Community Events Aug. 7-14, 2008

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Arts and Crafts

GOOSE CREEK RUGGERS --6:30-8:45 p.m. second Thursdays, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Visitors welcome. Free. 703-709-6446.

KNITTING AND CROCHETING --10 a.m.-noon Fridays, Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. 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 for all ages to make Glories Happy Hats for patients at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Sponsored by Lutheran churches and United Lithograph. Student community service hours validated. 703-506-1415, http://www.glorieshappyhats.org.

COUNTRYSIDE QUILTERS --7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays and the occasional fifth Tuesday, 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, Meadow Glen of Leesburg, 315 Dry Mill Rd. SW. New members welcome. Free. 540-882-3886.

WATERFORD QUILTERS --10 a.m. second Wednesdays, 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 Wednesdays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Open to anyone interested in sewing. Free. 703-444-1936, http://www.asg.org.

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

Bingo

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

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

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

Children and Teens

" PARENTS NIGHT OUT" -- Ages 3-11, 5-10 p.m. today, Philomont Community Center, 36592 Jeb Stuart Rd. Dinner and activities. $20; additional child, $15. 540-338-5882.

OPEN SKATE NIGHT -- All ages, 5-7 p.m. tomorrow, Douglass Community Center outdoor hockey rink, 405 E, Market St., Leesburg. $1. 703-771-5913.

TEEN CENTER -- Middle school students, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; high school students, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Claude Moore Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Music, basketball, rock climbing, computers, board games, pizza and beverages. All students must check in at the front desk by 8 p.m. $5. 571-258-3600.

"MOMS' MORNING OUT" --10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. Mothers can stay with their children or run errands. Five sessions, $35; registration required. 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 and outdoor and indoor play. Each child should have a packed lunch that does not need refrigeration or heating. Class follows county public school 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 grades 6-12. Activities include basketball, football, board games and movies. Transportation available. Sponsored by Douglass Community Center, Leesburg police, Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department and Loudoun Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Free. 703-771-5913, dcc@loudoun.gov.

PURCELLVILLE TEEN CENTER --7-9 p.m. Fridays for grades 6-8 and 9:30-11 p.m. for grades 9-12, Purcellville Skating Rink, 250 S. Nursery Ave. Activities include basketball, video games and air hockey. Transportation available. Free. 540-338-5025, 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. Free. 540-687-6375.

Community Events

DULLES AREA KIWANIS CLUB --4 p.m. first and third Sundays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Dessert provided. Free. 703-448-1917.

COMMUNITY COALITION MEETING-- Community Organization for Prevention Education, 7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, 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 Fridays, downtown Leesburg. Visit art galleries, specialty stores and antiques dealers. Free. 703-725-8167.

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

ASHBURN-STERLING MASONIC LODGE --6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, 43881 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn. Dinner meeting. Donations. 703-470-2188, http://www.ashburnlodge.org, info@ashburnlodge.org.

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

Dance

BLUE RIDGE THUNDER CLOGGERS -- Age 10 and older, beginner lessons, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, in a converted barn at routes 9 and 287, Purcellville. $25 per month. 540-882-4917, brtcloggers@aol.com.

Farmers Markets

Ashburn,8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, parking lot at Kaiser-Permanente building, 43480 Yukon Dr., Ryan Park Shopping Center; Purcellville,4-7 p.m. Thursdays, 21st Street, across from the train station; Middleburg,8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, behind the community center; Leesburg,8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Virginia Village Shopping Center, off Catoctin Circle; Cascades,9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Cascades Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl.; Lovettsville,3:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Lovettsville Game Protective Association, Route 287. Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association. 703-777-0426 or http://www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org.

Gardening

MASTER GARDENER LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM-- Noon Tuesday. Learn how to reduce mowing time and watering needs. Master gardener volunteer demonstration garden, Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Dr., Leesburg. Bring lunch. Free. 703-777-0373.

History

ESTATE TOURS AND EXHIBITS-- "From Swann's Castle to Governor's Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate," 11 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow and Monday, Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts and a walk around the property. Meet at Coach House visitors center. Adults, $5; children, $1. 703-777-6034 or http://www.morvenpark.org.

