Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail <a href="mailto:loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com">loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com</a>. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call 703-917-6454.
The Good Shepherd Alliance is holding a winter boot camp at Velocity Sports Performance, 21690 Red Run Drive, Ashburn, with all proceeds going to benefit homeless families. Choose from two eight-week sessions: Dec. 1-Jan 30 or Feb. 2-March 27, at 6-7 a.m., 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 6:15-7:15 p.m. Cost: $150 twice a week; $225 three days; $375 five days. Call Jennifer Arezzo at 703-328-0819 to register.
The Claude Moore Community Center is offering Fun at Preschool, a class that introduces basic preschool skills each week around a central theme through stories, art, creative movement and play. This class is for 3 1/2-4 1/2 year olds and is on going and will end in June. Call 571-258-3500 for dates, times and fees.
The Claude Moore Community Center, 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, is accepting registrations for My First Preschool. Children must be 2 years old. Classes are Monday and Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Preregistration required; call 571-258-3500.
Claude Moore Community Center, 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, has openings for 4 year olds in its preschool program. These openings are in both the three-day and five-day classes. Call 571-258-3500.