Classified Staff Advisory Council

Staff Advisory Council Meeting
Mar 6: 3-5pm - TBA
 The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month.  Look into becoming a member of the UofA SAC - become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats!  For more information contact SAC President Angie Gomez at ampgomez@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU.
 

Upcoming Events - Updated 02/08/12
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Living Beyond 100 Lecture Series
Jan 24 - Feb 28: 7pm - UA Centennial Hall
A Series of 6 Lectures Exploring Our World and Ourselves.  Many of today's children will live for a century or longer. Which factors will affect their longevity? Will they be happy, healthy and productive? Emerging science and medical technologies provide many clues regarding the future of aging, but changing demographics and economics have also begun to influence society's views. Beyond doubt, each of us will face new levels of scientific complexity in this new world. This Spring, the College of Science will present six free lectures on the effects of long life, addressing the opportunities and costs of the new longevity, the biology of aging, the effects of aging on the brain, regenerative medicine, the impact on global populations, and the increasing intimacy between informatics and the aged.  At Centennial Hall on the campus of the University of Arizona. Parking is available on a pay per use basis in the Tyndall Avenue Garage. All lectures begin at 7:00 PM and are free to the public.  For More Information Visit the Living Beyond 100 website or call 520-621-4090.

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase of Tucson
Jan 28 - Feb 12
The "world's largest event of its kind" has museum-quality exhibits and vendors of gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, beads, art, jewelry, and supplies at nearly 40 locations. 

Whole Bead Show
Feb. 3-6 - Windmill Inn at St. Philip's Plaza, 4250 N. Campbell Ave.
An international cash-and-carry show for vintage through contemporary beads, findings, buttons, charms and beaded jewelry continues through Monday, Feb. 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday; free. Wholesale buyers must bring a copy of their resale license. Visit wholebead.com, or call (800) 292-2577 for more information.

American Indian Exposition
Feb. 3-14 - Quality Inn Flamingo, 1300 N. Stone Ave
An exhibit of crafts and other items for sale is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, through Tuesday, Feb. 14; free. Visit http://usaindianinfo.org for more information.

Tubac Festival of the Arts
Feb. 8-12 - Tubac, Exit 34 on Interstate 19 South
Booths representing 175 juried visiting artists and artisans line the streets of Tubac from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, Wednesday, Feb. 8, through Sunday, Feb. 12; free admission, $6 donation requested for parking. A food court, free rides on a horse-drawn trolley and roving entertainers also are featured. Call 398-2704, or visit tubacaz.com for more information.

Write me up, PLEASE: Documenting Performance Conversations and Disciplinary Actions
Feb 8: 8:30-10am - USB 214
By the time it’s time to “write up” an employee, there is generally tension and ill will, but that does not have to be the case. When managers use positive language that describes aspirations for the future, employees are encouraged to believe that productive change is possible and can begin to accept personal responsibility for their actions. When the need for change is not realized, a past practice of positive documentation will make disciplinary actions less subject to legal challenges. Please direct comments and questions regarding the PDS to Loretta Pedraza at 520-621-7183 or email to lpedraza@email.arizona.edu.  Registration is available through HR’s Center for Professional Development website at http://www.hr.arizona.edu/pds.

PAINTING PLANTS WITH MANABU SAITO
Feb 8: 9 to 11 a.m. - Tucson Botanical Gardens, , 2150 N Alvernon Way
Manabu Saito recently became a full-time resident of Tucson and now can devote more of his time to painting all kinds of botanical subjects including local flowering plants of the Sonoran Desert. This demonstration will help you improve your skills for painting plants while you enjoy the act of painting.  During these demonstrations you may ask questions about the materials and methods he uses in painting plants as you watch Manabu apply those techniques in his own work.  Wednesdays, Feb. 8 and 22.  Free with garden admission. Artists are welcome to join Manabu and receive critiques and tips while they work.  Visit: http://www.saitobotanicals.com/index.html

Survivor+cise
Feb 8: 4-4:30pm - Mt View Retirement Village Fitness Ctr, 7900 N La Canada Dr
A new gentle beginner class group exercise program for cancer survivors and family members.  $20 for 5 sessions or $4 per session.  Classes are wednesdays 4-4:30pm.  Register online at http://linkin.nursing.ariziona.edu or call 626-6151

Hatha Yoga Classes
Feb 9: 5:15-6:15pm -  College of Nursing, Room 117
The University of Arizona College of Nursing is putting on a free, yes FREE, Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga classes throughout February!  As part of the Tucson Holistic Healing Initiative for Nurses (THHIN) self-care program, the College of Nursing hosts the free classes to promote health and well-being in the community.  Tai Chi on Wednesday’s with Edna Silva beginning 2/1 and ending 2/29.  Yoga on Thursday’s with Sandi Fox beginning 2/2 and ending 3/1.  Each class will run from 5:15-6:15PM and are available on a first-come, first-served availability up to a maximum of 30 participants. Classes will be held at the College of Nursing, 1305. N Martin Ave., Room 117.  For more information email Cathy Michaels at cathym@nursing.arizona.edu.

$1 Million Hole-in-One Contest
Feb. 9-12 and Feb. 16-18 - Randolph Golf Course Clubhouse, 600 S. Alvernon Way
Participants buy a $10 ticket for 10 chances to hit a hole in one; proceeds support shade structures at City of Tucson Parks. Qualifying rounds take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 9 through 12; and Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 16 through 18. Tickets also are entered in a drawing for a flat screen TV and restaurant gift certificates. Email arizonadiana@cox.net, or visit tucsonholeinone.com for tickets or more information.

Centennial Weekend Downtown
Feb. 10-12
Free events celebrating Arizona's centennial take place throughout downtown from Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10 through 12. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m., Friday; noon to midnight, Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday. Three stages feature more than a dozen acts performing American roots music and celebrations of Latin-American and Mexican culture. Performers include Sam Moore of Sam and Dave; Los Changuitos Feos; Batucaxé; Al Perry and the Cattle; Odaiko Sonora; the 62nd Army Band, Fort Huachuca; Southwest Soul Circuit and Ronstadt Generations. Kids' activities include a ferris wheel, a jumping castle, films made at Old Tucson Studios, arts activities led by Tucson Arts Brigade and performances by illusionist Michael Howell, Puppets Amongus, the Wonderfools and more. Historic re-enactments and early 20th Century tourism films are featured from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, at the Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; free. At 7 p.m., the Fox hosts 100 Years of Mexican-Americans in Arizona with music, folklorico and film. Powhaus presents GEM, a multimedia, interactive production inspired by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.; free before 9 p.m., $5 after. From 2 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, a panel presents "Arizona Civil Rights Memories" at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott. Additional events take place at Centennial Hall, the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, and ten museums and galleries downtown. Visit 2ndsaturdays.com for more information

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Feb. 10-13 - Friends Book Barn, 2230 N. Country Club Road
Thousands of used library books across all genres are for sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Monday, Feb. 10 through 13; free admission. Sunday is half-price day; on Monday books are $5 per bag. Proceeds help promote literacy and support Tucson's public libraries.

Tucson Ultimate
 Feb. 11 - 12 - Ochoa Park, 3450 N. Fairview Ave
Savage Love, a co-ed frisbee tournament with teams of 5 men and two women each, takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, at times to be announced; free spectator. Regular league play takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, year-round at Ochoa Park, 3450 N. Fairview Ave.; free spectator. Visit tucsonultimate.com for more information and a schedule for 2012. Visit tucsonultimate.com for more information.

