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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 07.22.2008
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 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.
Gypsum Duo — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Michael Ronstadt Jr. and Sandy Suskind perform a varied jazz and classical program. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 22. Free. 647-0980.
Old Pueblo Parliamentarians — City Council Ward 6 office, 3202 E. First St. Robert's Rules of Order and other related subjects on how to conduct business meetings. Ages 18 and older. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 per year for local members. 745-3915.
Wednesday
Cholesterol Check — Fry's Pharmacy, 7870 N. Silverbell Road (572-1060, Jenene Spencer) and 7812 E. Speedway (885-3540, Sheila Miller). Includes total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides and cardiovascular-risk assessment. Requires only a fingerstick. Results available in minutes. A 12-hour fast is required. Call for an appointment. $40.
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.
American Needlepoint Guild Day and Evening Meetings — Pima County Medical Society building, 5199 E. Farness Drive. Group will create a heart ornament like the one that appeared on the July cover of Needlepointers. Prestitching advised. Open to all ages. Two meetings are held: 6-8 p.m. July 23 or 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. July 24. Free for guests. 529-2268.
Caring for People With Dementia, Part 1 — Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley, 13101 N. Oracle Road. Types of dementia; change in the brain, research, treatment, care planning. For the family caregiver. 10 a.m.-noon July 23. Free. 243-8374.
Challenging Behaviors — Alzheimer's Association, 3003 S. Country Club Road. Learn about the challenging behaviors that occur with Alzheimer's and what they mean. 10-10:30 a.m. July 23. Free. 322-6601.
Intentional Healing Group — Desert Milagros, 2701 W. Ina Road. For anyone who is interested in using spiritual practices such as meditation, drumming, ceremony, personal mythology and other transpersonal techniques for personal healing and growth. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through Sept. 24. $20 per session. 531-1040.
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