August 4, 11, 18 & 25; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This free class for expectant moms and their partner looks at the birthing process, positive ways to deal with the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, the role of a support person, normal newborn behavior, and breathing and relaxation techniques. This is a four-session class that meets one day each week for a month. Pre-registration is required. Call 704-283-BABY.

August 23, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This program brings “rookie” fathers-to-be together with “veteran” recent dads and their newborns. Participants attend one session in the last trimester of pregnancy and return as “veterans” for the next session (2-3 months later) to inspire and inform the next group of new dads. Topics discussed fatherhood, tips on newborn care, becoming a family, and supporting the new mom. To register, call 704-283-3254.

August 23, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. This health fair will feature general health and wellness information for adults and children, the Monroe Fire Department’s Smoke House and free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, hearing and more. Cholesterol screenings will be available for $15 per person and pre-registration is required. The event will take place at the West Monroe Baptist Church located at 1301 Icemorlee St. in Monroe. For more information or to pre-register for screenings, call 704-296-4115.

August 25, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free monthly support group for people with breathing difficulties and/or chronic lung disease held on the fourth Monday of every month. All are welcome at the meeting, especially first-time visitors and family members. For more information, call 704-283-3271.

August 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free monthly support group, held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, for oncology patients . The group will meet in the CMC-Union Private Dining Room. For more information, call 704-296-4119.

August 26, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.New support group for adults with diabetes and those who support diabetics. Shannon Muckenfuss, RD, LDN, will present “Good Carbs, Better Carbs: Simple Carbohydrate Counting.” To register or for more information, call 704-993-2265.