Healthy Life Fair
Feb. 11: 9-Noon - Ascension Lutheran Church, 1220 W. Magee Road
Blood-pressure screening, diabetes information, cancer support, nutritional resources and a range of other mind and body health resources are available from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 11; free

UA Women's Tennis
 Feb. 11: 10am - LaNelle Robson Tennis Center, 900 N. Martin Ave
Matches are free to spectators.  Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m.: San Diego State. Friday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m.: North Texas. Saturday, Feb. 18, at noon: Cal Poly. Visit arizonawildcats.com for more information.

4 Corners Festival
Feb 11 & 12: 10-5pm - La Encantada Shopping Center, Gallery Row, Paloma Village and Plaza Colonial, Skyline & Campbell Ave
   Free Admission.  Come to experience the most artistic cross-section in Southern Arizona at the Skyline & Campbell corridor for a two day festival filled with a richly diverse collection of fashion, boutiques,   restaurants, galleries, jewelers, sculptors and artists all showcased in the Four Corners at Skyline and Campbell Ave. Fine Art,  Gallery Art, Crafts, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Live Music, and Fashion

Southwestern International Raceway
 Feb. 11 - 12: 10am - Southwestern International Raceway, 11300 S. Houghton Road
An open Test N Tune takes place at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11; $5 spectator, free age 10 and younger. Team 1 of the IHRA Summit Super Series races starting at 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 12; prices vary. Email office@sirace.com, or visit sirace.com for more information.

Xeriscape Doesnt Mean Zeroscape!
Feb 11: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way
 Come find out how to love your garden and save water at the same time.  Learn the basic principles of xeriscaping, including water-conserving design, low water use plants, water harvesting techniques, appropriate irrigation methods, and use of mulches.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Xeriscape Garden. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

SmARTy Pants
Feb11:  10am - Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult companions participate in hands-on print-making at 10 a.m., the second Saturday of every month. $10 child; $8 member; free adult. Call 624-2333 for more information.

Odd Couple: Padre Font and Captain Anza
 Feb. 11: 10-11am - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive
Docents from Tumacácori wear period costumes and discuss the fiery relationship Captain Juan Bautista de Anza shared with Chaplain Pedro Font in 1775 when the pair led several hundred settlers to colonize San Francisco, from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. They repeat the presentation from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 La Cañada Drive, Green Valley.

Sharpen Memory and Boost Brain Power
 Feb. 11: 10-11:30am - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive
Medical professional Jill Jones discusses physical aspects of short-term, long-term, working, episodic and semantic memory, and guides creation of personal plans to stay mentally sharp, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11; free.

Valentine Yard Sale
Feb. 11: 10-4pm - Hope Animal Shelter, 2011 E. 12th St
A yard sale includes gently used items of all kinds, baked goods, plants, Valentine candy and treats from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11; free admission. Sales benefit HOPE Animal Shelter. Donations of items for sale are accepted from noon to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. Visit hopeanimalshelter.net for more information.

FC Tucson Street Soccer Showdown
Feb. 11: Noon - 10pm - Martin Luther King Apartments, 55 N. Fifth Ave
FC Tucson joins the Arizona centennial celebration with street soccer for all ages from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11; $50 per team, free spectator. The event is a 4 x 4 competition; each game lasts 15 minutes with no halftime. Noon: girls younger than 15. 2 p.m.: boys younger than 15. 4 p.m.: girls younger than 18. 6 p.m.: boys younger that 18. 8 p.m.: adult open games. Visit fctucson.com for more information.

UA Men's Basketball
 Feb. 11: Noon - UA McKale Memorial Center, 1721 E. Enke Drive
Tickets are $19 to $120; visit arizonawildcats.com for tickets or more information. Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.: Colorado. Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon: Utah. Thursday, Feb. 23, time TBA: USC. Saturday, Feb. 25, at noon: UCLA.

Make a Miniature
Feb 11: 1-4pm - Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
Kids Create helps youth appreciate, learn about, talk about and create miniatures from 1 to 4 p.m., the second Saturday of every month. Free with admission: $7 general; $6 seniors and military; $5 for ages 4 to 17; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 881-0606 or visit theminitimemachine.org for more information.

Fort Lowell Day Celebration
 Feb. 11: 1-4pm - San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E. Fort Lowell Road
 Cavalry drills, living-history tours, a vintage baseball game, a bus tour of historic structures at Tucson Medical Center, adobe brick-making, Mexican traditional flower-making, an exhibit of an 1870s officer's quarters, food booths, mariachi and Western music, and more are featured at an event celebrating the history of the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11; free. Maps, schedules and shuttle service are available at San Pedro Chapel. Visit oldfortlowellneighborhood.org for a complete schedule of activities and more information

Publishing in the Digital Age
Feb. 11: 2-4pm - Murphy-Wilmot Branch, Tucson-Pima Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road
Romance writers Elaine Charton, Mary Tate Engels and Frankie Robertson discuss how technology is changing publishing, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11; free.

Arizona 100: A Celebration Through the Lens of Time
 Feb. 11: 3-5pm - UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd
Through anthropology, history, poetry, tree-ring research, music, natural history, visual imagery, archaeology, dance and astronomy, this multifaceted program hosted by the UA Colleges of Letters, Arts and Science reveals kaliedoscopic aspects of Arizona and its 100 years of statehood, from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11; free. A reception follows on the Arizona State Museum lawn, across the street from Centennial Hall. The concert is free, but tickets are required; call 621-1162, or visit cfa.arizona.edu for tickets or more information. Visit az100.arizona.edu for more information about UA tributes to Arizona's Centennial.

Fine Valentine Couples Relay
Feb 11: 4pm - UA Main Gate
To celebrate the spirit of Valentine's Day -- open run, couple's run, and 2-mile fun run, with children's run afterwards. The 4 Mile Open race is an open event with men’s and women’s categories. Top finishers overall and top three in 10-year age categories will receive awards. The 4 mile Couple’s Relay: flowers for batons; PDA necessary for prizes. The 2 mile walk/jog is non-competitive, and all participants will be eligible for raffle prizes. Fun kids run, too! This is supposed to be a fun event, so please come out prepared to run hard and enjoy yourself . . . bring kids and friends. Free food from Main Gate merchants and restaurants. Plenty of raffle prizes from Main Gate merchants. PDA may be necessary to claim prizes.  Visit: http://www.azroadrunners.org/events/valentine.html

Salpointe Catholic Education Fund Gala
Feb. 11: 5:30pm- Salpointe High School, 1545 E. Copper St
A gala dinner dance and auction takes place at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, in the gymnasium; $100. Proceeds underwrite scholarships. Call 547-9365, or email pgessner@salpointe.org for tickets or more information.

2nd Saturday Downtown Urban Street Fest
Feb 11: 5:30-10:30pm - Downtown Tucson
Tucson's family-friendly arts-and-entertainment event happens outdoors and indoors along Congress and adjacent downtown streets on the second Saturday evening of every month.  Visit : http://www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com/

Art Pandemonium
 Feb. 11: 6pm - Green Fields Country Day School, 6000 N. Camino de la Tierra
Wine and artisan cheeses are served, and original art is auctioned, starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11; freewill donation. Auction items include plein-air paintings of campus features, created in a competition throughout the preceding week. Email pbdarnell_512@msn.com for more information.

Fine Valentine Couples' Relay
Feb. 12: 8am - Geronimo Plaza, University Boulevard and Euclid Avenue
A celebration of Valentine's Day at 8 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, includes a 4-mile relay race for couples, an individual 4-mile run and a 2-mile walk/jog; $12 to $20. Email raccetta2@cox.net, or visit azroadrunners.org for more information.

