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Community Events Aug. 7-14, 2008
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" INSECTS FOR EVERYBODY"-- All ages, children must be accompanied by adults, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal's Gap Rd., Sterling. Join a park volunteer and explore the lives of beetles, butterflies and dragonflies. Free, registration required. 571-258-3700.
" BIRDING BANSHEE"-- 8 a.m. Saturday, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Rd., Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Friends of Banshee Reeks for a bird walk. Bring binoculars. Free. 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
BIRDING AT BLUE RIDGE-- Fourth Saturdays, Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville. Meet at 8 a.m., Neersville Volunteer Fire Station, Route 671. Free. 540-554-2542.
Seniors
HISTORY CLUB-- 12:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Discussion group covers current and historic events. Free. 703-737-8039.
CHESS CLUB-- 6-9 p.m. Thursdays and 3-6 p.m. Saturdays, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. All ability levels. Includes instruction. Drop-in, $1. 571-258-3400.
POTLUCK DINNER AND WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO-- 5:30-7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Bring a covered dish to share and a white elephant gift wrapped or in a gift bag. Free. 703-737-8039.
CROCHET CLUB-- 9 a.m.-noon Fridays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Free. 703-737-8039.
SEWING AND STITCH-IN-- Beginner level, 9-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Sewing machines provided. Take your sewing, knitting, needlepoint or crochet project. Free. 703-737-8039.
POKER-- Age 55 and older, 1:30-4 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. $1; center members, free. 703-430-2397.
BRIDGE-- 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Free. 703-737-8039.
BOOK DISCUSSION-- 10 a.m. second Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Call for titles. Free. 703-737-8039.
TAP DANCE-- 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Free. 703-737-8039.
LINE DANCE-- 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. $3. 571-258-3400.
LINE DANCE-- 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Free. 703-737-8039.
GRATITUDE-SHARING CIRCLE-- 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. Bring a notebook and pen. Free. 703-737-8039.
Sports and Recreation
FAMILY SWIM NIGHT-- 6:30-8 p.m. tomorrow, Middleburg Community Center pool, 300 W. Washington St. Children must be accompanied by adults. $20, family. 540-687-6375.
CAROLINE MULDOON PAS DE DEUX CHALLENGE CUP-- 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Morven Park International Equestrian Center, 41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg. Pas de Deux is often referred to as ballet on horseback. Exhibitions, demonstrations and vendors. $25; children 12 and younger, $5. 703-777-6034 or http:/
LEESBURG 10K/20K RACE,7:30 a.m.; kids fun run, 7:35 a.m. Sunday, Market Station, Loudoun and Harrison streets, Leesburg. Sponsored by Harris Teeter to benefit Loudoun YMCA. 10K, $25; 20K, $35. Information and registration, http:/
HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC-- Aug. 15, Lucia Farm, off Route 287, Lovettsville. 7 p.m. refreshments; 7:30-9 p.m. natural horsemanship demonstration by 2-Star Parelli instructor Kelly Sigler. Free, Loudoun Horse Association members; $10, nonmembers. 540-882-4421.
"SEE MOMMY RUN"-- 9-9:45 a.m. 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, http:/
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-- Age 18 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 30 and older, 4:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. $2. 703-771-5913.
DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL-- Age 18 and older, 7-9:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. $2. 703-771-5913.
SOUTH RIDING RUNNING CLUB-- 7 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Weekly runs also forming. Distances vary; all paces are welcome. president@srrunners.org, http:/
CHESS CLUB OF LEESBURG-- 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Starbucks, 531 E. Market St., Leesburg. All ages and skill levels welcome. $1. 703-779-0113.
LOUDOUN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB-- 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Speakers, field trips, workshops and exhibitions. Free. 703-808-3495, http:/
Theater
STERLING PLAYMAKERS-- "Oklahoma!," 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Pkwy. Reserved seating, $15; general admission, $12. 703-437-6117 or http:/
AURORA DINNER THEATRE-- "The Art of Dining," tomorrow, Saturday, Sunday, and Aug. 16 and 17, National Conference Center, 18980 Upper Belmont Pl., Lansdowne. Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturdays; show at 7 p.m. Dinner at 2 p.m. Sundays; show at 3 p.m. $65, reservations required. 540-668-7072 or http:/
Yard Sale and Flea Market
COMMUNITY YARD SALE-- 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. $10 per table, registration required. Free admission. 703-771-5913.
COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET,8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sterling Ruritan Club, 183 Ruritan Rd. Refreshments available for purchase. $15, space; $5, table. Free admission. 703-444-6039.
Miscellaneous
BOOK SWAP-- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Claude Moore Community Center, 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Free. 571-258-3500.
WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP-- Loudoun females 15 and older, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, 45299 Research Pl., Ashburn. Learn basic self-defense techniques through instruction, demonstration and practice. Free, registration required. 571-258-3049.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES-- At three locations: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through Aug. 19, Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling; 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 21, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg; and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 12, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. $50, including textbook. Register first day of class. 703-777-2205 or http:/
AMATEUR RADIO-- 8:30 a.m. third Saturdays, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg. 540-338-2584, http:/
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.
DUPLICATE CHESS CLUB OF LEESBURG --5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Starbucks, 531 E. Market St., Leesburg. All ages and skill levels welcome. $1. 703-779-0113.
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS-- 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, Sterling Ruritan Club, 183 Ruritan Rd. Irish Catholic fraternal organization. 703-858-7167.
DUPLICATE LOUDOUN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB --7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Speakers, field trips, workshops and exhibitions. Free. 703-808-3495, http:/
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. $20 processing charge at registration; scholarships available. Child care at some locations. Day and evening classes. For class schedules and other information in English, Spanish, Korean or Vietnamese, contact 703-841-0292 or http:/
-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK
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