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B2 Arizona Daily Star Saturday, January 26, 2002 On StarNet: Find an event or add a new one to the online listing at dailystarcalendar.com LOCAL EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE OLD PUEBLO BLOOD DONATIONS Tuneful taste of Erin JJg, oundthe House, a traditional Irish band, will perform tonight with the Bracken School Dancers at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Irish music and song from local favorites. 8 p.m. Advance tickets $12; $15 at the door.

297-9133. These organizations will be seeking blood donors at these times and places next week: American Red Cross SUNDAY I St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Road, a.m. Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W.

Ina Road, 9 a.m. -noon. I Foothills Mall Fixed Site, 7401 N. La Cholla 11 a.m.-4 p.m. I Faith Community Church, 2551 W.

Orange Grove Road, a.m. MONDAY Canyon Del Oro High School 25 W. Calle Concordia, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. I Johns Manville, 6455 N. Thornydale Road, a.m.

I Tucson Institute of Religion, 1333 E. Second St, 9 a.m.-l p.m. I Foothills Mall Fixed Site, 7401 N. La Cholla 3-8 p.m. I Broadway Fixed Site, 4601 E.

Broadway, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. I Pima County Public Works Building, 201 N. Stone 8 a.m.-3 p.m. I Sierra Vista Center, 1939 S. Frontage Road, Sierra Vista, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

TUESDAY I Broadway Fixed Site, 4601 E. Broadway, 10 a.m.- p.m. I Dillard's at Tucson Mall, 4490 N. Oracle Road, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info Nxx, 7850 E.

Escalante Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. I Pima County Public Works Building, 201 N. Stone 8 a.m.-l p.m. Sierra Vista Center, 1939 S. Frontage Road, Sierra Vista, noon-6 p.m.

Elks Lodge No. 1957, 909 E. Florence Casa Grande, 12:306:30 p.m. I Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, 555 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley, 8 a.m.-noon.

WEDNESDAY I Broadway Fixed Site, 4601 E. Broadway, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. I Van Tran, 3401 E. Ajo Way, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. I Pima County Department of Transportation, 1313 S.

Mission Road, p.m. I UA Mall Cactus Garden, University Boulevard, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Foothills Mall Fixed Site, 7401 N. La Cholla p.m. I Sierra Vista Center, 1939 Frontage Road, Sierra Vista, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

District Auditorium, 350 W. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, 2-7 p.m. THURSDAY I Broadway Fixed Site, 4601 E. Broadway, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. I Pima County Juvenile Complex, 2225 E.

Ajo Way, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. I Pima County Animal Control, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 1-4 p.m. Foothills Mall Fixed Site, 7401 N. La Cholla 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

I Kino Community Hospital, 2800 E. Ajo Way, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. I Pima County Wastewater Management, 7101 N. Casa Grande Highway, a.m. FRIDAY I Amphitheater High School, 125 W.

Yavapai Road, 8 a.m.-l p.m. Broadway Fixed Site, 4601 E. Broadway, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. I Posada Del Sol (Pima County), 2250 N. Craycroft Road, 8-11 a.m.

I La Paloma Family Services, 880 S. Craycroft Road, 9 a.m.-noon. United Blood Services MONDAY I Broadway Donation Center, 3915 E. Broadway, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. TUESDAY I Broadway Donation Center, 3915 E.

Broadway, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY I Broadway Donation Center, 3915 E. Broadway, 6 a.m.-noon. Cancolcd I Sunday's Better than Ezra concert has been canceled. Those who purchased tickets will be contacted about a refund.

A story about the concert appeared on Page 33 of Friday's Caliente. TODAY "Budgeting for Small Projects and Organizations" PRO Neighborhoods, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Sentinel Building. How to create budgets, monitor spending and income. Registration required.

8:30 a.m. sign-in; 9-11 a.m. workshop. Free. 882-5885.

Walking Tour, Cinemas, Commerce and Culture Meet at Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress. Focus on the architecture and use of Downtown properties. Tour visits performance venues, historic churches and other significant buildings. a.m.

$3. 624-9977. Knit-in River Center Branch Library, 5605 E. River Road. Assistance and ideas for knitters.

Free. 9 a.m.-l p.m. 886-4772. Rincon Valley Farmers Market 12000 Old Spanish Trail. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and crafts.

9 p.m. Free. 591-2276. Animal Rescue Foundation Adopt-a-thon Bookman's on Speedway, Monterey Village Shopping Plaza, 6230 E. Speedway.

