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"The Freedom League of America" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Family-friendly superhero comedy. 7 p.m. July 14. $17.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
"Beyond the Field Guide: Tanagers and Trogans" — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Join Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours for a look into the lives of these birds. Preregistration required. 6-8 p.m. July 14. $15; $10 for members. 326-9686, Ext. 19.
Black Carl, Mark Mallman — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Indie-rock music. Age 21 and over. 8 p.m. July 14. Free. 622-8848.
Book discussion — Dewhirst-Catalina Library, 15631 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. "The Widow's War" by Sally Gunning. Age 21 and over. 10:30 a.m.-noon. July 14. Free. 594-5240.
"Come Learn Your Green Things" — Green Things, 3235 E. Allen Road. Horticulture series on gardening in the desert. Topics change weekly and range from patio-scaping to xeriscaping to creating a lush tropical garden around the pool. Phil Seader leads the class. 10-11:30 a.m. July 14. Free. 299-9471.
Food drive — Bookmans on Speedway, 6230 E. Speedway. Bring in nonperishable food items for the Community Food Bank. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Free. 748-9555.
Historic Fox Tucson Theatre public tour — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. A video presentation, brief lecture and tour. Noon-1 p.m. July 14. Free; donations accepted. 547-3040.
"Skills for Successful Employment" workshop — YWCA of Tucson, 525 N. Bonita Ave. Designed to help women build confidence, gain skills and develop job-search strategies. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 14. $25; scholarships available. 884-7810.
The Black Hollies — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Indie-rock music. With Ghost of 505, Young Mothers. Age 21 and over. 8 p.m. July 14. Free. 622-8848.
The Gardeners of Tucson — Ward 6 Council Office, 3202 E. First St. Group meets monthly. Jon Weeks, owner of Landscape Cacti, talks on "Growing Edible Crops on Saline Soils." 7 p.m. July 14. Free. 409-5118.
Wild Summer Fun 2009 — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Explore wildlife and the environment through scientific experiments, museum explorations, games, crafts and hands-on activities. Updated schedule and cost at thewildlife museum.org Check the Web site for hours. 629-0100, Ext. 311.
Youth Leadership Institute — Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona, 924 N. Alvernon Way. Youths entering grades nine through 12 travel to leading agencies to examine issues and possible solutions to today's problems. Registration required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 14. Free. 881-3300, Ext. 116.
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Animal tracking — Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Use rubber track replicas to re-create animal tracks and learn how to identify them in the wild. Activity is best suited for ages 5 through 12, accompanied by adults. 10:15-11:15 a.m. July 15. Free. 615-7855.
"Buffelgrass in the Sonoran Desert" — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Learn why the spread of buffelgrass is a threat to our desert and community. Find out how you can join the effort to help manage, control and eradicate this aggressive, non-native grass. Age 12 and older. 2-3 p.m. July 15. Free. 615-7855.
Sabino Canyon Summer Story Time — Sabino Canyon visitors center, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. All about hummingbirds. Children ages 4-6, accompanied by an adult, will learn about hummingbirds, listen to stories, do crafts, songs and activities. 9-10:30 a.m. July 15. Activity is free; $5 fee per vehicle. 749-8700, Ext. 0.
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