Published Sunday, July 04, 2010 12:10 AM

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Texas World Speedway is hosting a Teen Survival Driving Academy on July 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. The course covers extreme weather conditions, steering control and emergency braking, emergency lane changes, collision avoidance and lane changes with dirt and gravel surfaces and more. Students also experience the effects of in-car distractions, alcohol abuse and use of cell phones while driving. Other dates are Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon and Sept. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. Register at www.texasworldspeedway.com.

Sunday

EVENTS

Fourth of July Fun Run, 7 a.m. Veterans Park. Free. Part of the 50th annual "I Love America!" celebration put on by the College Station Noon Lions Club.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 4th of July program, 11 a.m. VFW Post 4692, 794 N. Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Some proceeds will benefit the Military Assistance Program for veterans and their dependents. Barbecue chicken, sausage and trimmings, tea and dessert to be served. Other activities include live and silent auctions, kids contests, and adult and youth turkey shoot and live music. keyoungblood@suddenlink.net

City of Navasota community parade, noon. Downtown Navasota. Meet at Prosperity Bank on West Washington Avenue. Following the parade, the Navasota Center will be open with games for all ages from 1 to 3 p.m. The H-E-B fireworks extravaganza will be that evening at Washington-on-the-Brazos.

I Love America! celebration, 5 to 10:30 p.m. George Bush Presidential Library. Free admission. Concession stands open and entertainment begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 9:50 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. All food and drink concessions are $1. Free watermelon. Free parking at Reed Arena, West Campus parking garage and George Bush Library. Shuttle services available. http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu.

Monday

CLUBS

Star Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:45 a.m. College Station Conference Center. For partnerships, call 774-0043.

College Station Noon Lions Club. Hilton Hotel. 690-8525.

EVENTS

Financial Peace University, 6:30 p.m. North Bryan New Birth Church. Register: 778-3310.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Seniors Golf Tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry. No advance registration; just show up and play.

Brazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages. Immunizations are $5 for children and $25 for adults. Adult TB skin test, $10; tetanus, $10. Medicaid accepted for children. 361-4440.

Noon Timers support group, noon. Support group for people with Parkinson's disease and their families. St. Joseph Rehab Center Quilter's Cafe. 821-7523.

Prepared Childbirth Series Course (session 4 of 4), 7 to 9:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $90 per couple. 731-1231.

Tuesday

CLUBS

Bryan Noon Lions Club, 11:30 a.m. The Best Western Atrea, 1920 Austin's Colony Parkway., Bryan. 731-5300.

Brazos County Senior Citizens Association luncheon, noon. 1402 Bristol St., Bryan. 822-6873.

College Station Kiwanis Club, noon, Hilton Hotel. 846-2778.

Civil Air Patrol, George H.W. Bush Composite Squadron, 6:30 p.m. (cadets) and 7 p.m. (senior members). Coulter Field in Bryan. The local squadron of the Air Force's civilian auxiliary is open to anyone interested in learning more about the CAP's role in cadet programs, aerospace education, emergency operations and homeland security. Col. Don Wheeler, 220-8737.

EVENTS

Financial Peace University, 6:30 p.m. North Bryan New Birth Church. Register: 778-3310.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Brazos Ladies Golf Association Playday, 8 a.m. Bryan Golf Course. All adult ladies welcome. Dues: $12 per year.

Dialogue, support group for people receiving treatment for cancer, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. American Cancer Society office, 3207 Briarcrest Drive. 776-3905.

New Baby Day Camp Sibling Tours for big brothers and sisters, 5 to 6 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Health Center lobby. For ages 2 to 8. Free. Registration required. 731-1231.

Three-session Comprehensive Diabetes Program, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Healthy Communities, in Bryan. Designed for people with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Topics include meal planning, exercise, medications, complications, self-care management and blood glucose monitoring. Costs $50 for the three-session course and includes a blood glucometer and a one-month membership to the wellness gym. 731-1231.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 5:45 to 7 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. 846-0617.

Health Education Seminar, 6 p.m. College Station Conference Center. Topic: Women's health, minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci robot. Presented by: Daniel Dawson, Brazos Valley Women's Center.

Pre-natal class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. College Station Medical Center, first-floor conference room. Hospital tour. R.S.V.P.: 866-344-2762.

B-CS Chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, Room 2. 314-4796.

NAMI Family support group, 7 to 9 p.m. Brazos Valley Community Action Agency Inc., Head Start Resource Room. Monthly support group for families faced with mental illness. Open to families with mentally ill relatives and offers support, education, information and referral services. Free. 846-1100.

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