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.
A tai chi workshop with Steven LaForce will be held Sundays, Jan. 25, 3 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Learn the ancient Chinese form of mind, body and spirit exercise. Register at library.loudoun.gov.
A handwriting analysis workshop will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m., at the Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Learn the basics of graphology. Recommended for ages 12-18. Register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500.
Inova Loudoun Hospital will host a one evening early pregnancy class Monday, Jan. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Lansdowne Campus, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg. The class is for couples wishing to learn about a new pregnancy. Cost: $30 per couple. Call 703-858-6360 or visit www.thebirthinginn.org.
Heritage Farm Museum, 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, is offering garden in the classroom, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Professional development workshop for educators offered in partnership with Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom. Hands-on activities and SOL-matched curriculum for grades kindergarten-seven. Call 571-258-3800 to register.
The Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, is offering a free workshop for expectant parents Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Experts and professionals from the labor and delivery field will be on hand to present educational programs covering everything from anesthesia during labor, newborn information, management of labor and newborn care to car seat safety. Call 703-779-2694.
Learn how to restructure your time and be more productive at the time management class Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., at the Rust Library, 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Recommended for adults. Visit library.loudoun.gov.
Volunteer Loudoun will present a volunteer management training series designed for volunteer managers of community organizations. The six-week series will begin Wednesday, Feb. 18 and will continue for five consecutive Wednesdays. Each of the six courses, lasting from 3-7 p.m., will be held at the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation & Community
Services, 215 Depot Court, first floor, Leesburg. Cost: $25 per class; $100 for all six. Visit www.loudoun.gov/volunteer or call 703-737-8424 for an application.