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.
Next Level 4 Teens Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Ashburn aimed at positively impacting the lives of local teenagers through educational programs and counseling, has launched its Vision Campaign, a fund-raising effort with the goal of allowing the center to offer its programs and workshops for free. The campaign seeks to find sponsors willing to pledge a monthly donation for a 12-month period. Call 571-214-1747 or visit www.nextLevel4Teens.org.
Organizers of the Bluemont Fair, to be held in September, are seeking design submissions for consideration as the logo for this year's poster and brochure. Open to all ages and skill levels. Theme: Scenes of Bluemont. Designs should be rendered simply with minimal color that can be used for T-shirts, mugs, caps and stationary. Artist's name will be printed on the poster and acknowledged in publicity. Send submissions by May 7 to Bluemont Fair, P.O. Box 217, Bluemont, VA 20135. Call 540-554-2367 or visit www.bluemontfair.com.