Event Calendar
For October 13 - 19, 2008

Monday: October 13th, 2008

Title: Sri Karunamayi Chant/Meditation
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Location: Library in Ada Pierce McCormick Building. 1401 E. First St.
Cost: Free.
Description: Group meets for chanting and meditation. Call 760-0364 for more information.

Tuesday: October 14th, 2008

Title: Buddhist Meditation
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Tucson Shambhala Center. 3250 N. Tucson Blvd.
Cost: Free.
Description: Traditional Buddhist sitting and walking meditation.

Wednesday: October 15th, 2008

Title: Bluegrass Jam
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia, Suite 160
Cost: Unknown, Call 520-663-5282 for info
Description: On the patio, come join us for a night of bluegrass music. Whether you are a musician who plays a traditional bluegrass instrument such as guitar, banjo, bass, fiddle, mandolin, or dobro, or a grinner who loves listening to music, we hope to see you for an enjoyable evening! Bring your instruments and those lawn chairs.

Title: Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Site Tours
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E Ft Lowell
Cost: Free
Description: The docent led tour of this rainwater harvesting demonstration project at The Nature Conservancy’s Tucson site is to promote and showcase appropriate rainwater harvesting techniques for residential and commercial properties in order to make beneficial use of rainwater run-off and reduce soil erosion. It illustrates the beneficial effects of designing with nature. The tour lasts aproximately 1 hour and is free to the public.

Title: Prehistorical Oracle: Pottery, Petroglyphs and Pit Houses
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Oracle State Park, 3820 Wildlife Drive
Cost: $75
Description: Join archaeologist Sarah Luchetta for a series of discussions on Southwestern archaeology from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29. The series also includes field trips from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 18 and Nov. 1. Call 357-2817 for more information.

Title: Earth Day 2008
Time: 9am -1pm
Location: PCC Northwest Campus, 7600 N. Shannon Road.
Cost: Free.
Description: Take a tour of the herbarium, sample food from solar ovens, compete in ecology quizzes and learn about native plants, wildlife, conservation.

Title: Introduction to Meditation
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Mostly Books, 6208 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free.
Description: Learning the basics of meditation. Call for more info. 571-0110

Thursday: October 16th, 2008

Title: Poetry Reading by Lee Ann Brown
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Poetry Center - University of Arizona, 1600 E First Street
Cost: Free
Description: The U of A Poetry Center presents a reading with poet Lee Ann Brown.

Title: Remembering Dinner
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Sculpture Resource Center, 640 N. Stone
Cost: Free, Must RSVP at Rememberingdinner@allsoulsprocession.org
Description: Many Mouths One Stomach MMOS, Producers of the All Souls Procession Weekend presents Remembering Dinner, a series of community dinners in celebration of the dishes of our loved ones. Offer a dish that has a special meaning to you, share the story of a loved one, pass the recipe on. Recipes will be assembled in cookbook, the sale of which will benefit The All Souls Procession Weekend.

Title: Natural Wonders
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Tiffany and Co, 2905 E. Skyline Drive.
Cost: Free
Description: Natural Wonders, a collection of Tiffany and Co. jewelry, will be on display from Thursday, Oct. 16, through Saturday, Oct. 25.

Title: Prehistoric People in The Sonoran Desert
Time: 10 am
Location: Saguaro National Park East. 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail.
Cost: Free, but park fees apply. $10 per vehicle; $5 for pedestrians or bicycles.
Description: Learn about the people who lived in the Tucson area more than a thousand years ago. Call 733-5153 for more information.

Title: Global Chant
Time: 6PM
Location: McCormick Library, 1401 E. First St.
Cost: Free.
Description: Group chanting from all spiritual traditions.
Call 326-4674 or e-mail vas@u.arizona.edu for more information.


Friday: October 17th, 2008

Title: Family ASTRO: Moon Mission (Kids Event)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kitt Peak Offices, 950 N. Cherry Ave
Cost: $12:00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors 62 and over, children under 16, and military with ID
Description: Bring the kids to this family friendly introduction to the moon. Kids and adults can let their imaginations run wild and have loads of fun while learning about the moon. limit 20 participants. For more info, call 520-318-8440

Title: Art and Crafts Show
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: La Toscana Village, 7090 N. Oracle Road.
Cost: Free
Description: An art and crafts show. Call 498-4949 or e-mail antski58@msn.com for more information.

Saturday: October 18th, 2008

Title: “Sitting Silently with Seeds” Meditation Circle
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: WomanKraft, Studio 2, 388 S Stone Ave
Cost: Contact The Institute for the Shamanic Arts, 520-954-2004, for ticketing info
Description: Come sit for an hour of silence. Give yourself an opportunity to contemplate what seeds you have been cultivating in your life. You don’t have to be a pro at meditation, but rather, practice quietness using this simple, yet profound focus. Facilitator: Donette Tyrrell

Title: “Touch of The Muse” Healing Sessions
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: WomanKraft, Studio 2, 388 S Stone Ave
Cost: Contact The Institute for the Shamanic Arts, 520-954-2004, for ticketing info
Description: Spend time with Patricia and friends for hands on healing. Get some touch therapy and/or lend your energy to others. It's a safe place and you're loved. Facilitator: Patricia Bowne

Title: Art and Crafts Show
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: La Toscana Village, 7090 N. Oracle Road.
Cost: Free
Description: An art and crafts show. Call 498-4949 or e-mail antski58@msn.com for more information.

Title: Pride on Parade
Time: 10:00am
Location: Reid Park, Broadway Boulevard and Alvernon Way.
Cost: $15
Description: A parade celebrating Tucson's LGBT community, followed by a gathering titled "Pride in the Desert." Both events take place in the southwest part of Reid Park. Call 622-3200 for more information.

Title: Psychic Fair
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Location: Church of Mankind. 1231 S. Van Buren Ave.
Cost: $20 for a 15-minute reading
Description: Tea and Egyptian readings, abstract art, psychometry, and more.

Title: Magic Rug Concert Series (Kids Event; Ages 3 - 12)
Time: 2pm
Location: Oro Valley Music and Dance Academy. 7954 N. Oracle Road.
Cost: $5
Description: Wind quartet Paloma Winds and dancer Claire Hancock perform at this child-oriented event.

Sunday: October 19th, 2008

Title: Shamanic Journeying Circle
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: WomanKraft, Studio 2, 388 S Stone Ave
Cost: Contact The Institute for the Shamanic Arts, 520-954-2004, for ticketing info
Description: Explore your inner worlds and expand your shamanic journeying abilities in this fun and non-dogmatic circle. Door locks at 6:45pm. Located in STudio 102 under the trees.

Title: SABHF Free Blues Festival
Time: 11am - 7pm
Location: Reid Park, Country Club & 22nd Street
Cost: Free
Description: SABHF Free Blues Festival.

Title: Fall Country Fair
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road.
Cost: Free
Description: Pima County Parks and Recreation holds a fair featuring antiques, plants, garden furniture, quilts, alpacas and more.

Title: Intuitive readings and Discussion
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Mostly Books, 6208 E. Speedway Blvd
Cost: Free.
Description: Leah Taylor will discuss her ability to do intuitive readings. Mini readings and healing sessions will be available after the reading by donation. Call 404-5264 or visit www.healingsight.com for more information.

Title: Community Drum Circle
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Location: Himmel Park, First Street and Tucson Boulevard.
Cost: Free.
Description: Put some rhythm in your life at a community drum circle.

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