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Today "Rodeo: No Guts, No Glory" Exhibit - Tucson International Airport, Lower Link Gallery, 7250 S. Tucson Blvd. Showcasing the work of rodeo action photographer Louise Serpa. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 573-4868. Sun City Vistoso Artists Open Art Show - Ventana Medical Systems, 1910 Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley. The artwork of Sun City Fine Arts Studio artists is on display. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 887-2155. "Making Work Fun" - Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 825 E. Speedway. Training program for business professionals, presented by Blue Sun Solutions. 8:30 a.m.-noon. $79. 744-2228. Gallery Art for May: Tucson Colored Pencil Guild - Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Artwork by the Tucson Colored Pencil Guild is on display in the gallery/theater. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 622-6014. Rhyme Time for Tykes - Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Preschoolers learn Dr. Seuss-based songs and rhymes during Tykes Time. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5.50; discounts available. 792-9985. Stories in the Garden - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Stories for children about the desert and its creatures. 10 a.m. $5; discounts available. 742-6455. The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve Guided Walk - Take Interstate 10 East, exit on Arizona 90 to Sierra Vista; continue south on Arizona 92 to Ramsey Canyon Road; turn west on Ramsey Canyon Road. Introduction to the canyon's natural and cultural history. 9 a.m. Free hike; $5 admission to park. 1-520-378-2785. Yard Shrines and Art: A Tucson Vernacular - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. This exhibit features photographs by José Galvez. Artwork of nichos and whimsical sculptures created by local artists will also be displayed. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5; discounts available; free for members. 742-6455. Pima County Republican Club - Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Weekly forum and lecture luncheon. Speaker: John McElroy, retired professor on "Scientism." 11:30 a.m. $8 buffet. 887-7970. Cottonwood Elementary Choir - Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. The Arizona Senior Academy presents the youth choir in concert. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 647-0980. Media Democracy & Policy Initiative Luncheon - UA Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd., south ballroom. AARP Director of Hispanic/Latino Membership Development, Ismael "Junior" Ortiz, will be the guest speaker. R.S.V.P. requested. Noon-1:30 p.m. $40 (includes lunch and parking fee); $15 for students with ID. 626-3731. Widows & Widowers Club - Golden Corral Restaurant, 6385 S. Midvale Park Road. Entertainment and program on the history and archaeology of Tumacacori National Historical Park. 12:30 p.m. $13. 625-4085. Dino Week - Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Kids excavate a "fossilized dino egg" and tour Dinosaur Canyon. 2:30 p.m. $5.50; discounts available. 792-9985. Italian Conversation Group - Beyond Bread, 3026 N. Campbell Ave. All levels of conversation. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 624-9145. Arizona Real Estate Investors Association - Tucson Chapter - Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Ron Ruziska, director of the Southern Arizona regional office of the Arizona State Land Department, will discuss the disposition of state trust land. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free for members; $15 if preregistered; $20 at the door. 1-866-892-7342. Twilight Walking Tour of Armory Park - Meet in front of Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast, 204 S. Scott Ave. Tour of architectural styles. Followed by an optional, no-host dinner. Presented by KruseArizona Tours. 5:45-7:30 p.m. $15. 881-1638. Living with Urban Wildlife Class - Mason Audubon Center, 8751 N. Thornydale Road. Class focuses on the how-to's of human-wildlife coexistence in Tucson and the surrounding areas. Registration required. 6 p.m. Free. 744-0004. Salsa Latin Dance Class - Muse Center for the Arts, 516 N. Fifth Ave. Learn easy foundational salsa dance moves; ongoing beginner class. 6-7 p.m. $6. 573-7701. American Sewing Guild - Bernina Sewing Center, 4500 E. Speedway, Suite 39. Program on fabric care and preservation. 6:30 p.m. Free. 326-3534. Conversation Café - Fronimo's Restaurant, 3242 E. Speedway. Hosted, drop-in conversations. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 320-7635. Cover to Cover Jewish Reading Circle - Reader's Oasis Bookstore, 3400 E. Speedway. "A Palestine Affair" (Anchor, $9.75) by Jonathan Wilson is discussed. Facilitated by Tamar Levy. Open to all. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 299-3000, Ext. 217. Bluegrass Music Jam Session - Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 8963 E. Tanque Verde Road. Sponsored by the Desert Bluegrass Association. 