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2/19/11-Blaire Briody and Erika Roman get their paddle strokes to match up as they head out during the sunset moonlight kayak tour that departed from Crandon Park Visitor and Nature center in Key Biscayne.
2/19/11-Blaire Briody and Erika Roman get their paddle strokes to match up as they head out during the sunset moonlight kayak tour that departed from Crandon Park Visitor and Nature center in Key Biscayne.
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Breastfeeding Support Group: La Leche League of Miami-Dade meets the second Tuesday of each month; 10 a.m. Sept. 11; Kendall Presbyterian Church, 8485 SW 112th St., Kendall. Free.

Cancer news: Learn about new discoveries in treatment, Memorial Cancer Institute; 6 p.m. Sept. 11; Gilda’s Club South Florida, 119 Rose Dr., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-763-6776.

Friday Night Tennis: 7 p.m. Friday; Frank Veltri Tennis Center, Plantation Central Park, 9101 NW Second St., Plantation. $10. 954-452-2530, 954-240-3492.

Healthy Living Fair: Spinal-pelvic stabilizer testing, bone density testing, body composition analysis are offered; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday; Life Extension, 5990 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-766-8144.

Hobie Kayaks: Try the kayaks family event on the water sponsored by Adventure Sports; 10 a.m. Sept. 15; Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. Free. 305-591-3559.

Immunizations: Sam’s Club’s pharmacies will offer an expanded menu of immunizations from registered nurses through Nov. 15, including shingles, chickenpox and whooping cough. The pharmacies are open to the public.

Kidokinetics: A new sport is taught each week in a non-competitive atmosphere, emphasizing fun and building confidence. Free trial classes throughout South Florida. 954-385-8511, www.kidokinetics.com:

Overeaters Anonymous: 7 p.m. Friday; White Building, 12399 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami. 305-751-4079.

Preview of Vectra 3-D Breast Imaging: Prospective patients can learn about the advanced imaging system that allows the patient and the surgeon to preview the results of a specific procedure before surgery is performed; 9 a.m. Wednesday-Friday; Miami Plastic Surgery, 8940 N. Kendall Dr., Kendall.

Project Thrive: The University of Miami Department of Psychology seeks male volunteers for a sexual abuse and adult sexual health research study; 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday; University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables Free. 305-284-5299.

Sampoorna Yoga in the Pines: For beginners; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; Pembroke Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Fee is $12 for Pines residents and $15 for nonresidents. Diane Seguine Jansen at 954-704-2455.

UM Psychological Services Center: Psychotherapy services for depression, anxiety and behavior problems. Testing available for adults and children for learning disabilities and ADHD; 8:30 a.m. Sept. Tuesday-Friday; 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd., second floor, Coral Gables. Fee based on sliding scale. 305-284-4265, ext. 0

UPS 5K: Sponsored by UPS and United Way of Miami-Dade and presented by Footworks; 6 a.m. Saturday; Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. $30. 305-646-7011.

Walk With Ease: Adults 55 and over walk three days a week for 30 minutes a day through Dec. 31; noon Wednesday; Health Foundation of South Florida, 2 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1710, Brickell. Free. 305-455-0338.

Weight Loss: Use hypnosis to lose weight. 7:15 p.m. Thursday; Gables Optimal Health, 195 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables. $21. 305-305-2288.

Yoga with Alissa: For all ages. 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; Yoga That, 465 W. 41st St., Miami Beach. Call for price. 786-372-THAT, www.yogathat.com.

Zumba: 7 p.m. Tuesday 11 and Wednesday; Cutler Ridge Park and Pool, 10100 SW 200th St., Cutler Bay. $5. 386-25ZUMBA.

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