LIVING HISTORY PROGRAM-- "1918: World War I and the Home Front," 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Join reenactors playing Virginia Gov. Westmoreland Davis and his wife, and learn of their efforts to lead Loudoun County and the state through World War I. Meet at Coach House visitors center. Adults, $5; children, $1. 703-777-6034 or http://www.morvenpark.org.

LAFAYETTE DAY,2-4 p.m. Saturday, Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, 15789 Temple Hall Lane, Leesburg. Horse-drawn farm tours, historical reenactors, tour of the manor house, slide show, children's games and refreshments. Free. 703-779-9372.

"TRAVEL THROUGH TIME"-- with the Winmill Carriage Collection, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Horse-drawn vehicles, including coaches, sleighs, carts, buggies and a hearse from the 1800s. Meet at Coach House visitors center. Adults, $5; children, $1. 703-777-6034 or http://www.morvenpark.org.

BALL'S BLUFF BATTLEFIELD GUIDED TOURS-- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October, Ball's Bluff Battlefield, Ball's Bluff Road, off Battlefield Parkway, Leesburg. Free. For directions, contact 703-737-7800 or http://www.nvrpa.org.

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

Lectures And Discussions

"ASK AN EXPERT" SERIES-- "Participating in the Space Age: Project Moonwatch," space historian David DeVorkin delivers a lecture related to the Business Aviation exhibit. 12:30-12:45 p.m. next Thursday, 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.

LOVETTSVILLE ADULT BOOK CLUB-- 9:30 a.m. today, Lovettsville Library, 12 N. Light St. "Atonement" by Ian McEwan. Free. 540-822-5824.

STERLING ADULT BOOK CLUB-- 10 a.m. next Thursday, Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. "The Twelfth Card" by Jeffery Deaver. Free. 703-430-9500.

Movies

LOUDOUN TEEN-PRODUCED FILM COMPETITION-- 1 p.m. Saturday, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. View movies created by teens. Prizes and refreshments. Free. 703-444-3228.

FILMS OF THE SIXTIES-- Adults, "La Dolce Vita" (1960), 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Free. 703-737-8100.

OUTDOOR FAMILY-MOVIE NIGHT-- "Beauty and the Beast," 8:15 p.m. Aug. 15, Fireman's Field, Nursery Avenue, Purcellville. Bring a chair or blanket. Sponsored by the Town of Purcellville and Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Free. 540-751-2333.

Music

LITTLE MOZART ACADEMY CONCERT-- 1 p.m. Saturday, Rust Library@Catoctin, 34-D Catoctin Cir., Leesburg. Free. 703-777-0323.

ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN-- 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St. Blues by Gary Smallwood. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic. No smoking, alcohol or pets. In case of inclement weather, the show will be inside. Free. 703-777-7305 or http://www.acousticonthegreen.com.

BLUEMONT SUMMER CONCERTS-- 7 p.m. Sunday, Loudoun County Courthouse lawn, King and Market streets, Leesburg. New Orleans jazz, zydeco, Cajun and original compositions by the Dixie Power Trio. If it rains, the concert will be at Smart's Mill Middle School, 850 N. King St., Leesburg. $5; Bluemont Friends and seniors, $4; 11 and younger, $2. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic meal. Food available for purchase. No pets, alcohol or smoking. 540-338-4640 or http://www.bluemont.org.

BRAMBLETON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES-- Jah Works Reggae band, 7-9 p.m. today, Brambleton Town Center, 42395 Ryan Rd. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. 703-542-2925 or http://www.brambleton.com.

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

BLUEGRASS JAM-- 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Morningside House, 316 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. Open to musicians of all skill levels. Free. 703-779-4772.

Nature

" 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://www.morvenpark.org.

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://www.runwashington.com or 703-777-9622.

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://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-- 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://www.srrunners.org.

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://www.loudounphotoclub.com.

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://www.sterlingplaymakers.com.

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:// http://www.aurorastudiotheatre.org.

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://www.loudounliteracy.org.

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

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://www.loudounphotoclub.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. $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://www.eslim.org.

-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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