Tucson Weekly: Bulletin Board (July 12

BULLETIN BOARD

ASBA BREAKFAST. ASBA Conference Center. 4444 E. Grant Road., Suite 119. 327-0222. New, prospective and existing ASBA members are invited to a continental breakfast July 17 from 8 to 9 a.m. Attendees have the opportunity to introduce themselves and discuss their services and/or products. Admission is free.
BABYSITTING BASICS. Teens can gain hands-on experience in babysitting basics including how to diaper, bathe, feed and play with a baby. Potential sitters also learn how to handle fire and choking emergencies, and when they should say no to a job offer. Sitters-in-training spend time with real infants and toddlers and receive an American Heart Association card on successful completion of CPR training, and a certificate of completion of the 16-hour program. Classes are offered July 12, 17 and 19, 24 and 26 and July 31 and August 1. Cost of the class is $20. Classes take place at the Northwest Fire Prevention Office at 1520 W. Orange Grove Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students should bring a 10-poundbag of flour the first day and a sack lunch both days.
BUILDING A BUSINESS WEB SITE. University of Phoenix. 5099 E. Grant Road. Joann Rockwell presents Building a Web Site That Fits Your Business July 12 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Learn to examine and fine-tune business strategies and more. Admission is free. No RSVP required. Refreshments are served. For more information contact Chris Landi at clandi@tekwork.com
CLASS REUNION. The Palo Verde Class of 1971's 30-year reunion is scheduled for August 3-4. Call 888-1213 or e-mail pvhs71@aol.com for more information.
DEMOCRATS OF GREATER TUCSON. Jasmine Garden Restaurant. 1145 N. Alvernon Way. Steve Leal, incumbent Ward 5 candidate for City Council, speaks at the next meeting July 16 at noon. Lunch is available at a nominal cost. The group meets every Monday (except holidays) at noon. Annual dues are $10.
DESERT CRONES OF TUCSON. Unitarian Universalist Church. 4831 E. 22nd St. 885-5179. 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.
HEAD START. Head Start is holding a get-together July 17 at 4 p.m. for individuals interested in teaching ESOL, GED and computer skills to Head Start parents. Food and drinks are provided. Call 623-2512, ext. 319 for more information.
HOME SAVER WORKSHOP SERIES. Quincie Douglas Center. 1575 E. 36th St. 620-1988. Learn to fix faucet problems and save money on water bills July 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn to keep home energy costs down July 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to register and for cost. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes for hands-on classes.
HOME SAVER WORKSHOPS. Quincie Douglas Center. 1575 E. 36th St. Learn how a toilet works and how to keep it working July 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call to register and for cost.
ITASA MEETING. SAIAT. 3000 E. Valencia Road. An open discussion group for the teleservices HR professionals special interest group meets July 18 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Contact Susan Teal at teteal@aol.com for more information.
LEARNING FOUNDATION. This information and referral service for people with learning disabilities is committed to raising awareness and providing parents and students with information, guidance and personal support. The foundation provides customized information and references to other organizations that address learning disabilities. Services are free and confidential. Call 820-0490 for more information or e-mail JOSH95255@aol.com.
MALE MENTORS NEEDED. Open Inn seeks adult male mentors to work with seriously at-risk teen boys for six to nine months. For more information or to apply contact Sonia Cota-Robles at 624-7478.
MEMORIES OF MOM AND DAD. Ariel Books seeks short, funny and/or heartwarming stories about moms and dads for an upcoming book series (for example, What is your favorite funny story about your father/mother? What were some of your favorite things to do with your father/mother? Did your father/mother have a special nickname for you? How did it originate?) Individuals whose stories are chosen receive a free book. Send stories (no more than 100 words) to darconte@earthlink.net. Deadline is July 18.
MULTIRACIAL FAMILIES. Mosaic is a support organization for multiracial families and individuals. Call 297-6656 for 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.
SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP. Arizona Small Business Association. 4444 E. Grant Road, Suite 119. 542-3062. The Arizona Department of Revenue presents TPT Forms--How to Report Correctly workshop July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Learn how to calculate the tax when it's in addition to the price of the product; how to factor the tax when it's included as part of the sale price, and more. Bring a calculator. Cost of the class is $10 per person. Call to register and for more information.
SOAPMAKING 101. Soapmaker's Apprentice. 402 N. Fourth Ave. 798-3332. Learn the basics of cold-process soapmaking July 14 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Chemistry, safety procedures, soap recipes and more are discussed. Cost of the class is $35 per person, which includes supplies. Learn melt-and-pour soapcrafting July 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Unleash your creativity and learn to customize glycerin soaps for gifts and personal pampering. Cost of the class is $25 per person, which includes supplies. Call Mickelle at 798-3332 Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to register and for more information.
TEEN POOL PARTIES. Summer Survivor teen pool parties are held every Friday from 7:30 to 11 p.m. through July 27. In addition, "Dive-in Movie" family pool parties are scheduled every Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. through July 28. Call 791-4245 for locations and more information.
UNLEARNING RACISM WORKSHOP. The four-hour workshop provides a forum for participants to discover conscious and unconscious ways that racism has affected their lives. Participants explore personal perceptions and issues concerning race, conflict, and internalized racism. Cost of the workshop is $15 per person. Workshops take place July 24 and August 9 at various times and locations. Call the YWCA office at 884-7810 for more information and to register.
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 throughout the Tucson area. For information, call 882-0100, ext. 319.
WATERSMART WORKSHOP. Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 622-7701. Cooperative Extension and Tucson Water offer a series of workshops on water use. Learn about water harvesting July 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. The class is free but participants must register. Call for more information and to register.
WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO. Salvation Army. 101 N. Richey Blvd. 795-9671. The Salvation Army Senior Services program hosts White Elephant Bingo every Tuesday and Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring a prize and join the fun with other active seniors in this congregate setting. For adults 60 and older.
WIDOWED TO WIDOWED. Free support groups for widows and widowers of all ages and lifestyles. Day and evening meetings are available. Call 884-4570 for information.