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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.17.2008
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Preparing for 403(b) Retirement Plan Changes (reservation deadline) — Harry S. Lodge & Associates, 6117 E. Grant Road. The most significant Internal Revenue Service changes to the 403(b) regulations in more than 40 years will become effective on Jan. 1. The reservation deadline is Nov. 17; seminar is 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 20. Free. 733-1112, Ext. 101.
Santastic — Park Place mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Visit and take pictures with Santa Clause. Information at www.santastic.com 10 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. Sundays. Free. 747-7575.
Panel Discussion: "Native Americans in the Media" — University of Arizona's Gallagher Theater, 1301 E. University Blvd. The Native American Journalists Association UA Student Chapter will host a panel to discuss portrayals of American Indians in the media. Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 661-2502.
"Romance in the Desert" — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Meet romantic desert characters such as the jousting knight and the suitor with the Stradivarius. Handicap-accessible. Call to confirm. 3:15-4:30 p.m. Mondays. Park entrance fees apply. 733-5158.
National Writers Union Reading and Open Microphone — The Royal Sun Cafe, 1003 N. Stone Ave. The co-chairs of the Tucson unit of the National Writers Union, Keith Bagwell and Barbara Wright, will discuss the impact of the 2008 election on Arizona politics, trade unions and freelance writers. Followed by an open microphone (spoken word only). 6:15-8:15 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 624-4690.
Journalist Dahr Jamail — UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. He will speak of life under the U.S. occupation in Iraq while discussing his recent book, "Beyond the Green Zone: Dispatches From an Unembedded Journalist in Occupied Iraq." 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 622-6419.
Mariachi Extravaganza — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Presenting Juan Jose Aguirre, Mariachi Cielo de Mexico and Mariachi Sonido de Mexico. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. $16. 886-9428.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona — City Council Ward 1 Office, 940 W. Alameda St. Information about mental illnesses. 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 622-5582.
Torche — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Rock music. With Black Cobra, Clouds and Blues. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. $10. 629-9211.
Jason Mraz Trio — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. With Lisa Hannigan. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $35-$40. 740-1000.
Gang Gang Dance — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. With Rainbow Arabia. Age 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. Nov. 17. $8, www.ticketweb.com. 798-1298.
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