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As Tucson’s month-long 231st birthday party enters its second week of festivities, anyone looking to join in the fun need only check out the latest offerings online at www.tucsonsbirthday.org

Here are some of the events on tap for this week:

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Today (Aug. 7)

• Joseph Joaquin, Tohono O’odham storyteller, presented by Celebrando el Pueblo de Tucson, 2:30 p.m., The Inn at the Fountains at La Cholla, 5830 N. Fountain Ave. (Free)

Thursday (Aug. 10)

• “Life in El Presidio” n Tony Urias, of Celebrando del Pueblo de Tucson, presents a living history of a soldier’s life in El Presidio de Tucson, 10 a.m., The Fountains at La Cholla, 2001 W. Rudasill Road. (Free)

• “DeGrazia’s Tucson” n An exhibit of the Tucson artist’s work featuring local themes and landmarks, on display through Aug. 31, DeGrazia’s Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road. (Free)

Friday (Aug. 11)

• “Wade for Free” n On its last day of the season, wading is free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Catalina Wading Pool, 900 N. 4th Ave. (Free)

• “How the Presidio Vanished!” n Old Pueblo Walking Tours presents a history of how Tucson outgrew and overgrew the original Presidio, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., starts in the courtyard of The Old Courthouse, 115 N. Church Ave. (Cost: $10; reservations: (520) 358-8500)

Aug. 12

• “Birds and Breakfast Walk” n See sunrise and hear birdsong, followed by breakfast and birthday cake in the shade and surrounded by ponds, Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. (Cost: $25; reservations: (520) 629-0757, limited to 30 people)

• Free swim n Tucson Parks and Recreation pools having their final day of operation for the season are open at no charge, noon to 7 p.m. at Catalina High School Pool, 2005 N. Dodge Blvd., and Himmel, 2nd Street and Tucson Boulevard; noon to 6 p.m. at Jacobs, 1010 W. Lind St., and Menlo, West Fresno Street and North Grande Avenue; and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mansfield, 2000 N. 4th Ave. (Free)

• “Tucson’s Birthday: What It Means” n Fred McAninch, former director of the Sosa-Carillo-Fremont house, gives a talk, which will also feature a piñata; birthday decorations and exhibits including the original San Agustín statue carried in parades for Fiesta de San Agustín in the early days of the presidio. Light traditional Mexican refreshments will be served. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. 2nd St. (Free)

Aug. 13

• Zoo Free Day n The zoo and adjacent Adaptive Recreation Center are open at no charge, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way. (Free)

• Free swim n Tucson Parks and Recreation pools is having their final day of operation for the season. Pools are open at no charge from noon to 7 p.m. at Amphitheater, 125 W. Yavapai Road; Archer, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.; Clements, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive; Ft. Lowell, North Craycroft Road and East Glenn Street; Kennedy, West Ajo Way and Mission Road; Mission, 6100 S. 12th Ave.; Purple Heart, 9800 E. Rita Road; Quincie Douglas, 1575 E. 36th St.; Sunnyside, South Campbell Avenue and East Bilby Road; and Udall, Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon roads; noon to 6 p.m. at Carrillo, 400 S. Main Ave.; Escalante, 6900 E. Nicaragua Drive; Freedom, 5000 E. 29th St.; Jesse Owens, 400 S. Sarnoff Drive; Northwest (Joaquin Murrieta Park), 1400 N. Silverbell Road; Oury, St. Mary’s Road and Interstate 10; Palo Verde, 300 S. Main Ave.; Randolph, East Broadway and Alvernon Way; and Santa Rita, South 22nd Street and 2nd Avenue.

• “Tucson: Hohokam to Rio Nuevo” n A sit-down presentation by Ken Scoville, of Old Pueblo Walking Tours, 2 p.m., Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. (Cost: $10; reservations (520) 358-8500)

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