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Submissions are published in the print edition news space permitting.Winter Sports Strength, Fitness and ConditioningJoin the Squaw Valley Institute’s Winter Sports Strength, Fitness, and Conditioning event, Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30-8 p.m., Cedar House Sports Hotel, Truckee, socialize at 6:30 p.m. with program at 7 p.m. The panel will lead the audience through interactive demos and discuss the importance of posture/neutral spine; the importance of good consistent supporting activities; pre-activity movement preparation; post-activity regeneration; consistent yoga practice; conditioning program and more.Panelists include Julie Young, director of Sports Performance, Silver Sage Sports Performance Center and former director of Nordic Sports at Northstar-at-Tahoe; Michael Spevak, owner, Physical Therapy Partners, Nevada specializing in orthopedics, spine, biomechanics and athletics and Dr. Andrew Pasternak, board certified family physician with an interest in sports medicine. Space is limited. Visit http://www.squawvalleyinstitute.org to purchase tickets. Cost is $10, children and students are free thanks to generous sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe. Also, volunteers attend events without charge.Zumba Party announcedDitch the workout and join the Biggest Zumba Party in Tahoe City, Oct. 1, at Rideout Community Center, 740 Timberland Lane, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the A+ Parents Night Out Program. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with a 90-minute class beginning at 11 a.m. There will be venders such as Merlo Family Vineyards, food provided by Sunnyside and Obexer’s General Store, Rddetox, Dude Girl, Shakeology, Clearwater Day Spa and more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door available for purchase at Tang Soo Do, A Sante Lakeside Fitness and Performance Training Center. For more information please call Amy Rosen at 530-545-1354 or e-mail docferiolirosen@aol.com.Upcoming health classesThe Tahoe Center for Health & Sports Performance, 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee announces classes for October, November and December.Prenatal Yoga: This five-week course is an ideal way to stay in shape, prepare for labor, and connect with other expectant moms. Taught by Nikki Dean, registered yoga teacher. All levels of fitness and stages of pregnancy welcome, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sessions offered: Oct. 4-Nov. 1 and Nov. 8-Dec. 6, fee is $60 for five classes. Call 530-587-3769 or stop by the front desk.Yoga Mamas: Reshape, tone and rejuvenate with this special yoga class for you and your baby! Taught by Nikki Dean, registered yoga teacher. Babies one month old to walking are welcome. Class is open to all ability levels, Thursdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. for five weeks. Sessions offered Oct. 6-Nov. 3 and Nov. 10-Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24, Thanksgiving). Fee is $60 for mom and baby. Call 530-587-3769 or stop by the front desk.Boot Camp: Winter Sports Training. Pre-registration is required. Register early to save $25. Early registration: $125 TCHSP members, $175 non-members by Oct. 4. Late registration: $150 TCHSP members, $200 non-members. Starts Oct. 11, meets twice a week for six weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Call 530-587-3769 or stop by the front desk. Bonus! Bodybugg six week rental is included.October swim lessonsKeep your swimming skills strong through the winter months in Tahoe. Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District offers year-round swim lessons, beginning Oct. 1. Classes run for a month at a time, with several different options. The lesson program is for beginner swimmers as well as advanced children. Cost is $5 per lesson. Call 530-582-7720 to enroll. Truckee pool school year schedule: Lap swim, Monday-Friday, 6-9 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday, noon-2 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, 5-7 p.m. Combo swim: Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2:30-5 p.m.Make trick or treating allergy safeFamilies with Food Allergies support group in the Truckee/Tahoe area invites you to their first monthly meeting, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Truckee. Call to 530-386-3090 to RSVP and get directions.Does your child suffer from a food allergy? If severe food allergies or food intolerance makes your life harder and more isolated, please join this support group. “Two years ago when my son was diagnosed with severe food allergies to egg, dairy, wheat, and nuts, I came home feeling overwhelmed and alone,” said founder Loren McCormac. “We could no longer go out to eat. Parties and barbecues became torture. I wished I had someone who was also going through this to share tips, products, recipes, information and support of any kind. So, I am starting this support group to not only help my son, myself, and hopefully you too! Hope to hear from you!” No childcare will be provided at meetings. McCormac was featured on ABC News, in “Food Allergies in Kids: More Common Than We Thought?” Get in touch with your angelsLiliana Cartagena, Integrated Energy Therapy Master Instructor, is offering a one day workshop in Truckee to put you in touch with the healing angels of the energy field. Meet and work with Ariel, Raphael, Gabriel, Celestina, Faith, Cassiel, Daniel, Sarah and Michael. No prior angel experience needed.Learn to heartlink with your angels. See how these special angels can help you in your self-healing spiritual journey. Add a spiritual dimension to your existing practice. Receive a copy of “The Healing Angels of the Energy Field” workbook by Stevan J. Thayer, which identifies the Healing Angels and their healing gift for each energy anatomy area. Join the fun Sunday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at InnerRhythms, 12047 Donner Pass Road, Ste. B7, Truckee. Cost is $85 per person. To register call 530-412-0305 or e-mail Liliana@MagicalBlessings.com.Far West Nordic party announcedThe 26th annual Far West Nordic Auction/Raffle Party will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Olympic Village Lodge in Squaw Valley. This is the “can’t miss” event of the season, Far West Nordic’s largest fundraiser for its Junior Nordic Programs. Please plan on attending and bidding on great prizes. Check for updates on their Auction page. Tickets will be available soon from Far West Nordic juniors and in the Far West Nordic store. Visit farwestnordic.org for information.