Free class on coyotes, wolves

SCOTTSDALE - Learn about the biology, ecology, behavior and management of coyotes and wolves at a free presentation March 25, 12 to 1 p.m., at the ramada in Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way.
Sponsored by Southwest Wildlife Rehabilitation & Educational Foundation, the Pinnacle Peak Park Wildlife Series "Coyotes & Wolves" will be presented by Kevin Hansen, foundation educational director and wildlife biologist. Seating is limited; please bring a folding chair. For park information, call (480) 312 0990. For wildlife series information, contact Kevin Hansen at (480) 471 3621 or swkevin@extremezone.com.

Sonoran Desert Chorale presents 'Laudate'

Sonoran Desert Chorale presents "Laudate! Voices of Praise" on Sunday, March 26 at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. The concert will feature Ralph Vaughan William's "Mass in G Minor." In addition, the Chorale will present "Buccinate in Neomenia Tuba" by Giovanni Croce, "Praise The Lord, O Jerusalem" of Henry Purcell (with organ), Richard Nance's three movement "Credo" with soloists, oboe, harp, organ and timpani and a Mongolian folk song featuring tenor solo.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Pima and Happy Valley Roads in North Scottsdale. The performance begins at 4 p.m. For information call (480) 840 0457.

Classical pianist performs benefit concert

DESERT FOOTHILLS - Charles Wells, an internationally acclaimed composer and classical concert pianist, will perform romantic classics during a benefit concert sponsored by the Carefree/Cave Creek Rotary Club. The evening will feature 90 minutes of music from well loved works such as Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, Debussy's Claire de Lune, and Chopin's Nocturne in E flat.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. March 25 at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Dr. in Scottsdale. To purchase tickets online go to www.cccrotary.org or e mail info@cccrotary.org. To purchase tickets by phone, call (602) 790 0037. Tickets are $20 for general admission.

Fun kids' programs free at library

CAVE CREEK - Music, dance, instruments, stories and rhymes are all part of free children's programs through April at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. No registration is required, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays: 10:45 a.m., "Little One Time," stories, songs, & finger plays for birth-2 years; 11:30 a.m., "Let's Sing and Dance" helps little ones from birth 5 years learn music, dance and instrument play.

Wednesdays: 4 p.m., "Family Story & Music Time," all ages.

Thursdays: 10:45 a.m., "Preschool Time," story time with great books, rhymes, and songs for children 3-5 years.

Bilingual Story Time: April 13, 1 p.m., all ages-the fun of language with songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English.
Scholastic Book Fair begins April 30. Proceeds support the children's section of the library.

For teens: RIF (Reading is Fundamental) free book week, week of April 23, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Carefree. For information, call (480) 488 2286.