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Today
Just for Fun Summer Film Series — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. "Kazablan" (in Hebrew with English subtitles). Popcorn and lemonade. 7-9 p.m. July 5. Free. 745-5550.
"Eat Local, America!" challenge — Food Conspiracy Co-op, 412 N. Fourth Ave. Kick-start your quest to eat more Arizona fare by joining the Food Conspiracy Co-op's "Eat Local, America!" challenge. Information at foodconspiracy.org/eat-local-challenge 8 a.m.-9 p.m., through July 20. Free. 624-4821.
Enchanted Desert Garden Show — The Courtyard at La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. 690-AM Radio host and plant man Phil Seader will broadcast live, answering questions on gardening and wildlife. 3-5 p.m. July 5. Free. 299-9471.
Monday
Free Acupuncture Week — Tucson Community Acupuncture, 2900 E. Broadway. Acupuncture for new visitors to the clinic. Appointments required. Call or book online at www.tucsoncommunityacupuncture.org. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 6-11. Free. 881-1887.
Youth Leadership Institute — Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona, 924 N. Alvernon Way. Youth entering grades 9-12 travel to leading agencies to examine issues and possible solutions to today's problems. Registration required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays July 6-17. Free. 881-3300, Ext. 116.
Tuesday
Green Party of Pima County meeting — First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway. Showing of a movie about health care, "Health, Money and Fear," followed by a discussion. 7:15-9 p.m. July 7. Free. 798-6169.
Wednesday
Crime and fraud prevention forum — William Clements Recreation Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive. Learn about crime affecting Arizona. Hosted by Councilwoman Shirley Scott. 6 p.m. July 8. Free. 628-6504.
"Straight Talk With the Doctor" — TMC Senior Services El Dorado Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Road. Dr. Michael Maximov will discuss coronary artery disease. Reservations requested. 9-10:30 a.m. July 8. Free. 324-1960.
Thursday
Dream Catcher Wall Hanging — Wheeler Taft Abbett Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Learn the Indian legend of the dream catcher. Vivian Enos instructs. For adults. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. July 9. Free. 594-5200.
"Food For Thought: History, Hip Hop and American Popular Culture" — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Presented by Matthew C. Whitaker, Ph.D, associate professor of United States history, African and American studies, and justice and social inquiry at Arizona State University. Noon-1 p.m. July 9. Free. 791-4010.
Friday
Friends Book Sale — Book Barn, 2230 N. Country Club Road. Books, VHS, audiobooks, CDs and albums. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library. 8 a.m.-noon July 10-12. Free. 795-3763.
Social Justice Film Series — Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Films focus on human migration. "Mardi Gras: Made in China." 6:30-9 p.m. July 10. Free. 327-6857.
Saturday
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Jumping castle, dancing and entertainment. 5-7 p.m. car registration; 7-9 p.m. show July 11. Free, donations accepted for local children's charities. 296-0456.
"Skin Cancer and How to Avoid It in the Arizona Sun" — Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. Kyle Harder and Kate Rich from Desert Spirit will bring a special ultraviolet camera to photograph anyone in the audience who is interested. Reservations required. Two lectures: noon and 2 p.m. July 11. Free. 622-6014.
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