Signing Today     Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jack Dykinga showcases his collection of Arizona images in his new book, "Jack Dykinga's Arizona." Get a look at the images and hear from the artist at 2 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble, Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Free. 742-6402.     Share your news: Groups with events open to the public can submit their plans. Events must cost $50 or less and must be held at a public place to be considered for publication. Send items to: Arizona Daily Star, Community Calendar, P.O. Box 26807, Tucson, AZ 85726-6807; cord@azstarnet.com or fax to 573-4107.   Submissions should include: Time, date, location, title and summary of the event, and the first and last name and phone number of a person to contact for further information. Information should be received TWO weeks in advance of event date. All listings are at the discretion of the Arizona Daily Star. Unsolicited artwork will not be returned. Information cannot be accepted over the phone.

today Sonoran Desert 101 - Sabino Canyon, meet outside the visitors center, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Join a Sabino naturalist for a look at birds, bugs, rocks and plants. Walk lasts about two hours. Bring sunscreen, hat and water. 8:30 a.m. Free. 749-8700. Dorothy McConner Reading Program - Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 210 E. Lester St., at Sixth Avenue. Twelve-week clinic to improve students' study skills and proven learning techniques. K-12. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 299-9309. Avian Snowbirds - Mason Audubon Center, 8751 N. Thornydale Road. Learn about birds that visit Tucson in the winter. Reservations required. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. 744-0004. Crossroads of the West Gun Show - Pima County Fairgrounds, Thurber Hall, 11300 S. Houghton Road. Presented by the Arizona Arms Association. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 ages 13 and older. 762-9100. Guided Nature Walk - Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road. Mile-long, one-hour walk along the park's Nature Trail to learn about plants, animals and ecology of the desert. 9 a.m. Saturdays through March 26. $6 per car. 628-5798. Catalina Crafters Indoor Arts & Crafts Show - El Con Mall, 3601 E. Broadway. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free admission. 760-3145. Country Crafts and Western Gifts - The Bunkhouse at Taylor Ranch, 9340 E. Sellarole Road. Over 35 local artisans and crafters display their wares. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free admission. 722-8490. Drumming From the Heart - Transformational Wisdom, 2701 W. Ina Road. Learn drum lore, how to tune your drum and intuitive drumming for inner awareness and fun. Registration requested. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. 907-1730. Xeriscaping - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn about xeriscaping or low-water use landscaping. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $9; discounts available. 326-9686. Arizona Mystery Writers - HomeTown Buffet, 5101 N. Oracle Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $14 includes lunch. 393-3903. Tucson Symphony Orchestra's "Just For Kids" concert - Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. The TSO Flute Viola Harp Trio performs "Tucson Tunes" concert featuring waltzes, marches, ragtime and rhumba. 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. $2 suggested donation. 882-8585. John Bezy and Larry Fellows - Sabino Canyon Visitor Center, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Authors of "Geologic Features in Sabino Canyon and Catalina Highway" speak. 10 a.m. Free. 749-7711. Storytime: Fun in the Snow - Barnes & Noble, Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. "This Place in the Snow," by Rebecca Bond, and "Winter Melt," by Ann Burg, are read. 11 a.m. Free. 742-6402. Tucson Fun & Adventures - Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 800 N. Kolb Road. Information meeting on singles activities group. 11 a.m. Free. 256-3866. Stick Lanterns - Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Create decorative stick lanterns. 11:30 a.m. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $5.50; discounts available. 792-9985. American Association of University Women Tucson Branch - Home Town Buffet, 5101 N. Oracle Road. Jenny Neeley, Southwest Associate from Defenders of Wildlife, speaks about border issues and wildlife populations. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $9. 232-0226. Arizona State Home Show - Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. More than 500 displays showcasing assorted home improvement, decor and entertainment products and services. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $7 ages 17 and older. 1-800-690-1993. Navajo Weaving Workshop - Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Find out how cochineal is used in Navajo weaving, try dyeing your own wool, and learn about the surprising science and history. 1-4 p.m. $25; discounts available. 626-9172. Take Action to End Hunger - Sonora Cohousing Community Center, 501 E. Roger Road. Grassroots lobby group "Results" writes to congress members about the worst aspects of poverty. 1-3 p.m. Free. 575-5813. "Big River" - Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. UApresents and Deaf West's spoken English and American Sign Language show of Cajun, gospel and blues songs and Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn." 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $18-$60; discounts available. 621-3341. Tucson Idol - Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Competition of local talent for prizes. 2 p.m. $9; discounts available. 886-9428 for reservations. Create an Illusion for the Eye - Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Make an optical illusion toy called a thaumatrope. 2:30 p.m. Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $5.50; discounts available. 792-9985. Bowling for Soup - City Limits, 6350 E. Tanque Verde Road. American Hi-Fi, Riddlin' Kids and MC Lars perform at this all-ages show. 4 p.m. $15. 