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Greater Tucson Chapter of NAWBO Monthly Luncheon (reservation deadline) — The Manning House (new location), 450 W. Paseo Redondo. Monthly networking luncheon. Program: National Association of Women Business Owners awards. Reservations requested by noon Aug. 6; luncheon is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 12. $30; $25 members. 326-2926.

Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival — Windemere Hotel and Conference Center, 2047 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista. Speakers, workshops, vendors and 33 field trips to surrounding areas. Registration fee allows participants to attend some lectures. For full schedule, go to www.swwings.org. $15 registration fee; additional fees for specific events. Aug. 6-10. Field trip prices vary, $40-$125. 1-520-678-8237.

"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.

Cat Adoptions — Bookmans, 1930 E. Grant Road. 2-5 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Aug. 6-Dec. 17. Fees vary. 349-8637.

Birthday Cake — The Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave. Tour the mansion and celebrate Tucson's birthday. 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays in August. Free. 623-4889.

Cushing Street Wednesday Jazz Showcase — Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St. The Jeff Lewis Trio will open, followed by special guest and then jam session. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6. $10 concert; $28 dinner/concert package. 622-7984.

Heart and Soul of Tucson — Vila Thai Cuisine, 972 E. University Blvd. A daily festival of art, music and fun celebrating Tucson's cultural heritage. 6-10 p.m. Sundays-Fridays; 12:30-10 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31. Free. 393-3489.

Be Energy-Efficient — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Class is taught by Katharine Kent, president of The Solar Store. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 6. $15; $12 TBG members. 326-9686, Ext. 19.

Teen Jam — Golf n' Stuff, 6503 E. Tanque Verde Road. Hosted by Seth O'Brien from KRQ (93.7-FM). Ages 14-17. 7 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays. $8 dance; $13 dance for a round of golf, large drink and 16 tokens. 296-2366.

Functional Feet: Your Foundation for Joint Health — University of Arizona Medical Center, Chase Bank Auditorium, Room 8403, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Learn how to take care of your feet. Registation required. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Free. 626-5040.

George Thorogood, Buddy Guy — Casino del Sol AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Rock, blues. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6. $29-$69, casinodelsol.ticketforce.com. 1-800-344-9435.

Needtobreathe — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Alternative po\n\nrock. With Ryanhood. All ages. 8 p.m. Aug. 6. $12. 622-8848.

Al Perry — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Roots rock, alternative country. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Free. 798-1302.

Blue Collar Criminals, Bricktop, Slick 46, The Harrington Saints — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock, punk. 21 and over. 10 p.m. Aug. 6. $5. 622-3535.

Open-Play Badminton — Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. All ages and skill levels. 6-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8-10 a.m. Saturdays. $1.25. 791-4931.

Tucson's Birthday Postage Stamp Design Contest — Postal History Foundation, 920 N. First Ave. Create a unique postage stamp design to celebrate Tucson's birthday. All entries will be placed on exhibit through Sept. 1. Contest entries accepted through Aug. 8. Free. 623-6652, Ext. 101.

Tucson River of Words 2008 Traveling Exhibit — Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E. River Road. Youth poetry and art contest. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through Aug. 29. Free. 615-7855.

Who Eats Whom — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Follow the predator/prey trail and explore a tangled food web. 9-11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 21. Free with admission: $7; discounts available. 742-6455.