Health Calendar

Alternative Therapy

REIKI SESSIONS,6:30-8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. For those affected by cancer, a program to recharge and balance the body's energy systems. Register. Free. Call Karen Archer at 703-858-8857.

Blood Drives

BLOOD DRIVE,3:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Blue Ridge Middle School, 551 E. A St., Purcellville. 703-777-7171; 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bean Tree Learning, 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn. 703-777-7171; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5, National Association of Letter Carriers, 20547 Waverly Ct., Ashburn. 703-777-7171; 3-7 p.m. April 5, Olive Branch Masonic Lodge, 108 Cornwall St., Leesburg. 703-777-7171; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 6, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 23330 Autopilot Dr., Dulles. 703-777-7171; 3-7 p.m. April 9, Lowes, 45430 Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling. 703-777-7171; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16, Fauquier Hospital, Sycamore Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton, 540-349-0588; 2-6 p.m. April 30, Foxcroft School, Foxcroft Road (Route 626 north of Middleburg). 540-687-4322 or blamond@foxcroft.org.

INOVA BLOOD DONOR CENTER, noon-8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Dulles Town Center, 45745 Nokes Blvd., Sterling. Walk-ins welcome. 866-256-6372 or http://www.inova.org/donateblood.

INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL/INOVA BLOOD DONOR SERVICES,11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital at Lansdowne, conference rooms A and B, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. 866-256-6372.

First Aid

ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR AND FIRST AID,8 a.m.-5 p.m. first Saturdays, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton. Registration required. $55. 540-349-2516.

CPR AND FIRST AID RECERTIFICATION, by appointment, Red Cross office, 53 S. Third St., Warrenton. Cost varies depending on recertification needed. 540-349-2516.

Hearing

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER, providing technological help through the Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and with loans from the Technology Assistance Program, 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).

HEARING-LOSS OUTREACH, free information and referral services. Walk-ins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Loudoun County Department of Social Services, 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg. For one-on-one appointments, call 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.

LOUDOUN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, support for parents, families and professionals who work with hearing-impaired children in Loudoun County. 7 p.m. second Fridays, September-May, Leesburg Executive Airport, third floor, 1001 Sycolin Rd. SE. For information on membership, educational and social events, links to related Web sites, contact information and recommended reading, go to http://www.loudounhearing.org or mphotinaksi@netzero.com..

Mental Health

DEPRESSION/MANIC DEPRESSION SUPPORT,7:30-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays in Warrenton; 7:30-9 p.m. second Thursdays in The Plains. Free. 540-347-3792.

"IN OUR OWN VOICE" INTRODUCTORY MEETING,7 p.m. tomorrow, Loudoun Mental Health Center, Shenandoah Building (third floor), 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg. Informational meeting about speaking opportunities for people recovering from mental illness. Training is May 5-6. Those who qualify and complete the training will receive a small stipend for each presentation they make. All presentations are made by two people partnering together. Sponsored by Loudoun/NAMI and Friends of Loudoun Mental Health. Counselors, friends and family members are encouraged to nominate people they believe would be good candidates for "In Our Own Voice" training. Free. 703-443-0524.

LOUDOUN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL,7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. If you are interested in attending or know someone who may benefit, call so that facilitators may arrange an appointment to explain the nature of the course and its benefits. Free. 703-444-5326.