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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.08.2009
Monday
Emotions Anonymous — Pantano Christian Church, Townhall Building, Room 6, 10355 E. 29th St., at Houghton Road. A 12-step support group for those who feel emotions that seem beyond control, want life changes and are searching for serenity. Group doesn't meet on holiday Mondays. Open to all. 7 p.m. Donations encouraged, no one turned away. 235-7611.
Book events
Saturday
"Read It and Meet" Book Discussion — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Held once a month and open to all. Selected books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content are discussed and readers share their experiences, reactions, and ideas. This month's selection is "Straight into Darkness" by Faye Kellerman. noon-2 p.m. Jan. 10. Free. 745-5550.
Classes
Monday
Inner Peace Will Bring Outer Peace — St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays. $10. 296-8626.
Comedy
Friday
"The Dining Room" — Studio Connections, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. Studio Connections' da Vinci Players present A.R. Gurney's comedy. Tickets are available through www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone. Preview is 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8; regular performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Jan. 9-18. $15; discounts available. 731-1559.
Community event
Today
Seeking Volunteers: Operation Hospitality for the Homeless — St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway. Providing overnight shelter, hot meals, sack lunches, and personal hygiene items for large groups of homeless individuals during the winter months. If you would like to provide and serve a meal or make donations for needed items please call. 4-7 p.m. Jan. 10, 23, 24, 29, 31; Feb. 1, 7, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28. Costs include the expenses of providing a hot meal and any donations made by the volunteers. 829-2039.
Saturday
Celebration for Cantor Ivor Lichterman — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. A weekend of music and celebration to honor Cantor Ivor Lichterman for his 18 years of service to Congregation Anshei Israel. The community is invited to participate in this two-part event. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10: "Music is His Life," a concert by Cantors Ivor and his brother, Joel Lichterman and friends, Magevet (Yale University's Jewish A Capella Chorus), Sons of Orpheus, the Tucson Mass Gospel Choir, American tenor Grayson Hirst and CAI's Adult and Junior Choirs. Tickets are $18; discounts available. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11: Dinner and program features music, stories and surprises to fete Cantor Lichterman. Tickets are $45; discounts available. Call for reservations. 745-5550.
Concerts
Monday
Green Valley Chamber Music Society Program — St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 600 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. Group meeting, program and musical performance. Music by Handel, Scharwenka, Telemann and Dvorak. Performers are Betty Maurstad, Michael Finkelstein, Tom Hanselmann, Mary Lonsdale Baker, Cal Turner, Anneke Mattson, Marya Giesy and Esther Siebold. 10-11:15 a.m. Jan. 12. Free. 625-3818.
Kokopelli Winery wine tasting and concert — Atria Bell Court Gardens, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Local pianist David Prouty performs. Also featured is a free Kokopelli Winery wine tasting for the public. Bottles of wine will be available for purchase 2 p.m. Jan. 12. Free; bottles of wine available to purchase. 886-3600.
Family activities
Today
"The Ballad of Two-Gun McGraw or Just Horsin' Around" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. One man with six-shooters at his hip and a guitar on his back rides into the town of San Pecos on his trusty horse Ranger and vows to clean up the town. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays Jan. 8-March 28. Call for information on additional matinees. $17.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
Fiestas and festivals
Saturday
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Jumping castle, contests, dancing and entertainment. Trophies awarded in several categories. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 10. Free, donations accepted for local children's charities. 296-0456.
Groups
Tuesday
Optimist Club of Green Valley-Sahuarita — Arizona Family Restaurant, 80 W. Esperanza Blvd, Green Valley. The Club is looking for new members. For more information, call Charles Oldham. 7:15-8 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. 400-3348.
Home
Saturday
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 January. 7677 E. Broadway 722-6171. Free.
Outdoors
Today
Prehistoric People in the Sonoran Desert — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Stop by the visitor center patio and join volunteer Walter Coe for an exploration into the prehistory of this area. Learn who lived here more than 1,000 years ago and what they used for food, clothing and shelter. This is an on-going, informal presentation. 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 8 and 22. Park fees may apply. 733-5153.
Friday
Sunset and Moonlight Hike — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. This six-hour, 5-mile hike climbs 800 feet into the Rincon Mountain foothills for views of a desert sunset and a decent under the full moon. Wear sturdy hiking boots, dress for the weather, bring a trail dinner, plenty of water and a flashlight. Advanced reservations are required. 2 p.m. Jan. 9. Park fees apply. 733-5153.
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. Park in the Administrative Park Lot (first right after entering the park, follow around to lot just south of the Visitor Center Parking Lot). 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 so we can get a general head count. 8 a.m.-noon. Jan. 10. Free. 733-5153.
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