SPECIAL EVENTS

Events This Week

Listings CERAMICS SALE. The ASUA/Art Clayworks Club presents their Spring Benefit Ceramics Sale from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday May 6 and 7. The sale takes place at the Ceramics Studio, 1200 N. Mountain. Call 621-3136 for information.

COHOUSING OPENING. The Sonora Cohousing Project breaks ground at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 8 at 531 E. Roger Road.

DRESSAGE SHOW. The Tucson Dressage Club presents their Beat the Heat Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 8 and 9 at the Pima County Fairgrounds. Call 762-5624 for information.

FLANDRAU SCIENCE CENTER. UA campus. 621-STAR. The May shows are: In Search of New Worlds, Under Arizona Skies, Adventures in the Solar System, Our Place in Space and Light Years from Andromeda. Exhibit admission is $3, $2 for children 14 and under, or free with a theater ticket purchase. Telescope viewing is free. Daytime exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday; evening hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Free telescope viewing hours are 6:40 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call 621-STAR for more information.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE TASTING. Pima Air and Space Museum. 6000 E. Valencia Road. 574-9658. Enjoy the Flight Line Tasting featuring food from many local restaurants and beverages to complement them. Tickets are $30 and include food and beverage samples, a tasting glass, tasting guide and musical entertainment. Proceeds benefit the children's educational programs at the museum. Call 618-4802 for information.

FOOD FAIR. Visit Plaza Palomino, on the corner of Fort Lowell and Swan roads, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays for their gourmet food fairs. There are more than 45 vendors with organic veggies and fruits, breads, salmon, Arizona emu, fresh-cut flowers and lots of tasty samples. Call 795-1177 for information.

POTLUCK. Enjoy Tucson's 17th annual Solar Potluck at Catalina State Park from 9 a.m. to sundown on Saturday, May 8. Call 575-8013 for information.

RUMMAGE SALE. Tucson Jr. Chamber of Commerce Hall. 1115 E. Fort Lowell Road. The Tucson Arts and Crafts Association hosts this Crafter's Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. Call 887-1652 for information.

VALLEY OF THE MOON. 2544 E. Allen Road. 323-1331. The George Phar Legler Society presents A Walk Through Wonderland with Alice May 7 through 23. Tours run every 30 minutes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission is $5, $3 for kids 7-12, and free for kids under 7 and members. Proceeds benefit the restoration of the Valley.

WALKING TOUR. Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House. 151 S. Granada Ave. Enjoy this walking tour of Tucson's history, including more than 20 homes, sites and buildings, from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Cost is $4.50 for adults, with reduced rates for children. Reservations are recommended. Call 622-0956 for information.

Announcements

DEPRESSION SELF-HELP WOMAN'S GROUP. This group meets on Monday nights and is looking for new members. For information call 762-5838.

TV SHOW TAPING. Take part in the live taping of It's About You, a show about relationships, from 8 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. Call 299-2708 for free tickets and information. TW


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