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CALENDAR

Edwin Hornberger Conference Center
at the Texas Medical Center

  • Unless otherwise noted, the following events will take place at the Edwin Hornberger Conference Center.

  • Annual Fundraiser, sponsored by the St. Thomas Mothers' Club, Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. For information, call 713-974-8080 or 281-495-1379.

  • Gala: "Our Day in the Sun - Let AOS Shine," sponsored by Annunciation Orthodox School, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. For information, call 713-660-8747.

  • Sweet Charity Benefit, sponsored by the Foundation for Interfaith Research & Ministry, Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. For information, call 713-682-5995.

  • American Girls Fashion Show, sponsored by the Houston International Theater School, Feb 13 & 14, 1-2:30 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. each day. For information, call 713-861-7408.

Meetings & Special Events
  • 7th Annual Genitourinary Oncology Conference, sponsored by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Feb. 18-19. For information, call 713-792-2222.

  • 1st Annual International Conference for Ovarian Cancer, sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Feb. 3-5. For information, call 713-792-2222.

  • Dr. David Kessler, former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will present "Regulation of Tobacco: Health Promotion and Cancer Prevention," co-sponsored by Gardere Wynne Sewell & Riggs, the University of Houston Law Center's Health Law and Policy Institute and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Feb. 16; welcoming, 8 a.m.; lecture, 8:30-9:30 a.m. For information, call 713-743-2106.

  • Changing Demographics: Effects on Children's Health Care, sponsored by the Children's Nutrition Research Center, Feb. 8, noon-1 p.m. in Room M112 of the DeBakey Building at Baylor College of Medicine. This lecture in the Nutrition News at Noon series will address the upcoming use of body mass index (BMI) charts for children. For information, call 713-798-7017.

  • "Child Psychiatry and Development," a talk by Dr. Florence Eddins-Folensbee, director of child psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, will be on the program of the Houston Area Panhellenic Association's Feb. 4 meeting, at 10 a.m., at Westminister United Methodist Church. For information, call 713-668-6801

  • Dr. Steven A. Schroeder, president, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will speak Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Health Policy Institute of the University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health. For information, call 713-500-9488.

  • "A Golden Valentine," an afternoon of dancing to Big Bands, refreshments and sharing memories, for couples who have been married at least 50 years. Feb. 10, 1 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Walgreen's. At the J.W. Marriott in the Galleria. For information, call 713-932-5132.

  • "Journeys" - The Attention Deficit Disorders Association Southern Region's 11th Annual Conference, Feb. 5 & 6, at the Sheraton North Houston. For information, call 281-955-3720 or visit the web site at www.adda-sr.org.

  • "Great Skate Date", sponsored by the Greater Houston Skating Council and benefiting the Tara Lipinski Scholarship Program, Feb. 13, 8-10 p.m. For information, call 713-623-2272.

  • Fourth annual "Heart of Gold" celebration, sponsored by Neighborhood Centers Inc., Feb. 12, noon, at the Wortham Theater. Keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Dole. Community leader Elizabeth "Liz" Ghrist will be honored with the Alice Baker Crusader Award. For information or to reserve tickets, call 713-218-4101.

  • The Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder, a continuing education course through Houston Community College-Central, Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m. For information, call 713-718-5303.

  • A Vision Care Workshop for Medical Volunteers, sponsored by InFocus, Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the University of Houston College of Optometry, 4901 Calhoun, Entrance 2. Participants will learn to use the Focometer, identify routine eye problems and more. InFocus is a non-profit agency promoting eye care for the poor. For information, call 713-468-3040.

  • The Teddy Bear Collection Campaign, sponsored by B'nai B'rith, during February and March. Benefiting hospitalized children in the Texas Medical Center. For information, call 281-463-7389.
  • Teams of research scientists, graduate students and health professionals with interest in basic neuroscience and the prevention, treatment and effects of brain injuries are needed to create and staff booths for the Kids Judge! Neuroscience Fair. The event, sponsored by the Museum of Health & Medical Science and funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, is March 9 at the Museum. The scientists and health care professionals will present their exhibits during the day. For information, including sample project ideas, call 713-942-7054, ext 123, or visit the web site: cttl.rice.edu/kidsjudge.

Valentine

  • The Children's Art Project's fourth Valentine Collection comes during its 25th anniversary year. Since 1973, when a volunteer observed young cancer patients' art and remarked, "Those pictures are as pretty as a Christmas card," the Children's Art Project has sold note cards and gift items featuring young cancer patients' artwork. Today, the Children's Art Project has allocated more than $10.3 million to patient programs at M. D. Anderson. A package of 10 valentine cards costs $7 and is available at Houston-area grocery stores and service stations as well as at Bering's. Valentine cards and gift items are available at all four M. D. Anderson gift shops, at www.childrensartproject.org or by calling 713-792-6266 to place an order or receive a free catalogue.
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