Ringtail star La Vaga dies at Arizona Desert Museum
La Vaga the ringtail cat at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson died Aug 21 after a two month illness. At 14 years 3 months she was the oldest known living ringtail cat, beating the Bronx Zoo record. Born spring 1954 in a World War II B-29 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base she was found during plane checks and joined the Desert Ark program.
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Desert Museum Celebrates 16th Birthday Near Tucson
The Desert Museum near Tucson marks its 16th anniversary on Labor Day with Desert Ark animal demonstrations on the patio. Founded in 1952 by Arthur N. Pack and William H. Carr, it draws over 250000 visitors yearly and features Arizona Sonora flora fauna. Plans include a three million dollar expansion over the next decade adding more exhibits and species.
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Giovanni's opens new Italian spot and diners cheer bargains
Reynolds News notes Giovanni's at Fifth Ave and Scottsdale Rd introducing Giovanni's as a family friendly restaurant with Italian dishes, barbecue ribs, and lunch specials at 99 cents. It also highlights local entertainment at multiple venues including Lively Five at the French Quarter, Mr. Clean at Red Dog, and The Variants at Joe Hunt's in Fashion Square, plus Dale Anderson's patio and Emperor's Garden upgrades.
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Manners for dogs training starts at University Park
Phoenix Field and Obedience Club offers a ten week dog manners school beginning Wednesday at 7 30 p m at University Park 6th Ave and Van Buren Phoenix. Beginners need a 4 chain slip collar and a six foot leather leash. Fee is 15 dollars for ten one hour classes. Open to all breeds with no age limit recommended six months old. For information contact Sally Clark or Zoanne White.
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Guild plans auditions for Phoenix Symphony youth groups
The Phoenix Symphony Guild budgets 12650 for Youth Division auditions. Auditions in September invite grades 5-12 players for Symphonette Youth Orchestra and Young Peoples String Symphony with required pieces, scales, and sight reading. Senior String Symphony selection from Youth Orchestra or Symphonette. contact guild for details. The Guild also hosts the Young Musicians Competition in January with scholarships to major camps and local college scholarships, plus support for Music Memory Contest and Young Peoples Concerts.
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Coliseum September Events at Arizona Exposition Center
The Arizona Coliseum and Exposition Center lists September events including the Jimi Hendrix Experience concert on September 4 and the Shrine Circus September 27 to 29. Also scheduled are the Tournament of Thrills September 6 to 7 and the Mexican Independence Day Celebration September 13 to 15.
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Nogales Hosts Big Labor Day Weekend Bullfight
Nogales Mexico opens a Labor Day weekend full of revelry for Arizona visitors. Two famed matadors Jesus Solorzano and Josefito Torres set for Nogales bullring Sunday with a day of mariachi music fireworks dancing and a featured 4 PM bullfight. Solorzano departs for Spain after Sunday's performance.
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Dons Club Reveals Travel Cadet Schedule 1968 69
The Dons Club offers travel cadet schedules for the 1968 1969 season at 120 East Van Buren or by calling 271 8546. The non profit civic group, founded in 1931, preserves and presents Arizona lore and pioneer and Indian stories of the Southwest.
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