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Holistic Festival - Event will offer a wide variety of healthy living possibilities, with 25-minute lectures throughout the day, as well as vendor booths and various practitioners. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $6/admission. (509) 468-9001.

Kick Start Your Health - Come learn how to improve your health from the inside out. The first in a series on nutrition begins with an overview of digestion, with an emphasis on allergies and leaky gut, and how it can impact your overall health. Sunday, 2-3 p.m., Spice Traders Mercantile, 15614 E. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 315-4036.

Babysitting Basics - This course prepares youths, ages 10-15, to be successful babysitters. Register at wellness.inhs.org. April 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Lukes Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. $40. (509) 242-4264.

Pre-Diabetes Class A two-part series will focus on how to delay or prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes. Support person can participate at no charge. To register and for information, visit wellness.inhs.org. April 13 and April 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $30. (509) 242-4264.

Mindful Eating Workshop - April 14-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.

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. Funds raised will remain local. Contact Northwest Autism Center to register. April 25, 8 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, Centennial Trail, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. $25. (509) 328-1582.

Today

“Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies” - The American Cancer Society, in partnership with Washington State University Spokane, will host a 40-minute preview screening of the PBS documentary, which will officially premier nationwide on March 30. The screening will be followed by a conversation with leading local cancers specialists. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Today, 6:30 p.m., WSU Spokane - Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 242-8288.

Yoga for Outdoor Fitness With Harmony Yoga - Learn yoga basics and develop your balance, endurance and strength. Register to save your spot at REI.com/Spokane. Today, 7 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Upcoming

Diabetes Day 2015 - Rockwood Clinic will sponsor an educational program about diabetes self-management. Medical experts will speak on diabetes care, treatment and complications of type I and II diabetes. There will also be vendors and screening clinics. Register at www.rockwoodclinic.com or call. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $10. (509) 710-0538.

“Share the Experience” Camp STIX Dinner Auction - Help send a kid to camp with the annual dinner auction, benefitting Camp STIX Diabetes Programs. Camp STIX enables children living with Type 1 diabetes their only opportunity at a summer camp experience in the region. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $70/per person; or $500/table of eight. (509) 484-1366.

Stroller Strides With Fit4Mom Spokane - Moms of children up to 4 years old can join Fit4Mom Spokane for a free Stroller Strides session to help jump-start your fitness routine. Register to save your spot at REI.com/Spokane. Monday, 5:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Loving Kindness Meditation 101 Intro Series - March 31-April. 28. Learn the art and science of an “unstoppable friendliness” toward yourself and others. Call to register. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, Chapel, 1016 N. Superior St. $65/series. (509) 483-6495, ext. 133.

iRest at Ease Workshop - Integrative Restoration uses a series of 30-40 minute guided visualizations as well as body sensing and breath awareness techniques that lead to psychological, physical and spiritual healing. April 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aspen Wellspring, 101 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint. $70-$90. (208) 265-2213. An eight-week class will be offered Mondays, 5:30-7:15 p.m., beginning April 13. $89-$109.

Orthopedic Seminar - Come learn more about the Joint Restoration Centers at Deaconess and Valley Hospitals. To register, visit RockwoodHealthSystem.com or call. April 9, 6-7 p.m., Valley Health & Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free; light refreshments will be served. (509) 473-5755.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease - This an education program by the Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and much more. This event is free and open to the public. No reservations necessary. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. April 9, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 473-3390.

Spokane Walk MS - For more information and to participate, volunteer or donate, call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter at (800) 344-4867 and press 2, or visit www.walkMS.org. April 12, Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive.

Beginning Meditation - Explore your capacity for focused relaxation in this introduction to basic meditation practices. Please bring pillows or blankets. April 13, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260; April 19, 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., (509) 893-8300; May 17, 1 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., (509) 893-8280; June 8, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340. Free.

Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors - Get ready for a weekend of rest, reflection, sharing, massage, reflexology, presentation, accommodations, meals and much more. April 17-19, St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $200; scholarships available. (509) 483-6495.

Spokane District Dental Society Foundation Gala - Fifth annual gala with food, beer and wine tasting, live entertainment, silent and live auctions and more. Mix and mingle for a great cause. April 17, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $75. (509) 838-0436.

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. April 18, 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.

Bloomsday Training Clinics - Each clinic features information, a warm-up routine and a training course especially designed to maximize your preparation (routes start at one mile and increase one mile per week). 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. Call (509) 358-7676 for more information. 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.

Other programs

Medicare Workshops - Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors will provide free, nonbiased advice and information regarding Medicare in a series of workshops held every third Tuesday of the month, 1-4 p.m., Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, 1222 N. Post St. For more information, call Margaret or Kathy at (509) 458-2509. Please bring your medications, with dosages and Medicare card to the workshops.