7-9 p.m. Free. 886-0543. Kiwanis de Amigos - IHOP Restaurant, 5101 E. Grant Road. Civic club whose purpose is to raise funds and do service projects to benefit children and their families. 7-8 a.m. Cost is your food and drink. 971-9608. "Radium Girls" - Tucson High Little Theatre, 400 N. Second Ave. Tucson High Magnet Fine Arts presents the drama to benefit the UMC Cancer Center and the Arizona Women's Political Caucus. 7 p.m. $10. Regular run opens 7 p.m. Thursday. $8. 225-5326. Poetry Workshop - Barnes & Noble, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Includes writing poetry, and discussion of revision process. 7 p.m. Free. 742-6402. Samaritans - Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd St. Faith-based group dedicated to helping people in the Sonoran desert. 7 p.m. Free. 620-0725. Tucson Quilters Guild - St. Frances Cabrini Church Hall, 3201 E. Presidio Road. New evening meeting. 7-9:30 p.m. $3; $25 annual membership. 529-5723. Preparing for the Birth Experience - The Fountain Plaza Events Center, 6060 N. Fountain Plaza Drive. Five-week class for women in their final trimester and their coaches. Offered by the Women's Center at Northwest Medical Center. Reservations needed. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday-night series available also. $60 either night. 544-2000. Literary Discussion Group - Borders, 4235 N. Oracle Road. Monthly discussion for book lovers. 7:30 p.m. Free. 292-1331. Open Rehearsal - The Arizona Jazz Academy, 2621 N. First Ave. The Arizona Jazz Orchestra, a Tucson repertory jazz big band, holds open rehearsals to all interested in observing the evolution of a jazz ensemble. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. 250-7256. Van Christian - Plush, 340 E. Sixth St., at North Fourth Avenue. This former member of Friends of Dean Martinez goes solo. 9:30 p.m. Free. 798-1298. Wednesday Tot Time at the Gardens - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Program for preschoolers 3-5 includes a garden visit with storytelling and activities that introduce parents and their children to the animals and plants of the gardens. 9-10 a.m. $5; discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 15. Protecting Plants from Summer - Extension Garden Center, 4210 N. Campbell Ave., and Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Pima County Cooperative Extension gardening classes are held outdoors. Plants may be brought in for identification, diagnosis and treatment at the end of class. 9 a.m. at the extension center; 1 p.m. at the library. Free. 626-5161. Crystal Apple Awards Luncheon - Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Awards to honor individuals, businesses and programs that contribute to excellence in education in Tucson and Pima County. The Youth Advisory Council/Tucson Teen Congress benefits. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $50 ($26.31 tax deductible); $500 table of 10. 670-0055. Community and Concern - St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave., East Gallery. Program on "Edith Head - The Fabulous Hollywood Designer." 11:45 a.m. Free. 887-7745. Bears in Our National Parks - Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. This film explores the bears that inhabit many of America's national parks. Reservations required. Noon and 2 p.m. Free. 622-6014. Living Well - Northwest Medical Center Rancho Vistoso, 13101 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Dr. Aspen Ralph and Dr. David Cappacio present " Diabetes 101: Everything You Need to Know." Registration required. 3-4 p.m. Free. 544-2000. Daniel Asia, Ph.D. - Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. The Arizona Senior Academy presents the School of Music professor in a five-week course on modern music. 3-5 p.m. $40 nonresidents. 647-0980. Back-to-College Workshops - UA Campus, University Services Building, 888 N. Euclid Ave., third floor, Room 302. Information about completing a college degree and general advice from academic advisers regarding the UA Evening and Weekend Campus. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 626-8201. Tucson Botanical Gardens Art al Fresco: Closing Reception & Silent Auction - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Enjoy tropical sounds of the Apocalypso Steel Drum Band, hors d'oeuvres by Feast, a cash bar, and a final opportunity to bid on the bird-themed art located throughout Tucson Botanical Gardens. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Advance reservations only. $25. 326-9686, Ext. 10. Leaders for a Lifetime - The Aurora Foundation, 48 N. Tucson Blvd. An informational session about a fun summer program for students and parents or guardians of ninth and 10th grade girls with physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional and learning disabilities. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 888-3402. Decoupage Tray or Box - WomanKraft Art Gallery, 388 S. Stone Ave. Learn decoupage with instructor Patricia Bowne. Registration required. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20 includes supplies. 629-9976.