" -Hercules, today, Valley Bible Church, Classrooms 104-105, 1477 Willow Ave. Call (510) 799-3171 for appointment. "

" Teens for Safe Cosmetics present a "Rally for your Right to Health" from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Union Square in San Francisco. Learn about and sample healthier cosmetics and personal care products. Call (415) 289-1001 or visit "

" Join a discussion about helping others who are battling meth addiction, at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Speakers include Patt Denning of the Harm Reduction Therapy Center, Buzz Bense of Community Health Initiative and Derrick Cordero, independent speaker. Free. At the LGBT Center San Francisco, 1800 Market St. Call (415) 359-2301. "

" The Stanford Patient Education Research Center presents a Type 2 Diabetes self-management workshop and study from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through June 2. The workshop offers tips on healthy eating, exercise, stress management and working with health care providers. Held every Saturday. "

" East Bay Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic (AWAKE) presents a free lecture on "Surgical Treatments for Sleep Apnea" at 7 p.m. Wednesday. "

" At the Fremont Center of Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 3200 Kearny St. Call (510) 505-9228. "

" The American Heart Association hosts a new movement for a healthy lifestyle called "START! Walking at Work Day" Wednesday. Wear your sneakers to work and join your colleagues for a nice walk outside during your lunch. The goal is to get 5 million Americans to participate. "

" The California Dental Association promotes AB1433, a legislation that informs parents that they must obtain an oral health assessment. The outreach program urges parents to bring their kids in for a check-up by May 31 of their first year in public school. "

" The San Mateo County Dental society is working with the county's Department of Health and the Unified School District to assist in necessary screening. Call (650) 637-1121 for referrals. "

" For other counties, copies of the required forms can be obtained from the child's school or at the Department of Education Web site, "

" Throughout April, Dr. Lynne Sullivan recognizes National Correct Posture Month by offering spinal examinations to children and young adults of the Pleasanton community at no charge. Includes backpack screenings and evaluations. "

" Learn how to bring your body back into harmonious balance with the "Say Goodbye to Menstrual Cramps & PMS" workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday. "

" From 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday parents can learn about massage for infants who are not yet crawling. "

" Learn a homeopathic perspective on immunizations during National Infant Immunization Week from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.. "

" Elise Miller will be signing copies of her book and teach traditional yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday. "

" Marie Veronique talks about her new book on restorative yoga therapy that can eliminate frown lines and other signs of aging from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. "

" The Walk America event will be simultaneously hosted in six Bay Area locations Saturday. The organization aims to raise awareness to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Locations include: San Francisco, Historic Airfield at Crissy Field; Walnut Creek, Heather Farm Park; Oakland, Lake Merritt; Pleasanton, Alameda County Fairgrounds; Santa Rosa, Spring Lake Park; and Vacaville, Pena Adobe Park. For information call (415) 217-6377 or visit "

" Send press releases at least three weeks in advance to Health Calendar, Bay Area Living, 4770 Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588, or e-mail Dino-Ray Ramos at "

". Faxes can be sent to (925) 416-4850. Include the name of the event, time, date, place, description, cost and a telephone number. Listings are free. "

" Relax the mind and find peace, balance and renewal with free Sahaja Yoga meditation classes every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. The sessions are open to everyone. "

" The Aztec Run for Education will be held at 8 a.m. May 5. The event includes a 5K run and a 1-mile walk. Pre-registration is open and is $20. Race day registration is $25. Presented by the Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation and benefits educational programs for local youths. "

" The course starts and finishes at the intersection of Fruitvale and International Blvd., Oakland. Call (209) 795-7832 or visit "

" Through the Fremont Adult School, instructor Sifu May Chen is offering tai chi classes for adults of all skill levels. "

" Great Outdoor Tai Chi classes are from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. Senior Center, 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. (510) 790-6602. "

" Free immunization clinics for children will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 5 and June 2. Clinics are open to all Tri-Valley families who meet income requirements, are uninsured or those enrolled in Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care. "

" A free 12-step recovery program is held every Saturday in Tracy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for people suffering from food obsessions such as overeating, undereating and bulimia. "

" The 20th annual LMJS "Tilden Tough Ten Miler" begins at 8 a.m. May 20. Registration is officially open. The race is open to all runners. Participants receive a T-shirt made of Solar Shield material. Post-race events include refreshments and raffle drawings. Early registration is $23 by May 15; same-day registration is $30. Race starts at Inspiration Point off Wildcat Canyon
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