Adult first aid/CPR recertification class: 9 to 11 a.m. first Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $25; registration required, 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail Sandib@cascadevalley.org.
Auto and work injury class: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Chiropractic massage, nutrition, Auto and Work Injury Clinic, 3505 136th St. NE, Marysville; 360-653-8307, registration required.
Blood drives: The Puget Sound Blood Center has blood drives in many communities. Volunteers needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers, flexible hours; 800-266-4033, www.psbc.org.
CAREfest 2007 blood drive: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28, Snohomish Community Church, 13622 Dubuque Road, Snohomish; 425-334-9181.
Counseling and classes: Pathways for Women YWCA; affordable mental health clinics. Downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations, 425-774-9843, ext. 301; 877-773-9843, ext. 301.
Day camp: Snohomish County Sibshops provides day camps for children who have a special-needs sibling. 2007 dates are June 29 for ages 4 to 7, $18, and Aug. 13 and 14 for ages 8 to 13, $36; 360-659-5953, e-mail clare_sibshops@yahoo.com for more information.
Diabetes fundraiser: Register at www.beatthebridge.org before May 19, or in person noon to 5 p.m. May 19 and 6:45 a.m. May 20. 8 a.m. May 20. 1 and 4-mile or 8K races start at Montlake Boulevard and end inside Husky Stadium; advance entry $15 per participant, $25 if T-shirt is desired; day of event $17, $27.
Donate used hearing aids: Sertoma Hearing Aid Bank, Everett Sertoma Club, P.O. Box 5488, Everett, WA, 98206; 425-355-0720.
First-aid basics: 8 a.m. to noon third Saturdays, $25, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Fitness: 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics; $25, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel; Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Foot care clinic for seniors: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday, Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington; $20; 360-403-8158, registration required.
Friends-in-Fitness: 8:45 a.m. April 26, Everett Mall center court, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; walking club gives lectures on senior health topics, provides breakfast, and welcomes new members; register at the mall’s guest services counter; April topic is incontinence.
Health screenings: Life Line screenings at Lake Country Baptist Church, 8830 Eighth St. SE, Everett; covers stroke, aneurysm, artery hardening and osteoporosis; $129 for package of all four; starting at 9 a.m. May 3, appointments required; 800-697-9721, www.lifelinescreening.com.
HIV/AIDS prevention: 1 to 5 p.m. first Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $8; 360-435-2133, ext. 1146.
Initial adult first aid/CPR class: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. third Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $60; registration required, 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail Sandib@cascadevalley.org.
Mammograms and wellness exams: Positive Women’s Network offers free or low-cost mammograms and yearly wellness exams; 425-259-9899, 888-651-8931.
Mental health treatment: For women who can benefit from counseling, but do not need intensive treatment, free or sliding fee; 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
Power wheelchairs available: Three Wishes Inc. offers wheelchairs for seniors and disabled persons who qualify; 800-839-5715.
Prostate health meetings: 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Mondays, third floor conference room, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; guest speakers at each meeting; 425-640-4000, www.stevenshealthcare.org.
Safe Sitter course: Call for times and dates, designed for ages 11 to 13, covers CPR, feeding, diapering, discipline and more, $50; Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington, registration required, 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail Sandib@cascadevalley.org.
Thyroid class: 6:30 p.m. April 30, Snohomish Valley Holistic Medicine, 1830 Bickford Ave., Suite 201, Snohomish; $5 with registration or $10 at door; registration required, 360-282-4014, www.snovalleyholistic.com.
Walking Mountain Yoga: 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 24, demonstrations of a healing walking style, Zippy’s Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 509-682-2134, www.walkingmountainyoga.com.
Women’s firearm safety class: 9 a.m. April 28, Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse, 21/2 miles south of Coupeville on Safari Street; look for signs on the highway; free, but participants who can are asked to provide their own handgun, ammunition, and ear and eye protection; 360-678-0960.
Volunteers
American Red Cross: The Whidbey Island and Camano Island chapters seek volunteer health and safety instructors able to teach community classes at least once a month; 360-257-2096, 888-216-5727.
MS Helping Hands: Seeks volunteers for regular shifts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9792 Edmonds Way, #229, Edmonds; 425-712-1804.
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