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Glen Dow Academy Extended Hours Benefit for Cancer Patient Care – Friday, 3-7 p.m. at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design, 309 W. Riverside Ave. Benefit is held to raise awareness and funding for the local charity, Cancer Patient Care. All proceeds on services (hair, nails and skin) provided between the hours of 3-7 p.m. will go to this cause. Refreshments will be provided as well as drawings for prizes, including tickets to Cancer Patient Care’s Mostly Merlot Winemakers Dinner. Call (509) 624-3244 to book an appointment and for more information.

“Know Your Heart – Save Your Life” – A Healthy Woman event sponsored by Deaconess Medical Center and Valley Hospital and Medical Center. This fun, educational evening will include: “Everything You Wanted to Know About Heart Disease But Were Afraid to Ask,” an informal discussion and question-and-answer session about women’s heart disease; “My Heart Attack,” personal experiences of women who suffered and recovered from heart disease; information about carotid artery screenings; free cholesterol screenings and blood pressure checks; drawings and giveaways; and refreshments. Feb. 17, 5-7 p.m. at Deaconess Health Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, preregistration is encouraged. Call (509) 473-2650 or e-mail hollanjj@empirehealth.org for more information and to register.

FallProof Balance and Mobility Training Course – Waterford on South Hill is holding this 10-week series of classes, held 9-10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning Feb. 17. Participants will learn tips on improving posture and walking, how to recover from losing balance, increased stability and greater confidence. Cost is $150 for the entire series. Preregistration is required by Friday. Classes are held at Waterford, 2929 S. Waterford Drive. Call (509) 321-8201 to register and for more information.

“Know Your Healthy Numbers Screening” – Hosted by CHER (Community Health Education Resources), and will include the following screenings: full lipid panel cholesterol test, blood pressure, body mass index, body fat percentage, and blood glucose level. Registration for the event is $30 and an appointment is required for this event. Feb. 13, 8 a.m.-noon, Holy Family Education Center. To register online, visit www.cherspokane.org or call (509) 232-8145.

American Diabetes Association and Shawn Higgins Memorial Fund Family Retreat – For families living with Type 1 Diabetes. Families will learn more about diabetes management, and how it affects the whole family, and will have the opportunity to spend quality time together. April 23-25, begins at 5 p.m. on Friday and runs through 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Held at Camp Pinelow, 3806 N. Deer Lake Road, Loon Lake, Wash. Cost is $100 per family. Call (509) 624-7478 or e-mail tduncan@diabetes.org for more information.

“Visualize… a World without ALS” Benefit Luncheon – Second annual event features a keynote speaker and is an opportunity for the community to participate in this fundraising benefit luncheon, learn about the mission of the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, and learn about local services. April 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Suggested donation is $150. Preregistration is requested by April 9 by registering online at www.alsa-ec.org; e-mailing jenniferh@alsa-ec.org; or calling (509) 863-4321.

Free Blood Glucose Screenings – Presented by CHER (Community Health Education Resources). To schedule a screening, call (509) 232-8145; or visit www.cherspokane.org for more information about their diabetes education.

Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinic – Spokane Regional Health District’s Public Health Clinic provides both nasal spray and shots. To schedule an appointment call 324-1648.