A Mindful Life - Explore meditation and mindfulness, and move toward greater health and balance in your life. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m., Deer Park Senior Center, 206 W. First St., Deer Park. Free; donations are appreciated. (509) 258-7361.

Nicotine Anonymous - Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking. Meets Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., at Partners (formerly Spokane Valley Community Center), 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 926-9804 or (509) 474-1845 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous - Is food a problem for you? Do you binge eat for no apparent reason? Is food affecting your life? Free support group, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets. Call (509) 328-9972 or visit www.oa.org for more information.

Polio Outreach of Spokane - For information about post-polio syndrome, call Sharman Collins, (509) 448-8517, or email sharmanrcollins@msn.com.

Providence Adult Day Health - Offers structured programs designed to meet the needs of physically, mentally and functionally impaired adults and elderly by providing social services, nursing, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and a hot meal at noon. Held at 6018 N. Astor St. Call (509) 482-2475.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings - Washington State University Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Appointments necessary. Call (509) 828-1323.

Spokane Concentration Meditation Group - Buddhist meditation group meeting the first Sunday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, at Community Meditation Room, 35 W. Main Ave. Beginners welcome. Call (509) 263-7213, email spokanejhana@me.com, or visit www.meetup.com/ Spokane-Concentration-Meditation-Group for more information.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors HelpLine - The SHIBA HelpLine is free, confidential and impartial counseling with trained volunteers to help callers understand their health care and health insurance rights and options. Call (509) 458-2509 at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington or the SHIBA HelpLine at (800) 562-6900.

Striders - A community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, September through May, from 8-9 a.m. at the Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Led by certified instructors, the classes emphasize strength, stretching, and balance. Miles walked individually are records and awards are presented at five awards meetings each year which feature health-related speakers. Cost is $15 per year and $2 for each exercise class attended. For more information, call Carol at (509) 926-1697 or Judy at (509) 892-1293.

Survival Fitness Boot Camp - Group fitness training for men and women. Held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Ponderosa Elementary, 3483 E. Ponderosa Blvd., Post Falls. Free two-week trials offered. Call (909) 730-2367 or email john.caylor@survivalfitnessbootcamp.com for more information.

Teen Diabetes Advocate Meeting - Free program sponsored by the American Diabetes Association for teens ages 12 to 18. Meets monthly, at the ADA office, 801 W. Fifth Ave., No. 319. For information, call Ted Duncan at (509) 263-6281 or by email at tduncan@diabetes.org.

Therapeutic Recreation for Disabled Adults - Center Pointe, through United Way, provides recreational, educational and social activities for people with disabilities. Wide variety of classes offered includes: ceramics, computers, math, reading, art, wood shop and stitchery. All participants are given the opportunity to learn, achieve and grow in a barrier-free environment. Open Mondays-Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. Call (509) 325-5451 or visit www.centerpointeactivities.com for more information.

Women in Anger Classes - Course covers how to express anger constructively versus destructively, how to examine anger and its impact on one’s life, and how to deal with angry outbursts, strained relationships and personal frustration. Held Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $100 for three-class course, scholarships available for qualified participants. Meets court requirements. Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information.

Women’s Self-Defense Classes - Learn practical and applicable defense methods that you could confidently use in an emergency. Held the third Saturday of each month, 1 p.m., at 101 N. Argonne Road, Suite B, Spokane Valley. Cost is $10 per class. Call (509) 891-9821, visit www.hitpitmma.com, or email adreaphifer@gmail.com for more information.

Zumba Classes - Zumba Fitness classes for ladies held Tuesdays and Thursday, 5:45-6:45 p.m. at the Moran Prairie Grange Hall, 6106 S. Palouse Highway. Move to Latin-inspired music and discover the Zumba phenomenon. No experience needed. Cost is $8 per drop-in; discount for series. Call (509) 448-4265 for more information.

Zumba Classes - The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center is offering Zumba classes every Monday, 6-7 p.m., at 405 William St., Post Falls. Cost is $7 per class or $28 per month. Call (208) 457-8950, email art@thejacklincenter.org, or visit www.thejacklincenter.org for more information.

Zumba Gold Class - Class is ideal for those who need modifications in regular Zumba to make it work for them. Some moves are done at half-tempo and some moves can be done in chairs. Held Mondays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., at the Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley Community Center, 17121 E. Eighth Ave., Spokane Valley, and Thursdays, 10:15-11 a.m., at Spokane Valley Baptist Church, 1222 S. McDonald Road, Spokane Valley. Cost is $3 per class. Contact Kelli Maidhoff at (509) 434-8330 or kj6227@comcast.net or Lyra Maidhoff at (509) 981-7786 or lyram@comcast.net for more information.

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