Mondays
- Ester Rogoway Abstract: Multi-media class from 10am to 4pm @ Los Reyes Gallery 26A Tubac Rd. $75. 398-9222.

Tuesdays
- Jean Ranstrom Pastels class from 9am to 4pm @ Los Reyes Gallery 26A Tubac Rd. $75. 398-9222.

Wednesdays
- Rick Wheeler Scratchboard & Watercolor class from 9am to noon @ Los Reyes Gallery 26A Tubac Rd. $45. 398-9222.
- Rick Wheeler Acrylic class from 1pm to 4pm @ Los Reyes Gallery 26A Tubac Rd. $45. 398-9222.
- Play traditional two-handed Cribbage @ 6:30pm @ Casa Community Center, 780 S. Park Centre, GV. 625-2273, ext 840.

Thursdays
- Rick Wheeler Basic Drawing class from 9am to noon @ Los Reyes Gallery 26A Tubac Rd. $45. 398-9222.
- Tubac Farmer’s Market @ Plaza de Anza from 10am - 2pm. Locally grown foods & live music.

Fridays
- Tubac Rotary Club 8am breakfast meeting @ Stabels Restaurant in the Tubac Golf Resort. All Rotarians are welcome, no reservation necessary. 398-1913. golfjcn-rotary@yahoo.com.
- Barbara Borgwardt Watercolor class from 10am to 4pm @ Los Reyes Gallery 26A Tubac Rd. $75. 398-9222.
- Inez P. Leonard Oil Portrait/Still Life class from 1 -4pm @ Los Reyes Gallery 26A Tubac Rd. $45. 398-9222.
- Learn to Play traditional two-handed Cribbage @ 10:30am @ Casa Community Center, 780 S. Park Centre, GV. Call Sue at 625-2273, ext. 840.
- Wine Tasting @ La Vina, 12 Plaza Rd, from 5 - 7pm. 398-8142.

Now thru April 6th - 33rd Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition “Festival of Color” @ Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Rd.

Now thru April 7th - “Springtime Ramblings” show @ the Otero Galley #5 Hesselbarth Lane.

In Tucson - Now thru May 18th - The Getzwiller Navajo Churro Collection: Tradition and Innovation Exhibit @ Tohono Chul Park, 73366 N Paseo del Norte, Tucson. Park General Admission $7.

Santa Cruz Valley Moonset photo by Joseph Birkett

Individual Events

Wednesday, April 9th - Three Mission Living History Tour @ the Tumacacori National Historical Park. Tour begins @ 9:30am @ the Visitor’s Center and returns at 3:30pm. Tour includes: San Jose de Tumacacori Mission, San Cayetano de Calabazas Mission & Los Santos Angeles de Guevavi Mission. Reservations required, call 398-2341. $25 per person.

Friday, April 11th - Trunk Show @ Manos, in La Entrada from 2-6pm. Tubac Jewelry Designer Sharon Cipriano.

In Green Valley - Friday, April 11th - “Ruby, Arizona – Mining, Mayhem & Murder” @ Casa de Esperanza in GV@ 3pm. A power point presentation and discussion led by southern AZ mining aficionados – Natalia Pfimmer Cahoon, Bob and Al Ring. They will also have their books available for signing. Part of Know Your Backyard, Green Valley Educational Series.

Friday, April 11th to April 18th - “The Best of the Fourth Annual Briggs” @ Rogoway Gallery on Calle Baca. Artist Reception April 12th. For info call 625-2457.

Friday, April 11th to May 18th - EXHIBITIONS: The Human Element, Apri 11-May 18, a juried exhibition of paintings, sculptures and mixed media works based on those qualities common to all human beings. This popular exhibition includes works selected from 141 pieces submitted for consideration by artists from four states. Opening Reception April 11, 4:30-7pm. Exhibition open during normal gallery hours, Mon.-Sat. 10-4:30 and Sun. 1-4:30. Free Admission. At the Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Rd, 398-2371.

In Green Valley - Arizona Opera League of Tucson’s 1st Charitable Golf Tournament @ Quail Creek Country Club in GV. Registration @ 7am, 8am shotgun start. The entry fee is $90 lunch included, non-golfing guests may join for $15. The grand prize for the hole-in-one is $10,000. Raffle prizes and goodie bags. This tournament is designed to bring theatre, music, art & opera to 40,000 school children. Visit www.azoperaleague.com.For more info call 625-3033 or email rruscheri@aol.com.

In Patagonia - Saturday, April 12th - Butterflies for Young Families. Join the Patagonia Montessori Elementary School at the Sonoita Visitor Center to study and view butterflies nectaring and puddling along the Sonoita Creek. Blooming willows should attract 100’s of butterflies and a dozen species. 9 am to noon. Bring water and snacks. Guide, Ron Hummel. 520-394-2532.

