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Business
Today
November Fiesta Mixer 2008 — Italia Restaurant, 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Join the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for an evening of fine food and the opportunity to do some casual networking after work. Reservations and prepayment strongly recommended. No reservations the day of the mixer. Call or go online to www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org to register. 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 6. $10 Members, $15 non-members; walk- ins $25. 620-0005.
Tuesday
Foreclosure Workshop — Community Food Bank, Lew Murphy Memorial Conference Room, 3003 S. Country Club Road. 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. p.m. every Tuesday, through Dec. 16. Free. 623-9383.
Community event
Friday
Casa de los Gatos Traveling Adoptions and Arts and Crafts Event — Tucson Feed & Pet Foods, 7878 E. Tanque Verde Road. Cat adoptions and arts and crafts. Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, bring your cat, dog, bird or reptile and get their picture taken for $10 with half of the proceeds to benefit Casa de los Gatos. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and Dec. 12-14. Free. 870-0514.
Saturday
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. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. $10-$20 per shot. 298-2961.
Sunday
Paws Patrol Cat Adoption Fair — Green Valley Canine, 750 W. Camino Casa Verde. Paws Patrol is a nonprofit program dedicated to reducing feral cat overpopulation through Trap- Neuter-Return (TNR) and to rescuing, fostering and finding homes for adoptable cats. Adoption fee is $65 for one or $100 for two. 1-4 p.m. Free. 207-4024.
Concerts
Monday
Green Valley Chamber Music Society Program — St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 600 S. La Cañada Drive. Classical chamber music by various composers. 10-11:15 a.m. Second Monday of the month, through Dec. 8. Free. 625-3818.
Concerts
Monday
Big Band Express — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Tom Patrick leads a 16-member swing band. All ages. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 10. $15, discounts available. 886-9428.
Friday
ONE! — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Duo performs folk, rock, alternative, acoustic. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 7. $5. 663-5282.
Saturday
Mimi Blais Ragtime Concert — Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Pianist Mimi Blais presents her ragtime show. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 8. $10 at the door. 648-7431.
Craft fairs & rummage sales
Saturday
Arts and Crafts Show — St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. More than 30 artists and dealers, baked goods, white elephant, raffles. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 885-3573.
Fall Bazaar — Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Road. Handcrafted home and holiday decorations, greeting cards, quilts, baked goods, trash and treasure sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 747-1213.
Garden
Friday
November Yard & Garden Activities — Gardening demonstrations are each Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road and are repeated the following Friday, at 1 p.m., at the Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 1 p.m. Free. 626-5161.
Groups/clubs
Tuesday
Optimist Club of Green Valley-Sahuarita — Arizona Family Restaurant, 80 W. Esperanza Blvd. The club is looking for new members. For more information, call Charles Oldham. 7:15-8 a.m. Free. 400-3348.
Health and wellness
Today
Live & Learn Community Seminar: Arthritis — Green Valley Recreation East Center, 7 S. Abrego Drive, Green Valley. 2 p.m. Scott V. Slagis, orthopedic surgeon talks about "Hip and Knee Pain: New Techniques and Technologies." 3 p.m. Shannon Howe, M.D. and rheumatologist, "Arthritis: Past, Present and Future." Reservations recommended. 2 p.m. Nov. 6. Free. 917-7070.
Holidays/seasonal
Today
"A Smalltown Christmas" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy about Christmas in Smalltown, USA. Nov. 6-Jan. 3; Call for information on dates and times. $17.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
Lectures
Wednesday
Women's League "Lunch & Lecture" — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Topic: "How to Eat Kosher and Healthy on a Restaurant Diet" featuring a lunch of salmon, linguine alfredo with broccoli, salad & dessert. noon-2 p.m. Nov. 12. $12; $10 Women's League members. 745-5550.
Outdoors & recreation
Friday
Desert Bird Walk — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join volunteer naturalists Vicki Powers and Ralph Terry for an easy 2-hour walk in search of desert birds. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Reservations are recommended. 8-10 a.m. Fridays Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28. Park fees apply. 733-5153.
Sabino Canyon Fall Hikes — Douglas Spring Trail to Bridal Wreath Falls, Meet at the Douglas Spring trailhead. A medium difficulty, 6-mile hike with elevation gain of about 1,000 feet. Bring water and snack or lunch. Wear sturdy shoes. No pets; no smoking; under 18 must be with an adult. Cell phones for emergency only. Call for directions. Under 18 must be with an adult. 8:30 a.m. Nov. 7. Free activity. 546-7521.
Saturday
Buffelgrass Weed Pull — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Volunteers will work with Park staff to remove a patch of buffelgrass. We will be meeting at the Visitor Center and then carpool to the work site. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, long pants and a hat. Bring water and gloves if you have them; tools and gloves will be provided along with snacks and beverages. Call ahead to 733-5187 or sign up at the Visitor Center. 7-10 a.m. Nov. 8. Free. 733-5153.
Motocross Practice — Pima Motorsports Park, 11700 S. Harrison Road. Motorcross practice and great Mexican food. PMP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the education and safety of off-highway vehicle (OHV) users by providing a legal, safe and environmentally friendly place to ride. 5-10 p.m. Wednesdays (motorbikes only); 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays (motorbikes/quads); noon-5 p.m. Sundays (motorbikes/quads). Spectators free, adult riders $25; minor riders over 6 $20; riders 6 and under $15 per day. 762-8771.
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