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Thursday, October 2, 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.

COUNTRYSIDE QUILTERS,7:30 p.m. first, third and fifth 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, 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.

Business

"START A BUSINESS,"11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. next Thursday, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Sponsored by Loudoun County Small Business Development Center. Register. Free. 703-430-7222 or sbdc@loudounsbdc.org.

Children and Teens

JUNIOR AND LITTLE MISS LOUDOUN COUNTY PAGEANT, ages 3-18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Harmony Intermediate School, 38174 Colonial Hwy. Crowns, trophies and banners for each age group. Sponsored by the Philomont Community Center. Free admission. 540-338-5882.

AFTER-HOURS TEEN CENTER, hip-hop groove, for high school students, 7-10 p.m. tomorrow, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Teens must have on file a permission slip signed by a caregiver or parent. Free. 703-444-3228.

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-an-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

PHILOMONT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE,1-4 p.m. Saturday, Philomont Fire Department, Jeb Stuart Road. Firetruck rides, Smokey Bear, safe smoke house, 911 simulator and AirCare medical helicopter. In celebration of Fire Prevention Week. Free. 540-338-6506 or http://www.philomontvfd.org.

COLUMBUS DAY PARADE,10 a.m. Oct. 11. Parade forms at Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling, and continues to the Knights of Columbus Hall, West Holly Avenue. Sponsored by Good Samaritan Council 6175, Knights of Columbus. Free. 703-729-3340 or 571-333-7787.

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.

Fairs and Festivals

65th ANNUAL WATERFORD HOMES TOUR AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT,10 a.m.-5 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, Waterford. Traditional music and dance, juried heritage craftsmen with hands-on demonstrations, Civil War reenactors, Colonial-era militia encampments, historic home tours, marching fife and drum corps, children's activities and food. $15; children 12 and younger, free. 540-882-3085 or http://www.waterfordva.org.

FALL FESTIVAL,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11, 38327 Charles Town Pike, east Route 287. Food, games, pony rides, crafts, music, demonstrations, spelling bee, races, petting farm, hayrides and puppets. Rain date is Oct. 12. Sponsored by Joshua's Hands. All activities and lunch are free. There is an auction that serves as a fundraiser for the event. For directions or information about the work of Joshua's Hands, 540-454-7827 or http://JoshuasHands.org.

TEMPLE HALL FARM CORNFIELD MAIZE, Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, 15789 Temple Hall Lane, Leesburg. 4-10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 2. This year, the professionally designed 14-acre cornfield maze has a Town of Leesburg 250th anniversary celebration theme design. No pets allowed. Age 12 and older, $10; ages 3-11, $8; age 2 and younger, free. Group rates available for parties of 15 or more. 703-779-9372, http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/themaize or templehallfarm@nvrpa.org.

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.

History

FIRST FRIDAYS AT LUCKETTS,7:30-9 p.m. tomorrow, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. John Brown, Lucketts and the Panic of '59 will be discussed by Richard Gillespie of the Mosby Heritage Foundation. Refreshments. Free. 703-771-5281.

ESTATE TOURS AND EXHIBITS,"From Swann's Castle to Governor's Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate," 11 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday 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.

"TRAVEL THROUGH TIME," with the Winmill Carriage Collection, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Features horse-drawn vehicles from the 1800s including coaches, sleighs, carts, buggies and a hearse. 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. 703-737-7800 or http://www.nvrpa.org.

CLERK'S OFFICE TOUR, LOUDOUN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Monday. Meet at 6:45 p.m. in the parking lot at Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg, to walk to the courthouse. No one is permitted to enter restricted areas after 7 p.m. John Fishback will lead a tour and discuss the extent of Loudoun County's records holdings, where to look for records of births, deaths, marriages and deeds, and how to use these records in research. Free. 703-737-7195.

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

Lectures and Discussions

SMITHSONIAN NATURALIST CENTER LECTURE SERIES,"The Dead Zone of the Chesapeake Bay," 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Naturalist Center, 741 Miller Dr., Suite G-2, Leesburg. No children younger than 10. Free. 703-779-9712.

Music

LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS,7 p.m. Saturday, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments available. Music by Recent Addition and Norman Wright and the Travelers. $13. 703-771-5281 or http://www.luckettscommunitycenter.org.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY, 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

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. Take 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 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. Take a notebook and pen. Free. 703-737-8039.

Sports And Recreation

VIRGINIA FALL RACES, gates open at 11 a.m.; post time at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Glenwood Park, Route 626 north of Middleburg. Benefits Inova Loudoun Hospital and Glenwood Park Trust. General admission, $30 per vehicle (four people maximum). 540-687-5662 or http://www.vafallraces.com.

"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 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. http:// org, http://www.srrunners.org.

Miscellaneous

DAR MEETING AND PROGRAM, Ketoctin chapter, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Open to any woman interested in learning more about the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Free. 540-338-6683.

NARFE MEETING, Loudoun Chapter 1133, 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Dock Restaurant, Lansdowne Town Center, Belmont Ridge Road and Promenade Drive., Leesburg. Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) will be the speaker. Active and retired federal employees and spouses are welcome. Register. Cost varies. 540-882-3643.

COUNTRYSIDE WOMEN'S CLUB LUNCHEON,11:30 a.m. Oct. 10, River Creek Country Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg. Raffle to benefit charity. Register. $30. 703-727-7744.

FREEDOM FUND BANQUEST,"Building a Stronger Community Through Educational Development," 6-10 p.m. Oct. 11, Holiday Inn, 45425 Holiday Dr., Sterling. Sponsored by the Loudoun County Branch NAACP to benefit the education committee and achievement awards for graduating seniors in Loudoun County. Register at 703-930-7499 or naacp@loudoun.net.

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.

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.

LOUDOUN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, George Washington University Loudoun Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. Social and set-up at 6:30 p.m. Speakers, field trips, workshops and exhibitions. Free. 703-435-8907, 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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