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Featured Event

Car-Seat Safety Workshop – Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College Ave. Learn how to safely transport your children in the car. The cost is $60 and includes a new car seat. Registration is required. Call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

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Myths of Multiple Sclerosis – Elaine DeLack, a registered nurse diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1988 will speak about Prokarin, the treatment she developed Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley, Room 200. Call the Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands office at 535-7933.

Lilac City Volkssport – Saturday at 9103 E. Frederick, Millwood. Start times are 9 a.m. and noon, and all walkers must finish by 3. The cost is $3 for credit, but anyone can participate for free. Call George Withers at 624-6518.

The Heart of Caring: A Workshop in Caregiving – Offered by the Radha Yoga Center, 2328 W. Pacific, this class will discuss using yoga and written reflections to get in touch with sense of compassion and energy; Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $12. Call 838-3575.

Prescription Drug Plan Seminar – Marilyn Rider of Smith Barney Citigroup will discuss prescription drug plans and Medicare part D, next Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 455-6083.

Eating to Help Control Your Diabetes – Next Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive, for those who use diet, pills, or insulin to control blood sugar. Call 459-1086 or go to www.ghc.org.

Empowering Ourselves: Biomedical Interventions and Treatment Options for Aspergers and Autism Spectrum Disorders – Dr. William Shaw, director of the Great Plains Laboratory will speak April 15 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Call the Autism Society of Washington, Spokane Chapter at 624-3323 or e-mail spokane@autismsocietyofwa.org.

Tai Chi Awareness Day – This event will include demonstrations, information and will answer questions about tai chi, April 15, 10 a.m. at Mirabeau Point Park, just north of the Valley YMCA. Call Sales Creators at 468-0587 and ask for Bob or Cindy.

Upcoming

Private Swim Lessons – The varsity swim team at Whitworth College is offering private swim classes for ages 3 through adult at the Whitworth Aquatic Center, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. The cost is $75. Session II is Monday through April 13 and Session III will be April 17-20. Call Patti Hunter at 777-4246.

Diabetes: Getting Started – Wednesday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Group Health Cooperative Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. This class is for the recently diagnosed. Call 459-1086 or go to www.ghc.org.

Public Forum on State Health Policy – April 11 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College Ave. Members of the Washington State Board of Health will be available to hear public opinions on the quality of health care and costs of patient safety. Call 324-1501 or go to www.sboh.wa.gov.

Medicare Information Seminars – Informational seminars are available through April at various times and locations. Call Ron West at 344-2060.

Other programs

Bereavement Support Groups – Hospice of Spokane offers various support groups. Spouse Grief, Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m., for those who have lost a spouse through death. General Grief, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., for those who have lost anyone through death. Life After Loss group, call for information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at 456-0438 for more information.