Picacho Century
Feb. 12: 8am
Options of 36, 63 and 100 miles are available for a bike ride starting at 8 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, and stopping by Picacho Plaza and Owl Head Buttes on the way; $35, $15 GABA member, $10 less for advance registration. Visit bikegaba.org to register and for more information.

AASA Field Trip: Red Tails
Central Park Place 20 Theater
During WW II, thirteen cadets enrolled in an experimental program to train "colored personnel" as Army fighter pilots at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.  Discount tickets may be available  via AASA.  Time TBA.  Sponsored by African American Student Affairs.  Contact  moorem@email.arizona.edu

Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse: 50 Years of Steakhood
Feb. 12: 11-10pm - Pinnacle Peak, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
A festival of family entertainment celebrates the 50th anniversary of Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12; free admission and free parking. Featured are nationally renowned rope-trick performer Loop Rawlins, Ballet Folklorico Tapatío, the 4th Cavalry Regimental Band, a new ferris wheel, train rides, living history presentations, games with prizes and more. Visit traildusttown.com for more information

F.O.E. Heart Ball
 Feb. 12: 12:30-4pm -  Eagles Lodge, 1530 N. Stone Ave
Memories Big Band, a 16-piece swing band, provides music for dancing, and a dinner offers three entree options, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12: $23, $20 advance. Proceeds benefit the Max Baer Heart Fund. Call 790-6283 or 742-1718 for reservations or more information.

Arizona's Struggle for Statehood
Feb. 12: 1-2pm - Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Historian and storyteller Jack Lasseter talks about Arizona's legal beginnings, from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12; free. Reservations are required. Call 615-7855, or e-mail eeducation@pima.gov for more information.

Africa Lecture: South Africa - A Democratic Success?
Feb 13: 3pm - TBA
Post-apartheid South Africa is both an emerging global power and a place of social distress.  Come examine the country's traditional and colonical history, contemporary struggles, and promising future.  Sponsored by Africana Studies Program and School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SILLC). Contact  moorem@email.arizona.edu

Black Beauty/Naturao Beauty Blog Unveiling
Feb 14: Noon - 2pm - MLK Jr Center, Main Lounge
The Natural Hair and Black Beauty Movement comes to UA.  Celebrate beauty of color with treats, music, and of course, the new blog - blackgirlssaywhat.tumblr.com! Love your natural self! Sponsored by the AASA Board of Directors. Contact  moorem@email.arizona.edu

Tai Chi Classes
Feb 15: 5:15-6:15pm -  College of Nursing, Room 117
The University of Arizona College of Nursing is putting on a free, yes FREE, Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga classes throughout February!  As part of the Tucson Holistic Healing Initiative for Nurses (THHIN) self-care program, the College of Nursing hosts the free classes to promote health and well-being in the community.  Tai Chi on Wednesday’s with Edna Silva beginning 2/1 and ending 2/29.  Yoga on Thursday’s with Sandi Fox beginning 2/2 and ending 3/1.  Each class will run from 5:15-6:15PM and are available on a first-come, first-served availability up to a maximum of 30 participants. Classes will be held at the College of Nursing, 1305. N Martin Ave., Room 117.  For more information email Cathy Michaels at cathym@nursing.arizona.edu.

Science Cafe Oro Valley - Anti-venoms: How are they made and how do they work? with Leslie Boyer
Feb 15: 6:30pm - W Natl Park Store, 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Oro Valley
Join us for our spring series: Biters, Hiders, Stinkers and Stinders: Toxicity and Other Amazing Adaptations at the Oro Valley Science Cafe.  Sponsored by UA and W Natl Park Assoc, this casual forum is a great way to meet and discuss science in a relaxed setting.  This is a free event.  To assure a seat please RSVP to 622-6014.

Arnold and Doris Roland Distinguished Speaker Series presents Threads through Time: The Art and History of the Navajo People
Feb 15: 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Arizona State Museum
Free and open to the public, ASM east gallery ASM members and members of the Tucson community are invited to enjoy this talk by Jackson Clark, third generation trader and owner of Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango, Colorado. With a remarkable depth of knowledge based on 40 years of interaction, Clark relates his and his family’s encounters trading with the Navajo people. Humor, respect, and great appreciation punctuate Clark’s very personal stories, as he uses examples of specific weavings as mileposts along the shared journey. Clark also shows how traders have affected Navajo arts through time, and how world commerce now affects them, pointing out that, “Weavings, more than anything else, have defined the Navajos’ ability to change and prosper under very difficult circumstances.” Reception follows lecture. Kindly RSVP. The Arnold and Doris Roland Distinguished Speaker Series is made possible by the generosity of Arnold and Doris Roland. Lecture and reception hosted and presented by the Friends of the ASM Collections.

Expect the Unexpected
Feb 16: 8:30-10am - USB 214
How do you handle an employee crisis, critical incident or other unexpected event in the workplace? How do you help employees cope with the death of a colleague? What would you do if the ex-spouse of an employee threatened another employee? How should you respond to claims of sexual harassment or illegal discrimination? What do you do about employees you suspect are stealing or engaging in other criminal acts? The "unexpected" has become a growing part of our everyday lives. In the chaos and confusion that arise from workplace issues, problems, and critical incidents, it can be difficult to keep a cool head and develop effective action plans. In this session, we’ll focus on developing skills and strategies for responding to critical leadership challenges with complete confidence and resolve. Please direct comments and questions regarding the PDS to Loretta Pedraza at 520-621-7183 or email to lpedraza@email.arizona.edu.  Registration is available through HR’s Center for Professional Development website at http://www.hr.arizona.edu/pds.

People of Color SafeZone
Feb 17: 1pm - Center for Student Involvement and Leadership classroom
This training focuses on race and sexuality by addressing queerness within the black community, different intersections of class, religion, and gender experience. Sponsored by: LGBTQ Affairs, Contact  moorem@email.arizona.edu

UA Women's Tennis
 Feb. 17: 3pm - LaNelle Robson Tennis Center, 900 N. Martin Ave
Matches are free to spectators.  Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m.: San Diego State. Friday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m.: North Texas. Saturday, Feb. 18, at noon: Cal Poly. Visit arizonawildcats.com for more information.

19th Annual Southwest Indian Art Fair
Feb 18 & 19th
Mark your calendars now for Southern Arizona's Premier Indian Art Show and Market! Join us for a wonderful weekend of culture, art, performance, and food on Arizona State Museum's front lawn, rain or shine. Meet 200+ Native artists, many of them award winning. Talk with them about their work and learn about the cultural significance that informs, inspires, and imbues their work. Top-quality, handmade art includes pottery, Hopi katsina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets, and much more. Artist demonstrations, Native food, music, and dance performances round out the two-day celebration. ASM members admitted one hour early on Saturday for best selection. Admission fees TBA.  For Questions about our Events and Programs contact Darlene Lizarraga via email or at 520-626-8381

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo)
Feb 18 - 26 - Tucson Rodeo Grounds
The Tucson Rodeo Grounds hosts the first major outdoor event on the PRCA circuit, with more than 650 cowboys and cowgirls competing for $420,000 in prize money. 

Successful Plants for Tucson Gardens
Feb 18: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
An excellent follow-up to the Newcomers and Xeriscape classes, this session will emphasize choosing appropriate plants for your landscape.  Characteristics of highly recommended trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers will be discussed.  Information on ultimate size, flowering season, hardiness, and preferred exposure will help you make informed choices. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

UA Women's Tennis
 Feb. 18:Noon - LaNelle Robson Tennis Center, 900 N. Martin Ave
Matches are free to spectators.  Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m.: San Diego State. Friday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m.: North Texas. Saturday, Feb. 18, at noon: Cal Poly. Visit arizonawildcats.com for more information.

