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Sat., Feb. 26, 2005

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DNA LifePrint Child Safety Program – Bring your child to Chaffin Dental Care, 605 E. Holland Ave., No. 214, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to have a free DNA “fingerprint” made. The DNA kit is endorsed by John Walsh, child advocate and crime fighter. For more information, call (954) 584-1117 or visit www.dna-lifeprint.com.

German American Society dinner and dance – 6:30 p.m., Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third. Dinner includes rouladen, red cabbage, potatoes and gravy, salad, dessert and coffee. Lives music includes the Norm Seeberger band. Tickets are $11; call 325-1113 or 838-8164 for reservations.

Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores. February workshops include: “You Can Update Your Countertops and Cabinets,” Saturday at 10 a.m.; “You Can Measure, Cut and Install Molding and Trim,” Saturday at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Have Fun with Color Faux,” Sunday at 2 p.m. March workshops include: “You Can Install Laminate Flooring,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Lay Ceramic Tile,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Have Fun With Color and Faux,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

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