Health and fitness
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Immunization Clinics for Children: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays; 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 1-6 p.m. Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake County Health Department Belvidere Medical Building Annex, 2303 Dodge Avenue, Waukegan. Children can receive all routine childhood immunizations. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department Immunization Program at (847) 377-8470. Clinics are also offered at the following locations:
• Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest: 9-11 a.m. July 26 and Aug. 23. (847) 535-6112.
• Harvest Bible Church, 255 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 5.
• Condell Medical Center Conference Center, 700 S. Garfield Ave., Libertyville: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 12. (847) 362-2900, ext. 5120.
• VFW POST 4551, 75 North Ave., Antioch: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20. (847) 377-8470.
Fight Back Express: 8:45-9:45 a.m. July 25, YWCA Lake County, 2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Cross-country bus tour urges people to join the fight against cancer. Visitors have the chance to share their story with members of Congress through the Picture A Cure program and sign a petition to support access to quality health care for all Americans. For information, visit www.acscan.org.
Girls' Self-Defense Workshop: 1-4 p.m. July 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Self-defense techniques are demonstrated and girls ages 13-19 practice simple self-defense moves. Those under 18 must submit a parental permission slip before attending the program. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Parkinson's Disease Education Group: 10-11:30 a.m. July 26, Eastlake dining room at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Ann and Michael Babiaez will discuss patient rights and leagal issues for individuals with a chronic illness. Open to Parkinson's disease parients and their family members. To register or for information, call Penny at (847) 381-5030.
Laughter Yoga: 1-2 p.m. July 27, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. For all ages. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
Alzheimer's Family Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 29, room 137 of the Lake County Health Department, 3012 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The meeting is designed for family members who care for Alzheimer's sufferers, and will include information on disease specifics, current research, practical care techniques and community resources. Free. For information, call the Lake County Health Department at (847) 377-8097.
Red Cross Babysitting: Register at least two weeks before class. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive. The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course, for ages 11 to 15. Will help participants develop skills in leadership, safety and safe play, basic care, first aid, and professionalism. Bring a sack lunch and drink, along with a toy doll to use. $82 for Grayslake Park District residents, $102 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Blood Pressure Testing: The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will offer blood pressure testing and education for adults at no charge to Lake County residents at the following times and places:
• U.S. Bank, 55 E. Grand Ave. Fox Lake, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1
• County Building, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 4
• Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis, Waukegan, 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 11
For information and more testing dates, call (847) 377-8182.