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Accepting Homeownership Applications
Bulletin BoardHabitat for Humanity Tucson is seeking qualified homebuyers. Information sessions take place once per month through December. Interested applicants should call 326-1217 to prequalify and sign up for an information session.
Beading Workshops
Thursdays, 6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 26Bulletin Board
Beading workshops take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., every Thursday. Instruction is free, but materials must be purchased. RSVP is requested. Call to RSVP or for more information.
696-0032Rosemont Copper Tours
Wednesdays, Sundays, 9 a.m. Continues through Nov. 30Bulletin Board
Tours of Rosemont Copper's mining areas, weather station and future pit location take place from 9 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday and Saturday. Free. Reservations are required. Call 975-6110 for reservations or more information.
Drinking Liberally
Thursdays, 7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 20Bulletin Board
Drinking Liberally meets for drinks and liberal conversation at 7 p.m., every Thursday. Free, and Drinking Liberally will buy the first drink for any newcomer. Visit www.livingliberallytucson.org for more information.
Foreclosed HomeBuyer Program
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 22Bulletin Board
A workshop on down payments, the loan process, home searches, purchasing, closing and other factors associated with buying foreclosed homes takes place from 6 to 7 p.m., every Tuesday. Free. Reservations are preferred. Call 909-9375 for reservations or more information.
Peace Circles
First Tuesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. and Fourth Friday of every month, 1:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 25Bulletin Board
A group meets to discuss peace practices for peacemakers from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month, at Fronimo's Greek Cafe (3242 E. Speedway Blvd.); and from 1:30 to 3 p.m., the fourth Friday of each month, at Park West Clubhouse (3003 W. Broadway Blvd.). Free. Call 393-3202, or visit www.cultureofpeacealliance.org for more information.
Stitch and Bitch
Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31Bulletin Board
The Old Pueblo Queer Knitters Guild holds a knitting meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., every Saturday. Call 576-6706, or e-mail pallas77@earthlink.net for more information.
Drumming Circles
Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. and Fridays, 4 p.m.Bulletin Board
Drumming circles for adults take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., every Monday; and from 10 to 11 a.m., every Thursday. All-ages drumming circles take place from 4 to 5 p.m., every Friday. Free. Call for more information.
Recycling Centers
Bulletin BoardThe following are neighborhood drop-off centers: Himmel Park, Joaquin Murrieta Park, Mansfield Park, Morris K. Udall Park, Miller-Golf Links Library, Golf Links Sports Park, Kennedy Park, Booth-Fickett Magnet School, Jacobs Park, Tucson Convention Center, Ward 5 Office, Patrick K. Hardesty Midtown Multi-Service Center and the Los Reales Landfill. Visit tucsonrecycles.org, or call 791-5000 for more information.
Senior Pride Planning Meeting
Second Tuesday of every month, 2 p.m.Bulletin Board
Help plan future social and educational activities for LGBT seniors and their allies from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month. Free. Call 624-1779 for more information.
Shoe Drive
Bulletin BoardWaste Management of Tucson is collecting gently worn footwear to benefit Soles4Soles. Shoes can be dropped off at the Waste Management office at (5200 W. Ina Road) or the Rincon Recycling and Transfer station (5890 S. Mann Ave.) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., through the end of the year. Call 572-5500 for more information.
Grand Opening Celebration
Sat., Nov. 21, 11 a.m.Bulletin Board
A grand-opening celebration for a new pet adoption center at Park Place Mall (5870 E. Broadway Blvd.) features live music, food, training demonstrations, dog-treat samples, vendors and more from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. Free. Call 327-6088 for more information.
Teach English in China
Sat., Nov. 21, 4 p.m.Bulletin Board
Learn about opportunities to teach English in China at an informational meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. Free. Visit www.yingwenteach.com for more information.
9 Queens and Kings Library Chess Tournament
Sat., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.Bulletin Board
A chess tournament for players of all ages and abilities takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. Free. Lunch and prizes will be provided. Call 344-7495 for more information.
Arts and Crafts Festival
Sat., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.Bulletin Board
An arts and crafts festival featuring music, food and kids' activities takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. Admission is free. Call for more information.