Loudoun Community Events Week

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Arts and Crafts

GOOSE CREEK RUGGERS,6:30-8:45 p.m. second Thursday, Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd., Leesburg. Visitors welcome. Free. 703-709-6446.

KNITTING/CROCHETING,10 a.m.-noon Fridays, Loudoun County Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. County-sponsored. Free. 703-430-2397.

OPEN STUDIO, drawing sessions with live models, 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Loudoun Academy of the Arts, 222 S. King St., Leesburg. $12. 703-777-8043.

GLORIES HATS WORKSHOP,3:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. Ongoing community workshop to make Glories Happy Hats for pediatric patients at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Sponsored by area Lutheran churches and United Lithograph. Community service hours validated for students. All ages. 703-506-1415 or http://www.glorieshappyhats.org.

COUNTRYSIDE QUILTERS,7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Community Lutheran Church, 21014 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Speakers, workshops and charity projects. Free. 703-304-6721.

LOUDOUN KNITTERS,6:30-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd., Leesburg. New members welcome. Free. 703-771-1383.

WATERFORD QUILTERS,10 a.m. second Wednesday, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 37700 St. Francis Ct., Purcellville. New members welcome. Free. 703-327-2482.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD,10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. second Wednesday, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Open to anyone with an interest in sewing. Free. 703-444-1936. http://www.asg.org.

LOVETTSVILLE NEEDLEWORK,7-9 p.m., third Wednesday, Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way. Instruction in cross-stitch, crochet, knitting and needlepoint. $2 drop-in fee. Register. 540-822-5284.

EMBROIDERERS' GUILD OF AMERICA,9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Trinity Presbyterian Church, at Dranesville Road and Park Avenue, Herndon. Oatlands chapter, serving Loudoun and Fairfax. 703-858-1490.

Bingo

ROUND HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, Route 719 North. Doors open at 5 p.m. today, bingo begins at 6:45. Smoke-free. Accessible to those with disabilities. 540-338-7982.

STERLING RURITAN CLUB ,183 Ruritan Rd., 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Benefits local charities. 703-444-6039.

STERLING KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL, Knights of Columbus Barn, 401 W. Holly Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tuesdays; bingo at 7:30. Smoke-free. Benefits charities. 703-430-6789.

LEESBURG SENIOR CENTER,215 Depot Ct. SE. Advanced bingo, 9 a.m. Wednesdays; slower bingo, 12:30 p.m. Fridays. 703-737-8039.

Business

START YOUR BUSINESS SEMINAR,11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 4, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Sponsored by Loudoun County Small Business Development Center. Register. Free. 703-430-7222.

Children

MITTEN MADNESS, ages 3-6, 10-11 a.m. today, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd., Sterling. Listen to a story about a boy who loses his mitten and what happens when the animals find it. Children must be in the company of adult caregivers. $4. Register. 703-444-1275.

SONGS AND STORIES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE, all ages, 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd., Sterling. Native American stories and songs. Roast marshmallows. Children must have adult supervision. $4. Register. 703-444-1275.

WINTER HOLIDAY CAMP, ages 5-10, Tuesday through Dec. 29, Sterling Community Center Annex, 22084 Shaw Rd. Indoor and outdoor activities, games, crafts and movie. Bring a bag lunch with beverage for the early session. Late-afternoon snack provided. Four day camp: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $95; 2-6 p.m., $35. Register. 703-430-6673.

" COUNT DOWN TO NEW YEAR'S," camp for ages 6-9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, next Thursday and Dec. 29, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd., Sterling. Indoor and outdoor activities. $42 per day; $14, extended care 3-5 p.m. Register. 703-444-1275.

"NEARLY NEW YEARS" HIKE, 5 and older, 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 30, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal's Gap Rd., Sterling. Two-mile hike to search for winter wildlife in the park. Bring water, and dress for the weather. Children must be under adult supervision. $5. Register. 703-444-1275.

MOM 'S MORNING OUT,10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. Moms can spend morning with child or run errands. $35 for five sessions. Register. 703-771-5913.

LUNCH BUNCH, ages 3-5, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays, Sterling Community Center Annex, 22084 Shaw Rd. Crafts, outdoor and indoor play. Each child should have a packed lunch that does not need to be refrigerated or heated. Class follows Loudoun County public schools' schedule. $5 per hour drop-in fee. 703-430-6673.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS,8:30-10 p.m. Fridays, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. For sixth- through 12th-graders. Activities include basketball, football, board games and movies. Transportation available. Sponsored by Douglass Community Center, Leesburg Police Department, Leesburg Parks and Recreation, and Loudoun Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Free. 703-771-5913 or dcc@loudoun.gov.

PURCELLVILLE TEEN CENTER, Fridays 7-9 p.m. for sixth- through eighth-graders and 9:30-11 p.m. for ninth- through 12th-graders, Purcellville Skating Rink, 250 S. Nursery Ave. Activities include basketball, video games and air hockey. Transportation available. Free. 540-338-5025 or info@pvilleskating.com.

MOM AND ME OPEN GYM, ages 6 months to 3 years, 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St. Children have the opportunity to play and make friends. Free. 540-687-6375.

