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Spokane Heart and Stroke Walk & 5K Run – Raising money for research and prevention and treatment programs. Walkers of all ages are welcome at the Heart and Stroke Walk at Riverfront Park. Survivors may do the Miracle Mile Loop and children are invited to participate in the Kid’s Fast Dash with Mascots. Saturday, 9 a.m.: opening ceremonies; 9:55: children’s dash; 10 a.m.: run/walk. Run starts by the Clocktower, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Registration is by donation, visit SpokaneHeartWalk.org or call (509) 536-1500.

Hip and Knee Pain Cause and Treatment – Informational seminars presented by the Joint Restoration Centers at Deaconess and Valley hospitals. Sept. 17, 6 p.m., The Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada St.; Oct. 7, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Kalispel A & C Ballrooms. Free. Make reservations at (509) 473-5755 or visit www.DeaconessSpokane.com and click on the event calendar.

Addiction Recovery Support Group – Schick Shadel alums and friends. An open, non-12-step group for those who have completed SSH counterconditioning treatment, as well as for those curious about how it works. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 207, Spokane Valley. For information, email SSHspokane@outlook.com.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – Inland Northwest Affiliate hosts a monthly meeting on the first Monday of each month. The meeting is held 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Liberty Lake Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Pancreatic cancer survivors, families, friends and supporters are invited to join us to hear more about PCAN, learn about upcoming activities, advocacy and awareness efforts and find out how you can help make an impact in the fight against pancreatic cancer locally. For more information please visit www.pancan.org.

Upcoming

Colfax Library Fitness Classes – Classes include: Boot Camp, Mondays, 6-8 p.m.; Flex and Flow Yoga, Thursdays, noon-1 p.m.; Gentle Fitness, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; Yoga Bliss, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., begins Oct. 7. All classes held at Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St. No registration required; visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us or call (509) 397-4366. Cost of classes vary; scholarship assistance is available.

Zumba with Sandy - Choose from three timeslots per week: Mondays at 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 5:45-6:45 p.m.; or Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m., through Oct. 16. Special attention is given to protecting backs, hips, knees. Perfect for boomers, beginners and beyond. Classes held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 W. Northwest Blvd. For registration or more information, call (509) 270-0053 or email sandy@weissolutions.com. $30/any six classes; $54/any 12 classes.

The Faces of Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting – Presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America. For veterans and their families to learn how exposure to Agent Orange may have affected their children and grandchildren. Saturday, 1-5 p.m., United Steel Workers of America, 14015 E. Trent Ave. For more information, call (509) 863-5115.

Hip and Knee Pain Causes and Treatments – Informational seminars presented by the Joint Restoration Centers at Deaconess and Valley hospitals. Sept. 17, Oct. 16, Nov. 12, or Dec. 11, 6 p.m., Valley Health & Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave.; Sept. 24, 6-7 p.m., The Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada St.; Oct. 15, Nov. 19, or Dec. 17, 6 p.m., Deaconess Health & Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave, second floor. Free. Make reservations at (509) 473-5755.

Providence Holy Family Hospital Community Celebration – Come celebrate 50 years with snacks, health screenings and fun activities. Sept. 20, 11 a.m., Providence Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. (509) 482-0111.

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - Annual event presented by the American Diabetes Association. The walk is open to people of all ages and activity levels; you can walk any distance up to 4.5 miles. Register online at www.diabetes.org/spokanestepout. For more information call (509) 624-7478, ext. 2281 or like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/adaspokane. Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St.

Party in Pink Zumbathon - Come shake, shimmy and move to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Visit www.SpokanePartyinPink.com for more information. $20.

Parenting/childbirth

Lactation Counseling Services - For mothers and babies up to 1 year old. Offered Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Valley Hospital and Medical Center’s Lactation Office, 1st floor, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost varies, most insurance plans cover lactation consults. Call (509) 473-5706 or email johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloyddc1@empirehealth.org for more information.

Parenting Children of Divorce - Learn how divorce or separation affect children at different developmental stages, how to create a supportive climate for children reducing the affects of damaging conflict and gain communication skills to help handle conflict. Held the first and third Tuesday of the month, 6-9 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per person. Meets court requirements. Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information.

Parenting Classes - For single parents of children up to three years old, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Assistance Program. Call for times and dates. Held at 12 E. Fifth Ave. Free and open to the public. For registration and more information, call (509) 455-4986.

Prepared Child Birth Classes - Six-week, 12-hour course is for those already pregnant and covers topics including prenatal care, nutrition, stages of labor, pain management, breathing, Cesarean birth, post-delivery care, infant CPR, newborn care and lactation. Classes are held 7-9 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, or in a condensed eight-hour format on select Saturdays. Cost is $60 per person/couple, preregistration is required. Held at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 473-5446 or email frasert@empirehealth.org to register and for more information.

Cancer support

Breast Cancer Support - The group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., in the Radiation Oncology Department Conference Room. Call (509) 474-5490 for information.

Cancer Support Group - Meets the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., Room 2. Cost is free. Call (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Fitness Classes for Cancer Survivors - Phoenix Training will offer small classes or one-on-one training with a certified trainer and six-year cancer survivor who is also trained as a Livestrong coach. For a full list of class schedules, visit www.phoenixtrainingofspokane.com or call (208) 659-1990.

Look Good … Feel Better - A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets twice monthly. For locations, time and more information, call the Cancer Resource Center at (509) 473-3170.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - The Inland Northwest Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will meet the first Monday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Pancreatic cancer survivors, families, friends and supporters are invited hear more about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, learn about upcoming activities, advocacy and awareness efforts, and find out how you can help make an impact in the fight against pancreatic cancer. For more information, visit www.pancan.org.

Chiropractic care

Free Scoliosis Screening - Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller at (509) 327-3393.

Free Scoliosis Screening - The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie at (509) 327-8188.

Yoga

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation - Simple yogic techniques that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age or level of fitness. Each class features physical exercises, breath work and meditation. Held Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m., at Harmony Yoga, 1717 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 5. Cost is $15 per drop-in or $65 for a five-class pass. Multiple class passes available for a discounted rate. Call (509) 869-5162 for more information.

Moon Tree Gentle Yoga Classes - Exploring meditation: For all levels, meets Mondays, 7-8 p.m., $10/class with enrollment or $15 drop-in. Chair yoga: For seniors, people in wheelchairs and others with limited mobility, meets Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10 per class with enrollment, $15 drop-in. Classes held at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine, Suite D. To register, call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontreeyoga.com.

Pilates/Yoga Blend - Improve your strength, flexibility, balance and stamina. Presented by certified fitness professional Joan Magnelli. Participants must bring their own sticky mat. Classes are at a variety of times and locations. For a full list of classes and prices visit www.fitness4allofus.com or email fitness4allofus@gmail.com.

Sunflower Yoga - Learn yoga poses, breath practices and meditation to decrease stress and improve well-being. Quality, safe instruction with a certified Iyengar instructor. Day and evening classes available. Call (509) 535-7369 or visit www.sunfloweryoga.net for more information.

The Renewal Room - Yoga and Pilates studio, now offering on-going classes in yoga, Pilates, yin, and Pilates/yoga fusions. Located at 321 W. Hastings Road. Call (509) 413-6445 or visit www.therenewalroom.com for more information.

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