Book Events

Saturday

Book Signing and Discussion - Borders, 4235 N. Oracle Road. John David Krygelski will sign and discuss his suspense-thriller "The Harvest." 2 p.m. July 31. Free. 292-1331.

Gecko Gals Ink Book Signing - Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. Carol Costa, Mary Ann Hutchison, Jude Johnson, D.H. Palmer and Ashleen O'Gaea will discuss and sign their books. 2-4 p.m. July 31. Free. 579-0303.

Concerts

Friday

Mixed Summer Chorus Concert - Ascension Lutheran Church, 1220 W. Magee Road. Founded by choral director Terrie Ashbaugh, the 45-member group draws from five community and three church choruses. Donations to benefit Interfaith Community Services. 7 p.m. July 30. Free; donations of nonperishable food requested. 404-3148.

Sunday

Mick Beaman - Glass Onion Cafe, 1990 W. River Road. Acoustic, folk. All ages. A long-time advocate for Parkinson's disease research, Beaman is dedicating this performance to raising funds and awareness for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 1. $5 suggested donation. 293-6050.

Farmers market

Monday

Marana Farm Stand - 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive. 4-7 p.m. Mondays. Free. 622-0525, Ext. 242.

Groups

Friday

Chess Club - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. All serious chess players are welcome. 1-5 p.m. Fridays. Free. 229-5300.

Saturday

Arizona Greyhound Rescue - Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. Arizona Greyhound Rescue volunteers will have information on adoption, donation and how to volunteer. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 31. Free. 579-0303.

Mahjong - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 229-5300.

Monday

Bridge Club - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays. Free. 229-5300.

Scrabble Club - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 1-5 p.m. Mondays. Free. 229-5300.

Wednesday

Wednesday Knight Nerds! Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons - Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. Join a group of gamers in league play. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. 579-0303.

Outdoors

Saturday

How to Juice A Prickly Pear Cactus Class - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 East U.S. Highway 60, Superior. Learn how to juice prickly pear cactus fruits without turning your hands into a virtual porcupine of cactus spines. Sample cactus snacks following the one-hour workshop with author Jean Groen. 10:30 a.m.-noon July 31. Included in $7.50 daily admission; discounts available. 1-520-689-2811.

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