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Alternative Therapy
REIKI SESSIONS, 6:45-8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. A program for cancer patients that aims to recharge and balance the body's energy. Free, registration required. 703-858-8857.
Blood Drives
BLOOD DRIVE, 2-7 p.m. July 14, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd., 866-256-6372; 3-8:30 p.m. July 14, Sterling Safety Center, 46700 Middlefield Dr., 800-448-3543; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18, Leesburg Public Safety Center, 65 Plaza St., Leesburg, 800-448-3543; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. July 22, NALC Health Benefit Plan, 20547 Waverly Ct., Ashburn, 800-448-3543;
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, http:/
INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL-INOVA BLOOD DONOR SERVICES, noon-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
FIRST AID, ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR AND AED, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Fauquier Hospital Tower Chestnut Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Registration required, $65. 540-316-3588.
ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR AND FIRST AID, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. first Saturdays, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton. Taught by the American Red Cross. Registration required. $55. 540-349-2516.
Hearing
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER, technological help through the state Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and with loans from the state 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, TDD 540-373-5890.
HEARING SCREENINGS, 18 and older, first Thursdays, Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center, 19465 Deerfield Ave., Suite 201, Lansdowne. Call for an appointment. Free. 703-858-7620.
HEARING-LOSS OUTREACH, free information and referrals. 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, TDD 703-430-2906. For hearing loss, tinnitus or Meniere's syndrome support, 2 p.m. first Fridays, Loudoun Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For all ages, including parents of children with hearing loss. 703-444-0101.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HEARING-IMPAIRED, 18 and older, 10 a.m. second Tuesdays, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Information about mild to severe hearing loss and the newest equipment available will be provided. Free. 571-258-3400.
Mental Health
CRISISLINK, suicide and crisis prevention, intervention and response. Organization 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. For training schedule, call 703-527-6016, visit http:/
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.



