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ANNOUNCEMENTS THE GREAT XERISCAPE Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 7426455. A presentation and tour exploring how to use native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes take place at 10 a.m., the third Saturday of every month; $8, $6 senior, $4 student with valid ID, $2 age 5 through 12, free for members or children younger than 5, includes admission to the park. Visit tohonochulpark.org for more information. PLANT LOW-COST TREES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY Customers of Tucson Electric Power Company or Trico Electric Co-op qualify for native shade trees to plant within 15 feet of their homes on the west, south or east side. Trees are $8 or $15 including delivery; several varieties are available. Call 791-3109, or visit tucsonaz. gov/tcb/tft for more information. TRICO Electric Cooperative members may request trees for $15 online at trico.coop, or call 744-2955, ext. 1605, for assistance. SEED LIBRARY Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. 5945500. Check seeds out from the library, and return seeds from your crop. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday; free. Call 7914010, or email askalibrarian@pima.gov for more information. TOUR OF THE MISSION GARDEN AT TUCSON’S BIRTHPLACE Mission Garden. Corner of Grande Avenue and Mission Lane. 404-7237. Tours of a re-creation on the original site of the Spanish-colonial-era walled plot that was part of Tucson’s historic San Agustín Mission take place from 8 a.m. to noon, every Saturday. The garden features heirloom plants representing Tucson’s 4,000-year agricultural history. Call 591-0478 for more information, or to schedule a tour at another time.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK BROAD JUMPERS OR HOP AND HOPS Get Air Trampoline Park. 330 S. Toole Ave. 624-5867. Challenge your balance center in a non-competitive atmosphere focused on developing fitness appropriate for those that haven’t jumped on a trampoline in years if not decades. All genders. Start as simple as walking on the trampoline. Refreshments afterwards at the Barrio Brewery optional. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 28, $5. 270-8479. royalart@ cox.net DEEP CONSCIOUSNESS MEDITATION Man in the Maze Room. 6965 N. Oracle Road 7971234. Rev. Janice Thomas, MA, CRS leads a deep consciousness expanding meditative experience to help transform challenges into opportunities through the innate wisdom of your heart space. Wed., June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sat., June 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $30. http://www.maninthemazeroom.com maninthemaze2013@gmail.com FOUNDATIONS OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE Han University of Traditional Medicine. 2856 E Fort Lowell Road 322-6330. Learn the basic concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Philosophical and ideological concepts will be introduced, including: Taoism, 5 Elements, 8 Principles, Vital Substances (Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids), causes of disease, emotions, and functions of the Zang Fu organs and their inter-relationships. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through June 28, $50 for all 4 classes. FREE PILATES, STRETCH AND BALANCE CLASS La Encantada. 2905 E. Skyline Drive. 299-3566. The session consists of pilates, egoscue and balance; get ready for a night of posture. Wed., June 25, 5:45-6:30 p.m. http://redmonkeystudio.net/ GMOS: THE FOOD IMPOSTERS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Red Monkey Pilates Studio. 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 139. 232-0534. Holistic Nutritionist and NonGMO Health Educator, Melissa Diane Smith will host a free evening seminar regarding the dangers of GMOs. Sat., June 21, 4-5 p.m. HYPNOSIS FOR FEARS AND PHOBIAS ALAS. 6510 E. 22nd St. 885-0575. Learn how hypnosis can be used to control fears and eliminate phobias. Sun., June 22, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free. http://www. ALASLifeCoaching.com tomas_sepulveda@hotmail.com SEATED TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. 7650 N. Paseo del Norte. 297-7201. An easy-to-learn, gentle, safe exer-
cise program for anyone who prefers to exercise sitting down and people with balance, strength, or mobility issues. Work in your own comfort zone, doing what you can and visualize the rest. This class exercises your body and brain. Mon., June 2, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mon., June 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mon., June 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and Wed., July 2, 9:30 a.m., $5 per class. 4652890. SeatedTaiChi@yahoo.com SPRING FOREST QIGONG Unity of Tucson. 3617 N. Camino Blanco. 577-3300. Spring Forest Qigong is an exercise program to strengthen the body, increase the energy and remove blockages to good health. Steve McGeeney and Tandra Goodwin will gently lead participants through the movements with deep understanding and skill. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Dec. 19, $10. 488-8284. unitics@q.com WOMEN SMOKERS WANTED FOR STUDY UA Department of Family and Community Medicine. 1450 N. Cherry Ave. 626-7864. Attend a two-hour focus group to give opinions about a smart phone app to help women who are worried about gaining weight when they quit smoking. Volunteers will be compensated. May 3-June 20, . 626-4188. perlanah@email.arizona.edu
