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.
A time management workshop will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., in the Rust Library, 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Learn strategies to better manage time and be more productive. Recommended for adults. Visit library.loudoun.gov.
Poetry and short story workshop, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd, Ashburn. Play with words, write and share poetry and short stories. Recommended for teens. Register online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-737-8100.
English conversation groups, an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English takes place at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn, Tuesdays, Dec. 9 and 16, at 7 p.m. Recommended for adults. Call 703-737-8100.
Every Child Ready to Read workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-2, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Learn about the skills required for reading and ways to introduce those skills to children. Register online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-444-3228.
English conversation groups, an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English takes place at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls, Tuesdays, Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30, at 7 p.m. Recommended for adults. Call 703-444-3228.
Grant seeking basics and introduction to the foundation directory online, a free Foundation Center course open to the public, is Thursday, Dec. 11, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the George Washington University Virginia Campus Library, 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn. This course demonstrates how to create customized searches and develop lists of prospective donors that match your organization's funding needs. To register, call 703-726-8230, e-mail Virginia@gwu.edu or visit www.gwvirginia.gwu.edu for a link to the Foundation Center courses.
English conversation groups, an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English takes place at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling, Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. No meeting Dec. 24 and 31 Recommended for adults. Call 703-430-9500.
Finding Foundation Support for Your Education, a free Foundation Center course open to the public, is Friday Jan. 9, from 4-5 p.m., at the George Washington University Virginia Campus Library, 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn. This one-hour class explores finding financial support for college. To register, call 703-726-8230 or e-mail the library at Virginia@gwu.edu, or visit www.gwvirginia.gwu.edu for a link to the Foundation Center courses.
Sterling United Methodist Church, 304 E. Church Road, Sterling, invites the community to take part in the Crown Financial study, an 11-week workshop intended to assist people achieve better money management goals. The workshop starts Sunday, Jan. 11, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $45 individual; $55 couple. Call 703-430-6455 or visit www.sterlingumc.org to register.