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“Be Comfortable in Your Genes” – Second annual fashion show and silent auction presented by Inland Northwest Coalition on Eating Disorders features models of all shapes and sizes to promote positive body image. Saturday at Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. Social hour at 5 p.m.; silent auction, wine sampling and appetizers and a program begin at 6:15. Cost is $25, $20 for students. E-mail inced@comcast.net for more information.

Free On-Site Immunizations – The Spokane Regional Health District, in partnership with Group Health Foundation, is offering free immunizations for students during the month of March. Clinics are: March 4, 1-6 p.m. at Centennial Middle School, 915 N. Ella Road, Spokane Valley; March 5, 1-6 p.m., at Ness Elementary School, 9612 E. Cataldo Ave., Spokane Valley; March 16, 3-6 p.m., at Farwell Elementary School, 13005 N. Crestline St.; March 18, 3-6 p.m., at Shiloh Hills Elementary School, 505 E. Stonewall Ave.; March 23, 1-6 p.m., at Madison Elementary School, 319 W. Nebraska Ave.; and March 24, 1-6 p.m., at Arlington Elementary School, 6363 N. Smith St. Clinics are open to anyone ages 18 years old and younger. Students from any school district are welcome. Parents must be present. Immunization records are required. All vaccines are free, the HPV immunization is only available to those who do not have private health insurance or whose plan does not cover it. Call (509) 324-1417 or visit www.protectyours.org for more information.

Pressure Point Therapy – How-to participants will learn to relieve pain and stress naturally. First class is March 2, 7-8 p.m. at Quality Life Health Center, 1609 W. Garland Ave. Class size is limited, e-mail drloren@qlhc.com to register. Cost is requested donation of three cans of food for the food bank. Call (509) 327-3393 or visit www.qlhc.com for more information.

Body Boot Camp – Eight-week exercise series using cardio, intervals, circuit training begins March 1. It will be on Mondays, 7:10-8:10 p.m. at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St. Cost is $45. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Stretch and Flex Classes – Five-week session begins Monday, and combines Pilates, Yoga, body conditioning, light cardio and basic stretching. All ages and levels welcome. Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-10 a.m. at Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Cost is $45 for 15 classes. Drop-ins are welcome for $5. Call (509) 927-8187 or (509) 924-2350 for more information.

Natural Childbirth – For those planning on a nonmedicated birth. March 2, 6-8 p.m., at Deaconess Women’s and Children’s Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $25, includes a support partner. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Zumba Fitness – Aerobic class combines Latin and international dance styles. Four-week class begins March 2 and is held Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3307 W. Rowan Ave. Cost is $20. Free child care is available. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Sensational Beginnings – Course designed to help new parents and caregivers how to communicate with baby and understand the messages they are sending. March 3, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $15 per person. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Balance and Dizziness – Learn about your unique balance system, causes of dizziness and imbalance, and management and rehabilitation of balance disorders. Bring questions for an informative question and answer time. March 3, 1-2:30 p.m. at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free and open to the public. Call (509) 482-2372 for more information.

CPR/First Aid Full Certification Training – March 5, 7 a.m.-noon, at ABC Office, 12310 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Suite 100, Spokane Valley. Cost is $75. Call (509) 534-0826 or visit www.ipcabc.org to register and for more information.

Nutrition 101 – Class reviews sound nutrition principles with a registered dietitian to help you determine the right nutrition strategies for healthy living. March 8, 6-7:30 p.m. at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Cost is free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Third Annual Shamrock Gala Dinner and Auction – Support Providence Holy Family Hospital by ordering a “Shamrock Drop” at any Twig’s Bistro and Martini Bar location (808 W. Main Ave., 4320 S. Regal St., or 401 E. Farwell Road) on March 9. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these martinis will be donated to benefit Providence Holy Family Foundation’s Third Annual Shamrock Gala Dinner and Auction on March 27 at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. All who purchase the martinis will be entered to win a special martini set. Call (509) 482-2588 or visit www.holy-familyfoundation.org for more information.

“Food, Inc.” – A documentary film that claims to lift the veil on the nation’s food industry, exposing what it calls the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of the government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. The nation’s food supply, it says, is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and the environment. March 10, 6 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Natural Market’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Fee is complimentary. Call (208) 676-9730 for more information.