Saturday, April 12th - Friends of the Santa Cruz Annual Meeting @ the Tubac Presidio State Park. Guided River Walk at 1pm, Reception, Organizational business meeting at 2pm. Amy McCoy will present Sustainable Management of AZ’s Rivers and Streams: Providing Water for People and Nature. Seating is limited, make your reservations by April 10th. Call 520-979-9214 or email cshoe@mindspring.com.

Saturday, April 12th - Paws Patrol Garage Sale Fund-Raiser. Donated items will be accepted until April 4. Please contact Paws Patrol president Patti Hogan at 520-207-4024 to arrange for your donation.

In Patagonia - Saturday, April 12th - Sky Watch at Patagonia Lake State Park. Meet at Sonoita Creek Visitor Center. Join astronomer Tom Arny to explore the stars and planets and learn about the night sky. Guide, Jim Lockwood 520-281-8167.

Sunday, April 13th - PERFORMING ARTS: The Tubac Singers Spring Concert, @ 3pm at the Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Rd, 398-2371. The crowd pleasing chorus will display the range they are known for with Broadway hits, Pop tunes and spirituals. Tickets $5 at the door.

Monday, April 14th - Judy Burgess-Social Security Meets Spiked Purple Hair, MONDAY MORNING DOORWAYS TO THE ARTS, 10:30-11:30 at the Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Rd, 398-2371.

Thursday, April 17th - Freeport McMoRan - Copper & Gold @ Casa de Esperanza in GV@ 3pm. A power point presentation and discussion led by Freeport McMoRan representative (formerly Phelps Dodge). Part of Know Your Backyard, Green Valley Educational Series.

Friday, April 18th - Tour of the Freeport McMoRan - Sierrita Operations. Participation in the Freeport McMoRan - Copper & Gold April 17th presentation @ Casa de Esperanza recommended. RSVP required. Call 625-2273.

Friday, April 18th - Tumacacori Centennial Lecture Series @ the Old Nogales Courthouse, 21 E Court St. Free.

In Sonoita - Saturday, April 19th - 6th annual Folklorico dinner and auction to benefit the Santa Cruz Community Foundation @ the Walker Ranch in Sonoita. The community foundation supports many non-profit programs that benefit people of all ages throughout Santa Cruz County and nearby areas. Last year, the foundation distributed grants totaling $54,000 and gave out about $160,000 in scholarships for college-bound students. The Folklorico starts at 5pm with cocktails. Dinner is provided by Las Vigas restaurant of Nogales. Music will be performed by the Titan Valley Warheads. Several exciting auction items will be available, including a bronze sculpture, a Tom Dorr painting and a weekend in San Carlos, Mexico, along with scuba diving lessons. The 40-acre Walker Ranch is located on Curly Horse Road, which intersects with Highway 83 about one mile north of the Sonoita intersection of Highways 82 and 83. The main house is a two-story adobe brick home with wrap-around porches. Tickets are $150 and of that, $100 is tax-deductible. For information or tickets, please call the foundation office at (520) 761-4531.

Saturday, April 19th - Tumacacori Mission Under the Full Moon - guided tours of the mision and river from 7-9pm. Admission $3 adult.

Monday, April 21st - Tubac-based Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council meeting @ 9am @ the Tubac Community Center, public is welcome. For info, call Nancy Bohman at 398-8095. The organization is funded by member dues and the purposes are to inform and educate members about local and regional issues affecting the community interests of members and to express views of the members regarding such issues.

Monday, April 21st - Sharon L. Sevara-The Art of Healthy Living, MONDAY MORNING DOORWAYS TO THE ARTS, 10:30-11:30 at the Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Rd, 398-2371.

In Tucson - Friday, April 25th - tour of “Set In Stone: 2000 Years of Gems and Mineral Trade in the Southwest” at the Arizona State Museum. Lunch at
the University Marriott is on your own. Limited to 24. Cost
is $20/person. Call 625-2273, ext. 840 to reserve a space.

Friday, April 25th - Carol St. John’s cleaning house party. Offering special prices on selected watercolors, the public is invited to the studio for wine, cheese, music and a celebration ending another tax year. 2 to 5pm and on and on. 2 Calle Igelsia at the corner of Burruel.

In Patagonia - Saturday, April 26 - Boating Safety Class. Learn about boat registration, equipment requirements, boating laws, navigation rules and other useful information. This is a State and Federally approved class. Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate and ID card. Sponsored by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Class is from 9-5 at the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Visitor Center located within Patagonia Lake State Park. Call (520) 287-2791 to register.

