What's Happening

Thursday, January 4, 2007

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

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, a seminar 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Sponsored by Loudoun County Small Business Development Center. Register. Free. 703-430-7222.

Children

PARK PALS,"Winter Adventure," ages 2-4, 9:30-10:30 a.m., tomorrow Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd., Sterling. Children, with their adult caregivers, discover the outdoors, looking for tracks, listening for bird calls and looking under logs. Register. $7. 703-444-1275.

MOM 'S MORNING OUT,10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. Moothers 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.

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

CHA-CHA,7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through March 12, Sterling Community Center Annex, 22084 Shaw Rd. Register. $80. 703-430-6673.

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. today, 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

FIRESIDE MOSBY,7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Stories about life in the Mosby Heritage Area during the Civil War will be told by members of the Gray Ghost Interpretive Group. Family program. Meet at the Rector House, four miles west of Middleburg in the village of Atoka. Sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association. Free. 540-687-6681 or http://www.mosbyheritagearea.org.

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

Miscellaneous

COUNTRYSIDE WOMEN'S CLUB,9:30 a.m. Jan. 12, Parkway Pool meeting room, off Algonkian Parkway. "Promoting Intercultural Studies and Activities Between Chinese and American Cultures" with Yulan Guo. Free. 703-444-3035.

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. Saturday, 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.

COLD WEATHER PET CARE AND ADOPTIONS, noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. Sponsored by Loudoun County Animal Shelter and Lucketts Community Center. $5. 703-771-5281.

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.

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

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT,"James and the Giant Peach," 7 p.m. next Thursday, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Bring pillows, blankets and snacks. Free. 703-737-8100.

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. Saturday, 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

WINTER'S WONDERS: WOODS AND FIELDS IN WINTER,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, Route 671 (Harpers Ferry Road). Meet at 10 a.m., Neersville Volunteer Fire Station, Route 671. Free. Register. Call Phil Daley, 540-338-6528.

BIRDING BANSHEE,8 a.m. Jan. 13, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Rd., Leesburg. Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Friends of Banshee Reeks for a bird walk. Bring binoculars if you have them. Free. 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.

BIRDING AT THE BLUE RIDGE CENTER, fourth Saturday, Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, Route 671 (Harpers Ferry Road). Meet at 8 a.m., Neersville Volunteer Fire Station, Route 671. Free. 540-554-2542.

Seniors

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

KICKBOXING,18 and older, 7:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. Designed to improve cardiovascular health, reduce body fat, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles. Register. $50, eight sessions. 703-771-5281.

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

PICKWICK PLAYERS AUDITIONS,"Disney's High School Musical," 7-9 p.m. tomorrow Harper Park Middle School, 701 Potomac Station Dr., Leesburg, and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Roles for eighth-grade and high school students and local college students and adults. Come prepared with 16 bars of an upbeat Broadway song and one-minute monologue. There will also be cold readings from the script. 703-431-9812 or mollykay.highschoolmusical@gmail.com.

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

-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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