UPCOMING UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORS IN DEMENTIA Clare Bridge of Oro Valley. 10175 N. Oracle Road. Oro Valley. 544-4300. Speaker presentation provided by Mark deClouet, PNP. RSVP to (520)544-4300 or sbarnett@brookdale.com Thu., June 26, 5-6 p.m., Free.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FREE COUNSELING University of Phoenix, Counseling Skills Center. 5099 E. Grant Road, Suite 108. 239-5315. Free counseling for individuals and couples, day and evening appointments are available. Call the Counseling Skills Center at 239-5315 and speak to a graduate student for more information. Mondays-Sundays. Continues through July 31. HIV TESTING The Centers for Disease Control recommend HIV testing for all people ages 13 through 64. Testing hours at SAAF, 375 S. Euclid Ave., are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday; and 1 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. Walk-in testing is also available at COPE, 101 S. Stone Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All testing is confidential; results are available in about 15 minutes; and counseling is available. For more information or an appointment, call SAAF at 628-7223 or COPE at 884-0707.
Pima County Desert Discovery Center. 7798 W. Gates Pass Road. 877-6000. As the sun sets, the desert comes alive with a vast array of wildlife, many of which are insects. Blacklights will be used to attract insects for a closer look. Pima County naturalists will be on hand to identify and discuss these six-legged creatures. Bring a head lamp or flashlight. Sat., June 21, 7:309:30 p.m., free. 615-7855. http://www.pima.gov/nrpr eeducation@pima.gov NED’S NATURE WALK Sabino Canyon. 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. 7498700. Volunteer naturalist Ned Harris leads a 3-hour walk through Sabino Canyon over moderately difficult trails, and discusses local birds, insects, plants, and offers photography tips. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., $5 parking, free event. http://sabinonaturalists.org. brynaba@aol.com. SAGUARO HARVEST WORKSHOP Pima County Desert Discovery Center. 7798 W. Gates Pass Road. 877-6000. Learn to harvest and process saguaro fruit in the traditional way as practiced by the Tohono O’odham. Collect the fruit, prepare and watch a demonstration of syrup-making, and sample a variety of desert foods. Ages 12 and older. Sat., June 21, 7-11 a.m., $15. Reservations required. 615-7855. http:// www.pima.gov/nrpr eeducation@pima.gov SONORAN DESERT WEEDWACKERS Tucson Mountain Park. 2020 N. Kinney Road. 8776000. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work may require hiking and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes. Meeting locations change frequently. Ages 12 and older. Sat., June 21, 6-9 a.m., free; Reservations required. 615-7855. http://www.pima.gov/ nrpr eeducation@pima.gov
RAMSEY CANYON PRESERVE WALKS Ramsey Canyon Preserve. 27 Ramsey Canyon Road. Miracle Valley. 378-2785. Nature Conservancy docents give guided walks through the habitats of more than 170 bird species and a wide range of wildlife at 9 a.m., every Monday, Thursday and Saturday; $5, $3 member or Cochise County resident, free younger than 16, admission is good for a week. Pets are not allowed.
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TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA Historic Hacienda de la Canoa. 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road. Green Valley. 877-6004. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters to gain insights into the stories of the people that lived and worked on the ranch. Visit the historic ranch buildings and corrals and enjoy views of the Santa Cruz River Valley. Sat., June 21, 8:30-10 a.m., freee; Reservations required.. http://www.pima.gov/nrpr CanoaRanch@pima.gov
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR 60+ Meals are served to seniors daily for $2 suggested donation at Armory Park Center, El Pueblo Senior Center, El Rio Neighborhood Center, Freedom Recreation Center, Donna Liggins Recreation Center and Quincie Douglas Neighborhood Center. Call for times at each center. Visit tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec for contact information and locations, including maps. Ongoing, .
