Classes
Adult first aid/CPR recertification: 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month, $25, current card required. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Building family strengths: Parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YMCA, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett, free; 425-774-9843, ext. 223.
Childbirth preparation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, $60, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.
Foot-care clinic for seniors: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington, $10 per person, registration required. 360-435-8158.
HIV/AIDS disease prevention: 1 to 5 p.m. first Saturdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. $8 per person. 360-435-2133, ext. 1146.
Senior exercise: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, $2, Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett; 425-338-3227.
Events
AIDS Walk: Lifelong AIDS Alliance hosts a walk, 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 10, Volunteer Park, Seattle; 206-323-9255, www.llaa.org.
Blood drives: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Regence BlueShield, 7600 Evergreen Way, Everett; 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 30, Division of Child Support office, 5415 Evergreen Way, Aug. 30. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.
Counseling services: Low and no-cost counseling services offered by Pathways for Women YWCA in Lynnwood and Everett; 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
Donate used hearing aids: Sertoma Hearing Aid Bank, Everett Sertoma Club, P.O. Box 5488, Everett, WA 98206. 425-355-0720.
Free breast and cervical exams: Free screenings for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women ages 40 through 64, income and insurance restrictions, registration required. 877-323-6540.
Mammograms and wellness exams: Positive Women’s Network offers free or low-cost mammograms and yearly wellness exams. Call 425-259-9899 or 888-651-8931 for details.
Mental health treatment: Available for women who can benefit from counseling but are not in need of intensive mental health treatment, free or sliding fee. For more information, call 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
National art contest: Expressions of Courage is seeking art entries from people with epilepsy. Deadline is Aug. 31. 800-224-4935, www.expressionsofcourage.com.
Power wheelchairs available: Three Wishes Inc. offers wheelchairs for seniors and people with disabilities who qualify. For more information, call 800-839-5715.
Senior coed hiking group: Seniors interested in joining a coed hiking group through Everett Senior Center, call 425-257-8780.
Volunteers
American Red Cross: Seeking volunteers for disaster services department; 425-252-4103, ext. 29.
Senior peer counseling: Seeking volunteers ages 55 years and older to provide one-on-one counseling to adults ages 60 and older. For more information, call 425-290-1252.
Stanwood Senior Center: Seeking volunteers for bingo events, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at the center. Also seeking volunteers to sort donated items and cashier at thrift store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For more information, call 360-629-7403.
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