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Published: July 5, 2009 3:00 a.m.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: Following Health and Safety Community courses at 1212 E. California Road; prepayment required at least two business days prior; 484-9336, ext. 240 or 1-800-513-2599.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid,” 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday ; $55.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR,” 6 to 9 p.m. July 13 and 15 and 3; $50.

•“CPR and Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; $65.

•“First Aid, Adult CPR and Adult Automated External Defibrillator,” 6 to 10 p.m. July 14 and 16; $48.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR Review,” 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday; $35.

•“Baby Sitter’s Training,” emergency situations, ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; $40; bring sack lunch.

BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP: By Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Lutheran Hospital; 10 a.m. Wednesday; Lutheran Hospital, classrooms 1 and 2, lower level (near cafeteria); featured topic: “Update on COPD Medications”; 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd.; public welcome; 435-7363.

BLOOD DONATIONS:

•Bloodmobile locations: LaGrange First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Spring St., LaGrange, 1 to 6 p.m. Monday; Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Road, Huntington, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday; Concordia Lutheran Church Centennial Hall, 4245 Lake Ave., 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 482-9815 to schedule; Adams Memorial Hospital, 1100 Mercer Ave., Decatur, 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday; Mentone United Methodist Church, 120 E. Main St., Mentone, 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday; Lutheran Homes Inc., 6701 S. Anthony Blvd., noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; St. Michaels Catholic Church, 100 Antwerp Drive, Hicksville, Ohio, 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday; Churubusco United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 750 N. Main St., Churubusco, 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday; Trinity United Methodist Church, 229 S. State St., Kendallville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; Eagles, 711 W. Second St., Defiance, Ohio, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday; Wabash County Hospital, 710 N. East St., Wabash, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; United Methodist Church, 466 Townline Road, Ligonier, noon to 6 p.m. Friday; Unity Christ Church Hardiek Fellowship Hall, 3232 Crescent Ave., 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, 482-2477 to schedule; Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday; Harrison College, 6413 N. Clinton St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 471-7667 to schedule; Grace Presbyterian Church, 1811 Fairhill Road, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, 637-4722 to schedule.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CLINIC: Treatment for short-term, non-emergency medical conditions; patient registration, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 13410 Main St., Grabill; free, donations accepted; maximum 12 patients served each night; 609-9190.

FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: For women ages 40 and older; in partnership with Parkview Regional Cancer Center and Breast Diagnostic Center; times vary depending on location; appointments suggested but not required, 483-1847 or 1-800-727-8439, ext. 26540 (walk-in openings available depending on schedule): Wal-Mart, 10420 Maysville Road, Monday; USSI, 4578 E. Park Drive, Columbia City, Tuesday; Parkview FirstCare, 15707 Old Lima Road, Huntertown, Wednesday; Center For Behavioral Health, 1414 Wells St., Thursday; Harrison College, 6413 N. Clinton St., Saturday.

FREE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLASS: 11 a.m. Saturday, Curves of Southwest Aboite, 2424 Getz Road; Classes include start-up, phase 3 and special topics; 387-6440.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Birth to age 18; free, parent or legal guardian must bring child with shot record; Super Shot clinics at:

•Christian Community Health Care Clinic, 13410 Main St., Grabill, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.

•Parkview Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Children’s Specialty Clinic, Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St., Suite 120, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

•St. Joseph Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (Spanish translator available).

•Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

LIVING LUKE’S LEGACY FREE CLINIC: Free physicals and treatment of minor illnesses; $5 for TB tests; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 2700 Maple Grove Ave., door 3 of White’s Academy; 447-1500 or go to livinglukeslegacy.com.

LUTHERAN HOSPITAL

CHILDBIRTH CENTER

: Prenatal classes at

7950 W. Jefferson Blvd., parent education classroom, second floor; preregistration required, 435-7070 or 435-7274.

•“Prepared Childbirth,” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning July 8; (three sessions required); free.

•“Cesarean Birth,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 13; discussion includes role of support person, hospital procedures and recovery period; participation requirements apply; free.

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