THIS MONTH’S “THIRD THURSDAYS” PROGRAM:

	DATE:  This Thursday, October 18, 2007

	PROGRAM TITLE: "The Earliest Ancestors of Navajo and Apache in the Southwest"

	GUEST SPEAKER: Archaeologist Ronald H. Towner, Ph.D.

	TIME:  7:30 p.m.

	PLACE: Old Pueblo auditorium, 5100 W. Ina Road Bldg. 8, in NW Tucson metro area

	The Navajo and Apache are the only Athapaskan-speaking peoples in the Southwest. They are surrounded by Puebloans and Uto-Aztecan speakers such as the O’odham, Pai, and Yuman peoples, so how and when the Athapaskans entered the Southwest is one of the enduring questions of American anthropology and archaeology. This presentation discusses various theories and presents new archaeological data from early Navajo sites in the northern Southwest relevant to this issue. The results suggest a complex process that led to the development of distinct Athapaskan enclaves in the Southwest.

	Ronald H. Towner is an Assistant Professor of Dendrochronology at the University of Arizona’s Laboratory of Tree-ring Research. He received his Ph.D. in Anthropology at the U of A and has more than 25 years experience in archaeology. For the past two decades, he has worked with the Navajo Nation, the University, private contractors, and various government agencies to document and date early Navajo sites throughout the Colorado Plateau.

	Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s monthly “Third Thursdays” lecture programs are held on the third Thursday of each month, free, no advance reservations required. Contact Old Pueblo at 520-798-1201 or [log in to unmask] for more information.


THIS YEAR’S GALA FUNDRAISING EVENT

	DATE:  This Friday, October 19, 2007

	EVENT: “Art for Archaeology III” Fundraiser

	TIME: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

	PLACE: The Mountain Oyster Club, 6400 E. El Dorado Circle, Tucson

	Chaired by Buck McCain, the Friends of Western Art organization’s 2005 Artist of the Year, the “Art for Archaeology III” fundraiser will feature auctions of original art, quilts, and collectibles generously donated by artists and other members of the community to benefit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s education programs for children and adults.  Cocktails, light buffet, the event’s silent auction, and preview time for the evening’s live auction items will begin at 5:30 p.m. Auctioneers Excelerate Auction Group will commence the live auction at 7:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $50 per person. Advance reservations are required. For reservations call 520-798-1201 or email Old Pueblo Archaeology Center at [log in to unmask]

	Persons who cannot attend but are interested in bidding may submit proxy bids for auction items. Donations to support Old Pueblo’s children’s education programs are always welcome too!

	For more information about items to be auctioned and the donors who have contributed items, and for photos of some of the major artworks to be auctioned, please visit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s web site -- www.oldpueblo.org.  Just above the home page photograph you can click on the highlighted text ("The Art for Archaeology III Fundraising Auction is Friday October 19, 2007 Click Here For Details!") to get to the auction description page; then click on the highlighted "Click Here to View the Beautiful Artwork" line to see photos of art to be included in the evening’s live auction.


	We hope to see you at both of our events this week!


Regards,

Allen Dart, RPA, Executive Director
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center
PO Box 40577
Tucson AZ  85717-0577   USA
 	(520) 798-1201 office, (520) 798-1966 fax
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 	URL: www.oldpueblo.org