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DRAGONS AND DAMSELS AT AGUA CALIENTE PARK Pima County Agua Caliente Park. 12325 E. Roger Road. 877-6000. Come explore the amazing world of dragonflies and damselflies at Agua Caliente Park. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a close-up look at these incredible insects and learn about their identification, biology, and conservation. Tue., June 24, 8-10 a.m., free. 615-7855. http://www.pima.gov/nrpr eeducation@ pima.gov
BEGINNER BIRD WALK Mason Audubon Center. 3835 W. Hardy Road. 6290510. The Tucson Audubon Society hosts an introduction to birdwatching for all ages with a casual, guided stroll through the saguaro-ironwood desert at 8 a.m., every Saturday; free. Call 629-0510, ext. 7011, for more information.
WAKE UP WITH THE BIRDS Pima County Agua Caliente Park. 12325 E. Roger Road. 877-6000. Join this guided birding walk in the desert oasis of Agua Caliente Park to spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds, and raptors. Binoculars are available for use. Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m. Continues through Aug. 28, Free. 615-7855. http://www.pima.gov/ nrpr. eeducation@pima.gov.
PCAP: AFFORDABLE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PIMA COUNTY RESIDENTS A representative from the Pima Community Access Program, a service that links uninsured Pima County residents with an affordable and comprehensive network of health-care providers, is available by appointment to enroll members of the community and give a free assessment. Call 309-2923, or email cynthia@mypcap. org for information or an appointment.
DRAGONS AND DAMSELS Sweetwater Wetlands. 2667 W. Sweetwater Drive. 7914331. Enjoy a close-up look at the dragonflies and damselflies of Sweetwater Wetlands and learn field identification tips with naturalist Jeff Babson. Wed., June 25, 8-10 a.m., free. 615-7855. http://www.pima. gov/nrpr eeducation@pima.gov
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TWILIGHT THURSDAYS Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, ext. 10. Cafe Botanica will be open for dinner, or bring your own picnic. (No admission fee if reservations made to the Cafe.) Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25, $8 adults, free members, $4 children, $3 dogs. 326-9686. http://www.tucsonbotanical.org info@tucsonbotanical.org
ANZA TRAIL RIVER WALKS Tumacácori National Historical Park. 1891 E. Frontage Road. Tumacácori. 398-2341. Guided walks of one hour and 1/2 mile along the Santa Cruz River begin at the visitors center. First and Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m., free.
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A NIGHT WITH THE STARS Pima County Agua Caliente Park. 12325 E. Roger Road. 877-6000. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Bring your flashlight and a lawn chair. Weather permitting. Fri., June 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 615-7855. http://www.pima.gov/nrpr eeducation@pima.gov
PATAGONIA LAKE STATE PARK Patagonia Lake State Park. 400 Patagonia Lake Road. Patagonia. 287-6965. Visitor center hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Avian tours take place on the pontoon boats at 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Pontoon boats depart for the Lake Discovery Tour to the west end of the lake at 11:15 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays. A twilight pontoon tour takes place just before dark on Saturdays. Each boat trip is $5. Bird walks are held every Monday and Friday at 9 a.m.; walks are about three hours long; free. Park entrance fees are $10 to $15 for each vehicle, $17 for non-electric camping sites, $25 for electric sites. Visit azstateparks.com for more information.
MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION Kiewit Auditorium, UA Medical Center. 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Medical center staff and the general public learn stress-relieving meditation techniques from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., every Monday; free. Mondays, .
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HOTTEST DAY OF THE YEAR BIKE RIDE BICAS. 44 W. Sixth St. 628-7950. Love riding your bicycle despite the heat and bright sun? Enjoy an easy paced 15-mile ride with fun stops to cool down and ending with a picnic and pool party by the water slide. $25 for the Hottest Ride. $50 Not to Get Fried (skip the ride and join us poolside). $45 for family of four (must have one youth younger than 12). $10 Day of Procrastinator Fee. Sat., June 28, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., . http://bicas.org/25th-anniversary/25th-events/ hottest-day-of-the-year-ride/ monique.laraway@bicas.org
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DOG DAYS AT THE GARDENS Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, ext. 10. Tucson Botanical Gardens celebrates Dog Days of Summer by opening its gates to leashed dogs. Members can buy a dog membership for the summer for $20. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25, $3 per visit. 3269686. http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/involved/membership/dog-membership/ membership@tucsonbotanical.org
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