Tucson Weekly: Bulletin Board (April 12

BULLETIN BOARD

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.
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.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENING. Cactus Flower Wellness Center. 5813 N. Oracle Road. Total cholesterol, HDL and triglycerides tests are available for $5 April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Appointments are recommended. Call 293-3751 to register.
CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM. PCC Desert Vista campus' new Culinary Arts Certificate program begins this August and runs 32 weeks. The program is taught by culinary professionals from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Students learn everything they need to know about cooking, baking and dining room service to begin a career in the culinary arts. Aspiring chefs may attend an open house April 18 at 6 p.m. to learn more about the program. Call 206-5164 for information and to register.
DEMOCRATS OF GREATER TUCSON. Jasmine Garden Restaurant. 1145 N. Alvernon Way. The group meets every Monday (except holidays) at noon. Bob Webb declares his candidacy for Ward 3 City Council April 16.
DESERT CRONES. The Desert Crones of Tucson for women over 50 meets Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 4831 E. 22nd St. Meetings are free and all are welcome. Call Grace Nelson at 721-1789 for more information.
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.
EASTER SERVICES. Salvation Army Temple Corps. 1001 N. Richey Blvd. The Army hosts Easter services April 13 at 12:30 p.m. and April 15 from 6:30 to 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to noon. There is a bread and broth fellowship following services. Call 795-4504 for information about additional Good Friday services. All are welcome. Admission is free.
ESTATE PLANNING. Viscount Suite Hotel. 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. Salon B. Ken Jacowsky of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. discusses estate tax issues and planning for the future April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required for this free luncheon seminar. Call 571-1100, ext. 220 for more information and to reserve a seat.
FENG SHUI OF CLUTTER. Center for the Healing Arts. Learn the basic principles of the Chinese art of right placement and how to de-clutter your environment and attitude April 14 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Cost of the class is $63. Call 322-5626 to register.
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.
FREE HEARING SEMINAR. 1200 N. El Dorado Place, Suite A-145. A free educational hearing seminar with Arthur White, licensed hearing aid dispenser, takes place April 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. Refreshments are provided. Call 885-0234 for reservations and more information.
FOOD DRIVE. The National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service, the United Way and the AFL-CIO, is collecting nonperishable food items May 12 for distribution to the Tucson Community Food Bank. Place a food donation by your mailbox on May 12 for your letter carrier to pick up. For more information call 323-2117.
GREEN PARTY MEETINGS. 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 HEARTS. Arizona Cancer Care Center Sabino Conference Room. 2625 N. Craycroft Road. A free support group for adults who have lost a parent meets twice a month. The next meetings take place April 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and May 9 and 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call 219-8200.
HEALINGS. Through the teachings of Bruno Groening learn to "tune in" to the divine healing stream. This easy, natural method of healing has medically verified results. All services are free. Call David at 881-2329 for more information or visit www.bruno-groening.org.
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.
HOLY WEEK. St. Philip's in the Hills Parish. 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421. Services on April 12 include Holy Eucharist I at 10 a.m., Liturgy of Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Eucharist at 7:30 p.m. and Stripping of the Altar at 8 p.m. Services continue on Good Friday, April 13 at noon for Way of the Cross followed by Taizé Meditation Service at 7:30 p.m. Call for additional service information for April 14 and 15. All are welcome.
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 or Barbara at 1-888-386-7260 or visit www.world-heritage.org for more information.
ITASA MEETING. University of Phoenix. 5099 E. Grant Road. 206-9578. The Information Technology Association of Southern Arizona meets April 17 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. to discuss How to Start a Website. All meetings are free and open to the public. Visit www.itasa.com for more information.
JBAGEL AND COFFEE. Rainbow Planet Café. 606 N. Fourth Ave. JBaGel=Jewish Bi Gay Lesbian. Come schmooze with Jews April 17 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
KOSHER DINING. Oy Vey Café. 1245 E. Second St. in the Hillel Foundation building. Kosher meals are available throughout the week of Passover, through April 13. Breakfast and lunch are available to all and prices for dishes range from $4 to $7. There is also a post-Passover feast April 15 at 7 p.m. at No Anchovies, 870 E. University Blvd. All are welcome as Hillel and graduates and professionals celebrate eating pizza again.
LATTES AND LEARNING. Hazy Dayz Café. Corner of Park Avenue and Ninth Street. 624-6561. Join in a discussion on Judaism Thursdays at 6 p.m. It isn't your grandfather's Judaism!
LIFEGUARDS NEEDED. Catalina High School pool. 2005 N. Dodge Blvd. City of Tucson lifeguard screenings take place 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.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING. The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department offers lifeguard training Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon throughout April. Cost of the classes is $35. Call 791-4245 for locations and more information.
MALE MENTORS NEEDED. Open Inn seeks adult male mentors to work with seriously at-risk teen boys for six to 12 months. For more information or to apply contact the youth mentoring coordinator at 670-9040, ext. 32.
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.
POST-BREAST CANCER FITNESS CLASS. Naturally Women Fitness Centers are offering free (for 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 April 21 and 28. Cost of the seminar is $40 and $50. Call 293-3751 to register.
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 April 15 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.
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.
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. P.J. Dixon discusses Disabled Self-Defense April 17 at 7 p.m. 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.
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 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.
WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARS. Desert Fitness West. 4160 W. Ina Road. A professional team of weight loss specialists including a registered dietician, certified personal trainer and wellness coach teach strategies to control weight efficiently and effectively. Classes begin April 14 and take place Saturdays at 1 p.m. The class fee is $120 and includes a complete body composition analysis, personalized nutrition, exercise programs and all materials. Call 579-6791 for more information and to register.
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.
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 29. Cost of the workshop is $15. Call 884-7810 to register and for locations and times.