Walk-A-Thon Is Sure To Get Heart Pumping

The Heart Institute of Spokane, along with a host of sponsors, will present “Climb Mount Spokane for Your Heart … A Walk-a-thon with an Altitude” on Sept. 9.

Not only will this walk benefit the participants, but also it raises funds for a Heart Institute pediatric research program.

In essence, “Climb” stresses the importance of health and exercise in a non-competitive fun-run atmosphere. During the 4-mile event from Selkirk Lodge to the Summit Vista House, walkers/climbers will ascend 1,500 feet.

“It’s much more than a walk,” said John White, chairman. “When you reach the summit, you’ve conquered a mountain, and that’s a tremendous psychological victory.”

Walkers are encouraged to raise pledges. Pre-registration is $5, or $6 on the day of the event.

For more information, call 625-3000.

Plan what you eat

The Heart Institute of Spokane is offering a 28-page “Food Plan” booklet to help people choose better nutritional and eating habits. Included is a list of 20 area restaurants that participate in the Heart Institute’s “Lite ‘n’ Hearty” program.

Call 625-3000 for the booklet.

Keep on smiling

The SmileMobile, a state-of-theart dental clinic on wheels, will be in Spokane to provide dental care for low-income children, 13 and younger, through Sept. 8.

Today through Friday, the clinic stops at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt. From Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, the Smile Mobile parks at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 11922 E. First. For its final week, Sept. 4-8) the clinic sets up at the Spokane County District Health Center, 1101 W. College.

The SmileMobile is co-sponsored by the Washington State Dental Association and the Washington Dental Service.

Help for stutterers

The Stuttering Foundation of America, a 48-year-old nationwide non-profit agency, offers free informative literature and program referrals to stutterers.

For more information, write: Stuttering Foundation of America, P.O. Box 11749, Memphis, TN 38111-0749, or call (800) 992-9392.