A couple of people I know actually got through on healthcare.gov yesterday. Most importantly, they were able to complete the process. Is that light we see at the end of the tunnel? Seriously, though: Who was really surprised we couldn't all get on there at once?

Luckily, there are people right here in the Old Pueblo standing by to help us out while we're waiting. Today, for instance, trained advisers can give you one-on-one help after Alison Hughes, former faculty member of the UA's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, presents "How to Access the Health Insurance Marketplace" from 11:30 to 1 p.m., at the Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. First Ave.; and from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road.

The Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance is a terrific organization that works to promote tourism, local food harvesting and other economic-development efforts in Southern Arizona. You can learn more about what they're up to here, but suffice to say that the non-profit does good work.

You can help them out and have a fun evening by buying a ticket to the Santa Cruz Harvest Dinner. Full disclosure: I'm on the host committee, so I'm a bit biased, but it looks like a great event at downtown's historic Steinfield Warehouse. The dinner will come from locally sourced ingredients from local Iron Chef Ryan Clark and the gang at Little Cafe Poca Cosa; the spirits are from local breweries and vineyards; the desert will be coming from Isabella's Ice Cream; and there will be some spectacular stuff up for bid in a silent auction. All in all, it's gonna be a great evening for a great cause, so don't miss it.

It all goes down from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. For more info, click here. And act now: You need to purchase your tickets by this Saturday, Oct. 12.

Tucson Comic-Con is right around the corner and you know what that means. It's almost time for you to dress up like your favorite comic book character for two days Nov. 2 and 3 at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.

I regularly attend San Diego Comic-Con and various other show around the country but nothing beats Tucson Con. I enjoy this show not because I was one of the organizers for three years, but because I can walk there. There's a lot of great local comic book artist and some big names like Matt Hawkins from Top Cow. Come down in your best cosplay outfit and maybe you will win the costume contest.

Tickets went on sale this morning. You can buy your tickets at ticketmaster or at the door. Tickets are $8 for single day or $10 for the weekend, and free for children 10 and younger.

Many mainstream faiths believe that people are made in The Creator's image, and we are all very much loved. If God our parent is capable of consternation, though, surely the bigotry and violence humans inflict on each other must make freewill seem like a questionable gift.

Brad Upton in a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and appeared recently at Caesar's Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival. Twenty-nine years and 5400 shows have made this Seattle based comic a much sought after performer and earned the respect of his peers. 

He has been seen in concert with Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, The Smothers Brothers, Lewis Black, Joan Rivers, Dolly Parton, Rita Rudner and Tim Allen. He is currently touring theaters and performing arts centers with The Masters of Stand Up, a group that includes comedy stars: Jimmy Brogan, Cathy Ladman and Maryellen Hooper.

His new CD entitled, "Smart Guy, Stupid World" is heard regularly on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio and is available on iTunes.

Looking to get around Tucson?

The Uber launch party is going on tonight from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Playground Bar & Lounge, 278 E Congress St. One of the organizers sent us an email saying there will be free drinks and rides. Get more information and RSVP here.

The party band Red Baraat is having a Red Baraat Hype Night at Tap & Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. The party comes complete with a DJ spinning Red Baraat tunes, Tap & Bottle's beer and wine selection and vittles from the Twisted Tandoor. You will also have a chance to win tickets to the Red Baraat show on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Rialto. Go out and party with the band described as "a hybrid of Indian bhangra and New Orleans big-band music," enjoy some libations and chow down on some good food. What else could you want?

RSVP on Facebook right now.

Here's your chance to meet the cast and crew from the martial arts "classic" Return of the Kung Fu Dragon!

It's not really a "classic" nor will the REAL actors or directory be there. Some of the super funny and talented improve actors from the Tucson Improv Movement will screen clips of the film and provide mock DVD commentary as the cast and crew. Behind The Screens is apart of the weekly Happy Tuesdays free comedy shows held in Mooney's Backlot behind screen #3 at The Loft Cinema, 1103 N. Camilla Blvd. The doors open at 8 p.m.