" Interventional cardiologist Eric Johnson speaks about the serious heart condition peripheral arterial disease from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Merritt Pavilion, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 350 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland. Registration is required. Call (510) 869-6737. "

" Certified Kundalni yoga instructor Iris Castle teaches an uplifting form of yoga composed of a varied series of simple techniques to create a deep connection between the mind, body and spirit 9 to 10 a.m. July 30. "

" Find relief from migraine pain with Peter McDuff, D.C. from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 30. "

" All events are free. At 1388 South California St., Walnut Creek. Call (510) 549-9200 or visit "

" Toni West leads students through an "Extreme Fitness" class from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. today through Thursday. Includes workouts to recondition through cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, coordination, posture and range of motion. "

" The American Red Cross Bay Area is seeking donated warehouse space for disaster relief supplies. Their previous building was sold and they are looking for a 20,000- to 100,000-square-foot space to hold recovery supplies. For more information contact Joe Lund, "

" With the help of the Aphasia Treatment Program at California State University, East Bay, young stroke victim Eric Bird showcases his abstract artwork at CSUEB's Oakland Professional Development and Conference Center through Saturday. "

" A series of breath yoga classes will be offered at 3 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 25. Classes are held at the John and Alice Pappas Legacy Room in Weekes Branch Library. Classes are free, and no registration is required. "

" Through Sept. 3, the outdoor retailer hosts the "Passport to Adventure." Kids ages 5-12 can join the program and go on three kid-sized, family-friendly hikes and bike rides recommended by the staff. Upon finishing three "adventures" they can have their "passport" stamped and receive free gifts. "

" A yoga and breath workshop will be held at 7 p.m. today. The class includes two hours of yoga, breathing and meditation. Open to ages 18 and older. No experience necessary. Free. "

" The fitness facility gets green and fit with "Yogapalooza: The Outdoor Tour." The free open-air class travels around San Francisco and combines Power Yoga and live musical performances for a unique workout experience. The last class is at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Embarcadero Plaza, 210 The Embarcadero. Visit "

" -Hayward, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday. Kaiser Permanente Conference Rooms C1, C2, C3, 27400 Hesperian Blvd. "

" The organization also needs volunteers to help with blood drives all over the East Bay. Volunteer duties include greeting and providing information to donors, offering refreshments, making deliveries to hospitals and assisting with community outreach. "

" Dan Hebert's camp for kids coping with grief after the death of a loved one will be offering a free weekend grief camp Sept. 21-23. The camp offers clinical therapists and different activities to help children 6 to 17 years old who have experienced a loss in their lives. "

" 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. "

" 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. Event listings are free. "

" Through the Fremont Adult School, instructor Sifu May Chen offers 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. "

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

" From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Nicotine Anonymous meets at the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore. The ongoing support group is open to the public.
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