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Al-Anon Family Groups Public Outreach to Professionals - Informational event for professionals, counselors, students and staff presented by District 2, Washington Area Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups Public Outreach Committee. Learn how Al-Anon helps the families of alcoholics and what happens at meetings. Al-Anon meeting schedules, books and literature will be available. Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m., Family of Faith Community Church, 1505 W. Cleveland Ave. Light refreshments from noon-1 p.m. For more information, email District2AlAnonOutreach@yahoo.com. Free.

Dance for Parkinson’s - Attendees do not have to know how to dance and this is for all mobility levels. Held the first and third Saturday and second and fourth Friday of the month (February-May and September-December) from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Gonzaga University, Theatre and Dance Studios, 1108 N. Pearl Ave. Free. (509) 313-6508 or (509) 443-3361.

Self-improvement Workshops - April 29, 7 p.m., Vibrational Alignment Evening; and April 30, 7 p.m., Conscious Breathing for Healing. Move More Spokane, 731 S. Garfield St. $30-$40/per workshop. (509) 389-1501.

Second Annual Inland Northwest Lighthouse Fiesta - Come and learn more about Inland Northwest Lighthouse and how they are creating increased opportunities for jobs, independence and empowerment for people who are blind, deaf-blind, and blind with other disabilities. There will be interactive games and activities, a photo booth, raffles, food and drinks, special tours of the INL facility and hands-on program demonstrations. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.inlandlh.org or call. June 11, 3:30-7 p.m., Inland Lighthouse for the Blind, 6405 N. Addison St. Donation suggested. (509) 487-0405.

Happy Hoofers Fun Run - All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network and Credit Unions for Kids. Pick up race numbers and shirts on July 10 at Cheney Federal Credit Union, or on race day at the park prior to the start of the run. July 11, 8 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Fourth and D Streets, Cheney. With T-shirt: $15/before June 24; $20/after June 24. No T-shirt: $10. (509) 235-6533 or (509) 299-6533.

Today

It’s Autism, Now What? - Join the Autism Society of Washington Spokane and learn about what support is available. Today, 6 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Mindful Eating Workshop – Today-June 2. Stop yo-yo dieting and transform your relationship with dieting and food with this eight-week workshop. Register by phone or email ConsciousChoiceWellness@gmail.com. Held Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ben Burr Building, 5909 S. Regal St. $250/eight workshops and supplies. (509) 953-9097.

Upcoming

Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors - A weekend of rest, reflection, sharing, massage, reflexology, presentation, accommodations, meals and much more. Friday-Sunday, St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $200; scholarships available. (509) 483-6495.

“Iyengar Yoga with Heart, Soul and Spirit” - A weekend workshop with Ingela Abbott, a certified senior Iyengar yoga instructor and the director of Yoga Northwest. Friday-Sunday, Moscow Yoga Center, 525 S. Main St., Moscow. $175/full workshop; $20/per hour for partial workshop. (208) 883-8315.

Human Race 5K - The Human Race is a charity fun run/walk benefiting Partners in Health, which delivers life-saving health care to poor communities around the world. The race will start at the Gonzaga University School of Law. Registration and details available at www.law.gonzaga. edu/gjil/human-race-2. Saturday, 10 a.m., Gonzaga University School of Law, 721 N. Cincinnati St. $20 (includes T-shirt).

Introduction To Yoga - Instructors from South Perry Yoga focus on getting you comfortable with some basic poses and routines. Open to adults of all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Saturday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; April 24, 10:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; April 25, 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., (509) 893-8300; May 9, 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., (509) 893-8330; May 16, 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., (509) 893-8390. Free.

Dealing with Autism: Taming Your Paper Avalanche - Having the documentation you need at your fingertips is the best way to get the services your loved one and your family needs. Join the Autism Society of Washington and bring your containers overflowing with paper to sort and file. Bring a 1.5-inch, three-ring binder and divider pages to class. Email spokane@autismsocietyofwa.org for more information. Saturday, 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Beginning Meditation - Explore your capacity for focused relaxation in this introduction to basic meditation practices. Please bring pillows or blankets. Sunday, 1 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; April 27, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; May 4, 6:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; May 17, 1 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; June 8, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340. Free.

Pre-Diabetes Class - In this two part series you will gain the understanding you need to help delay or prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes for yourself or a loved one. Support person can participate at no charge. To register and for information, visit wellness.inhs.org. Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $30. (509) 242-4264.

Steps for Autism 5K Walk/Run - Walk or run with family and friends to raise money and awareness for autism spectrum disorders. All ages and ability levels welcome. Contact Northwest Autism Center to register. April 25, 8 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, Centennial Trail, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. $25. (509) 328-1582.

Bloomsday Training Clinics - Each clinic features information, a warm-up routine and a training course designed to maximize your preparation. Register online or any week at the clinic. Saturdays through April 25, 8:30 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College, College Gymnasium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 474-3081.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Five-kilometer run in Riverfront Park that honors survivors and raises funds for the prevention, education, and early detection of breast cancer. April 26, 9 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $25. (509) 570-3267.

Free Exercise Classes for Breast Cancer Survivors - Breast cancer survivors, who finished their primary treatment within the past three months, are not extremely active, and who speak English, are eligible to participate in a research study at WSU’s Spokane campus. Participants will attend free exercise classes three days per week for 12 weeks and complete pre/post testing sessions. Test results and free exercise/nutrition education will be provided to those who complete the study. This study has been approved by WSU’s Institutional Review Board. WSU/EWU Riverpoint Campus, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free. (509) 358-7676.

Medicare 101 - This class will help you understand your options in the Medicare program so that you will be able to make informed choices about enrollment and coverage. You will learn about SHIBA, a great resource that can help you put together the pieces of Senior Health Insurance Puzzle. You do not need to be enrolled in Medicare to attend this class. April 28, 1 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.

Tai Chi - Open to adults of all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and thick socks. April 29, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 North Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; May 6, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; May 13, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; May 20, 6:30 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; June 3, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260. Free.

Drug and alcohol

Al-Anon - For family and friends with the disease of Alcoholism. For 24-hour information and support, call (509) 456-2125 or (888) 425-2666 or visit www.wa-al-anon.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous - For 24-hour information and support, call (509) 624-1442. Visit www.aaspokane.org for meeting schedules and for more information.

Tobacco Cessation Classes - Community Health Education and Resources Office is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call (509) 232-8138.

Tobacco Cessation Classes - Free for Group Health members. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Quit and Win Tobacco Program - Free program offers classes two times a month, flexible quit dates, chances to win prizes at each class once you quit and support to help you quit and stay quit. Held at Providence Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. (509) 232-8138.

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