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WOMEN BUILD HOUSES. Women Build Houses, an organization teaching home building and maintenance designed specifically for women, offers classes throughout the spring. Classes provide hands-on experience to increase women's access to building skills and knowledge, while promoting environmentally safe building. Classes cover electrical, plumbing, construction, auto and safety issues. Call Judy at 882-8876 for registration and information.

TAKE THE BUS. SunTran offers free workshops for those confused by the mysteries of public transportation travel. The two-hour session is designed to help the commuting newcomer feel more comfortable on the bus. Attention is given to special needs and persons needing boarding assistance. A free bus ride is included. Call 792-9222 for schedule and information. TDD 628-1565 for hearing and speech impaired.

RECYCLING CENTERS. The following neighborhood drop-off centers are open 24 hours daily: Cholla High School, 2001 W. 22nd St.; Booth-Fickett Magnet School, 7240 E. Calle Arturo; and Morrow Education Center, 1010 E. 10th St. All city and county landfills also have recycling centers. Call 791-5000 for hours and locations. Multi-material recycling facilities are located at Recycle America, 945 S. Freeway Blvd. Call 622-4731 for hours.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE. The Tucson/Pima County hazardous waste disposal site at 2440 W. Sweetwater Drive is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Friday and Saturday for household waste disposal. Outreach centers are open from 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month in the following locations: Eastside City Hall, 7575 E. Speedway; TFD Fire Academy, 797 E. Ajo Way; and the Park and Ride parking lot located on Ina Road one block west of Oracle (Ina Road & Via Ponte). The next drop-off date is May 4. For more information call 740-3340.

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