Tucson Weekly: Bulletin Board (January 18

BULLETIN BOARD

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY. Doubletree Hotel. 445 S. Alvernon Way. A dinner and technical presentation for the American Society for Quality's Tucson Old Pueblo Section takes place at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Call 794-0718 for reservations.
BEAUTY QUEEN SEARCH. Applications are now being accepted for the titles of Mrs. Tucson International and Mrs. Pima County International. Contestants will represent their city/county at the Mrs. Arizona International Pageant, which takes place March 24 and 25. The pageant focuses on the accomplishments of today's married women from wife, mother and professional to charitable and civic volunteer. Competitions include interview, aerobic wear and evening gown. Interested married women living in the Tucson/Pima County area can call (480) 641-4455 or e-mail riley_royalty@hotmail.com for details.
BECOME A MENTOR. St. Philip's in the Hills Church. Northeast corner of Campbell Avenue and River Road. Become a mentor for the nonprofit, national Project Emotional Development for Sixth Graders in public or private schools. The course, The Mentorian Method for Emotional Intelligence, runs from January 30 through April 3. Cost is $32 and includes materials. For more information and to register send a SASE to Ruth Faux at 4435 E. Catalina Place, Tucson, AZ 85718 or e-mail her at goldendawn@aol.com.
BENEFIT LUNCHEON AND CARD PARTY. Tucson Woman's Club. 6245 E. Bellevue. A community improvement benefit luncheon and card party takes place January 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your own foursome and cards. Admission is $10 plus a can/package of food for Kids Eat Here. Call 296-3322 for a reservation and information.
BIKE SHOW. Kickstart Grill. 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road. Enjoy an afternoon bike show the first Sunday of every month from 2 p.m. until sunset.
BLANKET AND COAT DRIVE. Naughton's Plumbing, Heating and Cooling and the Salvation Army have extended their drive for donations of blankets and coats through the end of January. Donations can be made at any of the four Naughton's locations: 1140 W. Prince Road, 4226 S. Sixth Ave., 6062 E. Speedway Blvd., and 8190 E. 22nd St. For more information contact Frank W. Naughton at 293-2220.
BUILDING NEEDED. The Earth First! Journal is moving from Oregon to Tucson in March and is looking for a place to set up its office February 1. The company needs approximately 1,500 square feet for about $800 per month. The space can be a house, office or warehouse in the central/downtown area. The Journal also needs volunteers and donations to help with the move. Call Rod at 908-1156 with information.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. If you are caring for an elderly or disabled family member or friend, join a caregiver support group offered through the Pima Health System. Learn coping strategies, gain information about community resources and share experiences with others who understand. Professionally facilitated groups meet weekly for eight weeks. The course is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 512-5599 for more information.
CASA DE LA LUZ HOSPICE. The hospice seeks volunteers to work two to four hours each week in its offices or in support of those living with terminal illness. The hospice offers two 30-hour training programs in January and February. Two accelerated two-weekend courses take place January 19 and February 2. Class sizes are limited to 8-10 people. Call 544-9890 to reserve your place or to obtain more information.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENING. Cactus Flower Wellness Center. 5813 N. Oracle Road. The center offers total cholesterol, HDL and triglyceride screenings February 14 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Test results are available while you wait. Call 293-3751 for an appointment. Tests are $5.
CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT. This group meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month at HealthSouth, 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. Call 742-4237 or 721-8905 for information.
DEPRESSION SELF-HELP WOMEN'S GROUP. This group meets on Monday nights and is looking for new members. For information, call 762-5838.
DESERT CRONES. Main Library second-floor conference room. 101 N. Stone Ave. The Downtown Desert Crones is an organization of women who are proud of their age, wisdom and experience. The group meets the third Saturday of each month at the library. Call Lois at 883-0377 for details. The Eastside Crones meet at the Unitarian Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. Contact Charlotte at 790-4933 for information. The Green Valley Crones meet at the Green Valley Resort Ballroom. Contact Gael at 648-6675 for details. The Avra Valley Crones meet the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. Contact Hannah at 883-0965 for information.
DESERT PARADISE CHESS CLUB. Adobe Bridge Club. 3727 E. Blacklidge Drive. This group meets every Saturday at 2 p.m. for USCF-rated games.
DIVORCE SUPPORT. The Family Counseling Agency offers a free support group for people ending relationships and adjusting to the single lifestyle. All groups are free of charge. Call 323-3952 for information.
ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARS. Learn about estate planning January 18 at 11:30 a.m. (lunch included) at the Plaza Hotel, 1900 E. Speedway Blvd., and January 20 at 9 a.m. at Saddlebrooke Country Club, 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd. Call (888) 222-1328 for more information.
HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS. Volunteers are needed for a local non-profit integrative clinic two or more hours per month. MDs, NDs, DOs, RNs, FNPs, massage therapists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, counselors and others interested in learning more about Spirit of Service Clinic should call Donna Tullar at 622-2241.
HOME SAVER WORKSHOPS. Quincie Douglas Center. 1575 E. 36th St. Learn to fix common problems that occur with walls January 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 882-4872 for cost and to register.
INVESTMENT CLASSES. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 333 N. Wilmot Road. Suite 101. Invest in your future with a free workshop every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 571-1100 to register.
