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LUZERNE COUNTY – The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross conducts community blood drives throughout the month.
Donors who are 16 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in relatively good health may give blood every 56 days.
In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the Red Cross regional blood center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Industrial Park, Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon. Collections also take place every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hazleton Chapter House, 165 Susquehanna Blvd., Hazleton.
For information, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, ext. 2150.
A list of area blood donation sites follows:
Today, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., YMCA, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Commissioner’s Challenge, Luzerne County Courthouse, N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Thursday, noon-6:30 p.m., Remembering September 11th, Waterfront, 670 N. River St., Plains Township.
Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre;
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 111 E. Mountain Dr., Plains Township.

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Office of Long-term Living has launched an updated Web site to better serve Pennsylvanians seeking information and resources about long-term living services. Caregivers can find information about helping others and where to turn if they need help themselves. A section dedicated to providers includes information on licensure and locating provider services. The revamped Web site is at www.ltlinpa.com

HAZLETON – The first meeting of the Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder Support Group will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m., in the Hazleton General Hospital Office & Education Building. The group offers adults, children, parents, friends and family members an opportunity to share emotional support while gaining information and knowledge. For information, call 592-1150.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – A free interactive workshop entitled “Foods to Enhance Your Health: Guidelines for Autoimmune Patients” will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St. Free parking and light refreshments are available. Call 1-888-99LUPUS for information and reservations.
WILKES-BARRE – A grand opening will be held Wednesday at the Volunteers in Medicine free clinic, 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave. A ribbon cutting will be held at 4:15 p.m., followed by a reception featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages from 5-7:30 p.m. Reservations should be made by today at 970-2864.
SCRANTON – Allied Services is sponsoring a professional training program for physical therapists at The University of Scranton on Friday and Saturday. The training, “Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening for Physical Therapists,” is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 10 continuing education hours toward the Direct Access Certificate and will focus on the diagnostic process and medical screening in all areas of clinical practice. Cost of the program is $350. Call 941-7582, or register online at www.scranton.edu/ cptd.
HAZLETON – The Hazleton Health & Wellness Center will host its 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Center Run/Walk on Saturday at the center, 50 Moisey Dr. Race day registration for the 5K Run/Walk is $25. Prizes will be awarded for the top overall male and female as well as winners in age groups and on teams. All proceeds from the event will benefit the purchase of an additional NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer to promote cardiovascular fitness for all ability levels.
The event will also include A Kids Fun Run which is free and open to children 11 years old and younger.
Applications are available at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Damon’s Grill, or at www.hazletonhealth&wellness.org
EDWARDSVILLE – Wyoming Valley Health Care System’s Diabetes Management and Nutrition Center will offer a 10-week series of weight management classes to help clients take control of their weight by promoting behavioral changes, rather than resorting to fad diets.
Classes will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 16-Nov. 18, from 5-6 p.m., at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion auditorium, 468 Northampton St.
Fee for the series is $100 and includes a personalized weight and risk assessment, classes and class materials. Registrations are due by Friday. To register, call 552-7150 or 800-387-1649; or log onto www.wvhcs.org and click on the “Classes & Events” link.
PLAINS TWP. – In celebration of National Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, Geisinger Northeast and hematologist oncologist, Dr. Edward Gorak, will host a free seminar on leukemia and lymphoma on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., at East Mountain Inn, 2400 East End Blvd. Gorak, co-director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Geisinger, will discuss prevention, symptoms, screening and treatment options for blood cancers.
To register, visit www.geisinger.org/commcal or call 800-275-6401 and say “CareLink.”
WILKES-BARRE – The Vegetarian Way, Inc., a non-profit corporation, is offering a free Veg-Ed class, “The Starving Student’s Guide To Going Veg,” on Sept 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Osterhout Library, S. Franklin Street. The class will focus on how to balance diet and prepare fast and easy, but inexpensive, nutritious and delicious vegetarian dishes. Registration is required. Call 823-0156.
WILKES-BARRE – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is holding the “Links For A Cure” Golf Outing on Sept. 20 at Wilkes-Barre Golf Club.
Golfing will be followed by a buffet picnic which will include live music, children’s activities and an awards ceremony. Golf packages are $125 per person or $500 per foursome and include all golf amenities, lunch, a commemorative photo and admission to the picnic. Tickets for the picnic are $35.
For information, contact Taryn Jones at 498-9488 or Dick Hughes at 417-1140.