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.
The Wine Kitchen, 7 South King St., Leesburg, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m. The Wine Kitchen serves fine wines, tapas and offers a "tastings" menu.
Learn how to measure, mix and more in a basic cooking class Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, 10:15-11:15 a.m., at Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. Cost: $10. Contact Jaime Cox at 703-771-5913 or jaime.cox@loudoun.gov.