UApresents: Trisha Brown Dance Company
Feb 18: 8pm - UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd
Performances are at 8 p.m.,  Saturday, Feb. 18: Trisha Brown Dance Company; $22 to $46. Saturday, March 3: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company; $27 to $59. Friday, March 23: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; $31 to $79. Saturday, April 14: River North Dance Chicago; $20 to $42. Call or visit uapresents.org for tickets or more information.

World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship
Feb 20-26 - The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain
This match play tournament on the PGA TOUR circuit features the Official World Golf Rankings' top 64 pro golfers playing for a $1.4 million grand prize at

Inclusive Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception
Feb 21: 2 - 3:30pm - SU Santa Rita Rm
Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the 2010-2011 Peter W. Likins Inclusive Excellence Awards.  The recipients are a distinguished group of individuals who have made significant contributions toward enhancing The University of Arizona’s academic excellence by helping to create a diverse and inclusive campus community.  President Sander will present the awards during a dessert reception on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Santa Rita Room, Student Union Memorial Center.  Please mark your calendars to attend. The recipients of this year’s Inclusive Excellence Awards are: Student Recipients:   Individual ­- Rebecca Covarrubias, Graduate Student, Psychology; Student Team/Organization - Arizona Model United Nations. Faculty Recipients:  Individual Faculty - John Szivek, Professor, Orthopedic Surgery; Individual Faculty - Marie Chisholm-Burns, Professor and Dept. Head, College of Pharmacy; Faculty Team/Organization­ - The University of Arizona, Santa Cruz.  Staff Recipients:   Individual Staff ­- Jennifer Hoefle, Program Director, LGBTQ Affairs, Division of Student Affairs; Staff Team/Organization - Leadership Programs, Division of Student Affairs.

BUTTERFLY BASICS
Feb 21: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Tucson Botanical Gardens, , 2150 N Alvernon Way
 Join Elizabeth Willott, curator of Butterfly Magic, for this basic introduction to butterfly biology. Along with showing great images of butterflies of the Gardens and Butterfly Magic, we’ll introduce you to butterfly biology and the inner workings of the tropical butterfly exhibit. Includes entrance to Butterfly Magic after-hours. $12, $7 members.  Pre-registration required. Register online at www.tucsonbotanical.org or by phone at 520-326-9686, Ext. 19.

A Lot Like You Film
Feb 21: 5:30pm - Gallagher
The award winning story of reconciling inherited culture with personal identity.  What do we choose to pass down of what we have inherited?  How does bearing witness break lifetimes of silence?  Meet the filmmaker Eliaichi Kimaro immediately after showing. Sponsored by: The AASA Board of Directors

PAINTING PLANTS WITH MANABU SAITO
Feb 22: 9 to 11 a.m. - Tucson Botanical Gardens, , 2150 N Alvernon Way
Manabu Saito recently became a full-time resident of Tucson and now can devote more of his time to painting all kinds of botanical subjects including local flowering plants of the Sonoran Desert. This demonstration will help you improve your skills for painting plants while you enjoy the act of painting.  During these demonstrations you may ask questions about the materials and methods he uses in painting plants as you watch Manabu apply those techniques in his own work.  Wednesdays, Feb. 8 and 22.  Free with garden admission. Artists are welcome to join Manabu and receive critiques and tips while they work.  Visit: http://www.saitobotanicals.com/index.html

Odd Couple: Padre Font and Captain Anza
 Feb. 23: 2-3pm - Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 La Cañada Drive, Green Valley
Docents from Tumacácori wear period costumes and discuss the fiery relationship Captain Juan Bautista de Anza shared with Chaplain Pedro Font in 1775 when the pair led several hundred settlers to colonize San Francisco, from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. They repeat the presentation from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 La Cañada Drive, Green Valley.

UA Men's Basketball
 Feb. 23: TBA - UA McKale Memorial Center, 1721 E. Enke Drive
Tickets are $19 to $120; visit arizonawildcats.com for tickets or more information. Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.: Colorado. Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon: Utah. Thursday, Feb. 23, time TBA: USC. Saturday, Feb. 25, at noon: UCLA

Hatha Yoga Classes
Feb 23: 5:15-6:15pm -  College of Nursing, Room 117
The University of Arizona College of Nursing is putting on a free, yes FREE, Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga classes throughout February!  As part of the Tucson Holistic Healing Initiative for Nurses (THHIN) self-care program, the College of Nursing hosts the free classes to promote health and well-being in the community.  Tai Chi on Wednesday’s with Edna Silva beginning 2/1 and ending 2/29.  Yoga on Thursday’s with Sandi Fox beginning 2/2 and ending 3/1.  Each class will run from 5:15-6:15PM and are available on a first-come, first-served availability up to a maximum of 30 participants. Classes will be held at the College of Nursing, 1305. N Martin Ave., Room 117.  For more information email Cathy Michaels at cathym@nursing.arizona.edu.

His Achilles Heel
Feb 23: 7pm - MLK Jr. Center, Main Lounge
What Every Brother Should Know Before He Commits-- A panel discussion about black men's commitment to relationships, health, work, academics, and personal success.  Open to all and audience participation is encouraged. Sponsored by: African American Student Affairs

Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
Feb 25: 10:30-12:30pm - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
The focus will be on developing the basic understanding of the principles of rainwater harvesting.  The discussion will include techniques and products of passive and active rainwater harvesting.  Emphasis will be primarily on residential properties, and what the individual homeowner can do on your own property.  Native plantings and landscape materials will be illustrated.  Slides and visual materials will be presented as examples of passive and active rainwater harvesting sites, from the smaller scale to larger more complex operations.  A list of Tucson landscapers and reputable suppliers will also be included.  The program will conclude with a tour of the rainwater harvesting techniques used in the Botanical Gardens.  No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members. Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

UA Men's Basketball
 Feb. 25: Noon - UA McKale Memorial Center, 1721 E. Enke Drive
Tickets are $19 to $120; visit arizonawildcats.com for tickets or more information. Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.: Colorado. Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon: Utah. Thursday, Feb. 23, time TBA: USC. Saturday, Feb. 25, at noon: UCLA

2nd Annual Pueblo's Rodeo Run - 4 Mile Run/Walk
Feb 26: 9am - Peter Piper Pizza at the Spectrum Mall, 5385 S. Calle Santa Cruz
 Cost: 17 and under $15; 18 and over $25. Free t-shirt if registration received by 2/18/12.  Pueblo's Rodeo Run is a 4 mile competitive fun run/walk along the Santa Cruz River Pathway Celebrating Rodeo Days in the Old Pueblo. This Second Annual Run/Walk will be benefiting Pueblo High School's Track & Field and Cross Country programs. We ask that you come out and support these young runners!  Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml

St. Philip's Phixers Home Maintenance Workshop Series
Feb 26: 12:30pm - St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave
St. Philip's fourth-Sunday home-maintenance presentations take place at 12:30 p.m., the fourth Sunday of every month; free. Participants should dress comfortably. Feb. 26: Glues, adhesives, tapes and bailing wire. Email greg.foraker@stphilipstucson.org, or call 299-6421, ext. 44, for information.

Organized Chaos: Leading Others Through Change
Feb 28: 8:30-10am - USB 214
The old adage “People Dislike Change” is simply untrue. People are very willing to change – as long as it was their idea or they see change as personally beneficial. The challenges begin when change is imposed on those who aren’t interested in doing things differently. The most effective leaders create “change ready” cultures and are successful in creating a shared vision for a better future. This session will discuss the barriers to change and the strategies that can move people forward.. Please direct comments and questions regarding the PDS to Loretta Pedraza at 520-621-7183 or email to lpedraza@email.arizona.edu.  Registration is available through HR’s Center for Professional Development website at http://www.hr.arizona.edu/pds.

