Cruz River (south side, west bank). A traditional procession, ceremony and blessing honoring St. John, patron saint of water. Those interested in walking in the procession are asked to gather in the parking lot of the Community Services Building, 310 N. Commerce Park Loop Drive, and then proceed along the Santa Cruz River to the fiesta stage. Activities start at 5 p.m. June 24. Free. 791-4040.
Old Pueblo Parlimentarians — Tucson City Council Ward 6 office, 3202 E. First St. Roberts Rules of Order and other related subjects on how to conduct business meetings. For age 18 and older. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 per year local members. 745-3915.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Young Children — The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $85 for a six-week course. 321-1500.
Buffelgrass in the Desert — Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Learn why buffelgrass is a threat, and how you can help. 6-7 p.m. June 24. Free. 594-5420.
How to Grow Saguaros — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn about the life cycle of the Saguaro and its importance in the Sonoran Desert. Registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. June 24. $12; $9 TBG members. 326-9686.
Wednesday
Rocks and Ruins — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Explore Tucson Basin geology and archaeology. 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
Tennis Shoe Tour — Tucson International Airport, 7250 S. Tucson Blvd. TIA's history and both public and behind-the-scenes operations. Bring in parking passes for validation. Groups of 10 or more by reservation only. 9-10:30 a.m. the last Wednesday of the month. Free. 573-4868.
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