Looking for some reading material? The Arizona State Museum Very Nearly Annual Benefit Book Sale features its largest selection to date. Architecture, archaeology, anthropology, ethnic cooking and music books will be among the available titles at the sale. The fun runs today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the Arizona State Museum get first pick with a members-only viewing from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information, contact Martin Kim at 626-8381, e-mail him at kimm@u.arizona.edu or visit the Web site at http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu.

The Arizona Historical Society wants to sell stuff, too. The society is holding its 21st Annual White Elephant Sale to benefit AHS' educational programs. Small appliances, furniture, toys, jewelry, gift certificates and art are among the wares available. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. For more information, call 628-5774.

In the hot Southwest sun, skin cancer rates blow through the roof. That's why UA Life and Work Connections offers free skin-cancer screening today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and people are helped on a first-come, first served basis. Students, faculty, appointed personnel and classified staff are all welcome. The screening takes place in Old Main, Room 222. For more information, contact Alice Rowan at 621-2493 or e-mail her at rowana@u.arizona.edu.

Graduate Student Appreciation Week continues today with a free barbecue on the Mall. Graduate and professional students, staff, and faculty are welcome to stop by for some grub and socializing from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the barbecue or the week, contact Lisa Napoleon at 400-0432, e-mail her at napoleon@email.arizona.edu, or visit the Web site at http://www.gpsc.arizona.edu.

Talk about an immersive movie experience! Forget about Dolby Digital or THX Surround Sound, UAB Films presents the movie "Gladiator" in all its glory from the friendly confines of Arizona Stadium. Bring a blanket or chair, but don't look over your shoulder for oncoming lions or tigers during the movie; you may miss an important part. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Diana Ziegler at 621-0768 or e-mail her at dziegler@email.arizona.edu.