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The Sterling Annex, 22084 Shaw Road, is holding Young at Art programs for children 4 and up. Tuesdays, Aug. 28, Make Mine Rainbow. All classes are 4-5 p.m. In addition, Craft Bingo for ages 5 and up, hold Monday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m.-noon. Preregistration required, call 703-430-673.
Great Wall China Adoption Agency is hosting a China adoption workshop, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. The workshop is free and attendees will receive a coupon for $25 off the adoption application fee. Call 1-888-GWFAMILY or locally at 540-710-0005 or liz.va@gwca.org. Visit www.gwca.org.
An adult, child and infant CPR training class (American Environmental Health and Safety Certification) will be held Sunday, Aug. 27. The class, sponsored by the Loudoun County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, will take place from 1-5 p.m., at the VRTC Office 2 Cardinal Park Drive Suite 105-A, Leesburg. The training will be conducted by Virginia Rescue Training Center Inc., for a fee of $55 per participant.
A portion of the funds raised from this event will go to Loudoun MADD. Registration forms available at www.vrtc.org. Call Sherri Fawzi at 703-675-6632 or send an to e-mail to Sfawzi@vrtc.org.
The Banshee Reeks Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program. to become a certified master naturalist, begins in the fall. The program, a 12-week course, covers topics in Virginia biogeography, ornithology, ecology, botany, management and conservation and interpretive skills. Cost $200 and includes all books and materials. Open to anyone 18 years or older as of Sept. 1. Orientation Thursday, Aug. 29. Visit virginiamasternaturalist.org or e-mail bansheereeks@starpower.net.
Next Level 4 Teens (NXL), a nonprofit youth organization in Ashburn, is offering several programs this fall. Including teen girls group, hands-on computer training, leadership and character development class, mother-daughter workshop.
There is a $39 nonrefundable registration fee for each program. Classes begin in late August. Call 703-724-0404, e-mail office@NextLevel4Teens.org or visit www.NextLevel4Teens.org.
Inova Loudoun Hospital will hold a Parenting 1*2*3 Magic course on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 6:30-9 p.m., for parents wishing to learn effective parenting strategies and discipline for children ages 2-12, at the Lansdowne Campus at 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, in the patient education room. Cost for the course is $25 per couple. No child care is provided. Register by calling 703-858-6360 or visiting the Web site at www.thebirthinginn.org.
Kidzart: Discovery! for ages 3.5-5. Nurturing art program that helps preschoolers become creative thinkers. Taught by a certified Kidzart instructor. Tuesdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $48; Tuesdays, Oct. 24-Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $48. Douglass Community Center, 407 East Market St., Leesburg. To register, contact the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 or e-mail dcc@loudoun.gov.
KidzArt: Squiggles to Grins, for ages 2-3.5. Includes singing, storytelling and creative art projects with mommy and daddy. Tuesdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 10, 10:30-11:15 a.m., $48; Tuesdays, Oct. 24-Nov. 14, 10:30-11:15 a.m., $48. Douglass Community Center, 407 East Market St., Leesburg. To register, contact the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 or e-mail dcc@loudoun.gov.
The Loudoun Academy of Art if offering Plein Air Painting in Waterford with Antonia Walker for adults. Four three-hour classes, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Sept. 19, 21, 26, 28. $150. Visit www.loudounacademy.org or call 703-777-8043. The Loudoun Academy of the Arts is a 501c3 organization.
Kidzart Elementary for grades first-fifth. Fine arts program that builds self-confidence and develops creative thinking and problem solving skills in a noncompetitive environment. Wednesdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $60; Wednesdays, Oct. 25-Nov. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $60. Douglass Community Center, 407 East Market St., Leesburg. To register, contact the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 or e-mail dcc@loudoun.gov.
The Loudoun Academy of Art if offering woodblock printmaking with Kathi Fertig for adults. Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $70. Visit www.loudounacademy.org or call 703-777-8043. The Loudoun Academy of the Arts is a 501c3 organization.
Inova Loudoun Hospital will hold a one-day, Safe Sitter Babysitting Course every month on select Saturdays beginning in the fall 2006. Dates are Sept. 23, Oct. 28 and Nov. 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The course is for students 11-13 years old, and is held in the patient education room at the Lansdowne Campus at 44045 Riverside Parkway in Leesburg. Cost for the course is $55 per person.
Participants can register by calling 703-858-6360 or visiting the Web site at www.thebirthinginn.org.
The Loudoun Academy of Art if offering Understanding Your Digital Camera with Jeanette Burkle. Saturday, Oct. 7, 1-5 p.m. $50. Visit www.loudounacademy.org or call 703-777-8043. The Loudoun Academy of the Arts is a 501c3 organization.
The Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital is offering a free workshop, "Let's talk Babies," providing expectant parents with information related to the birthing process. This interactive workshop takes place Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Birthing Inn will be open for tours for the workshop attendees at the conclusion of the workshop. Includes giveaways and door prizes. To register, call 703-779-2694.
The Loudoun Academy of Art is offering mural painting with Kathi Fertig. Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $70. Visit www.loudounacademy.org or call 703-777-8043.
The Loudoun Academy of Art is offering five-day oil painting workshop with John Leone. Oct. 23-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $495. The Loudoun Academy of the Arts is a 501c3 organization. Visit www.loudounacademy.org or call 703-777-8043.
AARP driving safety class at the Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Friday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day and attendance both days required to receive certificate. Cost $10 for members, additional $1 each day for nonmembers. Registration required, call 703-430-2397.
The Loudoun Cooperative Extension is offering a Virginia gardener short course, which will run throughout the year as a series of sessions Oct. 30 and Nov. 6. The course will be held at the Extension Office, 30 B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg, from 6-8 p.m., on those dates.
Participants can choose to attend one session or all eight. Cost is $10 per session or $65 to register to attend all eight sessions. Those who complete all eight sessions will receive a certificate of completion at the closing of the short course in November. A registration flyer can be downloaded from the Loudoun County Extension Web site http://www.loudoun.gov/services/agri.htm or it is also available at local libraries. Call or e-mail the Master Gardener Volunteer Helpline Office and ask to have a registration flyer mailed, 703-771-5150, Ext. 107mg@vt.edu.
On every first and third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., offers ESL basic computer skills needed for Internet, e-mail and word processing. Recommended for adult speakers of English as a second language. Limit 10 students per session. Register by calling 703-430-9500 V/TYY.