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Mat-Su health calendar

TODAY

Parenting groups, 12:30-2 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m., Alaska Family Services, 1825 S. Chugach St., Palmer. Free. (746-4080)

Mentor training, 1-3 p.m., Links, 6177 E. Mountain Heather Way, No. 3, Wasilla. Learn to mentor families of children with disabilities. Links offers paid scheduled meeting and travel reimbursements upon training completion. (373-3632)

Adult CPR/AED with first aid plus child and infant CPR review, 1-5 p.m., Alaska American Red Cross, 931 Commercial Drive, Wasilla. Course recertifies one-year CPR and three-year first aid certification. $40. (357-6060)

Domestic violence support group, 1-2:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Treatment Center, 585 E. Mayflower Court, Wasilla. For women; no child care provided. (Kelly, 746-6273)

Food for Life nutrition and cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, 2500 S. Woodworth Loop, Palmer. The Cancer Project sponsors series on vegan cooking. $15 per class. (373-1523)

Caregiver support group, 7-8 p.m., Trinity Barn Plaza, Mile 2.2 Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Free. (Annie, 746-3413)

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THURSDAY

Individual Education Program training, 1-3 p.m., Links, 6177 E. Mountain Heather Way, No. 3, Wasilla. Learn how the IEP process works; understand your legal rights and the rights of your child with disabilities. Free. (373-3632)

Food for Life nutrition and cooking class, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Mat-Su Activity and Respite Center, 951 E. Bogard Road, Suite 101, Wasilla. The Cancer Project sponsors series on vegan cooking. $15 per class. (373-1523)

Mat-Su grief support group, 7-8:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Mile 2.2 Palmer-Wasilla Highway. (373-0842 or 373-4134)

FRIDAY

Blood drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Palmer Job Corps, 800 E. Lynn Martin Dr. Appointments preferred; walk-ins accepted as time permits. Call 1-907-222-5630 or visit www.bloodbankofalaska.org. .

SATURDAY

Adult CPR/AED with first aid plus child and infant CPR, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Alaska American Red Cross, 931 Commercial Drive, Wasilla. Course certifies one-year CPR and three-year first aid certification. $85. (357-6060)

TUESDAY

Adult CPR/AED with first aid plus child and infant CPR, 5:30-10 pm.. through Aug. 13, Alaska American Red Cross, 931 Commercial Drive, Wasilla. Course certifies one-year CPR and three-year first aid certification. $85. (357-6060)

COMING UP

Amplfying your health with Acutonics, 7-8 p.m., Aug. 20, Alaska Center for Acupuncture, 642 S. Alaska St., Palmer. Learn to harness music and sound for optimal health, free, registration required. (745-8688)

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