Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission announced May 16, 2012, that Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles.

Did you buy Skechers Toning Shoes? You may be eligible for a refund. Go to www.ftc.gov/skechers.

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Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville presents a Senior Saturdays workshop this Saturday, May 19, on “Hospital to Home,” by Faye Freeze, RN, ACM, Presbyterian Hospital Case Manager. The program runs 10 to 11 a.m. in the hospital community room, 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville (off Exit 23).

What should you do after being discharged from the hospital? Learn valuable tips and information that can help you regain your strength and health after you are discharged from the hospital.” Free. To register, call 704-316-3872. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is open through May 28 for student athletes in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to receive free health screenings under the “Heart of a Champion Day” program of Carolinas HealthCare System. It’s the fifth year that CHS has offered the event to CMS students. Read the full story

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas has announced blood drives in June in the north Mecklenburg, Lake Norman and Statesville area, including one June 18 at the Lake Norman YMCA. Read the full story

The MURDOCK Study, based at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis, is recruiting 250 people for a study of genetic factors affecting severe acne and adverse responses to treatment with oral medication. Read the full story

Davidson Montessori School will present a lecture this Saturday, May 12, by Dr. Sheila Kilbane on “How Food Is Used as Medicine to Prevent Many Childhood Illnesses.” The lecture is at 1 p.m. at the school, 605 South St., Davidson. Read the full story

Not so long ago, movement was built into daily life by sheer necessity. People walked because the car wasn’t an option. They got their food from gardens they planted themselves and drew water up from a well. Without modern distractions like television and computers, kids spent long days outside running and swimming and playing active games. Who wants to be cooped up inside with nothing to do? Well obviously, things have changed and daily movement has become something much more intentional. And not always easy to accomplish! Read the full story

Davidson United Methodist Church will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross Monday, May 7, from 1:30-6:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall, 233 S. Main St. Read the full story

CORNELIUS – Pat Berch, owner of Lake Norman Nutrition, and Marianne Hendrix, 15-year Our Towns Habitat for Humanity volunteer, will team up in May to host a Weight Loss Challenge to raise money for the housing organization and help area residents start a health and wellness campaign.

The challenge is scheduled to run May 1-22. You can register online at www.ourtownshabitat.org. Entry fee is a $20 donation to Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. Read the full story

Davidson College athletes will offer tips on your volleyball skills during the last in a series of Family Fun Days Sunday, May 6, 2-4 p.m. on the Davidson Village Green. Read the full story