• The 2010 Pittsburgh Walk to defeat ALS is set for Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a degenerative neuromuscular disease that has no cure and is always fatal. The ALS Association relies largely on the fundraising of the Walk to continue helping those affected by ALS. Registration is available at http://web.alsa.org/2010pittsburghwalk.

• The Palisades at McKees Point, 501 Water St., McKeesport, is hosting "Dance All Day 2010" on Sept. 18. The event includes workshops in line dancing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a dance from 6 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $40, which includes continental breakfast and lunch; to attend only the dance is $10. Proceeds benefit the Kristy Lasch Miracle Foundation, which assists young women who develop breast cancer. Call 412-461-7348.

• The Out of the Darkness walk is taking place at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 in Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Call 412-523-3860.

• To find a blood drive near you call:

- The Central Blood Bank, 412-209-7000 or 1-800-310-9551.

- The American Red Cross, 1-800-448-3543. For bloodmobile locations, check http://www.redcrosslife.org.

• The Alle-Kiski Medical Center is sponsoring "Complications of Diabetes" at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at its Destination Wellness health resource center, the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Frazer. To register, call 724-274-5202.

• Familylinks, 250 Shady Ave., East Liberty, is sponsoring the following seminars with the theme "Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!" from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration is required. Call 412-924-0243.

- "Drama-Free Relationships," Sept. 8.

- "Raising Resilient Children," Sept. 15.

- "Talking with Kids about Drugs," Sept. 22.

- "Parenting in Recovery," Sept. 29.

• The Pine Community Center, 100 Pine Park Drive, is hosting a "Lunch & Learn" brown bag discussion group from 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 and every second Tuesday of the month. This month's discussion is on headache and led by Eric Grieb of Grieb Chiropractic Clinic. The deadline is Sept. 7. Call 724-625-1636.

• The Alle-Kiski Medical Center is sponsoring the following classes at its Destination Wellness health resource center, the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Frazer. To register, call 724-274-5202 unless otherwise indicated.

- "Birthing with an Epidural," 6:30 to 9 tonight. Call 412-578-7271.

- Heartsaver CPR w/AED, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 4. Cost: $35, space limited.

- Basic life support, including CPR for healthcare providers, 2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 4. Cost: $50, space limited.

- "Eat Well for Life I," four weeks, 2 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 7. Free to Highmark members.

- Discover Relaxation Within I, four weeks, 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 9. Free to Highmark members.

• Excela Health is sponsoring the following classes. Call 1-877-771-1234 except where indicated.

- Diabetes Awareness and Prevention, four weeks, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 3, Norwin Medical Commons, off Lincoln Highway, North Huntingdon.

- "Your Changing Body for Boys," intended for boys ages 9 to 12 and their father or legal guardian, 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 4, Memorial Conference Center, Ground Floor, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.

- Sibling class, for older children ages 2-7 of expectant parents, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7, Conference Room A and B, First Floor, Westmoreland Hospital.

- "Look Good ... Feel Better," cosmetology class for women cancer patients, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7, Conference Rooms B and C, First Floor, Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Call 1-800-227-2345.

- "Living with Diabetes, Looking Forward," 10-hour class, beginning at the following times, dates and locations: 1 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8, Jeannette campus; 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 14, Latrobe Hospital; and 9 a.m. to noon beginning Sept. 16, Norwin Medical Commons.

- "Lamaze: It's Not All About Breathing," four weeks, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 9, Founders Hall, Jeannette campus.

• The Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross is sponsoring the following safety classes from 6 to 10 p.m. at its Armstrong County center, Suite 4, 245 Butler Road, West Kittanning. Call 724-545-2733.

- Adult CPR, Sept. 7.

- First aid, Sept. 8.

• The Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program is sponsoring "America's Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Parish Nurses Can Make a Difference" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in room 2190, level 2, building D, UPMC Mercy. The cost is $15 for those wishing to receive continuing education credits. The workshop is being repeated from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 11. The deadline is Sept. 3. Call 412-232-7997.

• Penn State Cooperative Extension is sponsoring the following classes. Pre-registration is required.

- "Dining with Diabetes" class, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 8, Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce St., Beaver. Cost: $35 per person or $50 per family. Call 724-774-3003.

- Food Safety Training Course, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 though 15, Greene County office, room 1, 26 W. High St., Waynesburg. Cost: $169 per person, including the course book, instructional materials and refreshment breaks. Deadline: Sept. 8. Call 724-837-1402.

• Self Help Group Network, a service of HelpLine, provides a database of support groups. Call 412-255-1155.

• The Pittsburgh North Restless Legs Syndrome support group is meeting fron 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Alle-Kiski Medical Center's Destination Wellness health resource center, the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Drive, Frazer. Speakers are respiratory therapist Bob Butler and sleep laboratory technician Michele Walton. To register, call 724-274-5202.

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