The Center for the Whole Child, a nonprofit agency, will present the following free classes at Communication Matters, 810 Lawrence Drive, Ste. 100, Newbury Park.

For more information or to RSVP, call (805) 273-3870.

•Introduction to Sign Language, four classes, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wed., Sept. 2. Suitable for anyone.   

•Communication Starts Early! Your newborn through 6month-old, four classes, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wed., Sept. 16. For new and expectant parents. 

For more information, e-mail Mindy Newhouse at mbnew @aol.com, or visit www .CommunicationMatters.us or www.centerforthewholechild.org.