Communities, Activism, and the Law
Feb 29: College of Law, Lobby
Consider the connections between a legal education and social activism - specifically around race/ethnicity, gender and sexuality. Mix and mingle with current law students. Sponsored by Black Law Students Association

Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga Classes
Feb 29: 5:15-6:15pm -  College of Nursing, Room 117
The University of Arizona College of Nursing is putting on a free, yes FREE, Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga classes throughout February!  As part of the Tucson Holistic Healing Initiative for Nurses (THHIN) self-care program, the College of Nursing hosts the free classes to promote health and well-being in the community.  Tai Chi on Wednesday’s with Edna Silva beginning 2/1 and ending 2/29.  Yoga on Thursday’s with Sandi Fox beginning 2/2 and ending 3/1.  Each class will run from 5:15-6:15PM and are available on a first-come, first-served availability up to a maximum of 30 participants. Classes will be held at the College of Nursing, 1305. N Martin Ave., Room 117.  For more information email Cathy Michaels at cathym@nursing.arizona.edu.

Gardening for the Newcomer
Mar 1: 9:30 - noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
This introductory class will familiarize newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson’s seasons and soils.  Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering is included.   Learn to create a garden of beauty and comfort in our desert environment.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Gardens. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

Living Within Planetary Boundaries: How Should the 'God Species' Respond to Global Environmental Change?
Mar 2: 3:30pm- Harvill, Rm 404
Mark Lynas, an award-winning writer, visiting research associate at Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute and advisor on climate change to the president of the Maldives. He has authored three books – two on climate change and one focusing on how humans can protect and nurture the biosphere. His lecture, "Living Within Planetary Boundaries: How Should the 'God Species' Respond to Global Environmental Change?," will be held at 3:30 p.m. on March 2 in Room 404 of the Harvill Building as part of the School of Geography and Development colloquium. The lecture series is sponsored by the UA's Water Sustainability Program, Institute of the Environment, Renewable Energy Network, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, Biosphere 2, College of Law and School of Geography and Development.

Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run
Mar 3: 6am - Kentucky Camp, Sonoita
A challenging 50 mile loop course on forest service roads and trails through the southeastern part of the Santa Rita mountains. 15 hour time limit and 7 hour limit at Box Canyon. No refunds or entry transfers.  Visit: http://www.oldpueblo50.com

Phoenix Marathon
Mar 3: 7am - Phoenix sign on the mountain, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd, Mesa
The Phoenix Marathon and Half Marathon feature a beautiful course that begins near the iconic "Phoenix" sign at the top of Usery Pass and continues downhill into Mesa, finishing at a shopping center within 10 minutes of the Phoenix International Airport. Additional Information: This Arizona race benefits Arizona Brainfood. Arizona Brainfood helps underprivileged school children that do not receive adequate nutrition while away from school. Finishers medallions Will be awarded to marathon & half marathon finishers. Tech Shirts will be provided for participants of the Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Awards for age groups will be given to the top three runners in each division. Many other prizes will be awarded. Visit: http://www.PHXmarathon.com

Gardening for the Newcomer
Mar 3: 9:30 - noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
This introductory class will familiarize newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson’s seasons and soils.  Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering is included.   Learn to create a garden of beauty and comfort in our desert environment.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Gardens. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

Gardening Classes at the Library
Mar 3:10:30 - Mission Branch Library, 3770 S. Mission Road
 Free classes are offered at 1 p.m, every Wednesday, at the Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road; 1 p.m., every Friday, at the Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive; and 10:30 a.m., the first Saturday of every month, at the Mission Branch Library, 3770 S. Mission Road. Call 626-5161 for more information.

TeenZone Movie and Popcorn
Mar 3: 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive
Teens enjoy eating popcorn and sitting in loungers to watch a movie from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the first Saturday of every month; free. Beverages and other snacks are available in vending machines.

UApresents: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company
Mar 3: 8pm - UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd
Performances are at 8 p.m.,  Saturday, March 3: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company; $27 to $59. Friday, March 23: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; $31 to $79. Saturday, April 14: River North Dance Chicago; $20 to $42. Call or visit uapresents.org for tickets or more information.

Möda ProvŎcateûr
Mar 4 - UA Student Union Grand Ballroom, 1303 E. University Blvd
Hundreds of models, stylists, artists, dancers and volunteers raise funds for the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation with a choreographed entertainment featuring original works by local fashion designers on Sunday, March 4. Visit saafmoda.org for details as they are available.

Tucson Tour de Cure
Mar 4 - Innovation Corporate Ctr
Be one of more than 50,000 riders nationwide committed to helping us Stop Diabetes! The sense of accomplishment that you'll feel as you cross the finish line can only be matched by the difference you'll be making in the lives of the 25 million Americans living with diabetes. This is an event like no other. No matter which distance you choose you'll be fully supported with route marshals, SAG vehicles, mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with hydration and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled. At the finish, you will be welcomed with cheering volunteers, great food and much more.  From coast to coast, in over 43 states, the Tour de Cure is changing the future of diabetes!  Start a Chain Reaction. Register Yourself. Ask a Friend. Start a Team. Stop Diabetes! Tucson Event Manager: Fred Gomez, fgomez@diabetes.org or For more information, call 1-888-DIABETES or Contact Us or visit website

Vermiculture Display
Mar 4: 10-3pm - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
On the first Sunday of each month – November through April, come to the Gardens and learn more about your favorite worm!  Ask questions of Gardens volunteer, David Jester, as he gets up close and personal with pillbugs, redworms, grubs, mealworms and more!  Learn how these creatures help return nutrients to the earth.  Fun for any age.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

Staff Advisory Council Meeting
Mar 6: 3-5pm - Nursing, Room 349
 The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month.  Look into becoming a member of the UofA SAC - become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats!  For more information contact SAC President Angie Gomez at ampgomez@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU.

Coffee with the Curators
Mar 7: 3:00–3:45 p.m - Arizona State Museum
Free, ASM lobby.  Join us for a cup of coffee and informal conversation with Jannelle Weakly, ASM photo collections curator, who shares some of her favorite highlights from the museum’s extensive photographic collections.

Simply Ballroom
Mar 7: 7:30pm - Desert View Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive
 $40. Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m.: Simply Ballroom, featuring the Utah Ballroom Dance Company; $24, $22 advance. Visit tickets.saddlebrooketwo.com for tickets or more information.

Xeriscape Doesnt Mean Zeroscape!
Mar 10: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way
 Come find out how to love your garden and save water at the same time.  Learn the basic principles of xeriscaping, including water-conserving design, low water use plants, water harvesting techniques, appropriate irrigation methods, and use of mulches.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Xeriscape Garden. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

SmARTy Pants
Mar 10:  10am - Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult companions participate in hands-on print-making at 10 a.m., the second Saturday of every month. $10 child; $8 member; free adult. Call 624-2333 for more information.

Make a Miniature
Mar 10: 1-4pm - Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
Kids Create helps youth appreciate, learn about, talk about and create miniatures from 1 to 4 p.m., the second Saturday of every month. Free with admission: $7 general; $6 seniors and military; $5 for ages 4 to 17; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 881-0606 or visit theminitimemachine.org for more information.

