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Breast-feeding mothers group discussion, led by a maternal-infant nurse and lactation consultant. Weekly prize drawing, free parking, baby weight check, refreshments and resource information. 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Inova Fairfax Hospital Women's Center, 7 South Dayroom, 3300 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. $5 a session. 703-776-6455.

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"Navigating the Legal and Medicaid Maze of Long-Term Care." A free seminar for caregivers of older adults offered by the Fairfax Caregiver Seminar Consortium. Noon-1:30 p.m. today, Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy. Registration encouraged; 703-324-5205.

"Home is No Longer an Option -- Now What?" A free seminar for caregivers of older adults offered by the Fairfax Caregiver Seminar Consortium. 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd. Registration encouraged; 703-324-5205.

"Discovering Dairy Alternatives/Replacing Meat." A cancer prevention and survival cooking class, sponsored by the Cancer Project, 6:30-8:30 p.m. next Thursday, McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike. Free; registration required. 703-790-5590, Ext. 1047.

"Good Grief Dinner for Teens," a monthly dinner for youths 13-18 who have lost a loved one to cancer, to share thoughts and feelings and learn about the grief process, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Life With Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Merrifield. Free; registration required. Call Jenny Eckert at 703-208-5623.

"Understanding and Managing Sleep Problems," a seminar by psychiatrist Susan Trachman for people living with or recovering from cancer and its treatments, 7:15-8:45 p.m. next Thursday, Life With Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Merrifield. Free; registration required by Monday. 703-776-2841.


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