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Free weight-management classes
More than half of adult women are overweight, and more than a third are obese in the United States, according to the American Obesity Association.
In an effort to combat these statistics, Curves of Felton offers a series of free weight-management classes.
The 30-Day Diet Plan program teaches methods for raising metabolism and losing weight, based on research from the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University.
Classes offer topics on smart grocery shopping, emotional eating and choosing the right carbohydrates.
For information: 335-7870 or www.curves.com.
Swine flu declaration still in effect
The local swine flu emergency resolution is still in effect, Santa Cruz county health officials said this week.
The resolution that declared a local emergency as a result of the swine flu, or H1N1 virus, was approved by health officials May 12 and is in effect until lifted by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. The resolution is reviewed every 14 days.The swine flu resolution continuation will allow the county to be reimbursed for some costs relating to combating the H1N1 virus, according to the release.
As of Sept. 10, eight people had been hospitalized for probable or confirmed H1N1 virus. Three were admitted into an intensive-care unit, and one death has been reported in the county.
To download a swine flu-preparedness guide:
www.sba.gov/flu.
Film festival seeks entries
The Santa Cruz Film Festival will now accept entries for its ninth season.
Films and videos completed in 2009 of all lengths and genres — narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, student and youth-produced works — are eligible for the festival.
The entry deadline for submissions is Feb. 15, 2010.
For information: www.santacruzfilmfestival.org
VCUM hosts flea market
The 23rd annual Valley Churches United Missions flea market will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at St. John’s Catholic Church, at the corner of Russell Avenue and Highway 9, in Felton.
Vendor space costs $20 each, or $35 for two spaces if paid in advance. All proceeds from sales belong to the sellers. The sale of spaces and refreshments benefits the VCUM food pantry.
For information: 336-8258
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