Tucson Weekly: Bulletin Board (March 29

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.
ART OF MOURNING. Creating art is an effective way to express and transform loss and grief, along with meditation, collage making, group discussion and reflective writing. The workshop takes place March 31 from 1 to 6 p.m. Cost of the class is $65. Call Robin Sierra at 760-1231 for more 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.
BENEFIT YARD SALE. The Tucson Audubon Society is holding a benefit yard sale to raise money for its environmental education programs March 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the courtyard adjacent to its Audubon Nature Shop at 300 E. University Boulevard. Call 629-0510 for more information.
BIO-MAGNETIC TOUCH HEALING. IFBM-Arizona. 5447 E. Fifth St. Suite 111. 323-7951. An open house and free bio-magnetic touch healing presentation, which is supposed to reduce stress and pain, takes place April 2 at 7 p.m. Refreshments are served. All are welcome.
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. New groups are forming April 11-12. The course is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 512-5599 for more information.
CARING ADULTS. Senior (55+) volunteers are needed for friendly visits and practical help to youth. Stipends, training and ongoing support are provided. Call Irma Santa Cruz at 323-1303 or 241-4611 for more information.
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.
COOL HOUSES, COOL WOMEN. Tucson Audubon Society seeks women volunteers to help women-in-need start up their evaporative coolers this spring. Crews will perform basic start-up maintenance on the coolers of women who cannot do, or pay for, this work themselves. The work takes place from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday in April, followed by a celebratory lunch. Interested individuals must attend a Cooler Workshop March 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To sign up call Ingrid at 206-8000, or e-mail her at iicd@hotmail.com. This is a great opportunity to learn about evaporative coolers and help a sister in need. Donations are also accepted.
A CULTURAL AFFAIR. Family Counseling Agency. 209 S. Tucson Blvd. An information and expertise-sharing cultural diversity event takes place April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FCA strives to provide agency staff, volunteers and community participants with increased awareness and understanding of unique issues that affect various groups of people in the community. The event is free and open to the community. Agencies and organizations interested in participating should contact Kathleen Lauerman at 327-4583, ext. 132. A complimentary potluck lunch is available to attendees.
EXPECTING PARENTS. Family Maternity Clinic. 5577 N. Oracle Road, Suite 101. A free pregnancy and birthing class series continues through April 11. The next class is Breastfeeding, which takes place April 4 at 7 p.m. Classes are held on consecutive Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All classes are taught by certified childbirth educators. Call 293-1310 to register.
FENG SHUI IN DEPTH. Center for the Healing Arts. Dyanna J. Chowka, certified Feng Shui Consultant, instructs a detailed course in the Chinese art of design and right placement beginning April 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call 322-5626 to register for the 8-week course, which costs $299.
FOOD BOOTH VENDORS NEEDED. The Tucson International Mariachi Conference seeks food booth vendors for the Fiesta de Garibaldi April 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Armory Park. Interested vendors must have nonprofit status and provide proof of insurance. The cost for an 8-by-8-foot booth is $300. Vendors may not sell alcohol, soda, posters, T-shirts or other novelties. For more information and to reserve a space call 884-9920, ext. 243.
FORGIVENESS WORKSHOP. Unity of Tucson. 3617 Camino Blanco. This workshop, conducted by Carolyn Baker, author of The Journey of Forgiveness: Fulfilling The Healing Process, explores questions and fears regarding the issue of forgiveness and offers supportive, healing options March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $40 per person. Pre-registration is required. Call 577-3300 for more information and to register.
GREEN PARTY MEETINGS. A potluck fundraiser for Derechos Humanos takes place March 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Green party Headquarters, 405 N. Wilson. Admission is $5 and a favorite dish. Guest speaker Carolyn Campbell presents a Sonoran Desert conservation plan at the April 3, 7 p.m. general meeting. In addition, there is a statewide meeting and retreat April 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. and April 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1700 N. Wentworth. Admission is $5 and includes dinner and continental breakfast. Call 881-8022 for reservations. All are welcome. The Green Party of Pima County holds general meetings the first Tuesday of each month at the Northwest Neighborhood Center, 2160 N. Sixth Ave. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 881-8022 for more information.
HEALING ARTS CONFERENCE. University Medical Center. DuVal auditorium. 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Healing Arts: Medicine, Ethics, Humanities features the healing arts of music, ethics, poetry, nutrition and empathy. The conference, which takes place April 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is open to the public, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, health care professionals and scholars of literature and music. Tickets range in price from $25 to $65, with advance purchase discounts. Call 626-7832 or (800) 777-7552 for more information. Pre-registration is required by March 30. Refreshments and lunch are provided.
HEALTHY CHOICES. Trinity Presbyterian Church. 400 E. University Blvd. Local specialists present topics such as nutrition, exercise, holistic healthcare, grief and loss management and more. The March 29 topic is Healing through Healthy Choices, which takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 879-6681 for more information.
HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE. Volunteers are needed two to four hours per month for local non-profit integrative clinics. MDs, NDs, DOs, RNs, FNPs, massage therapists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, counselors and others interested in learning more about Spirit of Service Clinic may call Donna Tullar at 622-2241.
HOME SAVERS. Quincie Douglas Center. 1575 E. 36th St. Learn how an evaporative cooler works and how to maintain it March 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 882-4872 for workshop cost and to register.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Volunteers to provide room, board and guidance to foreign exchange students from Europe, Mexico, Thailand and the former Soviet republics are needed. The high school students are carefully screened for emotional maturity and English speaking skills. Call Kathy at 881-7476 and Barbara at 1-888-386-7260 or visit www.world-heritage.org for more information.
