Health Events

HEALTHY PARENTING: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will begin a five-week course on Monday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Topics include new techniques for establishing democratic relationships with children, listening and conflict resolution skills and using encouragement and logical consequences to modify behavior. Cost $40. Reservations required; call (813) 251-8437 from 1-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

TAI CHI: Take...The First Step Walk to Run Studio, 7620 Gunn Highway, Suite 110, Tampa, will offer free introductory tai chi classes at 6 p.m. Friday. Call (813) 481-9310 between 4 and 7 p.m.

BREAST CANCER 3-DAY EXPO: Learn what's involved in participating in the 60-mile Breast Cancer 3-Day event at an expo from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Participants will learn to pack the gear bag, care for a blister, pitch a tent, and receive fundraising tips.

HEART HEALTH: St. Joseph's Hospital, 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, will offer 30-minute heart screenings, including full lipid panel, blood pressure, body mass index and health risk appraisal for $30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug.. 4 and Aug. 26. Other screenings at higher prices also are available. Call (813) 872-3780.

BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION: Citrus County Breastfeeding Coalition will discuss starting breastfeeding and breastfeeding in context of disaster preparedness from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Citrus Memorial Health System's red schoolhouse building. Open to the public and health care professionals. Nurses can earn continuing education credit. Call (352) 228-1054.

CATARACT SURGERY: St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, 43309 U.S. Highway 19 N., Tarpon Springs, will present a free lunch-and-learn program, including a viewing of cataract surgery using the Restor lens, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Call (727) 943-3111, ext. 2475.

PROSTATE CANCER: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will present a free seminar on advanced treatment options for prostate cancer at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Reservations required; call (727) 943-3600.

NO PERIODS: Shyler Neveaux, D.O., will discuss the pros and cons of menstrual suppression at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nature's Food Patch and Cafe, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Call (727) 443-6703,

MEMORIAL CELEBRATION: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will have a tribute Friday for loved ones who have passed away. It will be held underneath a huge oak tree adjacent to the hospital and have a patriotic theme. Call (727) 942-5000, ext. 3617.

MARATHON TRAINING: The Walk to Run Training Center, 7620 Gunn Highway, Suite 110, Tampa, will offer a free introductory clinic on How to Put a Training Schedule Together at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 1. in preparation for the inaugural Women's Running Magazine half-marathon on Nov. 22. This clinic will prepare participants with the basic schedule demands of distance walking and/or running necessary to achieve a half-marathon distance. Additional clinics and workouts will follow. Call (813) 481-9310 or visit www.firststep programs.com.

BALLET SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Center for the Arts Ballet School, 5500 Memorial Highway (Scottish Rite Center), Tampa, will have an Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 4. Classes begin Sept. 4 and are available for ages 3 to adult. Call (813) 887-1979 or (813) 503-5779.

CANCER SCREENING TRAINING: Moffitt Cancer Center's program for outreach wellness education and the Florida Department of Health will present a free breast and cervical cancer screening training program for community representatives from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7 at Girl Scouts House, 619 W. Oak St., Arcadia. Registration deadline is Friday. Call (813) 745-4306 or e-mail Venessa.Rivera@moffitt.org.

MOUNTAIN BIKE CYCLING FOR KIDS: A new chapter of Trips for Kids is open in Tampa. The national organization teaches personal responsibility, achievement and environmental awareness to at-risk kids through structured bike rides. The inaugural ride will take place at 9 a.m. Aug. 15 at Trout Creek Park in Tampa. Donations, guides and volunteers needed. Please visit www.mtbyouthride.org or e-mail tfktampa@yahoo.com.

SKIN CANCER SCREENING: Moffitt Cancer Center will provide free skin cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Pier 60 Pavilion on Clearwater Beach.

SELF-DEFENSE: A tae kwon do master will present a class in self-defense from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. Learn self-defense tactics, how to disarm weapons and how to stay safe. Cost $50. Call (727) 798-0220,

NEW BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP: Miles for Hope, an advocacy group for patients with brain tumors, will begin a support group at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month through October, and on Nov. 19 at Mease Dunedin Hospital, 601 Main St., Dunedin. One of the leaders of the group is Robert Gibbs, a brain tumor patient and founder of Miles for Hope. Call (727) 734-6839.

FREE YOGA CLASSES: Walk to Run studio, 7620 Gunn Hwy., Suite 110, Tampa, will offer free Yoga 101class for beginners at 10 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27. Participants will learn basic yoga postures for strength and stretching plus relaxation techniques. Call (813) 453-9310 for directions and further info.

HIKING EVENTS: There are plenty of opportunities to join others for hiking events. To learn more about hiking events in the area, visit www.sun coast.floridatrail.org.

MASTER SWIMMERS: Tampa Bay Aquatics Masters has openings for fitness and competitive swimmers and triathletes. The group swims at a complex near downtown Tampa. For information please visit www.tampa swim.com or e-mail arnp1961@aol.com.

FREE YOGA CLASSES: The Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, offers free yoga classes from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays. The Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Road, Tampa, offers free yoga classes from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays. Call (813) 254-6777 or visit www.yogalotusroom.com.

FREE YOGA CLASSES: There is a free basic yoga community class every weekend at Namaste Yoga Studio, 23606 State Road 54, Lutz, Call (813) 505-1850 or visit www.namasteyo gastudio.com.

FREE YOGA CLASSES: Yoga Planet, 11059 Countryway Blvd., Tampa offers free yoga classes at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Thursdays and at 12:15 p.m. Saturday. Call (813) 477-1674 or visit www.yogaplanetTampa.com.