2nd Saturday Downtown Urban Street Fest
Mar 10: 5:30-10:30pm - Downtown Tucson
Tucson's family-friendly arts-and-entertainment event happens outdoors and indoors along Congress and adjacent downtown streets on the second Saturday evening of every month.  Visit : http://www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com/

Arizona Super Spartan Race
Mar 12 - Rawhide, 5700 West North Loop Road, Chandler
Spartan Race is the world’s leading obstacle race series. It’s an event of pure primitive craziness that you’ll never forget! Spartan Race has: Races all over the globe! Different distances for different levels and styles or racing. A unique culture and community of athletes striving together to overcome any and everything.  Visit: http://www.spartanrace.com/arizona-obstacle-racing-super-spartan-chandler.html

Annual Running with the Irish Green Isle Mile
Mar 17: 9am -  Tucson Children's Museum
      200 South 6th Avenue
Cost: TBD We will up date time of race when they let us know when the Parade will start. This is the competition for bragging rights to the fastest mile in Tucson! The 1 mile will run through beautiful downtown Tucson and serves as the kick-off to the The St. Patrick's Day Parade of Tucson. Don't forget to wear your green!  Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml

Spring Festival of the Arts

Mar 17: 9 - 4 pm & Mar 18: 10 - 4 p.m. - Southwest corner of Oracle and Tangerine Road

Shoppers can discover local artwork and great food in an eco-friendly shopping center. The festival, co-hosted with the town of Oro Valley, will feature music and dance shows by local schools, crafts and sweets. During the weekend, attendees can find unique and hand-made gifts, including jewelry, sculptures, textiles, photography, framed paintings, candles, glass art, custom wood creations, pottery and ceramics, metal work, clothing and much more.  Cost: Free admission  Online: http://www.orovalleyfestival.org/

Successful Plants for Tucson Gardens
Mar 17: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
An excellent follow-up to the Newcomers and Xeriscape classes, this session will emphasize choosing appropriate plants for your landscape.  Characteristics of highly recommended trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers will be discussed.  Information on ultimate size, flowering season, hardiness, and preferred exposure will help you make informed choices. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

Kitt Peak Ascent Bicycle Ride
Mar 18: 6am - SR86 and SR386 44 miles Southwest of Tucson
We invite you to conquer this entirely uphill challenge from the desert floor to the top of the peak at 6875 feet above sea level! Cyclists will enjoy a smoothly paved course beginning at the base of Kitt Peak on the Tohono-O'odham Reservation near Tucson, Arizona, and finishing at the World famous Kitt Peak National Observatory. Will you accept the challenge? We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Tohono O'odham Nation for allowing us to host this event on their land. All participants receive a tech shirt, bib, official time, a finisher's medal, food, fluids, medical support, gear check. Your entry fee also covers the cost of a free entry offered to the members of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Visit: http://kittpeakascent.com

UApresents: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Mar 23: 8pm - UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd
Performances are at 8 p.m.,  Saturday, March 3: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company; $27 to $59. Friday, March 23: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; $31 to $79. Saturday, April 14: River North Dance Chicago; $20 to $42. Call or visit uapresents.org for tickets or more information.

Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
Mar 24: 10:30-12:30pm - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
The focus will be on developing the basic understanding of the principles of rainwater harvesting.  The discussion will include techniques and products of passive and active rainwater harvesting.  Emphasis will be primarily on residential properties, and what the individual homeowner can do on your own property.  Native plantings and landscape materials will be illustrated.  Slides and visual materials will be presented as examples of passive and active rainwater harvesting sites, from the smaller scale to larger more complex operations.  A list of Tucson landscapers and reputable suppliers will also be included.  The program will conclude with a tour of the rainwater harvesting techniques used in the Botanical Gardens.  No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members. Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

Telling the Climate Change Story
Mar 29: 4pm - SU Memorial Ballroom
Susan Joy Hassol, a climate change communicator, analyst and author known for her ability to translate research into plain English, making the science more accessible to policy makers and the public. Hassol directs the Boulder, Co.-based organization Climate Communication. As the plenary speaker for the UA's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences' EarthWeek 2012, she will give the talk, "Telling the Climate Change Story," focusing on how scientists can improve communication of their research. Her presentation will be held at 4 p.m. on March 29 in the North Ballroom of the Student Union Memorial Center. The lecture series is sponsored by the UA's Water Sustainability Program, Institute of the Environment, Renewable Energy Network, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, Biosphere 2, College of Law and School of Geography and Development.

Crush Wine Food & Art Festival
March 30-31: Tucson Museum of Art
Celebrate the art in party by tasting phenomenal wines and culinary creations from Tucson's finest restaurants. Then attend the Crush Gala at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort for an evening of wine, dinner, auction and dancing.  For more information visit: www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/crush

Arts in the Plaza- Fine Art & Jazz Festival
Mar 31: 9-4pm - Apr 1: 10-4pm - St Philips Plaza, Campbell & River
Arts in the Plaza at St. Philips Plaza features fine art and live jazz from some of the most talented artisans and musicians in the region. Arts in the Plaza moved locations from Oro Valley’s Canada del Oro Riverfront Park, formerly Arts in the Park. With the same fine art quality that has attracted national attention and made the festival a successful show for over a decade, Arts in the Plaza features entertainment for all ages. The outdoor festival (running twice a year) offers musical performances, kid’s activities, tasty food and more than 100 artists offering the finest art in the region. This free, two-day event features a beautiful setting with artwork in all genres. Visit: http://www.fineartfest.org/

Staff Advisory Council Meeting
Apr 3: 3-5pm - Cooperative Ext TBA
 The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month.  Look into becoming a member of the UofA SAC - become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats!  For more information contact SAC President Angie Gomez at ampgomez@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU.

Gardening for the Newcomer
Apr 5: 9:30 - noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
This introductory class will familiarize newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson’s seasons and soils.  Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering is included.   Learn to create a garden of beauty and comfort in our desert environment.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Gardens. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

Gardening for the Newcomer
Apr 7: 9:30 - noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
This introductory class will familiarize newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson’s seasons and soils.  Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering is included.   Learn to create a garden of beauty and comfort in our desert environment.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Gardens. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

Gardening Classes at the Library
Apr 7:10:30 - Mission Branch Library, 3770 S. Mission Road
 Free classes are offered at 1 p.m, every Wednesday, at the Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road; 1 p.m., every Friday, at the Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive; and 10:30 a.m., the first Saturday of every month, at the Mission Branch Library, 3770 S. Mission Road. Call 626-5161 for more information.

TeenZone Movie and Popcorn
Apr 7: 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive
Teens enjoy eating popcorn and sitting in loungers to watch a movie from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the first Saturday of every month; free. Beverages and other snacks are available in vending machines.

Vermiculture Display
Apr 8: 10-3pm - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
On the first Sunday of each month – November through April, come to the Gardens and learn more about your favorite worm!  Ask questions of Gardens volunteer, David Jester, as he gets up close and personal with pillbugs, redworms, grubs, mealworms and more!  Learn how these creatures help return nutrients to the earth.  Fun for any age.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

Take Back the Night
April 10 - Geronimo Plaza, University Boulevard and Euclid Avenue
Planning is under way for Tucson's participation in this nationwide event to raise awareness about sexual assault and abuse on April 20, 2012. To get involved, e-mail rfrost@arizonaschildren.org, or call 327-1171, ext. 1974. Visit Take Back The Night Tucson on Facebook to keep up with developments.

