Casino comes to Jersey City for autism benefit Oct. 21 | Health Notes

The "Chip in for Autism" benefit will be held Saturday at White Eagle Hall on Newark Avenue in Jersey City.(Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)

TODAY
JERSEY CITY

Blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., NJ City U-Gilligan Student Union, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.

TOMORROW
UNION CITY

Aphasia communication group, provides those who have been diagnosed with aphasia an opportunity to socialize with others who share similar experiences, 10 a.m.-noon, also Nov. 1 and 15, 10 a.m.-noon Union City Public Library, 1800 Summit Ave. 201-866-7500.

SATURDAY
JERSEY CITY

"Chip in for Autism," casino games, cocktails and music benefit for Autism Speaks, 6-10 p.m., White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave. $150. autismspeaks.org/chipinnj, 609-228-7324.

NORTH BERGEN

Childbirth Education, classes on the labor process, breathing and relaxation techniques, role of the support person, options for pain medicine and medical intervention, Caesarean birth, understanding body changes after birth, newborn appearance and procedures after birth, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., also Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. HackensackUMC Palisades, 7600 River Road. $125-$150. palisadesmedicalfoundation.org, 201-854-5008.

TEANECK

Hispanic Heritage Health Fair, People at the fair can have consultations with physicians, screenings for bone density, blood pressure, vein and body mass index, CPR demos, insurance counseling, food, entertainment, activities and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Name Medical Center, 718 Teaneck Road. holyname.org, 877-465-9626.

OCT. 23
NORTH BERGEN

Keys to successful breastfeeding, $35 for couples delivering at Palisades and $50 for couples delivering elsewhere. 7-9:30 p.m., HackensackUMC Palisades, 7600 River Road. palisadesmedicalfoundation.org, 201-854-5008.

OCT. 24
JERSEY CITY

Blood drive, 4-8 p.m., Enterprise Lodge no 31, 87 Hutton Street.

Blood drive, 3:30-8 p.m., Liberty Harbor, 30 Regent St.

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