Send announcements, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call Matthew Razak at 703-917-6457. For additional listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com.
Weichert, Realtors is sending large shamrock posters wishing "love, luck and prayers" to U.S. military members serving overseas. The posters are being signed with personal messages from Weichert agents and staff as well as the public and will be mailed to the troops in time for St. Patrick's Day.
Anyone wishing to add their own messages to the cards can stop by any local Weichert office by Feb. 16 to participate To find the Weichert office nearest you, visit www.weichert.com.
The Loudoun County Department of Family Services will hold its next "Homeownership 101" workshop Monday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 14, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls.
The education workshop assists potential first-time home buyers in understanding the home-buying process. The six-hour workshop covers a number of topics relating to home ownership, including budgeting, credit, working with Realtors, the mortgage process and what to expect at settlement.
Attendance at both sessions is required. Participants must preregister by contacting Chris Vogel of the Department of Family Services at 703-777-0353 (V/TTY).