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ANCIENT NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA presentation at the AZ Archaeological Society meeting at 7pm at the North County Facility at 50 Bridge Road in Tubac. 520-207-7151 e-mail asorko@cox.net. cultures, and historically by Piman (Tohono O’odham and Akimel O’odham), Yuman (including Mohave and Maricopa), and Athabaskan (Apache and Navajo) peoples from as early as 800 B.C. into the early twentieth century. For more information about the Santa Cruz Valley AAS Chapter, call Alan Sorkowitz at 520-2077151 e-mail asorko@cox.net. FRI, MAR 11TH - LIVING HISTORY AT THE TUBAC PRESIDIO STATE HISTORIC PARK, One Burruel Street, 12:30-3:30 pm. Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the daily lives of Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Displays feature how clothing was made, what foods were eaten, how illness and injuries were treated, and the tools used for everyday tasks. Spinning and weaving demonstrations—learn how to card and spin raw cotton and wool, and to weave a rag rug. Displays will feature natural dye plants and materials, basketry, clothing and fabrics of the Spanish era. Admission: $4 adults, $2 youth (7-13), 6 & under free. 520-398-2252. FRI, MAR 11TH - GAMES NIGHT at 5:30pm at the Unity in the Valley Church, 17630 S. Camino de las Quintas in Sahuarita across from Anamax Park. A light meal is provided and bringing a snack to share is always welcome. Contact Cyndi Barningham for more information at cbarningham@yahoo.com or 777-5333. FRI, MAR 11TH - LIVE MUSIC BY DAVID BLIXT from 5-8 PM and our Fish & Chips special all day at Wisdom’s Cafe in Tumacacori. 398-2397.
SAT & SUN, MAR 12TH & 13TH - MOON MADNESS at the Kitt Peak Observatory. This special hands-on program exclusively features our closest cosmic neighbor, the Moon. Learn about phases, make your own craters, and observe the beautiful lunar landscape through one of Kitt Peak’s Visitor Center Telescopes. This program is intended for beginners and families with children. Minimum age is 6 years old. Arrival time 3:20 pm, and 7:40 pm departure. Participants should meet at the Kitt Peak Visitor Center. Reservations are required. Please call 318-8726 to register. For more info visit www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc/moon-madness. php. Costs are $40 for members, $45 for non-members, $40 for seniors and active duty military and $25 for children for 6–16. The program includes a box lunch and class materials/handouts.
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SAT, MAR 12TH - SONOITA CREEK DAM AND RAILROAD WALK at 9am. Meet at the Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park. Carpool to the trailhead. Participants will walk on and learn about the Patagonia Lake dam and part of the railroad trail. 3.5 miles round trip. Leader: Allyson Armstrong. Call 520.455-5016 for reservations and more information.
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SAT, MAR 12TH - THE 15TH ANNUAL LUCKY CLOVER RACE in Rio Rico to raise money for the Rio Rico All-Sports Booster Club. Anyone interested is invited to register. In the 10K and 5K races there will be $100 cash prizes to the overall male and overall female of each race group. Medals will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group and ribbons will be given to all participants in the two-mile fitness run/walk, a spokesman said. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The 10K and 5K race will begin at 9 a.m. and the two mile fitness run/walk starts at 9:15 a.m. The events won’t be postponed if the weather is poor. After the race there will be refreshments, awards and a raffle. The entrance fee is $15 for the 10K or 5K if received before March 5, and $20 after March 5. The fee for the two-mile run or walk is $10. Proceeds benefit the athletic programs at Rio Rico High School and the two middle schools, Calabasas and Coatimundi. The race starts at Rio Rico High School, 590 N. Camino Lito Galindo. To register, pick up a form at any District 35 school, or write to Rich River Athletics Club, P.O. Box 2991, Tubac, AZ 85646.
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