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Monday17

Nucleus Club Luncheon, Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. Noon. David C. Berliner, Regents' professor and former dean the ASU College of Education, will discuss his views an AIMS testing and standardized tests in general. Cost: $30, members; $40, guests. Information/RSVP: (602) 234-6545.

2nd Annual Youth Leadership Day, Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Governor's Youth Commission in partnership with Valley Teen Leadership will present the event focused on developing youth passion and fostering commitment on meaningful community work. The theme is "What's Your Something? Discover. Act. Inspire." Information: (602) 542-3422 or e-mail cbodington@az.gov.

Tuesday18

ADC 2008 Legislative Salute Dinner, Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix. 6 p.m. The dinner is in honor of Democratic legislators, leadership, Gov. Janet Napolitano and Attorney Gen. Terry Goddard. Cost: $300. Information/RSVP: (602) 234-6814 or e-mail: RSVP@azdem.org.

EWomen Network Luncheon, Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Silver Rose, a human resources executive turned keynote speaker and trainer, will discuss how she "used the power of focus to double her income every year since 2003." Cost: $40, members; $50, non-members. Information: (480) 429-6997.

Free Fair Housing Workshop, Phoenix City Hall, Assembly Room C, 200 W. Washington, Phoenix. 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn about fair housing practices and related laws. Cost: Free. Information: (602) 262-7486.

Wednesday19

Phoenix School of Law "Access to Justice" Speaker Series, Phoenix School of Law, Central Ave. Campus, 4041 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 5 p.m. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne will present: “Reflections of a Recovering Lawyer: Thoughts on Legal Education, Public Education, and Public Service.” Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Free. Information: Contact Jodi Weisberg (602) 682-6830 or e-mail jweisberg@phoenixlaw.org.

Thursday20

Happy Hour with Gabrielle Giffords, The Adobe Restaurant at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Arizona Democratic Council is putting on the event to meet Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who represents Arizona's Eighth Congressional District. Cost: $50. Information: Contact Sara Ahmad (602) 234-6830 or e-mail sahmad@azdem.org.

Lucky Napkin Entrepreneurial Event, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. 7:30 a.m. An entrepreneurial event featuring "big idea gurus." gathered together to help other aspiring and active business owners birth, grow and make money with their ideas. Cost: $99.99 to $349.99. Information: (800) 474-2826.

Friday21

All-Veteran’s Job Fair, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Auditorium (bldg 4), 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 30 employers will be ready to hire veterans for a number of professional and entry level positions in the areas of construction, manufacturing, law enforcement, high-tech, healthcare, food service/distribution, state and local government, retail and transportation. Cost: Free. Information: (520) 670-5540.

Monday24

ASBA Safety Series Workshop, ASBA Conference Center, 4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150, Phoenix. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Harold Gribow, MS, CSP, ARM and safety program consultant for ASBA will present this workshop, focused on stairway and ladder safety. Cost: Free, members; $20, non-members. Information: Visit www.asba.com.

Tuesday25

ASU Noontime Lecture Series, The Mercado, ASU Downtown Campus, 502 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Noon to 1 p.m. Karen Danner will present "What Matters Most for Weight-Loss." Cost: Free, RSVP required. Information/RSVP: (602) 496-1000 or e-mail: ASUlectures@asu.edu.

Thursday27

Basics of Zoning for City and Town Officials, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, 1820 W. Washington St., Phoenix. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Jordan D. Field, principal planner for the Office of Smart Growth in the Arizona Department of Commerce, will cover all aspects of zoning including trends, legal framework and public involvement. Cost: $30. Information: (602) 253-3874.

Friday28

2nd Annual Statesman's Breakfast, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler. 8 a.m. Reps. Harry Mitchell and Jeff Flake will appear together to discuss issues they have been able to work together on in Congress. They will highlight areas of bipartisan cooperation that impact Arizonans. Information: (480) 969-1307.

Saturday29

ACLU Foundation of Arizona 2008 Annual Bill of Rights Dinner, Heard Museum, Steele Auditorium, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Village Voice Media executives Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin will be honored as "Civil Libertarians of the Year." Cost: $150. Information: Contact Jayne Polizzi (602) 650-1854 or e-mail jpolizzi@acluaz.org.

2nd Annual Minority Law Day, Phoenix School of Law, 4041 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Keynote speaker Rick Inatome, CEO, Infilaw System, will present "What is Law School Really Like?" Cost: Free. Information/RSVP: (602) 682-6800 or e-mail admissions@phoenixlaw.edu.

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