What's Happening

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Arts and Crafts

ART BY RUSSIAN ORPHANS,"Raise a Voice," 6-10 p.m. tomorrow, Lightfoot Restaurant, 11 N. King St., Leesburg. Art show to benefit the children. Silent auction at 6 p.m. Refreshments and music. Free. 703-777-5498.

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.

Children and Teens

AFTER-HOURS TEEN CENTER, industrial jewelry night, for middle 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.

BEALE STREET PUPPETS,"Out of Orbit Puppet Show," all ages, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. Registration required. One free adult per paid child. $5, child; $3, additional adult. 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-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

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.

STERLING BOULEVARD CLEANUP,9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Meet at Park View Recycling Center, 400 W. Laurel Ave. to receive orange bags, safety vests and instructions. Bring work gloves. Rain date is Nov. 15. 703-406-7749, http://www.sterlingfoundation.org.

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.

Exhibits

PAINTINGS BY YURI GORBACHEV,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 7, the Byrne Gallery, 7 W. Washington St., Middleburg. Artist's reception 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Free. 540-687-6986.

Farmers Markets

Leesburg,9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Virginia Village Shopping Center, off Catoctin Circle; Middleburg,8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Nov. 22, behind the community center; Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association. 703-777-0426, http://www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org. Purcellville Year Round Market,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, next to the Purcellville Town Offices, off Main St. Sponsored by Smart Markets, Inc. 703-463-0690, http://www.smartmarkets.org.

Gardening

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM,"Using Native Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape," 7 p.m. today, Loudoun Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Cir. SE, Leesburg. Free. 703-771-5838 or http://www.loudouncountymastergardeners.org.

History

LOUDOUN HISTORY AWARDS CEREMONY,2 p.m. Sunday, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Five Loudoun County residents will be honored for their work in preserving Loudoun's history. Free. 703-737-7195.

ESTATE TOURS AND EXHIBITIONS,"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. $5; children, $1. 703-777-6034 or http://www.morvenpark.org.

"TRAVEL THROUGH TIME," 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. $5; children, $1. 703-777-6034 or http://www.morvenpark.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

DISCUSSION AND FILM SERIES,"Immigration: Who Belongs?," 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 and 23, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Presentation by Harry Butowsky, author and historian with the National Park Service. Recommended for teens and adults. Free. 703-444-3228.

Music

SHEN ANDOAH COFFEEHOUSE SERIES, Saturday, Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun, 20460 Gleedsville Rd., Leesburg. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Music by Aca-Perco featuring Jennie Avila and Stephen Wright. $12. 703-737-7644, http://www.shenandoahacoustics.com.

LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS,7 p.m. Saturday, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments available. Music by the Scott Brannon Band and Big Country Bluegrass. $13. 703-771-5281, 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

SADIE HAWKINS DANCE,2-4 p.m. Monday, Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Music by DJ Paige Ballard. Refreshments. Members, $2; nonmembers, $4. 703-430-2397.

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

TURKEY TROT 5K AND FUN RUN,8:30 a.m. Saturday, meet at the Train Depot, 21st Street, Purcellville. Benefits Loudoun Valley Community Center Advisory Board project to provide financial aid to low-income families in western Loudoun for after-and before-school care, camps, preschool, and music and physical education programs. Rain or shine. $25. 540-338-0413 or online registration, http://www.signmeupsports.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.

Theater

STERLING PLAYMAKERS,"Flowers for Algernon," 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and Nov. 14-15; 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 16, Sterling Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. $12. 703-437-617, http://www.sterlingplaymakers.com.

POTOMAC FALLS HIGH SCHOOL,"A Tale of Nine Princesses," 7:30 p.m. today, tomorrow and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling. $5. 571-434-3217.

CAPITOL STEPS PERFORMANCE, musical political satire troupe, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Dr., Sterling. Benefits Dominion High School parent-teacher organization and ATLAS (Association of Titan Leaders Assisting Students). $28; $50 per couple; $20, students and seniors 66 and older. 571-434-4400, http://www.dhsatlas.myevent.com.

AURORA STUDIO THEATRE,"Guys and Dolls," 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and 14-15; 3 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 16, Franklin Park Performing Arts Center, 3644 Blueridge Lane, Purcellville. In advance: $15; $12, seniors; $8, students. At the door: $18; $15, seniors: $10, students. 540-338-7973.

PICKWICK PLAYERS,"The Sound of Music," 7:30 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and Nov. 14-15; 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 15, River Bend Middle School, 46240 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling. $11; $9, students and seniors. 540-454-6320.

Veterans Day

VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION,10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dodona Manor, 217 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg. Sponsored by the George C. Marshall International Center and the Town of Leesburg. General Paul F. Forman (U.S. Army, retired) will be the keynote speaker. 703-777-1301, info@georgecmarshall.org.

Miscellaneous

LOUDOUN LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOOK DONATION DROP-OFF,10 a.m.-noon Nov. 15, Rust@Catoctin Library parking lot, 34D Catoctin Cir. SE, Leesburg. The Loudoun Library Foundation main collection site will not open until January. 703-777-0323.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION,8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Rd., Leesburg. Free for Loudoun residents. 703-777-0187 or http://www.loudoun.gov/oswm.

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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