“Peripheral Vascular Disease” A presentation by cardiologist Joseph Quash Jr. Lunch provided. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Providence Hospital, 1150 Varnum St. NE. 202-269-7553. Free.
“Eating for a Lifetime” Presentations by a health-supportive chef and an oncology nurse. With shopping tips, tastings and recipe distribution. Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. smithcenter.org. $30.
Yoga for beginners For teenagers and adults. Saturday at 11 a.m., Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Free.
YWCA open house A scavenger hunt, fitness-class demonstrations, information on adult education and health screenings and more. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., YWCA National Capital Area, 2303 14th St. NW. 202-626-0703. Free.
“Cooking Healthy” A presentation by Nura Williams on making the best of seasonal foods with ingredients available from local farms. Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, Dupont Circle FreshFarm Market (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), 20th and Q streets NW. 202-362-8889. www.freshfarmmarket.org.
Medicinal and poisonous plants workshop Beth Burrous leads a walking tour with a historical perspective. Monday, noon-1 p.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-1116. www.usbg.gov. Free.
Child-passenger safety training District Department of Transportation presentations on proper installation of safety seats and the city’s laws on restraints and seatbelts. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families participants are eligible for a free safety seat. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Community Pediatric Health Center, 2220 11th St. NW. 202-673-6835. karen.gay@dc.gov. Free.
One-hour walk for heart health A fundraising stroll led by chef Ris Lacoste. Wednesday at noon; meet at RIS restaurant, 2275 L St. NW. 202-730-2500. Route information at www.risdc.com. $1 per mile donations benefit the George Washington Women’s Heart Center.
Open yoga All experience levels are welcome. Wednesday, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Benjamin Drummond Hall, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. www.hillcenterdc.org. $20.
Weight-loss surgery seminar Presentations on options and procedures. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Rd. NW. 202-370-6565. www.sibley.org. Free; registration required.
Dementia caregivers support group For adults whose parents have been diagnosed with a chronic or acute illness. Feb. 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. $10.
— Compiled by Gerri Marmer
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