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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.08.2007
health
Today
"Kool Kids" Anger Management Group — Our Family's South Campus, 209 S. Tucson Blvd. Our Family is beginning a new anger management group for boys and girls ages 8-12 looking for constructive ways to deal with stress, anger and conflict. The group begins with a required preregistration and intake session on Aug. 8. 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 8-Sept. 19. Non-refundable $35 covers intake and six 90-minute sessions. 323-1708, Ext. 204.
Nutritious Meal Planning and Safe Food Practice — Pima Health Systems, Posada del Sol, first floor, 2250 N. Craycroft Road. Learn about healthy meal planning and handling food safely. Age 21 and older. 5-7 p.m. Aug. 8. Free. 243-8378.
Thursday
Pima County Summer 2007 Immunization Clinics — Tucson Convention Center, north exhibit hall, 260 S. Church Ave. For information, log onto www.pimahealth.org. Bring immunization records for each child. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9. Fees on sliding scale based on ability to pay. 243-7988.
Better Than Ever Information Session — Arizona Cancer Center, Room 2920, 1515 N. Campbell Ave. Learn how you can train for the CATwalk 10K with the Better Than Ever program. This two-month fitness training program is designed to get everyone fit. Noon-1 p.m. Aug. 9. Also at Performance Footwear Williams Centre, 5350 E. Broadway, Suite 170, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. All ages. Free. 626-7177.
Friday
Foot Care Tips — Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon, 5660 N. Kolb Road. Tucson podiatrist Erich Bock will host a foot-care clinic for seniors. 8:30 a.m.-noon Fridays, Aug. 10 and 24. Free. 577-6940.
Saturday
Health-Care Provider CPR — Northwest Fire District Station 30, 1520 W. Orange Grove Road. CPR for health-care providers. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. $30; $25 for residents of the district. 887-1010.
Back-to-School Immunizations — Food City, 428 W. Valencia Road at South 12th Avenue. Bring child's shot record. Help will be available in both English and Spanish. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11. Free. 309-2294.
Breathe Well, Feel Better — Southwest Professional Plaza, 2122 N. Craycroft Road. Get some relief from asthma or migraines. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 18. Free. 320-7953.
Monday
GLBT Cancer Support Services — University Medical Center North, Arizona Cancer Center, 3838 N. Campbell Ave. Get support from other people dealing with similar issues. Open to cancer survivors, family and friends of cancer survivors. 2-3:30 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 15. Free. 694-0347.
Classes
Today
Forum Series: How to Write Your Own Story — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through August. Free. 299-6421, Ext. 67.
Spanish Tucson 1775-1821 — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 133 W. Washington St. Tony and Lynne Urias, seventh-generation Tucsonans, will tell the story of the Spanish settlement and why this hot, dry area was chosen for Spain's most northern presidio. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Free. 884-4376.
Thursday
The State of Our Children — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Dr. Marilyn Heins gives a talk. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Free. 647-0980.
Friday
Tax, Investment and Business Advantages in Recent Laws — Hogan School of Real Estate-Northwest Campus, 3912 W. Ina Road. Learn how to minimize taxes when buying, selling or holding real estate. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 10. $99. 327-6849.
Tucson Astrologers' Guild — Bookmans, community room, 6230 E. Speedway. The group meets and features a presentation by Susie Cox, titled "Astro-drama." Open to all. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. 625-5762.
Saturday
Broker Management Clinic — Brodsky School of Real Estate, 720 S. Craycroft Road. Class covers all the pertinent laws, commissioner's rules and policies that address the obligations required of managing brokers. 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 11. $25. 747-1485.
Mujeres Writers Conference: "Our Spirit, Our Reality" — YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave. Four workshops that include writing as a healing process and writing memoirs and corridos, a popular form of Mexican poetry. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 11. $45 includes all workshops and lunch. To register, call 760-3279.
Monday
Real Crime-Scene Investigation — Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Kathleen Bright-Birnbaum will discuss her 30-year career in law enforcement. 2-3 p.m. Aug. 13. Free. 791-4548.
next Wednesday
Shipping by Rail: Benefits, Procedures and Equipment — El Parador Restaurant, 2744 E. Broadway. Dinner hosted by the Southern Arizona Logistics Education Organization with speakers: Jason Fata, operations manager at Port of Tucson; Al Altuna, TREO Inc.; and David Acuna, intermodal specialist at C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. Make reservations via e-mail to john.brown@chrobinson.com by Aug. 13. 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 15. $30; $25 members. 624-5844.
— Compiled by Rutha Grigsby. Submit your listing or find more at dailystarcalendar.com. Most events require advance registration. Call ahead.