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Meditation to Tame the Mind - Tibetan teacher Chamtrul Rinpoche will give a talk on how to use meditation to tame the mind. Friday, 6-8 p.m., Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. $20/suggested donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. (509) 263-4394.
Balance Screenings - Sept. 14-18. In honor of Vestibular Disorders Association’s Balance Awareness Week, all APEX Physical Therapy locations will offer free quick balance screenings Sept. 14-17, noon-1 p.m., and by appointment at the north Spokane location, 1111 E. Westview Court, Suite A, (509) 465-1749, on Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Other Apex Physical Therapy locations are in Cheney at 1855 First St., (509) 559-5038; in Airway Heights at 12721 W. 14th Ave., (509) 244-9968; near Medical Lake at 10511 W. Aero Road, (509) 413-2140.
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Inland Northwest Lighthouse’s VIP Experience - Catered lunch, brief presentation about INL, and a chance to work alongside INL employees to build your very own wallboard. Make it personal and take home a dry-erased white board signed by blind employees who manufacture them for the federal government. Call or email sdobbs@seattlelh.org for reservations. Today, noon-1:30 p.m., Inland Lighthouse for the Blind, 6405 N. Addison St. $250/requested donation. (509) 487-0405.
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Medicare 101 - Is Medicare confusing? This class will help you understand your options in the Medicare program so that you will be able to make informed choices about enrollment and coverage. You will learn about SHIBA, a great resource that can help you put together the pieces of senior health insurance puzzle. You do not need to be enrolled in Medicare to attend this class. Aug. 25, 1 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.
Performance Enhancement, Injury Prevention and Recovery - Nagging aches and pains holding you back from fully enjoying your activities in the great outdoors? Learn how new concepts about body function are revolutionizing therapy and training approaches. Aug. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.
Pilgrim’s Events - Aug. 27, 6:30-8 p.m., Elimination Diet Support: A Guided Journey to Ultimate Health, free; Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m., Urban Farming Movie: “Growing Cities,” free. Call for reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.
Walk to Defeat ALS - Check in at 9 a.m. and walk starts at 10 a.m. The Spokane Walk to Defeat ALS, now in its 11th year, benefits the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter. It is a three-mile walk on the Centennial Trail, next to the Spokane River. ADA accessible. Dogs, on a leash, are welcome. The group’s vision is to create a world without ALS while providing compassionate care for people living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Aug. 29, Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. No registration fee; fundraising by donations. (509) 863-4321 or (866) 786-7257.
Alzheimer’s Association Education Program - If you or someone you know is affected with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more. Event is free and open to the public. Make reservations at (800) 272-3900. Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-noon, Fairwood Retirement Village, 312 W. Hastings Road. Free. (509) 467-2365.
Glow in the Park Run - A 5K party run in downtown Spokane. Pre-run dance party begins at 6:15 p.m.; run begins at 7:50 p.m. Stick around for the after party. Proceeds benefit Spokane County Boys & Girls Club. For more information, contact Ryan Hite of Negative Split at (509) 954-8057. Sept. 12, 6:15-10 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $44/before Sept. 1; $54/after Sept. 1. (208) 806-1311.
SpokeFest - Celebrate the joy of cycling, the beauty of Spokane, healthy lifestyles and the environment. Choose a route that fits your ability: one mile, 9 miles, 21 miles, or 29 miles. SpokeFest was developed with the non-bicycle enthusiast in mind just as much as experienced cyclists. At the finish line, enjoy live music, food vendors and a group of cycling and sponsor booths. Helmets are required. Register before Sept. 4 to save $10 on adult registration and $7 on youth registration. Sept. 13, 8 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $25/adults; $15/youth. Registration and more information at www.spokefest.org.
Bike MS: Cycle the Silver Valley - Beginning at Silver Mountain Lodge in Kellogg, Bike MS takes cyclists on a two-day journey through the Idaho panhandle on a rails-to-trails path almost completely off roadways. Full meals, amenities, fully stocked rest stops and festivities are all included. A $75 registration fee and a minimum of $250 in fundraising are required to participate. Funds support research, programs and services for nearly 15,000 people living with multiple sclerosis across the Northwest. For more information or to register, go to www.bikeMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter at (509) 482-2022. Sept. 19, Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg. $75/registration fee; and $250/minimum fundraising.