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Today

Incredible Years Parenting Program – Ten-week parenting program will cover attachment issues, how to bond and assess feelings through play and behavioral modification techniques as well as helping develop a child’s social skills, self esteem and school behavior. Tuesdays, starting today, 6-8 p.m. at 225 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $282, partial scholarships are available. Call Conrad Bagley at (509) 389-2930 for more information.

Upcoming

Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation – A time to relax and meditate to increase optimism, ease tension, and sleep more soundly; for people living with fibromyalgia, cancer or other chronic conditions, their caretakers and family members. Held Thursdays through July 16, 11:15 a.m.-noon at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Cost is by donation. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org for more information.

Bicycling for Individuals with Disabilities – For ages 16 and older. Open to participants who are in physical condition to ride safely and explore Spokane by bicycle. Bikes must work well and helmets must fit. Meets Tuesdays, July 14-Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m., at Spokane County Library – Argonne Branch parking lot, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Cost is $34. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

“Divided We Fail - Health Care Opinion Leader Forum” – Free community event will cover what’s happening around health care both in Washington state and Washington D.C. and how to make a difference. July 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Preregistration is required. Call (877) 926-8300 for more information.

Yoga Deeper Stretch – For ages 16 and older. Covers all the benefits of yoga with deep strengthening and inverted poses. Thursdays, July 16-Aug. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $55. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Y.E.S. Drug Free Community Event – Third annual event to promote drug-free awareness and lifestyles in addition to providing information to the community. Community members and organizations who wish to participate are welcome to speak during a forum, set up booths with educational information, lead discussions or provide entertainment. Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., in the City Park in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Call (208) 691-9153, e-mail spiritlakeyes@yahoo.com, or visit www.spiritlakeyes.org for more information.

Yoga - Basic – For ages 16 and older. Designed to improve strength, flexibility, and general well-being while destressing the body and mind. Six-week sessions are Monday-Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m.; July 14-Aug. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; or July 17-Aug. 21, 9-10:30 a.m., at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $55 for one hour class, $69 for one and half hour class. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

New listings

Prepared Childbirth – Two-week class for expecting parents in the final trimester. Covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning and relaxation as well as the role of the partner/support person and care of mother and baby after birth. Cost is $75 per couple. Thursday and July 16, 6-8 p.m., at Sacred Heart Mother Gamelin Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Breastfeeding Basics – Covers breastfeeding positions, solving common problems, and returning to work or school. Cost is $25, includes support person. Next Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Two-class series for those or family and friends of those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Participants will receive a free testing meter. Cost is $30 per person. Next Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., and July 21, 6-7 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Prepared Childbirth – Four-week series for expecting parents in the final trimester. Covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning and relaxation as well as the role of the partner/support person and care of mother and baby after birth. Cost is $75 per couple. Held Wednesdays beginning July 15, 6-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Natural Childbirth – For those planning on a nonmedicated birth, to be taken after Prepared Childbirth. Covers additional labor positions, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor. Cost is $25, includes support person. July 15, 6-8 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Babysitting Basics – For youth age 10-15 who are interested in babysitting. Covers infant and toddler care, safety, first aid, CPR, discipline issues and sitter responsibilities. Cost is $40 per person. July 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.