KIDS

CELEBRATE ART. Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with local school districts, invite you to the first annual Youth Art Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park. There will be lots of artist demonstrations and hands-on activities in the visual and performing arts. Call 791-4873 for information.

MUSICAL MORNING. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 884-4875. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents the last Just For Kids concert of the season at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1. TSO's Flute and String Trio will take children on a musical journey with the music of Spain and Latin America, making stops in Mexico, Spain, Brazil, and Cuba. Young audience members will be asked to help make music of their own with percussion instruments supplied by the Trio. Due to the popularity of these free concerts, early arrival by 10 or 15 minutes is suggested. Call 792-9155 for information.

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CENTERS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. The Tucson Centers for Women and Children offer educational workshops on domestic violence and weekly support groups. Call 795-4266 for information.

FOSTER A FAMILY. Bear Canyon Library. 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. 791-5021. Find out more about becoming an adoptive or foster parent to a child in need at an informational meeting from noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, February 27. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. Call Brenda at 296-5551 for information.

PARENTING CLASSES. The Our Town Family Center presents the following parenting classes: Single Parenting, meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings beginning March 5, at the Duffy Elementary School, 5145 E. Fifth St. Cost is $20, and child care is available by reservation. Also being offered: Parenting Your Teen, meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings begining March 12, at the Lighthouse YMCA, 2900 N. Columbus Boulevard. Cost is $25 per person, $40 per couple, and child care is available by reservation. Also offered: Reuniting with your Runaway, meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evenings beginning March 5, at Our Town Family Center, 3830 E. Bellevue. Cost is $20 per person, $40 per couple. No child care is available for this class. Scholarships are available and advanced registration is required. Call Kathie at 881-0935 for registration and information.

THE PARENT CONNECTION. 5326 E. Pima St. 321-1500. Help new families get off to a good start. Use your time and talents to work with newborns and their parents. Volunteers are needed to offer support, advice, and a caring ear to new parents. Comprehensive training provided. Call Sheryl Thomasson at 321-1500 for more information.

WALDORF EDUCATION. Tucson Waldorf Education Association, Inc. 3238 E. First St. 325-5514. Parents are invited to bring their children for a special open-house morning beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1. This "hands-on" opportunity will give families a glimpse at what the Waldorf educational philosophy is all about. Call 325-5514 for information and reservations.

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