S AZ  Home Builders Assoc Spring Home & Patio Show
Apr 13-15 - Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave
You'll find the latest information on one of the biggest shows in the US.  Each spring hundreds of exhibitors gather to showcase the latest in home improvements and patio and outdoor living.  Produced in Tucson, businesses come together under one roof at TCC in downtown Tucson where you'll discover new and exciting ideas for your home.  Visit sahbahomeshow.com

Xeriscape Doesnt Mean Zeroscape!
Apr 14: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way
 Come find out how to love your garden and save water at the same time.  Learn the basic principles of xeriscaping, including water-conserving design, low water use plants, water harvesting techniques, appropriate irrigation methods, and use of mulches.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Xeriscape Garden. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

SmARTy Pants
Apr 14:  10am - Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult companions participate in hands-on print-making at 10 a.m., the second Saturday of every month. $10 child; $8 member; free adult. Call 624-2333 for more information.

Make a Miniature
Apr 14: 1-4pm - Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
Kids Create helps youth appreciate, learn about, talk about and create miniatures from 1 to 4 p.m., the second Saturday of every month. Free with admission: $7 general; $6 seniors and military; $5 for ages 4 to 17; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 881-0606 or visit theminitimemachine.org for more information.

2nd Saturday Downtown Urban Street Fest
Apr 14: 5:30-10:30pm - Downtown Tucson
Tucson's family-friendly arts-and-entertainment event happens outdoors and indoors along Congress and adjacent downtown streets on the second Saturday evening of every month.  Visit : http://www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com/

UApresents: River North Dance Chicago
Apr 14: 8pm - UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd
Performances are at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 14: River North Dance Chicago; $20 to $42. Call or visit uapresents.org for tickets or more information.

What Americans Really Think about Climate Change
Apr 19: TBA
Jon Krosnick, a social psychologist at Stanford University who has been conducting survey research on the American public's views of global warming for 15 years. His research also focuses on attitude formation, change, and effects; the psychology of political behavior; and survey research methods. He will discuss how the public understands environmental science during his talk on April 19, "What Americans Really Think about Climate Change." The time and location of the talk will be announced as the event approaches. The lecture series is sponsored by the UA's Water Sustainability Program, Institute of the Environment, Renewable Energy Network, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, Biosphere 2, College of Law and School of Geography and Development.

Successful Plants for Tucson Gardens
Apr 21: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
An excellent follow-up to the Newcomers and Xeriscape classes, this session will emphasize choosing appropriate plants for your landscape.  Characteristics of highly recommended trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers will be discussed.  Information on ultimate size, flowering season, hardiness, and preferred exposure will help you make informed choices. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

Tucson International Mariachi Conference 
Apr 24-28
Tucson's award-winning music festival features student workshops and public performances by renowned mariachi musicians and baile folklorico dancers.

Pinal Air Park Sprint Triathlon
Apr 28: 7am - Pinal Air Park, Pinal Air Park Road, Marana
Registration will open on Active.com on January 1, 2012.  The event will be limited to 140 participants.  Visit: http://www.onyourleftfitness.com

Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
Apr 28: 10:30-12:30pm - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
The focus will be on developing the basic understanding of the principles of rainwater harvesting.  The discussion will include techniques and products of passive and active rainwater harvesting.  Emphasis will be primarily on residential properties, and what the individual homeowner can do on your own property.  Native plantings and landscape materials will be illustrated.  Slides and visual materials will be presented as examples of passive and active rainwater harvesting sites, from the smaller scale to larger more complex operations.  A list of Tucson landscapers and reputable suppliers will also be included.  The program will conclude with a tour of the rainwater harvesting techniques used in the Botanical Gardens.  No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members. Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

Staff Advisory Council Meeting
May 1: 3-5pm - Computer Str, Room 320
 The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month.  Look into becoming a member of the UofA SAC - become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats!  For more information contact SAC President Angie Gomez at ampgomez@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU.

Gardening for the Newcomer
May 3: 9:30 - noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
This introductory class will familiarize newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson’s seasons and soils.  Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering is included.   Learn to create a garden of beauty and comfort in our desert environment.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Gardens. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

Tucson Folk Festival
May 5 - 6
One of the largest free festivals in United States, with more than 400 local, regional, and national musicians performing over 20 hours of family-friendly music and dance for more than 10,000 fans. 

Gardening for the Newcomer
May 5: 9:30 - noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
This introductory class will familiarize newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson’s seasons and soils.  Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering is included.   Learn to create a garden of beauty and comfort in our desert environment.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Gardens. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org

TeenZone Movie and Popcorn
May 5: 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive
Teens enjoy eating popcorn and sitting in loungers to watch a movie from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the first Saturday of every month; free. Beverages and other snacks are available in vending machines.

Xeriscape Doesnt Mean Zeroscape!
May 12: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way
 Come find out how to love your garden and save water at the same time.  Learn the basic principles of xeriscaping, including water-conserving design, low water use plants, water harvesting techniques, appropriate irrigation methods, and use of mulches.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Xeriscape Garden. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

SmARTy Pants
May 12:  10am - Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult companions participate in hands-on print-making at 10 a.m., the second Saturday of every month. $10 child; $8 member; free adult. Call 624-2333 for more information.

Make a Miniature
May 12: 1-4pm - Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
Kids Create helps youth appreciate, learn about, talk about and create miniatures from 1 to 4 p.m., the second Saturday of every month. Free with admission: $7 general; $6 seniors and military; $5 for ages 4 to 17; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 881-0606 or visit theminitimemachine.org for more information.

Reno Gannon Memorial Jell-O Wrestling Extravaganza
May 12 - John F. Kennedy Park, 3700 S. La Cholla Blvd
The Reno Gannon Memorial Jell-O Wrestling Extravaganza Benefit Auction and Concert, the longest-running fundraiser for the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation, celebrates its 25th year in 2012. Visit jello-wrestling.org for details as they are available.

2nd Saturday Downtown Urban Street Fest
May 12: 5:30-10:30pm - Downtown Tucson
Tucson's family-friendly arts-and-entertainment event happens outdoors and indoors along Congress and adjacent downtown streets on the second Saturday evening of every month.  Visit : http://www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com/

Successful Plants for Tucson Gardens
May 19: 9:30 - Noon - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
An excellent follow-up to the Newcomers and Xeriscape classes, this session will emphasize choosing appropriate plants for your landscape.  Characteristics of highly recommended trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers will be discussed.  Information on ultimate size, flowering season, hardiness, and preferred exposure will help you make informed choices. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members.  Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
May 26: 10:30-12:30pm - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
The focus will be on developing the basic understanding of the principles of rainwater harvesting.  The discussion will include techniques and products of passive and active rainwater harvesting.  Emphasis will be primarily on residential properties, and what the individual homeowner can do on your own property.  Native plantings and landscape materials will be illustrated.  Slides and visual materials will be presented as examples of passive and active rainwater harvesting sites, from the smaller scale to larger more complex operations.  A list of Tucson landscapers and reputable suppliers will also be included.  The program will conclude with a tour of the rainwater harvesting techniques used in the Botanical Gardens.  No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members. Visit: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

Memorial Day Holiday
May 28 - No Classes

Staff Advisory Council Meeting
Jun 5: 3-5pm - TBA
The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month.  Look into becoming a member of the UofA SAC - become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats!  For more information contact SAC President Angie Gomez at ampgomez@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU.