733-6262. "The Gospel of John" - Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Fort Lowell Road. Brad Sherrill transforms the Gospel into a captivating drama. Because of its length, the program is not recommended for young children. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m.; show begins at 6:30 p.m. Free. 327-7121. A Time To Dance Studio Auditions - A Time to Dance, 2610 E. Fort Lowell Road. Auditions for "The Maharajah's Wedding," an original full-length ballet being performed the first weekend in June. Ballet level 3 and higher auditions at 6 p.m. Saturday; ballet levels 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. Sunday. $20 audition fee; $10 studio members. 320-1566. Dave Macomber - Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Singer/songwriter and guitarist brings his music style to the stage. 6-8 p.m. Free. 325-5767. Saturday Evening Jazz - It's a Grind, 8260 N. Cortaro Road. The Arizona Jazz Academy performs. 6-9 p.m. Free. 744-1784. Dieter Hennings - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 545 S. Fifth Ave. Classical guitarist presents a solo recital. 7 p.m. $10; $5 students. 751-1427. "The Cisco Kid" - Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Set in the revolutionary spirit of 1810, Francisco de la Corazon is met with a surprise when he returns to claim his family's estate. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; continues through March 19. $15.95; discounts available. 886-9428. "Murder at Magic Manor" - Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater, 7707 E. Broadway. Interactive comedy whodunit. Reservations requested. Doors open at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 4. $35 includes a three-course dinner and show. 624-0172. Shadow Mountain - Green Fire Bookshop, 925 E. Fort Lowell Road. Bluegrass music. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 408-0677. "The Importance of Being Earnest" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Oscar Wilde's satirical play. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays; through Feb. 6. $15; discounts available. 327-4242. 15-Minutes-of-Wilde-Fame Playwriting Contest - Wilde Playhouse, 135 E. Congress St. Four semifinalists present their short plays, and the audience votes for the winner. 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $5. 770-1000. Sunday Mountain Biking 101 - Mehl Park, 4001 E. River Road. A series of drills is designed to build confidence for all levels. Reservations and helmet required. 9 a.m. Free. 400-9095. Idointucson.com Bridal Fair - Radisson City Center Hotel, 181 W. Broadway. Wedding professionals on site. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. www.idointucson.com Museum Open House - Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum, 3975 N. Miller Ave. Toy trains on 16 different tracks and trains for kids. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 888-2222. "Hansel and Gretel" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre presents the classic tale of the brother and sister. 1 p.m. Sundays through Mar. 20. $5, $7. 327-4242. Crime Prevention Town Hall - Udall Senior Addition, Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ward 2 Council Member Carol West hosts information from the Tucson Police Department, Tucson Police Officer Association, Pima County Attorney's Office, the Parent Connection and Broadway-Camino Seco Business Watch Group. 2-4:30 p.m. 791-4687. Author Events - Bookman's, 6230 E. Speedway. Eve Wood discusses the role spirituality plays in our mental and physical health from her book "Medicine, Mind and Meaning" from 2-4 p.m. Amy Hirshberg Lederman discusses her book of essays "To Life: Jewish Reflections on Everyday Living" from 5-7 p.m. Free. 748-9555. Marlys Beider - Barnes and Noble, Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Author signs her book "Continuum." 2 p.m. Free. 742-6402. Second Sunday Book Group - Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Discussion of "Don't Let's Go To the Dogs Tonight" by Alexandra Fuller. 2 p.m. Free. 792-3715. Dale Clark - Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Musician performs. 2-4 p.m. Free. 325-5767. Family Ed-ventures - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Families explore the park from a child's point of view. 2 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through March. $5; discounts available. 742-6455. Catherine Paul - Borders, 5870 E. Broadway. Author signs her book "Dawn Lightfoot and the Case of Moccasins and Old Papers." 3-4:45 p.m. Free. 584-0111. Richard Beban - Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Poet reads and signs his book of poetry "What the Heart Weighs." 3:30-4:45 p.m. Free. 325-5767. PsychoBilly - Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Demon City Wreckers, the Formaldehydes, Last Call Brawlers and Red Bear Soldier perform. 9 p.m. $3. 622-8848. Nowhere Man and Whiskey Girl - Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Bisbee's indie folk-pop bands perform. 9:30 p.m. Free. 798-1298. Signing Today Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jack Dykinga showcases his collection of Arizona images in his new book, "Jack Dykinga's Arizona." Get a look at the images and hear from the artist at 2 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble, Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Free. 742-6402. Share your news: Groups with events open to the public can submit their plans. Events must cost $50 or less and must be held at a public place to be considered for publication. Send items to: Arizona Daily Star, Community Calendar, P.O. Box 26807, Tucson, AZ 85726-6807; cord@azstarnet.com or fax to 573-4107. Submissions should include: Time, date, location, title and summary of the event, and the first and last name and phone number of a person to contact for further information. Information should be received TWO weeks in advance of event date. All listings are at the discretion of the Arizona Daily Star. Unsolicited artwork will not be returned. Information cannot be accepted over the phone.