Health Calendar

Alternative Medicine

INTRODUCTION TO REIKI, for those touched by cancer, 6:30-8 p.m., Loudoun Cancer Care Center, 14 Pidgeon Hill Dr., Suite 130, Sterling. "Chakra Meditation," May 26. The program is taught by Bruce Winkle, a Reiki master, and several of his students. Free. Register. Call Karen Archer at 703-444-4460.

Blood Drives

BLOOD DRIVE, 3:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Round Hill Elementary School, 17115 Evening Star Dr., 540-338-3547; 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroad Dr., Ashburn, 703-777-7171; 3-8:30 p.m. May 10, Sterling Safety Center, 47600 Middlefield Dr. 703-777-7171; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 10, National Electronics Warranty, 22894 Pacific Blvd., Sterling, 703-777-7171; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 13, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, 16600 Courage Ct., Leesburg, 703-777-7171; 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 15, Jacobus Center adjacent to Sterling United Methodist Church, 304 E. Church Rd., register, 703-430-3975; 1:30-6 p.m. May 26, St. James' Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg, 703-777-7171.

First Aid

ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR AND FIRST AID, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. first Saturdays, Red Cross office, 53 S. Third St., Warrenton. Registration required. $55. 540-349-2516.

Hearing

HEARING LOSS OUTREACH, free information and referral services. Walk-ins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. third Thursdays, Loudoun County Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Loudoun County Department of Social Services, 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg. For one-on-one appointments, 703-444-0101 or 703-430-2906 (TDD). For hearing loss, tinnitus or Meniere's disease support, 2 p.m. first Fridays, Loudoun County Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For all ages, including parents of children with hearing loss. 703-444-0101. The Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Department of the Disability Resource Center provides helpful technology for hearing loss, TAP loans, referrals to other agencies and presentations to businesses, civic groups and schools, 2-5 p.m. third Thursdays, the Workplace, 205 Keith St., Warrenton. Free; call for appointment. 800-648-6324 or 540-373-5890 (TDD).

Mental Health

LOUDOUN CSB COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, provides information about mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse for county residents. Lending library and help with computer research available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 906 Trailview Blvd., Site C, Leesburg. Drop-ins welcome if coordinator is available. Free. For appointment, 703-737-8977.

LOUDOUN CHAPTER ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, 7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. Free. 703-444-5326.

Miscellaneous

ASTHMA SCREENINGS, walk-in screenings by board-certified allergists and immunologists, adults and children, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 12, Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. 703-444-7234 or http://www.loudounhealthcare.org or http://www.inova.org. BABYSITTER TRAINING, ages 12-16, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 28, Fauquier Hospital Tower, Chestnut Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Taught by certified American Red Cross instructor. Students receive a babysitter training manual. Bring bag lunch. Drinks and cookies provided. $25. Register. 540-349-0588.

BIG BROTHER-BIG SISTER, ages 3-10, 9-10:30 a.m. May 21, Fauquier Hospital, Tom Frost Conference Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Children whose parents are expecting learn about changes that occur when a new baby arrives. Children visit the nursery and postpartum unit, change a diaper and dress and hold a baby. Class should be attended one month before the baby's due date. $10. Register. 540-349-0588.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, noon-2 p.m. May 11, Fauquier Hospital, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-0588.

EC HO-LARC SATURDAY LEISURE PROGRAM, ages 13 and older with disabilities, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Aurora School, in the Childhood Development Center, Purcellville. Activities include arts and crafts, board games, cooking, videos, music, special events and guest speakers. Supervised, trained staff. Limited transportation available from Northern Virginia Community College and Douglass Community Center for $3 each way. $20 a session. Call for registration forms and details. 703-777-1939.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA, today, Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Dr., Leesburg. Registration 8 a.m., walk begins 9 a.m. Donations and sponsors. 703-824-0111, Ext. 2, or http://www.walkamerica.org. MARY'S FAMILY, respite care program for families with special-needs children, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturdays at locations throughout the Piedmont. Respite day includes licensed pediatric nurse, one volunteer per child and appropriate activities. 4-H club meets each month. Locations and reservations, 540-364-4757 or http://www.marysfamily.org.

MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families Inc., 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.