Aurora Health Center

For more information on the following presentations, call (800) 499-5736. They will be held at the Aurora Health Center, 8348 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant.

SHINGLES VACCINE: Shingles is a painful infection of the nerves and skin caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox in children. Avoiding undue stress and fatigue and having a shingles vaccine are good ways to decrease the risk of shingles. Join Aurora pharmacists Tom Bull and Mark Lewno as they share the latest information about shingles from 1 to 6 p.m. today. For people older than 60, the shingles vaccine will be available following the presentation. The cost of the vaccine is partially covered by Medicare Part D and some private insurances.

How to prevent a Heart Attack: Each year in the United States, over 1 million people have a heart attack. Learn about three things that can help prevent attacks: Avoiding tobacco, exercise and a healthy diet. For more information, attend a free community education session with Dr. Ali Khan, cardiologist. 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Racine Literacy Council

WOMEN'S HEALTH PRESENTATION: Latino women from the Racine area are invited to attend a free presentation on breast health and women's general health at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Racine Literacy Council, 734 Lake Ave. Presented in Spanish and English, the workshop is sponsored by the Susan G. Komen organization and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Call (262) 632-9495 for reservations.

Mount Pleasant/Caledonia Health Department

FLU CLINIC: A free clinic of the H1N1 vaccine will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant. The vaccine is limited to pregnant women, all children

6 months to 18 years, health care and day care providers, parents of children 6 months or younger and adults ages 19-64 with medical conditions. People are encouraged to fill out the consent form which is available on the Web, http://www.mtpleasantwi.gov and bring the filled-out form with them

For updates on the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines, visit the Web, http://www.wisconsinfluclinic.info or call 211.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

BREASTFEEDING BASICS: Taught by a board-certified lactation consultants, learn about positions, making enough milk and how often to feed from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital, 3821 Spring St. Significant others are encouraged to attend. The expectant mother should register for this class while in their fifth or sixth month of pregnancy to attend during the seventh or eighth month. Bring a doll or a stuffed animal. Fee: $10. To register, call (888) 994-3286.

Black Belt Karate Studio

POLICE AND FIREMAN BOOTCAMP: This fast-paced and intense workout for police and firefighters will focus on stand up fighting, bag work and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ground combat from 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday at Black Belt Karate Studio, 6233 Durand Ave, Suite 103, Mount Pleasant. Free. Call (262) 554-7431.

Razor Sharp Fitness

UNDERSTANDING HEARING LOSS: Learn how to improve communications with family, friends and children by understanding hearing loss from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at Razor Sharp Fitness, 7300 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant. Early treatment of hearing loss is positively related to increased quality of life. Presented by Jennifer Patterson, doctor of audiology, the presentation will be followed by a question-and answer-session. For more information, call (262) 321-0200.

Fitness File is published every Wednesday and includes notices of nonprofit fitness and health-related programs. The deadline to submit an announcement is seven days before the desired publication date. Mail information to Fitness File, c/o Diane Collins, 212 Fourth St., Racine, WI 53403; fax to (262) 631-1780; or submit it to the online calendar at http://www.journaltimes.com/calendar and use the "Health" category.