Volunteers on hand to help you through the adoption process and answer questions about responsible pet care. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 748-9555. Pet First Aid Classes Northwest Medical Center Rancho Vistoso, 13101 W.

Oracle Road, Oro Valley. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and the American Red Cross teach pet owners what to do in an emergency. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25. 168.

Meditation class Woods Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Instructions on light and sound meditation. 10 a.m.-l p.m. Free.

544-8139. Downtown Heritage District walking tour Railroad station, 400 E. Toole. Tour looks at the history associated with the hotels, theatres and commercial buildings along Congress Street and Broadway. 10 a.m.-noon.

$15 per person. 881-1638. Farmer's market Plaza Palomino, 2970 N. Swan Road. Cooking demonstrations, fresh produce, baked goods and music.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 622-0077. Valentine's video greetings Access Tucson Studios, 124 E. Broadway.

Family and friends of military personnel record a message to be sent to the men and women serving overseas. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 624-9833. Free. Sustainable cc-housing open house Milagro, 2920 W.

Goret Road. Open house of a co-housing model under development Area includes dedicated open space, wetlands, passive solar orientation and houses being built for low energy and water use. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 297-4191.

"Tom, Becky and King Huck" Center for Creative Children's Theatre at the Muse Center, 516 N. Fifth Ave. An interactive children's Speedway No. 114. Joanna Bowen Gillespie's new book is "The Life and Time of Martha Laurens Ramsy Nancy Mairs' book is "A Troubled Guest Life and Death and Shirley ikes' book is "Suns Go Down." 2-4 p.m.

Free. 319-7887. Ladles Auxiliary dinner VFW No. 10008, 2444 N. Tucson Blvd.

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars serves a meatloaf dinner. Proceeds go toward the auxiliary's community service work. 2-5 p.m. Jan. 27.

$5. 297-1293. Drumming workshop Bookman's on Speedway, Monterey Village Shopping Plaza, 6230 E. Speedway. Todd Hammes, drummer and percussionist for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, teaches the artistry of drumming in this hands-on workshop.

p.m. Free. 748-9555. "Proof Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave.

A famous mathematician's daughters and a former student discover a revolutionary new mathematical proof in the attic. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 622-2823. Sunday Night at the Movies St.

Francis United Methodist 4625 E. River Road. Sunday Night at the Movies, a project of the Unlearning Racism Task Force, presents the movie "Malcolm Begins with a potluck supper at 4 p.m. 4-8 p.m. Free.

299-9063. "Buckskin, Satin and Song" Hidden Valley Inn, 4825 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Western music revue featuring songs from Broadway and traditional Western songs. 7 p.m.

If dining, arrive 45 minutes before show time. $13.95, $8.95 children 12 and under. 2994941. "Sinatra Sunday" Fuego Restaurant Bar and Grill, Chipolota Lounge, 6958 E. Tanque Verde Road.

Paul Elia's Sinatra style will entertain you. 7:30 p.m. Free. 886-1745. 6 p.m.

$2 donation. 323-1351. Lucy Simons Borders Books Music, 4235 N. Oracle Road. Author Lucy Simons discusses her book "Soul Food: Feeding the Inner Spirit!" 2p.m.

Free. 292-1331. Tucson Rodeo Queen coronation Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Dinner, crowning and coronation of the Tucson Rodeo Queen.

$17.50. 4 p.m. dinner seating; 5 p.m. competition; 8 p.m. coronation.

741-2233. Drumming circle Spirit in Action Center, 6979 E. Broadway, Suite 125. Bring drums if you have them and lots of water. 7-9 p.m.

$5. 751-7502. Joy Williams concert Pantano Christian Church, 10355 E. 29th St Benefit concert for transitional housing and ranch services for formerly incarcerated women and the children of imprisoned parents. 7 p.m.

$10 advance; $12 at door. 749-5028. UApresents: Rennle Harris Puremovement UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Rennie Harris Puremovement performs a hip-hop ballet.

8 p.m. 621-3341. John Leonardo named county presiding judge play. 11 a.m. Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Amerisuites Airport, 6885 S.

Tucson Blvd. Speakers include Harry Lawson, author of "The History of African-Americans in Tucson: An Afrocentric Perspective Vols. I II." 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $10. 888-5448.

Against death penalty concert DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, East 22nd Street between South Country Club Road and South Randolph Way. This drug-and alcohol-free concert features several bands. Speakers will talk about the need to abolish the death penalty for minors. 12 p.m.- SUNDAY Farmers market St Philip's Plaza, 4380 N. Campbell Ave.

