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Performance Enhancement, Injury Prevention and Recovery - Learn how new concepts about body function are revolutionizing therapy and training approaches. Aug. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.
Today
Aging Awareness Month at Whitman County Library - The library is hosting a series of programs to address the aging process and improve health in honor of August Aging Awareness Month. Sponsored by Empire Health Foundation, Rural Resources and the Alzheimer’s Association. Programs include: today, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Maintain Your Brain Workshop, free; Friday, 1-3 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association Informational Program, free; Aug. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m., “Supporting Independence as We Age,” free; Mondays, 8:30-9:15 a.m., Y-Balance Yoga, free for ages 65 and older; also on Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Care Giver Coffee Connection Support Group. Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366 or (509) 332-0365.
Upcoming
Pilgrim’s Events - Events include: Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Hormones!, free; Aug. 27, 6:30-8 p.m., Elimination Diet Support: A Guided Journey to Ultimate Health, free; Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m., Urban Farming Movie: “Growing Cities,” free. Call for reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.
Inland Northwest Lighthouse’s VIP Experience – Enjoy a catered lunch, brief presentation about INL, and a chance to work alongside INL employees to build your very own wallboard. Call or email sdobbs@seattlelh.org for reservations. Aug. 18, noon-1:30 p.m., Inland Lighthouse for the Blind, 6405 N. Addison St. $250/requested donation. (509) 487-0405.
Medicare 101 - Is Medicare confusing? 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. Aug. 25, 1 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.
Walk to Defeat ALS - Check in at 9 a.m. and walk starts at 10 a.m. The Spokane Walk to Defeat ALS, now in its 11th year, benefits the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter in its fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. It is a 3-mile walk on the Centennial Trail, next to the Spokane River. ADA accessible. Dogs, on a leash, are welcome. Aug. 29, Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. No registration fee; fundraising by donations. (509) 863-4321 or (866) 786-7257.
Alzheimer’s Association Education Program - Information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more. Event is free and open to the public. Make reservations at (800) 272-3900. Hosted by Fairwood Retirement Village. Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-noon, Fairwood Retirement Village, 312 W. Hastings Road, Fairwood. Free. (509) 467-2365.
Glow in the Park Run - A 5K run in downtown Spokane. Pre-run dance party begins at 6:15 p.m.; run begins at 7:50 p.m. Proceeds benefit Spokane County Boys & Girls Club. For more information, contact Ryan Hite of Negative Split at (509) 954-8057. Sept. 12, 6:15-10 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $44/before Sept. 1; $54/after Sept. 1.
SpokeFest - Choose a route that fits your ability: 1 mile, 9 miles, 21 miles or 29 miles. At the finish line, enjoy live music, food vendors and a group of cycling and sponsor booths. Helmets are required. Register before Sept. 4 to save $10 on adult registration and $7 on youth registration. Sept. 13, 8 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $25/adults; $15/youth. Registration and more information at www.spokefest.org.
Bike MS: Cycle the Silver Valley - A two-day journey in the Idaho panhandle on a Rails to Trails path almost completely off roadways. A $75 registration fee and a minimum of $250 in fundraising are required to participate. For more information or to register, go to www.bikeMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter at (509) 482-2022. Sept. 19, Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. $75/registration fee and $250/minimum fundraising.
End AIDS Walk Spokane - Presented by Seattle, Spokane and South Sound regions’ HIV/AIDS organizations. Register at www.endaidswalk.org. Sept. 26, 11 a.m., Riverfront Park, Northbank Shelter, 507 N. Howard St. $20/includes T-shirt. (509) 455-8993.
Free Exercise Classes for Breast Cancer Survivors - Recent breast cancer survivors may be eligible for 12 weeks of free exercise classes with pre/post testing as part of a WSU Spokane research study. They will receive their test results and free exercise/nutrition education afterward. Call (509) 358-7676 or email j.larsen@email.wsu.edu for more information. WSU/EWU Riverpoint Campus, 665 Riverpoint Blvd. Free. (509) 358-7676.
Physical Therapy for Dystonia - Learn about physical therapy for dystonia, muscle tone and how dystonia’s imbalance can be modified through physical therapy. Call (509) 951-8480 or email denise@designden.com for reservations. Oct. 9, 2-3 p.m., St. Lukes Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., Room 200. Free.
Spokane/CDA Team Hope Walk & 5K - Support the mission of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA). Oct. 10, 10 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $25. (208) 596-1368.