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Foreclosure Workshop — Community Food Bank, Lew Murphy Memorial Conference Room, 3003 S. Country Club Road. Presented by the Administration of Resources and Choices. Learn ways to take charge of your situation. Find out about resources available in your community. Learn strategies to keep your home. Reservations required. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Free. 623-9383.

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Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats — Animal Fair at Petland, 6061 E. Broadway. Low-cost alternative for owners to vaccinate their animals. Puppy and kitten packages available. The mobile clinics provide a free wellness check each time your pet is vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25. $10-$20 per shot. 298-2961.

Craft fairs and rummage sales

White Elephant Country Fair — Green Valley Village, 101 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. Artisans, music and entertainment, parade, face painting, food, information booths. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23-25. Free. 625-6551.

Market Daze — Safeway at Rita Ranch, 9000 E. Valencia Road. Fine art, handcrafted novelties, wind chimes, jewelry, ironwork, woodwork, health and beauty. Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 24; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Free. 398-7355.

Holiday Bazaar, Craft and Bake Sale — Tucson East Elks Lodge No. 2532, 615 S. Pantano Road. Benefits Elks charities and scholarships. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 24; 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 25. Free. 886-8120.

Concerts

Desert Bluegrass Association Band Contest — Desert Diamond Casino Plaza, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita. Local and regional bluegrass bands will compete for $1,000 in prize money and the opportunity to perform on the Tucson Bluegrass Festival stage with the pros on Sunday. In conjunction with the Tucson Bluegrass Festival. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24. Free admission. 760-0745.

Ninth Annual Tucson Bluegrass Festival — Desert Diamond Casino Plaza, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita. Presented by the Desert Bluegrass Association. Featuring performances by Dale Ann Bradley, Kirby Knob Boys, Sawmill Road, Chris Stuart & Backcountry, Burnett Family and the Blues 'n' Grass Neighborhood Band. Enjoy the outdoor stage, workshops, jamming, camping, vendors and more. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26. $20 per day; $30 for weekend. 760-0745.

Tucson Chamber Artists — Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road. TCA presents music inspired by history that re-shaped the world. The program includes Bach's Third Orchestra Suite and Arvo Part's "Berliner Messe," written after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 26. $18-$28; discounts available. 401-2651.

Family activities

"A Year With Frog and Toad" — Studio Connections, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. Studio Connections' Da Vinci Players present this musical. Tickets are available by phone or through www.brownpapertickets.com. Suitable for families. 7:30-9 p.m. Preview is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; regular shows: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25; 2 p.m. Oct. 26; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; 2 p.m. Nov. 2. $7-$15. 270-7049.

Farmers markets

Community Sale — Rincon Valley Farmers Market and Artisans Market, 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. Used household goods, collectibles, furniture and more. Farmers market offers local produce, bread, organic coffee. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 25. Free. 591-2276.

Fundraisers and benefits

Hermitage Cat Shelter Litterbox Lariat: Reservation Deadline: Oct. 25 — La Mariposa Resort, 1501 N. Houghton Road. The Tombstone Vigilantes will perform a real life shootout, live and silent auctions, buffet dinner, and music by Jim and Nancy Godwin. Event: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 2. Reservation deadline: Oct. 25. $85. 571-7839.

Home

Home Buyers' Workshop: Foreclosures and Short Sales — Long Realty Company, 6410 E Tanque Verde. This workshop will help first-time homebuyers or investors make informed decisions and get the best deal on foreclosures and short sales. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 23. Free. 331-1086.

Outdoors and recreation

In Love with Wildlife — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. What types of animals call Saguaro National Park home? Join park biologist Matt Caron for a look at desert wildlife. Come see what our remote cameras caught on film. Reservations are recommended.3-4 p.m. Oct. 23. Park fees may apply. 733-5153.

Desert Bird Walk — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join volunteer naturalists Vicki Powers and Ralph Terry for an easy two-hour walk in search of desert birds. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Reservations are recommended. 8-10 a.m. Oct. 24. Park fees apply. 733-5153.

Garden

Herbs in the Garden — Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Gardening demonstration. 1 p.m. Oct. 29. Free. 626-5161.

Support groups

Life After Stroke Support Group — Canyon Room Medical pavilion at St. Joseph's Hospital, 350 N. Wilmot Road. The goal of this group is to provide a forum for families, friends and survivors to learn about stroke and provide support for each other. 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Free. 218-5004.

Theater

Dinner and Magic Show — O'Shaughnessy's, 2200 N. Camino Principal. Dinner show with live musical entertainment followed by magic by Gene Collins and Mike DeSchalit. The magic is done up-close and very personal. This magic has been approved for children of all ages. There will also be a Halloween costume contest with prizes. 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 26. $32 includes dinner; show only $15. 296-7464.