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CALENDAR

Edwin Hornberger Conference Center
at the Texas Medical Center

  • Staff Development Conference, sponsored by the Houston Independent School District, Aug. 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Charity Tournament, sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League, Houston Unit 174, Aug 13-15. Call for details: 281-647-6214.

Meetings & Special Events
  • Update on Rheumatology for the Primary Care Physician, sponsored by St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Aug. 7, 7:30 a.m.-12 noon. For information, call 713-791-4200.

  • Advances in Tissue Engineering, sponsored by Rice University, Aug 22-26. For information, call 713-527-4803, ext. 408.

  • A new water therapy class is being initiated by the Parkinson Foundation of Harris County, to be held weekly in the heated pool of the Westside YMCA, 1006 Voss, beginning Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-12 noon. Enrollment, in the beginning, is limited to 10 people, so call to register: 713-552-0858.

  • Internet Education Series for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Patients, held on alternating Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 17. Log on to www.nmss.org at least 10 minutes before the program. For further information, call the National MS Society at 713-526-8967.

  • The 44th Blue Bird Circle Gala, "Masquerade," will be Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Post Oak Doubletree Hotel. Proceeds benefit the Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology and the Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetics Laboratory. For table or individual reservations, call 713-789-5733.

  • Medical Terminology and Anatomy/ Physiology, a nine-week course beginning Sept. 14, meeting Tuesday evenings, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. Course is open to anyone. For information, call 713-798-4611.

  • National Osteoporosis Walk, sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Sept. 25. For information, call 713-785-8816.

  • Razzle, Dazzle, Sparkle and Shine: An Exhibit of Light, Color and Vision, at the Museum of Health & Medical Science through Aug. 29. Sponsored by Hermann Eye Center and The University of Texas-Houston Medical School Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Don't miss this traveling exhibit.

  • Also at the Museum:

    • Weird Science Weekend: Lights, Camera, Action! The basics about light and photography.

    • For information about the Museum's exciting exhibits, call 713-521-1515.

  • The Third Annual BMW Ultimate Drive for the Cure, benefiting the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, Aug 19-21, at Momentum BMW (Aug. 19), Advantage BMW (Aug. 20) and Charlie Thomas' Intercontinental BMW (Aug. 21). For information, call 713-668-9833.

  • Sixth Annual Theater District Open House, Aug. 29, 1-6 p.m. A free, fun-filled afternoon with the Alley Theater, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Houston Broadway Series, Society for the Performing Arts and Theatre Under the Stars. Live performances, behind-the-scenes tours, Q&A with performers, puppet shows and much more. For information, call 713-250-3670.

  • 9th Annual back to School Health Fair, Aug. 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Burnett-Bayland Park, 6000 Chimney Rock. Free health exams. Sponsored by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. For information, call 713-974-4848.

  • The Texas Polio Survivors' Association supports the information and referral needs of polio survivors. The association raises funds to assist people with medical needs and conducts support groups in Houston and across Texas. For information, call TPSA at 713-690-0695.
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