ITASA MEETING. Sausage Deli. 2334 N. First Ave. 206-9578. The Information Technology Association of Southern Arizona meets April 2 at 11:30 a.m. for an open discussion of One Man Band for Small IT Businesses. All meetings are free and open to the public.
LABOR CONFERENCE. Sheraton Tucson Hotel. 5151 E. Grant Road. The conference Labor, Management Experts Offer Views on Challenges of the New Workplace takes place April 2-5. Cost of the conference is $250, $175 for individuals 65 and over and $75 for full-time students. Group discounts are available. Call 621-2821 for more information.
LIFEGUARDS NEEDED. Catalina High School pool. 2005 N. Dodge Blvd. City of Tucson lifeguard screenings take place April 7 and May 5. Bring a current lifeguard certificate and W.S.I., First Aid, American Red Cross BLS/CPR certificates, a swimsuit and towel. Call 791-4245 for times and more information.
POST BREAST CANCER FITNESS CLASS. Naturally Women Fitness Centers in Tucson is offering free (for the month of April) specialty classes for post breast cancer surgery women. Stretch, Strengthen, Survive is available to any woman having undergone breast cancer surgery and/or reconstructive surgery. Membership is not required to attend. Call 544-0300 for more information and a location near you.
RAPID EMOTIONAL RELEASE 101. Cactus Flower Wellness Center. 5813 N. Oracle Road. John Freedom instructs a two-part seminar that explores techniques to release fear, anger, stress and trauma and gain joy and self-confidence March 31 and April 21 and 28. Cost of the seminar is $40 and $50. Call 293-3751 to register.
RETAILING CONFERENCE. Marriott Hotel Park. 880 E. Second St. Retailing experts from around the world address current issues and perspectives at this year's conference, The Human Factor: Retailing Excellence in the Global Marketplace, March 29-30. Oren Harari, author of Leapfrogging the Competition, presents a special session on strategies to attract, retain and manage talent. Other sessions include business practices in developing human potential and building relationships for global success. Speakers include corporate executives and academicians from JC Penney, Wal-Mart, CARE International, Home Depot and other businesses. The conference is open to the public. Call Ellen Goldsberry at 621-1140 or e-mail elleng@ag.arizona.edu for more 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. 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.
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 Sexchat meeting is April 13.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER. Sheraton El Conquistador. 10000 N. Oracle Road. The Project YES Scholarship Reception and Awards Dinner celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of young people March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. The gala event also features musical entertainment, a silent auction and a fabulous dinner. Tickets are $75 per person. All proceeds benefit Project YES programs and scholarships. Call 733-1674 for more information.
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER INTERNATIONAL. This humanitarian non-profit organization seeks 16 volunteers to serve the people of Kenya during a mission trip this June to provide education, medical and construction services. A fund-raising walkathon takes place March 31 at the Santa Cruz River Park from 8 a.m. to noon. All donations are tax deductible and benefit the mission trip. Call Lisa Marie at 909-3516 or 323-9379 for more information.
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.
SINGLE MOMS. This support group is seeking members. Call Kathy at 903-2511, ext. 111 or Kazimer at 741-8437 for details.
SPRING FASHION SHOW/LUNCHEON. Casas Adobes Congregational Church. 6801 N. Oracle Road. Enjoy fashions by Jasmine and a salad luncheon April 7 at noon. Tickets are $10 per person or $50 per table and may be purchased in advance by calling Joy Miller at 299-6581.
THRIFT STORE DONATIONS. The Salvation Army thrift stores need donations of second-hand items. Revenue from the sale of donated items fund the operation of the Adult Rehabilitation Center. Call 1-800-958-7825 to have donations picked up at your home or drop off donations at any Salvation Army thrift store. Call 624-1741 for locations and more information.
TUCSON PAIN MANAGEMENT EXPLORERS. HealthSouth. 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. 584-8311. 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.
VOICES FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD. El Pueblo Liberty Learning Center. 161 W. Irvington. The Tucson Area Literacy Coalition hosts the Literacy Summit Voices from the Neighborhood March 31 from 8 to 3 p.m. Arizona Daily Star reporter Carmen Duarte speaks about the lead role literacy plays in helping build strong neighborhoods. In addition, there are workshop sessions with Marge Pellegrino of Owls and Panther, Regina Kelly from Voices, Roy Bud Strom, cowboy poet, and others. The summit is open to volunteer literacy tutors, educators, parents and anyone interested in becoming a tutor. Breakfast and lunch is provided. Call Jenny Ore-Giron at 327-2875 for more 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.
WOMEN'S LENDING LIBRARY. 3610 N. Prince Village Place, Suite 100. The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona and the Amazon Foundation are creating a lending library for community members, non-profit organizations, students and scholars. The library, which is housed at their offices, would like to create a comprehensive collection of publications on two topics: women's spirituality and religion, and progressive non-profit management and women in philanthropy. To help create this library, donate used books in good condition (above topics only) or purchase a book from the Women's Foundation's book wish-list at Antigone Books (at a 10 percent discount). Books will be accepted Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 1 at the above offices. Call Dorothy at 795-5088 for more information and to arrange a donation.
YWCA WORKSHOP. Unlearning Racism: The Color of Fear provides a forum for participants to discover conscious and unconscious ways that racism affects their lives. This program is designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of differences. Participants explore personal perceptions and issues concerning race, conflict and internalized racism April 10, April 18 and April 29. Cost of the workshop is $15. Call 884-7810 to register and for locations and times.