Christmas

OATLANDS CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURS,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 29, Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg (Route 15 six miles south of Leesburg). $10; $9, seniors; $7, children. Ages 4 and younger, free. Holiday evening tours, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 15, 16, 22 and 23. $12; $8, children. Age 4 and younger, free. 703-777-3174 or http://www.oatlands.org.

Community

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FOR PREVENTION EDUCATION ,7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Loudoun Valley High School, 340 N. Maple Ave., Purcellville. Western Loudoun residents welcome. Free. 540-454-3974.

LEESBURG'S FIRST FRIDAY,6-9 p.m. first Friday, historic downtown Leesburg. Visit art galleries, specialty stores and dealers in antiques. Free. 703-725-8167.

SUPPORTING EASTERN LOUDOUN FAMILIES,7:30-9 p.m. fourth Monday, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Coalition dedicated to keeping the community safe and drug free. Eastern Loudoun residents welcome. Free. 703-430-9590.

NEERSVILLE COMMUNITY LUNCH, noon-2 p.m. second Wednesday, Neersville fire and rescue station, Route 671. Hosted by Loudoun County career and volunteer fire and rescue personnel. Technician Phil Abruzzese creates the menus and coordinates the cooking. Desserts are made by the ladies auxiliary of the Neersville fire station. Donations accepted. For information or to volunteer, call Karen McQuaid at 703-777-0568.

Dance

OLD-TIME COUNTRY, 8-11 p.m. third Saturdays through May, beginner workshop at 7:30; Purcellville Skating Rink, 250 S. Nursery Ave. Old-time country dances feature bands, callers and a friendly atmosphere for new and experienced dancers. Families and singles welcome; homemade potluck refreshments encouraged. $8; $6 for Bluemont friends, students and seniors. 703-777-6306 or http://www.bluemont.org.

BLUE RIDGE THUNDER CLOGGERS, for 10 and older, beginner lessons, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays in a converted barn near Purcellville. Call for directions and cost. 540-882-4917 or brtcloggers@aol.com.

Farmers Markets

WINTER FARMERS MARKET,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Virginia Village Shopping Center, Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets Association. 703-777-0426 or info@loudounfarms.org.

Gardening

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM,7 p.m. Jan. 4, Loudoun County Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Cir. SE, Leesburg. Shawna DeWitt and Attila Agoston, farm managers at Mountain View Farm (part of the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship) will share their experiences and show slides of aspects of the farm. Free. 703-771-5838 or http://www.loudouncountymastergardeners.org.

History

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE,7:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Free. 540-822-4480.

Lectures, Discussions And Literature

CURATOR'S CHOICE,"Spacesuits and Tools for the Moon," 12:30-12:45 p.m. today, National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. Free. 202-633-4629 or http://www.nasm.si.edu.

YOUNG WRITERS OF WESTERN LOUDOUN,10:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 30, Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main St. Speaker will be Meredith Bean McMath, playwright, historian, author, filmmaker and founding artistic director of Aurora Studio Theatre. Free. 540-338-5338.

Miscellaneous

AMATEUR RADIO,8:30 a.m. third Saturday, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg. 540-338-2584 or http://www.k4lrg.org.

LOUDOUN LITERACY ADULT TUTOR TRAINING,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 6, Hampton Inn, 117 Fort Evans Rd. NE, Leesburg. Volunteers do not need to speak other languages or have teaching experience. Register. Call Valerie at 703-777-2205 or http://www.loudounliteracy.org.

ESL COMPUTER BASICS,9 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Recommended for speakers of English as a second language. Register. Free. 703-430-9500.

DAR MEETING, Ketoctin chapter, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 2, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Tracie Gillespie will talk about former Virginia governor Westmoreland Davis. Free. 540-338-6683.

ASHBURN RURITAN CLUB,7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. 866-670-5984 or ashburnruritan@onebox.com.

ASHBURN-STERLING MASONIC LODGE,6:45 p.m. second Tuesday, 43881 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn. Dinner meeting. Free. 703-868-7896.

LOUDOUN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB,7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Speakers, field trips, workshops and exhibitions. Free. 703-808-3495 or http://www.loudounphoto.org.

LEESBURG SHRINE CLUB,6:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Johnson's Charcoal Beef House Restaurant, 401 E. Market St., Leesburg. Free. 540-668-6161 or heuserg@cs.com.

ASHBURN TOASTMASTERS,7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. For those interested in developing communication, leadership and presentation skills. Free. 703-729-0450.

E NGLISH CLASSES, sponsored by English as a Second Language and Immigrant Ministries program. $15 processing charge at registration. Scholarships available. Child care at some locations. Day and evening classes. For information in English, Spanish, Korean or Vietnamese, call 703-841-0292 or visit http://www.eslim.org.

Movies

SCHOOL'S OUT MOVIES, all ages, 2 p.m. Wednesday and next Thursday, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. "Curious George." Bring your own popcorn and drinks. Free. 703-444-3228.

Music

BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY, the Chorus of the Old Dominion, Loudoun County chapter, 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays, Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St. Men interested in joining the chorus and guests are welcome. Free. 540-338-1201.

