BREAST-FEEDING CLASS | Crown Point

A breast-feeding class for women and their support people is 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday or Wednesday at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Topics include the role of the partner, how to feed your baby when you are away and suggestions for returning to work. Class meets the final evening of each Preparing for Childbirth series. Register.

FYI: (219) 757-6368

BLOOD DRIVE | Munster

Hammond Clinic and Heartland Blood Centers are teaming up to offer coupons for Ben and Jerry's ice cream to blood donors during a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Hammond Clinic's Specialty Center, 7905 Calumet Ave. Appointments may be made, but walk-in donors are welcome. A photo ID will be required at the time of the appointment.

FYI: (219) 836-3600

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC | Kouts

The Porter County Health Department will administer vaccines by appointment only Aug. 13 at Kouts Public Library, 101 E. Daumer Road. Call to schedule an appointment.

FYI: (219) 465-3525

BIRTHING HYPNOSIS | Crown Point

Easy Birthing Hypnosis is a class that teaches self-hypnotic techniques to expectant mothers to make childbirth easier and more comfortable. The focus is on reducing fear, decreasing stress and increasing endorphins to relieve pain. Classes are offered in four sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 7 through 28 at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S. Main St. Cost is $150.

FYI: (219) 757-6368

CHOLESTEROL SCREENING | Portage

Leah Saltanovitz, a registered nurse and Porter Road to Wellness van coordinator, will offer a full cholesterol panel screening from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Registration is required. The fee is $30.

FYI: (219) 531-7285

GET IN SHAPE | Crown Point

Crown Point Parks Department and Pilates Center of NWI offer a six-week Pilates class for adults from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, to Sept. 9, at the Civic Center, 101 S. East St. Class will focus on strengthening muscles, increasing flexibility and improving posture. A more intense "Bump" Pilates class, which incorporates the use of an exercise ball and handweights, will also be offered from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 14 to Sept. 18. Cost is $42 per for residents and $55 for nonresidents for each series, with a $7 discount for both classes Bring a traditional yoga mat and/or bath towel. Registration required.

FYI: (219) 661-2271

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC | Hebron

Porter County Health Department will administer vaccines by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at Hebron Public Library, 201 W. Sigler St. Call to make an appointment.

FYI: (219) 465-3525

BLOOD PRESSURE | South Haven

Miller's Senior Living Community will offer free blood pressure screening from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at South Haven Public Library, 403 W. 700 North.

FYI: (219) 759-4474

BLOOD DRIVE SITES | Region

Those who can donate blood can mark National Minority Donor Awareness Day by donating blood at one of the following area blood drives:

Today from 3 to 6 p.m. at Curves - Lakes of the Four Seasons, 10996 Four Seasons Place, Winfield. Call (219) 661-0000 to schedule an appointment.

Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Highland Parks and Recreation Department in Classrooms 16 and 18 at Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. All presenting donors will receive a T-shirt.

Tuesday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the Munster Community Pool, 8837 Calumet Ave. Sponsored by National Night Out Against Crime, all presenting donors will receive a T-shirt.

Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. Matthias Church, 101 Burrell Drive. All presenting donors will receive a T-shirt and a music download card.

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Toyota of Merrillville, 4450 E. U.S. 30. All presenting donors will receive a T-shirt and a music download card. Call (219) 947-3325 to schedule an appointment.

Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pentecostal of Southlake Church, 1640 W. 93rd Ave., Merrillville. All presenting donors will receive a T-shirt.

Sunday from 8 :30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 218 S. Court St. All presenting donors will receive a T-shirt. Crown Point. Call (219) 663-2255 to schedule an appointment.

Aug. 11 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at VFW Post 717, 10400 W. 93rd Ave., St. John.

Aug. 15 from 2 to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1309 Central Ave., Lake Station. Call (219) 962-1691 to schedule an appointment.

Donors must be 17 or older, weigh a minimum of 11 pounds and be in good general health. All donors need to present a positive identification.

FYI: (800) GIVE-LIFE.