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Green Cleaning – Participants learn to make and use safe, nontoxic green cleaning supplies. For ages 16 and older. Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Fresh Abundance, 2015 N. Division St. Cost is $14. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Free Dyslexia Presentation – Hosted by Lighthouse Christian Academy and Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene. Meet leading dyslexia expert Susan Barton at a free presentation on the symptoms and solutions of dyslexia. Friday, 6-9 p.m., at Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene, 4000 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Register online at www.nazarene.eventbrite.com. Call (208) 691-0280 for more information.

Zumba Fridays – Exercise program combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves. Held Fridays, March 4-April 22, 10-11 a.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $48. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information.

CPR Saturday – Communitywide CPR training is an effort to improve the response to medical emergencies. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at The Warehouse Athletic Facility, 800 N. Hamilton St. Cost is free. Register at www.cherspokane.org.

Caregiver Classes – Presentation for people who are caring for ill family and friends covers how caregivers can care for themselves; how to talk with doctors and their billing offices; communicating with family and friends; and spiritual care. March 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Alderwood Manor, 3600 E. Hartson Ave. Cost is free. Call Jon Clifton at (509) 456-0438 to register and for more information.

Spokane Club Wellness Challenge 2011 – Kickoff event is March 10, 6 p.m., at The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. Featured speaker is the first woman to win “The Biggest Loser,” Ali Vincent. Cost is $25. Visit www.spokaneclub.org or call (509) 838-8511 to register and for more information.

Holistic Health as We Age – Dr. Charles Lightwalker teaches how to take a more holistic approach to preventing illness and improving health as you age. March 15, 10-11:30 a.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $12. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information.

Holistic Dentistry: Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? – Sponsored by The Autism Society. Speaker will cover toxicity of several dental materials and provide education on alternative mercury-free dentistry. ASW Social gathering and refreshments are 6-6:30 p.m., the talk starts at 6:30 p.m., March 16, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Conference Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is free. E-mail Spokane@autismsocietyofwa.org for more information.

Upcoming

Discovering and Empowering Your Dream with Mary Morrissey – Workshop is March 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Cost is $107, includes lunch. Visit www.spokaneabundantliving.com for more information.

Flu Vaccines at Spokane Regional Health District – Clinic appointments for adults and children 6 months and older are available by calling (509) 324-1600. The clinic is located at 1101 W. College Ave. Call (509) 324-1643 or visit www.srhd.org for more information.