2nd Saturday Downtown Urban Street Fest
Jun 9: 5:30-10:30pm - Downtown Tucson
Tucson's family-friendly arts-and-entertainment event happens outdoors and indoors along Congress and adjacent downtown streets on the second Saturday evening of every month.  Visit : http://www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com/

Annual Al Lindstrom Colossal Cave 5K Road Race
June 16: 6:30am - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail
 Cost: $30 through 5/1/12; $35 from 5/2/12 through Day of Race Day of race registration and bib number pick up will be from 5:30 - 6:15 a.m. Cars must be in the Park by 6:15 a.m. The gate will be closed for the race. The run will start at La Posta Quemada Ranch. The beauty of the Sonoran Desert and gorgeous mountain ranges will be all around you with views of the stone ramada at the Cave and the City of Tucson to the west. All participants will get free entrance into the Park and a technical t-shirt to all who pre-register by 5/31/12 only. Awards will be three deep in all age groups $100 prize money for course record Men's Record - James Miles 16:57 and Women's Record- Everlyn Lagat 18:56. We hope you come out bring the family and make a day at the Park.
The Al Lindstrom Colossal Cave 5k Road Race will benefit The CCC Museum at Colossal Cave Mountain Park and the The Shyann Kindness Project "Passing Kindness On, One Act at a Time". Bring new, unused school supplies for the Shyann Kindness Projects "Back to School Supply Drive" Pencils, pens, highlighters, binders, backpacks, paper, crayons, etc...Directions to Colossal Cave Mountain Park: From East 22nd Street, turn south onto scenic Old Spanish Trail and follow it about 17 miles to Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Or, take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail/Wentworth exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles. For more information about Colossal Cave Mountain Park go to: http://www.colossalcave.com/welcome.html

No July SAC meeting - SAC holds Annual Retreat 
The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month.  Look into becoming a member of the UofA SAC - become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats!  For more information contact SAC President Angie Gomez at ampgomez@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU.

Annual Tucson 4th of July 5K Freedom Run/Walk
Jul 4: 6:30am - Golf Links Sports Complex Ramada #3, 2400 S. Craycroft Road
Cost: 17 and under $15; 18 and over $25 Free t-shirt if registration received by 6/20/12. Mark your calendar and plan to be at the Golf Links Sports Complex for the Fourth Annual Tucson 4th of July 5k Freedom Run/Walk. This run benefits the Kick Cancer for Stephen Foundation which is dedicated to supporting research in an effort to find a cure for childhood cancers, including Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and providing age appropriate activities for teenage patients in the hospital. This foundation will also work to help and support families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer or have lost a child to cancer. For more info go to http://kickcancerforstephen.com  Day of Race Registration begins at 5:30 am

Annual The Breeze in the Trees 5K
Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita
Cost: 17 and under $20; 18 and over $25. T-shirt guaranteed if registration received by 7/14/12  A cool summer 5k through the shady Green Valley Pecan Farm orchards, preparing runners for the Pecan Classic in November (Special award if you run both!) The course is on dirt roads and trails through the pecan orchards, giving runners a unique opportunity to see the farm and enjoy the most amazing Summer running experience under the trees. You can upgrade to tech t-shirt for $15 must be received by 7/10/12.  Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml

Ann Schmidt Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk
Aug 11: 6:30am - TBD
Cost: TBD The date/venue may change for 2012. Awards to top three finishers in each division. Come for the run, stay for the breakfast which starts at 7:30 am. FREE T-shirt guaranteed if registered by August 1, 2012. This run benefits the TSA Scholarship Fund. Ann Schmidt was a TSA manager for 8 years during which time she took the position to a new level. The 94 Red Girls were the envy of the club for all that Ann did for them "above and beyond the call of duty." Most notably, Ann was diagnosed with what ultimately turned out to be terminal breast cancer in 2005. Despite this illness and its debilitating treatment Ann maintained her enthusiasm, positive attitude and caring approach to managing her team right up to the time of her passing. All the TSA girls loved her as she loved them. She was an unbelievable role model for the girls in TSA embodying the very core spirit of courage, determination and strength in the face of adversity along with love and compassion for others we strive so hard to instill in all TSA youth. For this we name our annual run the "Ann Schmidt Run to Remember". Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml

Run Walk & Remember 9/11
Sept 8: 6:45am - CROSSROADS AT SILVERBELL DISTRICT PARK, 7548 N. Silverbell Rd
Cost: $25 until September 7, 2012, $30 on day of event. This is a 5K Run/Walk hosted by Blue Star Mothers AZ2. Proceeds to be used for emergency funding for troops, building homes for our wounded warriors and to send care packages to our troops. 5K fun RUN/WALK to honor our first responders and military in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. PLEASE BRING AN ITEM TO PUT IN CARE PACKAGES FOR OUR TROOPS. SNACK FOODS, TOILETRIES. GAMES, BOOKS, SOCKS, ARE ALL GOOD ITEMS TO SEND. Additional Information - Parking is on a first come first serve basis, overflow parking will be at Arizona Pavillions. There will be awards for the overall male and female winners, as well as the top 3 Firefighter, Law Enforcement, and Military runners. Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml
 

Beads of Courage 5K & 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Sept 15: 7:30am -  Agua Linda Farm, 2643 East Frontage Road, Amado
Cost: 5K- 17 and under $20; 18 and over By 8/20/12 $30 after 8/20/12 $35 1 Mile- $10.  We invite you to the Second Annual Beads of Courage 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run to benefit Beads of Courage Inc., a Tucson-based charity that provides innovative, arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with cancer and other serious illness. Beads of Courage helps children RECORD, TELL and OWN their stories of COURAGE. This run starts and finishes under a canopy of trees and follows a dirt road passing vegetable gardens around Agua Linda Farms with beautiful views of the Santa Rita Mountains. All 5k registered participants will receive an official BOC run cotton t-shirt and a Team Beads Packet. Each packet contains two beads, one bead you keep as a symbol of your support of a child in our Program, and the other bead we request that you carry during your race and return, packaged with a note of encouragement. This bead will be given to a child in the Beads of Courage Program to provide a powerful source of encouragement. Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml

Annual Fiesta Sahuarita 5K & 1 mil Fun Run/Walk
Sept 22: 7am - Anamax Park @ the Soccer Field
      17501 S. Camino de Las Quintas, Sahuarita
Cost: 17 and under $15; 18 and over $25 Free t-shirt if registration received by 9/10/12. Both races start and finish at Anamax Park. 1 mile fun run will start at 7:00am and the 5k will start at 7:30am. Day of race registration and bib number pickup 6:30- 7:25 am. Free Festival T-shirts to first 100 pre-registrants. Stroller Friendly. Benefiting: Great Expectations Academy Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml

Tucson Meet Yourself Folk Arts Festival
Oct 12 - 14  
This regional folk-arts celebration draws over 100,00 participants with musicians, dancers, artists, and ethnic cuisine from about 50 cultural groups, indigenous and imported. 

Annual Pink Ribbon 7K Run/Walk
Oct 20: 8am -  Empire High School, 10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Cost: 17 and under $17.00 until 5/1, $22.00 until 10/1; 18 and over $20.00 until 5/1, $25.00 until 10/1. ALL PARTICIPANTS $30.00 THROUGH DAY OF RACE
We first did the Pink Ribbon Run in San Diego for four years in memory of our friend Marcie Cokkinis. When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2009, I felt it was time to bring it back. We will be honoring all the women in our community that have fought, are fighting or have lost their battle with breast cancer. From the TOWN between the tracks comes the RUN between the tracks! This 4.3 mile run/walk starts on the track at Cienega High School and ends on the track at Empire High School.  The run benefits Cienega High School's "Cats Hope" Fund and a donation will also be made to the Arizona Cancer Center. Registration and bib number pick up with be at Empire High School. Shuttle buses will be provided to Cienega High before the race only. Visit: http://taggrun.com/events.shtml
 

UofA Medical Center 29th El Tour de Tucson
November 17
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, "El Tour" attracts more than 9,000 bicyclists of all ages and abilities for an event that has been called "one of the premier organized rides in the United States".