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Cancer Prevention Presentation – Held Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, Room 265, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Admission is free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Importance of Eating for Health – Free event hosted by Autism Society. Eden BrightSpirit will speak on the importance of allergy-free, organic foods in maintaining and restoring health. Learn about local resources and how to make it work for your family. Event begins with snacks and social time, followed by the lecture. Wednesday, 6 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., Room No. 200. Call (509) 220-1788 or e-mail Spokane@autismsocietyofwa.org for more information.
BLS – Health Provider Initial – Covers one and two rescuers for adult CPR, child CPR (over age 1), infant CPR bag-mask ventilations, AED and choking. Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3 p.m.; at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $60. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Breast Health Fair – Free event for women is hosted by Anna Ogden Hall, 2828 W. Mallon Ave. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Call (916) 717-1279 or e-mail kross7@zagmail.gonzaga.edu for more information.
Humility and Compassion in Medical Practice: Is it still possible? – This year’s Robert F.E. Stier Memorial Lecture’s guest speaker is Jack Coulehan, M.D., M.P.H. Feb. 24, 4-5 p.m., at Eastern Washington University’s Riverpoint campus, Academic Center Auditorium, Room 20, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Registration is required by Thursday. Call (509) 358-7640 or e-mail ahec@wsu.edu for more details and to register.
NFL Fit Camp – For ages 16 and older. Hosted by Spokane Shock player Ben Brown, this series of unique classes uses the same training techniques as the pros and can be modified for all fitness levels. Held Thursdays, Feb. 24-March 31, 6-7:30 p.m., at Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave. Cost is $44. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Zumba Fitness – For ages 16 and older. Zumba classes feature interval training where fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt your body. Designed for all ages and shapes. No dance experience necessary. Held Thursdays, Feb. 24-March 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Glover Middle School, 2404 W. Longfellow Ave. Cost is $34. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Today
Baby Care – Course developed to help parents through the first year of parenthood. Hands-on class focuses on the care of infants, diapering, comforting, safety issues, feeding and infant massage. Cost is $25. Today, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Free Wellness Class – Sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op. Topic is Natural Family Planning. Today, Thursday, Feb. 23, and Feb 25, at 7 p.m., at the Co-op Annex directly across Fifth Street. from the Co-op parking lot, 121 E. Fifth St, Moscow, Idaho. Taught by Stan and Kara Gotshall. Call (208) 310-1805 or visit www.foryourfertility.com for more information.
Meditation Lunch Hour – Group meets for meditation on Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m. at Love Your Life Center, 1111 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. Call (208) 676-9912 for more information.
Southside Aging Well Classes – Holistic Health as We Age: Dr. Charles Lightwalker will cover how to take a more holistic approach to preventing illness and improving health as we age. Today, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $12. Meditation 101: While meditating in the stillness of silence, we are free to experience inner peace, improve our well-being, cope with stress, find lasting joy, develop loving relationships, and appreciate each other and life. Held Tuesdays, Feb. 15-March 22, 4-5 p.m. Cost is $36. The Chakras: The Wheels of Life: Dr. Charles Lightwalker will discuss how chakras are classified as healing centers, power centers, and part of the healing practices of many traditions. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $12. Classes are held at 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information.
Upcoming
Inland Northwest Blood Center Blood Drive – Hosted by Colfax Library. Appointments are being taken by calling (509) 397-4366 or online at www.inbcsaves.org. Priority is given to those with prescheduled appointments, walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Photo ID required. Wednesday, 2-6 p.m., at Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. For more information, call (800) 423-0151 or visit www.inbc2.org.
National Eating Disorders Screening – Sponsored by the University of Idaho. The National Eating Disorders Screening Program is designed to educate and screen college students for eating disorders, and to connect at-risk students with the resources they need. The Counseling and Testing Center faculty will provide free and confidential screening and referral for students and community members. Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Idaho Commons, Teaching and Learning Center, 875 S. Line St., Moscow, Idaho. Call (208) 885-7251 or e-mail klhunt@uidaho.edu for more information.