KIDSACTIVITY TIME. Borders Books and Music. 4235 N. Oracle Road. 292-1331. Activity time for children of pre-school age is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Kids can create crazy colors with Ms. Frizzle on February 21. On February 16, bring pillows and blankets and listen to spooky stories at the Goosebumps Party. Most appropriate for children ages 7 to 12 years.WILDCAT ART. The UA Wildcat Art enrichment programs begin February 17 and continue through May 11 in Harvill Building on the UA campus. Classes are offered for grades K-12. A limited number of scholarships for needy children are available. Call 621-1613 for registration and information. YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. The League of United Latin American Citizens hosts the seventh annual Youth Leadership Conference March 13 and 14 at the PCC West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. The conference's philosophy is to encourage and motivate students to stay in school, set their goals and emphasize the importance of education in realizing their dreams. Luis Valdez is this year's keynote speaker. Banquet will be the evening of March 14 at La Paloma. Single tickets are $50, $500 for a table of 10. Call LULAC at 882-0455 or 629-1358 for information.
Parents' Corner
TUSD BOARD MEETINGS. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, in the Morrow Education Center Board Room, 1010 E. 10th St. Call 617-7303. GET M.A.D.D. Mothers Against Drunk Driving offers training on Saturday, February 24, for citizens who wish to volunteer their time. Those interested in court monitoring or part-time office work meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon at MADD's Tucson office, 4021 E. Grant Road. Call 623-6233 for registration and information. THE PARENT CONNECTION. The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St., offers a variety of educational and support services for families. The program's core is its Parent/Child Play program, which brings parents and children together for activities geared toward the social and physical development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The program provides instruction and discussion on communication, setting limits and nurturing for young children. The Parent Connection also offers a meeting site, library, indoor/outdoor play areas and referral to community resources for families. Additional class and lecture series and support groups are available. Call 321-1500 for registration and information. |
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