What's Happening

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Arts and Crafts

BARNS AND FARMS OF LOUDOUN COUNTY ART SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 31, Franklin Park Art Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Artists' reception, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 540-338-793.

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, anime night, come in costume, 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.

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

THANKSGIVING DINNER AND WINTER CLOTHES GIVEAWAY, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. Sponsored by Grace Community Church. Free. 703-858-7800, http://www.gracecommunity.ws.

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT, "In Their Own Words," daily through December, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays; 2-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Photos are from a book by Sarah Huntington and Gale Waldron about people who have experienced change and whose stories are repeated throughout rural America. Free. 703-777-5498.

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. Free. 540-687-6986.

Farmers Markets

Leesburg Winter Market, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Virginia Village Shopping Center, off Catoctin Circle; Middleburg, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, behind the community center; Cascades, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Cascades Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl. 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 Street. Sponsored by Smart Markets. 703-463-0690, http://www.smartmarkets.org.

History

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

Lectures and Discussions

DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING, 7 p.m. today, National Sporting Library, 102 The Plains Rd., Middleburg. "When America Owned the World, and We Owned America" by Bruce E. Balding. Free, reservations requested. 540-687-6542, Ext. 10, http://www.nsl.org.

DISCUSSION AND FILM SERIES, "Immigration: Who Belongs?" 2 p.m. Sunday, 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

LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS, 7 p.m. Saturday, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments available. Music by Nothin' Fancy. $13. 703-771-5281, http://www.luckettscommunitycenter.org.

WATERFORD CONCERT SERIES, St. Petersburg String Quartet, 4 p.m. Sunday, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. Benefits Waterford Foundation and rebuilding of the Waterford Old School. Reservations recommended. $25; children 11 and younger, free. 540-882-3018 or http://www.waterfordfoundation.org.

LOUDOUN SYMPHONY CHAMBER CONCERT, "Nonet for Winds, Strings and Harp," "Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano" and "Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano," 3 p.m. Sunday, Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. $12; $10, students and seniors. 540-338-7973.

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

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON, age 55 and older, noon-2 p.m. today, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. $3. 571-258-3400.

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

ARCHERY TURKEY SHOOT, age 9 and older, 5-7 p.m. today, Franklin Park, 47501 Franklin Park Dr., Purcellville. Top three sharpshooters win a frozen turkey. $15. 540-338-7603.

6TH ANNUAL FREEZE YOUR GIZZARD 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN, 9 a.m. Saturday, front field at Ida Lee Park, 50 Ida Lee Dr., Leesburg. In advance: $20, or $10 and two cans of food for the Loudoun Interfaith Relief's food bank. Race day: $25, or $15 and two cans of food. No dogs or baby strollers allowed on the course. Registration opens 7 a.m. 703-777-1368 or http://www.idalee.org.

TAE KWON DO ACADEMY MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg. Benefits Blue Ridge Hospice. $10. 703-777-1000, http://www.ustma.com.

ASHBURN FARM RUN, 10K, 5K and 2K, 8:15 a.m. next Thursday, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn. $30; $25; $15. Prizes and refreshments. Benefits Humble Place mission, an orphanage and school in Uganda founded by the church. 703-729-5100 or http://www.ecrossroadsumc.org.

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

Miscellaneous

STORYTELLER PRESENTATION, all ages, 2 p.m. Saturday, Franklin Park Arts Center, 47501 Franklin Park Dr., Purcellville. By Bill Lepp, five-time winner of West Virginia Liars Contest. Benefits Loudoun Arts Council. $10; $8, students and seniors. 540-338-7973, http://www.franklinparkartscenter.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.

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.

ENGLISH 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, call 703-841-0292 or go to http://www.eslim.org.

-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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