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White Cane Days: Raising Money to Give Sight, Hope and a Second Chance – Spokane Central Lions Club is campaigning for its 41st annual fundraising event. From 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday, club members will be collecting donations at various corners downtown Spokane, and at Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores on Northwest Blvd. All proceeds benefit the the Northwest Lions Foundation’s sight programs. For more information, visit www.spokanecentrallions.org or call (509) 328-6900.
Pilates Reformer Equipment – For ages 16 and older. Class uses large equipment to improve balance, form and technique and to take Pilates to the next level. Saturday or May 8, noon-12:45 p.m. at East West Fitness World, 1508 N. Monroe St., Cost is $45 ($10 for first-time participants). (509) 625-6200; www.spokaneparks.org.
Prepared Childbirth Extended – Four-week class covers: prenatal care, nutrition, stages of labor, practice of pain management techniques, cesarean birth, tour of birthing room, post delivery care and basic newborn care. Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Deaconess Women’s and Children’s Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $75. (509) 232-8138; www.cherspokane.org.
Free Health Class – Dr. Bailey Smith, D.C., will offer this free class covering: weight loss; supplementation; diet fads; workout mistakes; strength/stability exercises; understanding blood tests; and proven strategies to succeed. May 6, 7 p.m., at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. Seating is limited. Call (208) 874-3551 to reserve.
Free Spot Checks – Kootenai Cancer Center is offering free skin cancer screenings May 8, 10 a.m.-noon. Reservations are required. Held at Bonner General Hospital, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint. Call (208) 666-2355; e-mail pdavenport@kmc.org; or visit www.kootenaihealth.org.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings – Community Health Education and Resources is offering free skin cancer screenings May 10-15. Appointments are required. Call (509) 232-8131 or visit www.cherspokane.org for more information and to register.
Free Fitness and Balance Classes for Seniors – “Fit and Fall Proof” series is aimed to help older people achieve and maintain functional fitness skills to support independent, active lifestyles. Held Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 666-3199.