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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.