Organic produce, desert plants and fresh flowers. Guitarist Sal Valdivia performs at 11 a.m. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 743-8063.

The Vegetarian Resource Group St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. Third St. Presentation on the significance of vegetarianism. 9:30 a.m.

Food donation. 624-4821. Understanding Islam series St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave.

"Are Democracy and Islam Compatible?" with Senzil Nawid, author and specialist in Islamic and Afghan history. 10:15 a.m. Free. 2996421, Ext.34. Sirverwood Duo Barnes Noble, 5130 E.

Broadway. Flutist Renee Bond and guitarist Paige Jackson play selections from their CD. Noon. Free. 512-1166.

Hebrew marathon Temple Emanu-EL 225 N. Country Club Road. Participants learn to read Hebrew in less than eight hours. Students should attend both class sessions. 1-5 p.m.; p.m.

Monday. $25 for Temple members; $50 non-members. 327-4501. "The Tao of Equus" Barnes Noble, Foothills MalL 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.

Local author Linda Kohanov discusses her book, "The Tao of Equus," an exploration of how horses and humans interact 2 p.m. Free. 742-6402. Trio of women authors Reader's Oasis, 3400 E. By Patty Machelor ARIZONA DAILY STAR The Arizona Supreme Court on Friday announced its appointment of John S.

Leonardo as the new presiding judge for Pima County. Leonardo said Friday that he is looking forward to the new position, and continuing the work of former Presiding Judge Gordon T. Alley, who died Nov. 27 after a battle with cancer. He was 63.

"It brings a lot of responsibility, but also a lot of opportunities to have a positive impact on the courts and on the community," Leonardo said. "We want to be as accountable as we can to the public and we want to make the courts as accessible as we can to the community." Leonardo, 55, has most recently served on the juvenile court bench, where he moved from a post as presiding criminal judge from 1996 until May of 2000. He has also served in the civil division since former Gov. Fife Symington appointed him to the bench in 1993. Leonardo was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and attended high school there.

He graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1969 and cum laude from George Washington University Law School in 1972. Leonardo went on to work as an assistant U.S. attorney in hv diana, and later held a supervisory position for the U.S. Attorney's Office there. After moving to Tucson in 1982, he continued working as an assistant U.S.

attorney until he became a judge in, 1993. Leonardo has been a member of the Arizona Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Performance Review, the Statewide Superior Court Executive Committee, the Federal District Court Peer Review Committee, and the Federal Criminal Justice Act Appointment Committee. I Contact Patty Machelor at 807-7789 or pmacheloazstarnet.com MONDAY Toddler and You Art and More Auntie Hilary's Toys and Books, 6890 E. Sunrise Drive. Creative art projects using paints, crayons, feathers, sequins, pompoms and more for children.

Stories and music too. lull a.m. $5. 615-7982 or 270-2592. Democrats of Greater Tucson Jasmine Garden Restaurant, 1145 N.

Alvernon Way. Weekly talk forum. Noon. Luncheon at nominal cost; $10 annual dues. 326-3716.

Grief Recovery Workshop Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Participants learn about grief and how to use this painful experience in a positive way for future growth. Call to register. 1-3 p.m. Free.

625-5023. Sculpture: A Woman's Art Form Tucson Musuem of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. The talk is in the auditorium of the education building, which is just east of the main museum. Museum decent conducts an art talk.

p.m. Free. 624-2333. Chris Erin Barnes Noble, 5130 E. Broadway.

Guitarist plays from his CD "Rough Cut." 7 p.m. Free. 512-1166. Compiled by Carrie L. Sooy SnARE YOUR NEWS Groups with events open to all Tucson residents can share their plans through the Arizona Daily Star Community Calendar.

To be included, events must cost $50 or less and be open to the public. Send items to: Arizona Daily Star Community Calendar csooyazstarnet.com or fax to 5734107 I To submit the information online: go to dailystarcalendar.com and follow the link to "Add your event" Submissions should include the time and date of the event and the name and phone number of a person to contact for further information. Deputy finds 800 pounds of pot in van said Deputy Steve Easton, a sheriffs spokesman. Easton, who said he didn't know the deputy's name, said that a van window was open and bales of marijuana were in plain sight A search yielded 55 bales with a total weight of just over 800 pounds, Easton said. Nobody associated with the van was found.

