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Alternative Therapy
REIKI SESSIONS,6:30-8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. A program for those affected by cancer that aims to recharge and balance the body's energy systems. Register. Free. Call Karen Archer at 703-858-8857.
Blood Drives
BLOOD D RIVES,2-7 p.m. tomorrow, Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main St. 540-349-2516; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 14, Verizon, 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy., Ashburn. 703-777-7171.
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:/
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.
INFANT AND CHILD CPR,6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Claude Moore Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Register. $50. 703-777-7171.
Hearing
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER, 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 TDD 540-373-5890.
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 TDD 703-430-2906. 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:/
Mental Health
BRAIN TALKS,6-7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Human Bionics, 190 N. 21st St., Suite B, Purcellville. Topics include: stress, nutrition, aging, depression, addiction, and autism and the brain. Free. 540-338-0477.
CRISISLINK, suicide and crisis prevention, intervention and response. Nonprofit organization serves Northern Virginia. Organization also provides community education and training in mental-health issues, has a certified volunteer crisis response team and offers CareRing, a free daily telephone outreach program for elderly and disabled people. Help is needed for the suicide and crisis hotline. Call for training schedule. 703-527-6016, http:/
