Planting the Water at River Road Gardens
2014-02-08 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | River Bend Campus, 3605 East River Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
A Watershed Management Group (WMG) Community Workshop
River Road Gardens is integrating stormwater harvesting features to grow and promote a bountiful wildlife farm perimeter. At this workshop, you will learn how stormwater features with native plants to promote wildlife can be integrated into a biodynamic farm setting. Expert WMG instructors Catlow Shipek and Trevor Hare will guide participants with completing the water harvesting features and native tree plantings. Biodynamic farmers Jon and Emily will also be sharing their vision and practices with participants. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm – 3605 E. River Rd.

Cabaret & Chili Cook-Off
2014-02-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Presidio Campus, 2249 E Presidio Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
A benefit for Grade 8′s class trip – put on by the Grade 8 parents
A family evening of food & entertainment featuring a chili cook-off with prizes for the top entries. Chili, coleslaw, fresh bread, dessert & beverages will be included in the cost of the ticket. Entertainment will be provided by Grade 8 students, parents and teachers. Sign up, if you’re inspired, to bring a crock-pot of chili to enter into the contest! All who attend this event may vote. Chili Cook-Off Info: If you intend to enter your chili into the contest, please bring it in a crock-pot that can be plugged into a power source to be kept warm. A serving spoon should be provided. Both crock-pot and spoon should be labeled with the initials of the entrants rather than the name for anonymity. How to enter your chili: Entrants need to sign up in advance by stopping by or calling either school office. They should indicate category: Beef chili, vegetarian chili, white chili or chili outside the box. The top prize will be a restaurant gift certificate. 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm – 3201 E. Presidio Rd. at The St. Francis of Cabrini Church. Tickets: $10 per person or $25 per family. Tickets may be purchased at TWS offices. Parking: Because there will be a mass taking place during part of the time we are there, parking may be tight in front. There is additional parking in the back.