BLUEGRASS/FOLK JAM,6-11 p.m. last Fridays, Round Hill Arts Center, Old Furniture Factory, 6 W. Loudoun St. Public encouraged to participate. Food and beverages for sale. Free; donations appreciated. 540-338-5050 or http://www.roundhillarts.org.

LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS, 7 p.m. Jan. 6, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments available. Music by Larry Stephenson. $12. 703-771-5281 or http://www.luckettscommunitycenter.org.

LUCKETTS COMMUNITY BAND, all ages, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. All instruments. No auditions. Call for location. Free. 703-669-2963.

Nature

" TREASURES OF THE PARK" OPEN HOUSE, all ages, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Frogshackle Nature Center, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd., Sterling. Make a nature craft, play old-time games and investigate footprints and shells. Children must have adult supervision. Free. 703-444-1275.

NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, Wednesday. The count circle of central Loudoun has a 15-mile diameter and covers 177 square miles. All are welcome, whether beginners or expert birders (amateurs are teamed with experienced birders). A $5 fee is charged for participants 19 and older to help offset the cost to Audubon of preparing the database of sightings and its publication in the Christmas bird count issue of American Birds. The fee will be waived for members of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Come for the whole day or part of the day. Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.

New Year's Eve

FIRST NIGHT LEESBURG,6 p.m.-midnight, Dec. 31. Grand illumination at the courthouse begins at 11:30 p.m. Performances at 20 indoor locations, all within walking distance in downtown Leesburg. Nonalcoholic family event. Coordinated by Bluemont Concert Series, $8; $6, seniors; $3, ages 3-12; 2 and younger, free. Schedule of events, 703-777-6306 or http://www.bluemont.org.

ROUND HILL "LAST NIGHT" COMMUNITY CELEBRATION,6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 until 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1, Round Hill Arts Center, Old Furniture Factory, 6 W. Loudoun St. Beer, wine and catered dinner by Savoir Faire will be available for purchase. Bring potluck appetizers, desserts and champagne to welcome the New Year. Activities, games and a children's toast at 8 p.m. $10; ages 13 and younger, free. Benefits the Round Hill Arts Center. 540-338-5050 or svenjpatl@verizon.net.

Seniors

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON, noon tomorrow, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Ham and turkey will be provided. Bring a side dish (salad, vegetable or dessert) to share. Holiday singalong with Betty Lippincott. $2; nonmembers, $4. 703-430-2397.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY-DANCE,1-4 p.m. Dec. 29, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Refreshments. $5; $7, nonmembers. 703-430-2397.

FEELIN' GOOD EXERCISE, 8-8:45 a.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, Loudoun Valley Community Center, 320 W. School St., Purcellville. County-sponsored, for seniors; low impact; 12 sessions for $36. 540-338-4122.

POKER,1:30-4 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For 55 and older. Free for center members; $1 for nonmembers. 703-430-2397.

BRIDGE,1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Free. 703-737-8039.

MOVEMENT WITH KATY,1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct., first floor, Leesburg. Mixture of dance, tai chi, stretching and yoga. Free. 703-737-8039.

LINE DANCE,1 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Free. 703-737-8039.

GRATITUDE-SHARING CIRCLE WITH BERYL,1 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Bring a notebook and pen. Free. 703-737-8039.

Sports And Recreation

ROAD RUNNERS,8 a.m. Saturday, meet at Hamilton playground, off East Colonial Highway, one mile west of Route 704; 8 a.m. Sunday, meet at Tuscarora Creek Park, off Lawson Road, Leesburg. 703-779-0078 or http://www.loudounroadrunners.org.

SEE MOMMY RUN,9-9:45 a.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, W&OD trail behind Loudoun County High School, 415 Dry Mill Rd. SW, Leesburg. Most mothers push children in strollers. Free. 703-777-5845 or http://www.seemommyrun.com.

DROP-IN GYM FOR HOME-SCHOOLERS, ages 10-17, noon-2 p.m. Fridays. First-graders and older, noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays. Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way. $1. 540-822-5284.

DROP-IN BASKETBALL, elementary students, 3-5:30 p.m. Fridays, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. $1. 703-771-5913. Women, 8:30-10 p.m. Fridays, Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. $2. 703-430-9480. Also, 5-7 p.m. Fridays, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. $2. 703-771-5913.

SOUTH RIDING RUNNING CLUB,7 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Weekly runs also forming. Distances vary, and all paces are welcome. 703-585-3028 or http://www.srrunners.org.

VESTALS GAP WALKING CLUB,6 p.m. Wednesdays, meet outside the Claude Moore Park visitors center, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd. Register. Free. 703-444-1275.

Theater

STERLING PLAYMAKERS AUDITIONS,"The Miracle Worker," 7-10 p.m. Jan. 5 and 1-4 p.m. Jan. 6, Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. Roles for four men and five women ages 18 and older, eight girls ages 8-17 and one boy ages 8-13 are needed. Auditions include cold reading from the script. Also included will be a portrayal of a blind, deaf child for those auditioning for Helen Keller. 703-437-6117 or http://www.sterlingplaymakers.com.

-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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