The plates were fictitious, and the vehicle identification number was altered. ARIZONA DAILY STAR A Pima County sheriffs deputy stopped for lunch Friday on the South Side and stumbled upon more than 800 pounds of marijuana, authorities said. The deputy found the pot when he pulled into a restaurant parking lot near South 12th Avenue and West Irvington Road just after 3:30 p.m. and parked next to a Ford Aerostar van that reeked of marijuana, Congratulations to these teachers for their outstanding contributions to the success of, education programs. lit: LEGAL NOTICE Release of Request for Proposals CITY OF TUCSON TO SOLICIT 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROPOSALS AND HUMAN SERVICES PROPOSALS PUBLIC NOTICE: Each year the City of Tucson and Pima County Community Services Departments are required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to update the 2000-2005 Consolidated Plan and develop an Annual Plan.

The Annual Plan outlines the needs, priorities and strategies for housing, supportive services, and community rjeveioprnent programs. The Plan also establishes policies and goals for the City and County, and serves as the local government's application for annual entitlement funding for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME); Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) program. FY 2003 estimated funding is: CDBG S7.6W.OOO; HOME S4.098.000; ESG and HOPWA $376,000. The City of Tucson wishes to inform the public that ft is accepting proposals for two types of projects: 1.) FY 2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded: Housing, Public Facilities, Planning and Economic Development activities. 2.) FY 2003 and FY 2004 Human Services projects in 17 service category areas.

Proposals will be available for pick-up at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Community Services OepartmenL 310 N. Commerce Park Loop, 2nd floor. Proposals are available on disk. Please provide a blank disk at the time of pick-up.

Proposals are also available on-line at www.ci.tucson.az.uscsd The deadline for submission is Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 5:30 Dm. For further information, call Carol Benson or Am Vargas at 791 -41 23. Public meetings to discuss the Annual Plan and provide technical assistance wiH be held: February 5, 2002 9:00 am. ajn. 320 N.

Commerce Park Loop Sentinel Building And February 14, 2002 1 p.m. 3:00 p.m 320 N. Commerce Park Loop Sentinel Botkfmg Publish January 26 and 27, 2002 The Arizona Dairy Star LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE RE-DISTRICTING PUBUC MEETING A public hearing will be held from 4:00 7:00 PM, on Thursday, January 31, 2O02, to solicit input for the redistricting of the Pima County Justice of the Peace Precincts. The meeting will be held at the Pima County Public Works Building, 201 N. Stone Avenue, Conference Room in the basement Anyone may submit comments or suggestions pertaining to the re-districting plan at the public hearing.

Public input may also be turned in to the Pima County Division of Elections Office, 130 W. Congress Street, 8th Floor, Tucson, Arizona 85701. Public input will also be accepted by visiting the Pima County Homepage Link at www.co.pimajz.us. All of the information submitted to the Division of Elections will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors and the U.S. Department of Justice.

For additional information, you may contact the Pima County Division of Elections at 740-4260. AVISO AL PUBLICO REUNION PUBLICA SOBRE FIJAR DE NUEVO LOS LIMITES GEOGRAFICOS PARA JUEZ DE LA PAZ Se celebrara una reunion publica de las 4:00 a 7:00 de la tarde, el jueves 31 de enere de 2002, para recibir comentarios sobre los limites geograficos nuevos para Juez de la Paz en el Condado de Pima. La reunion se celebrara en el Edilico de Obras Publlcas del Condado de Pima, 201 N. Stone Avenue, Sala de Confemncias C. en el sotano.

Durante dicha reunion, cualquier rndividio pueoe presentar sus comentarios sugerencias en cuanto al plan para fijar de nuevo los limites geograficos. Tambien se pueden entregar comeruanos del publico en la Oficina de Division de Elecciones del Condado de Pima, 130 W. Congress Street, piso 8, Tucson, Arizona 85701. Comentarios sugerencias del publico tambien seran accep-tadas consuftando a Homepage Link del Condado de Pima a www.co.pimaaz.ui. Toda informacion presentada a la Division de Elecciones se enviara a la Junta de Supervrsores al Dapartamento Federal de Jusncia.

Pare mas informacion, pongase en contacto con la Dwsion de Elecciones del Condado de Pima, telefono 740-4260. Publish January 26. 27, 2002: Arizona Dairy Star Putttah January 26, 2002; Tucson Citizen Debra Edwards Desert View High School Special Education Kevin Korte Marana High School Career and Technical Education Maria Frontalis Flowing Wells High School Special Life Skills Instructor These three teachers are 'among nine nominees for the Teacher of the. Year Award and will be honored during a pre-game ceremony at a UA men's basketball game..