MISS ARIZONA TEEN COMPETITION. Teens who would like to represent their school, city or county in the Miss Arizona United States Teen Competition can call (480) 641-4455 for details. The winner receives a $30,000 scholarship and state crown and banner, plus other prizes. Contestants will be judged in interview, swimwear, fashion/modeling and evening wear. There is no talent competition.
MULTIRACIAL FAMILIES. Mosaic is a support organization for multiracial families and individuals. Call 615-2029 for information.
OPERATION DEEP FREEZE. Naughton's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. 1140 W. Prince Road. To meet the growing demand for Tucson's less fortunate, Naughton's will host a barbecue January 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to thank those who drop off donations for the Salvation Army. Donations of canned food, warm clothing and blankets are needed. For more information call Frank Naughton at 293-2220.
OUTMATES SUPPORT. This group offers support to the family and friends of prison inmates. Topics include healthcare, visitation and education; the group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of every month at the Quaker House, 931 N. Fifth Ave. Outmates is a project of the American Friends Service Committee. Call 623-9141 for information.
PET FIRST AID. The American Red Cross and the Humane Society offer pet CPR/first-aid courses for individuals to help their pets in emergencies. Call the Health and Safety Department of the American Red Cross at 318-6740 for information.
ROSICRUCIAN LECTURES. Swan Clinic of Natural Healing. 1001 N. Swan Road. All are welcome to the free lectures by Sheldon Deal, Cynthia Deal and John Keifer, which are held the third Sunday of each month. The next lecture is January 21 at 7 p.m. Call 577-1717 for more information.
S.A.F.E. HOUSING. 3525 E. Second St., Unit 1. 323-6080. The Salvation Army provides transitional housing to individuals and families making their way back to productive lives. Food, clothing, housing, personal hygiene items and case management are provided.
SEEKING MEMORIES. Do you have a memorable story about the Fox Theatre to share? The Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation is collecting stories, photos and artifacts for an upcoming commemorative book to be published later this year. Submissions can be mailed to Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation, P.O. Box 1008, Tucson, AZ 85702 or faxed to 624-5855. Contact the foundation at 624-1515 for more information.
SEXPLORATION. Wingspan Community Center. 300 E. Sixth St. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month to discuss a different sexy topic. The next meeting is January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
SINGLES CLUB. The Network singles activity club provides a forum for single, divorced and widowed men and women over 40 to meet and participate in hiking, house parties, theater and other events. Monthly meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 20 Grand, 4915 E. Speedway Blvd. Call 572-0438 for information.
STUDENT TICKET RAFFLE. The UA African American Student Affairs ticket raffle benefits the group's programs and services. Tickets may be purchased at the Martin Luther King Jr. building at 1322 E. First St. or the Dean of Students office on the second floor of the Old Main building, or by calling Gloria Smith at 626-6953. The drawing will be held March 22 during Mikelle Omari Tunkara's Art, Culture and the Human Struggle program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the UA Museum of Art. Raffle ticket cash prizes range from $250 to $1,000.
TUCSON PAIN MANAGEMENT EXPLORERS. HealthSouth 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month, while the Chronic Pain Patient Support Group meets the first Friday of the month. For more information contact sandyde@juno.com.
TUCSON SCREENWRITERS. This group meets the third Saturday of every month and is open to those interested in writing for film or TV. Call 323-1602 for information. Admission is free.
TV SHOW TAPING. Take part in the taping of It's About You, a show about relationships, from 8 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. Call 299-2708 for free tickets and information.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS WANTED. Child-Parent Centers is seeking experienced tutors or retired teachers to instruct pre-GED basic computer skills and English as a second language for two to four hours a week at its centers located throughout the Tucson area. For information, call 882-0100, ext. 319.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The Foundation for Animals at Risk is seeking adults and kids to help walk, feed and socialize animals during adoptathons at PetSmart and other sites. F.A.I.R. is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing animals on death row from Pima Animal Control and placing them in permanent homes. For information, call Terry at 625-7926 or go to www.faircares.org.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The Girl Scouts are looking for volunteers for as little as two hours a week. Call Emily at 327-2288, ext. 167 for information.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The Pima County CASA program seeks volunteers to become court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children. Call the CASA program office at 740-2060 for information.
WALDORF EDUCATION. Enchanted Desert School. 446 E. First St. 325-5514. The public is invited to join the grades faculty for a presentation regarding Waldorf education January 23 at 7 p.m. The association is offering an incentive for early enrollment to the Enchanted Desert School, grades 1 through 5, through the end of February for the fall 2001 term.
WIDOWED TO WIDOWED. Free support groups to widows and widowers of all ages and lifestyles. Day and evening meetings are available. Call 884-4570 for information.
WORKING WITH CHRONIC SYMPTONS. Use your symptoms as a gateway to self-acceptance and transformation through lecture, self-reflective writing, meditation and art. The six-week class begins February 13 and costs $20 per class. Call Robin Sierra, certified grief counselor, at 760-1231 to register and for more information.
YOUNG INVESTORS. Registration for Salomon Smith Barney's Take Your Parents to School Day program continues through January 26. The program is a three-day nationwide educational initiative focused on enhancing the financial literacy and fiscal responsibility of middle school students. Participation is limited to the first 50 schools to register. The program takes place February 27 through March 1. Schools may register by going to the firm's Young Investors Network web site at www.salomonsmithbarney.com/yln or by calling its local branch. Applications must be faxed to Elizabeth R. Meyer at 212-816-8618. Call her at 212-816-4682 for more information.