Saturday, May 3rd - Tastes of the Santa Cruz Valley, a Heritage Foods workshop @ Desert Diamond Casino. 9am–3pm. The workshop brings together local food producers, restaurants, restaurant organizations, food co-ops, groceries, farmers markets, seed banks, conservation farms, food banks, related non-profits and the general public to plan the development of a local farm-to-chef network and a regional food brand, as well as educate the community about the rich history of heritage foods in the Santa Cruz Valley. Registration by April 23. 3pm–5pm Exhibition - heritage foods exhibits, samples, and sales, open to the public, no registration required. Cost: $25, seating is limited, registration required. Print the registration form from www.SantaCruzHeritage.org/foods/workshop. The fee covers materials for the workshop, a copy of the heritage foods directory when published, and a special lunch featuring heritage foods, provided by Agave restaurant.

Saturday, May 3rd - Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center sponsors a teaching at Rex Ranch. Dr. Dean Pielstick will lead a one-day teaching at historic Rex Ranch in Amado. The topic is “The Noble Eightfold Path,” the Buddha’s comprehensive guide to living that includes eight specific ways in which we all can create more meaningful and peaceful lives for ourselves and others. The Noble Eightfold Path is a cornerstone of Buddhist teachings, and it is equally relevant to other spiritual traditions as well. All in the community are invited. Dr. Pielstick, President of Dharmakirti College in Tucson, has agreed to lead another Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center event after his very successful public talk last fall on The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism. The teaching will be held from 9:30am to 3:30pm and will include teaching, meditation, and discussion. Lunch provided by Rex Ranch. Dr. Pielstick is an ordained Ngakpa (lay practitioner) and a student of Tulku Khenchen Paljea Dorjee Rinpoche, as well as having empowerments and teachings from His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche, Traga Rinpoche, and Ontul Rinpoche. He has also studied the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the beloved Thich Nhat Hanh, and many other contemporary and historical figures. Additionally, Dr. Pielstick is Associate Clinical Professor and the Business Program Coordinator at Northern Arizona University, Tucson. Dr. Pielstick’s comprehensive knowledge and teaching style are appropriate for beginners and advanced meditators alike. The Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center itself is located at 16 Placita de Anza, Tubac. It offers regular meditation sittings and welcomes practitioners of all traditions. For info about registration for the May 3 retreat, call 398-1108, or log onto www.TubacMeditation.org.

In Ganado, AZ - Saturday, May 10th - Native American Art Auction @ Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site in Ganado, AZ HWY 264 at 191. Preview 9-11, auction at noon (daylight savings time). For info call 928-755-3475 or visit www.friendsofhubbell.org.

Friday, May 16th - One Village Many Tribes - a community performance by Rainbow Dance Co.  Dances highlight the cultural traditions of Africa, the Caribbean, India, the Pacific Islands and the streets of urban America. Sponsored by Manos Gallery, proceeds to benefit Young Audiences and YA art programs for the Tubac Montessori school. From 5-7. Call to be a sponsor, or for info 398 8144.

Friday, May 16th - Tumacacori Centennial Lecture Series @ the Old Nogales Courthouse, 21 E Court St. Free.

In Phoenix - Friday, May 16th - The Urban Land Institute, in conjunction with the Governor’s Growth Cabinet, Maricopa Association of Governments and a variety of other agencies, is hosting a “Reality Check” to deal with the anticipated long-range population growth facing the Central Arizona region. The event will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center, and involve 300 selected participants representing a balance of public, private and civic sector representatives. Partners in Participation, LLC has a small contract to organize, orient and coordinate 30 volunteer facilitators to work with 10-person tables during the morning of the event. With the aid of a booklet of information sent to each participant ahead of time and a very large map of the region each table group will create its own scenario for dealing with an influx of six million people to the region. This will be done by having each table group agree on a set of values to guide their decisions and then place 1400 Legos representing housing and jobs on their table maps in the most strategic and responsible way they can envision. The scenarios will be reflected on, compared and tallied during lunch time and into the afternoon, while future implications will be discussed with the input of prominent speakers (Governor Napolitano and ASU President Michael Crow have been invited) and a panel of representatives from selected table groups with diverse scenarios. You can find out more about the Reality Check process and history, including a short video of a similar event in Tampa Bay through the Urban Land Institute’s website at www.azOneFuture.com.

In Patagonia - Saturday, May 17th - Canoe/Kayak on Patagonia Lake. Meet at the Sonoita Creek Visitor Center @ 9am. BYO watercraft or rent one at the park (520-287-5545 for reservations). Launch at the Marina, explore the shoreline & coves. Guide, Reed Menke. Registration required call 520-394-2899.