Tucson Weekly: Lectures (May 3

LECTURES

ADVENTURE TRAVEL. Summit Hut. 5045 E. Speedway Blvd. 325-1554. Join in a free travel adventure class May 5 at 10:30 a.m. Whether you're riding the rails in Europe, cruising Alaska or on an African safari, there are simple tools and tricks available to make your trip successful and fun. Come see the latest in travel gear and clothing and more.
ALL-AMERICAN VALUES. Tucson-Pima Main Library (Main). 101 N. Stone Ave. 742-7361. The Common Sense Forum presents: All-American Values with Robert Bushkin and Jim Foley May 5 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. An open, free discussion follows the presentation. Admission is free.
BATS AND CAVES. UA Water Resources Building. 350 N. Campbell Ave. 624-7080. Bats and Caves: Myths and Realities is a lecture and slide show that explores the relationships between bats, caves, and the environment in Southern Arizona May 8 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
GRIEF AND MOTHER'S DAY. Duval Auditorium, University Medical Center. 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Patti Herada presents Grief about Mom in Preparation for Mother's Day May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. This lecture provides an opportunity to explore mother loss. Admission is $10 at the door.
JIM HIGHTOWER. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 882-5383. Spend an evening with America's popular populist Jim Hightower May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Hightower speaks his mind with a hearty dose of humor and straight-talking, anti-establishment fun. Tickets are $25 and are available at Antigone Books, Silverbell Trading and Reader's Oasis.
MEL WHITE. International Arts Center. 516 N. Fifth Ave. 621-3341. Dr. Mel White presents Claiming Our Spiritual and Civil Rights, A Non-Violent Approach for Achieving Local Change May 4 at 6:45 p.m. There is also a performance by Desert Voices. Tickets are $10 in advance at Antigone Books, Rainbow Planet, Desert Pride and Tucson Trunk or $12 at the door. Call Tom or Joann Sturgeon at 742-4433 for more information.