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Arizona State Home Show — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Home improvement information and vendors, demonstrations, construction equipment, exhibitors, food and entertainment and much more. All ages. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 11. $8; discounts available. 1-800-690-1993, 791-4266.

Home Depot Clinics — Stores offer free in-store home and garden clinics. "Closet Organization," 10 a.m., "Tiling Floors and Walls," 11 a.m., "Installing Crown Molding," 1 p.m. Saturdays; "How to Hang Drywall," 1 p.m. Sundays, all in the month of January. Locations: El Con, 3689 E. Broadway (327-3050); 7677 E. Broadway (722-6171); 4302 N. Oracle Road (408-7201); 1155 W. Irvington Road (294-1233); 3925 W. Costco Drive (575-8750); and 10855 N. Oracle Road (877- 3533).

Garden Railway — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. The TBG has installed a garden railway that chugs and whistles around a miniature train town, set to a garden backdrop. Call ahead to make sure train has not been experiencing mechanical or weather effects. All ages. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through April 8. Included with TBG admission; $7; discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 10.

Rose Care Clinic — Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Learn everything that you need to know about growing beautiful roses in our desert climate. 2-3 p.m. Jan. 11 and Jan. 17. Free. 298-3303.

Sustainable Tucson General Meeting — Tucson Association of Realtors Conference Center, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Sustainable Tucson begins a 2009 project to develop a plan to ensure Tucson becomes economically and environmentally sustainable. An open meeting to gather input and creative ideas. 5:45-8 p.m. Jan. 12. Free. www. sustainabletucson.org. 529-1773.

"Harvesting the Sky: Rainwater, an Important Source of Water for Tucson" — Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St. James Riley, associate professor of soil, water and environmental science and senior research scientist at the Environmental Research Lab at the UA, will present a short talk on water-harvesting systems for your home, landscape, garden and neighborhood. He will examine your site resources (rainwater, soil, sun, vegetation, etc.) and provide you with suggested strategies to maximize their potential. Presented by the Science Café, Flandrau: The UA Science Center. 6 p.m. Jan. 13. Free. 626-3032.

Rose-Pruning Demonstration — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Now is the time to prepare your roses for spectacular spring blooms. Refreshments and raffle. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 13. Free. 529-6020.

The Organic Gardeners of Tucson — City Ward 6 meeting rooms, 3202 E. First St. Monthly group meeting with special guest Helen Cowles giving a talk, "Introduction to Gardening in the Old Pueblo." Gardening mini-show and refreshments follow. 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Free. 292-0504.

Butterfly Magic — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Hundreds of beautiful tropical butterflies from all over the world fill the greenhouse. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, through March 31. $11; discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 10.

Tucson Quilter's Guild Quilt Fiesta — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. More than 300 quilts created by members of the guild will be shown. Attendees can vote for a Viewers Choice Award. Guest artist Cynthia England will demonstrate quilting tips and techniques. There will also be a display of quilts created by children through age 18. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 16-17; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Jan. 18. $7; $15 three-day pass. 481-6606.

Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Site Tour — The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell Road. Docent-led tour showcases appropriate rainwater-harvesting techniques for residential and commercial properties. Demonstration illustrates the beneficial effects of designing with nature. All ages. 8-9 a.m. Jan. 17. Free. 622-3861.

Old Pueblo Rug Hookers Annual Hook-In — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Traditional rug hooking with exhibit of hooked pieces (attendees, bring something to show). $25 fee includes morning coffee/beverage, lunch and door prizes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 17. $25 per person. 207-3453.

Resolving Credit and Debt Issues — TMM Family Services, 3127 E. Adams St. For those who want to increase their credit rating and become a homeowner. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Free. 322-9557.

Cooking with Chef John Mertes: Game Parties — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Chef John demonstrates how to have a successful "game party" with ideas for food. Pre- registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 17. $32; $27 TBG members. 326-9686, Ext. 19.

Rose-Care Seminar — Rillito Nursery and Garden Center, 6303 N. La Cholla Blvd., just south of West Orange Grove Road. Get tips and information on rose pruning and care in our desert environment. 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 17. Free. 575-0995.

"Come Learn Your Green Things" — Green Things, 3235 E. Allen Road. Winter horticulture series. Topics include cacti, xeriscape, citrus, spring-readiness and container gardening and more. General Q&A and plant diagnosis included. Call for weekly topic. Refreshments included. Public and groups welcome. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 299-9471.

— Compiled by Cina Fell. Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com