What’s Happening in Loudoun

Thursday, August 23, 2007

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/CROCHETING, 10 a.m.-noon Fridays, Loudoun County Senior Center, 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 to make Glories Happy Hats for patients at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Sponsored by area Lutheran churches and United Lithograph. Community service hours validated for students. All ages. 703-506-1415 or www.glorieshappyhats.org.

STITCH AND CHAT, adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 4, Lovettsville Library, 12 N. Light St. Bring your stitching project and chat with friends. Refreshments. Free. 540-822-5824.

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

LEARN HOW TO KNIT, age 12 and older, 4 p.m. Sept. 5 and 19 and Oct. 3 and 24, Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Bring your own needles and yarn. Free. 703-430-9500.

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.x

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. second Wednesdays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Open to anyone with an interest in sewing. Free. 703-444-1936. 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, 183 Ruritan Rd., 7 p.m. Thursdays. Benefits local charities. 703-444-6039.

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

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

Business

“SELECTING THE RIGHT BUSINESS ENTITY,” 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Learn how to make your business work for you. Sponsored by Loudoun County Small Business Development Center. Register. Free. 703-430-7222 or sbdc@loudounsbdc.org.

“START A BUSINESS,” 11 a.m.-1:3o p.m. Sept. 6, 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

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY, first-time kindergartners, 2 and 3:30 p.m. today, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfeld Pl., Potomac Falls. 703-444-3228; 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Monday, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. 703-737-8100. Learn safety and see inside the bus. Call your local library.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, ages 4-12, 6-10 p.m. tomorrow, Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St. Parents can enjoy a night out while children participate in outdoor games, a cookout and crafts. Register. $20. 540-687-6375.

CAMPFIRE STORIES AND SONGS, all ages, children must be accompanied by adults, 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd., Sterling. Marshmallows will be provided. Register. $4. 571-258-3700.

MOM’S MORNING OUT, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. Mothers can spend the morning with children or run errands. $35 for five sessions. Register. 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 to be refrigerated or heated. Class follows county public schools’ 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 Department, Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department and Loudoun Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Free. 703-771-5913 or 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 or 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

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, historic downtown Leesburg. Visit art galleries, specialty stores and antique dealers. Free. 703-725-8167.

SUPPORTING EASTERN LOUDOUN FAMILIES, 7:30-9 p.m. fourth Mondays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Coalition dedicated to keeping the community safe and free of drugs. Eastern Loudoun residents welcome. Free. 703-430-9590.

Dance

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

Exhibits

“A MARSHALL PLAN FOR MARSHALL’S HOUSE: PHOTO ESSAY ON THE RESTORATION OF DODONA MANOR,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Dodona Manor, 217 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg. $10; Friends of Dodona, free. 703-777-1301.

Fairs and Festivals

LUCKETTS FAIR, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts R., Leesburg. Crafts, antiques, children’s entertainment, petting zoo, straw-bale rolling, tractor pull, food, hand-churned ice cream, pony rides, music, firetruck rides, pie-eating contest, old-time and country-life demonstrations and a “green pavilion” highlighting sustainable living and alternative energies. Rain or shine. $8; children 6 and younger, free. Two-day ticket, $12. 703-771-5281 or www.luckettsfair.com.

DULLES DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL AND PLANE PULL, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8, Washington Dulles International Airport, 45020 Aviation Dr., Sterling (FedEx Terminal behind cargo buildings 5 and 6). Plane pull, musical entertainment, classic car show, kids’ bus pull, aircraft displays and amusements. Benefits Special Olympics Virginia. Free. 703-359-4301 or www.planepull.com.

Farmers Markets

Purcellville, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, 21st Street (across from the train station); Middleburg, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Marshall Street; Leesburg, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Virginia Village Shopping Center, off Catoctin Circle; South Riding, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, Town Center parking lot; Cascades, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Cascades Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl.; Lovettsville, 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Lovettsville Game Protective Association, Route 287; Sterling, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Briar Patch Park, Sterling Boulevard. Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association. 540-687-4257. Round Hill, Blue Ridge Center farm stand, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Round Hill Arts Center, 6 W. Loudoun St. All-organic fruit and vegetables. A portion of the proceeds benefits Round Hill Arts Center. 540-338-5050.

Gardening

LOUDOUN COUNTY MASTER GARDENER TRAINING PROGRAM, 6 p.m. today, Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main St.; 6 p.m. Oct. 22, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Free. 703-771-5838 or ddillion@vt.edu.

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, “EcoSavvy Lawn Reduction,” noon Tuesday, Ida Lee Park demonstration garden, 60 Ida Lee Dr., Leesburg. Question-and-answer session and a tour of the garden. Bring lunch. Free. 703-771-5838 or www.loudouncountymastergardeners.org.

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, “Rain Gardens: Fix Your Yard and Save the Bay,” 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Loudoun Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Cir. SE, Leesburg. Presented by master gardener Nancy Tillinghast, a volunteer at Fairfax County’s Green Spring Gardens. Free. 703-771-5838 or www.loudouncountymastergardeners.org.

VIRGINIA GARDENER SHORT COURSE, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. Participants may sign up for individual sessions, $10 each, or for all eight, $65. 703-771-5838.

History

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

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Michael Plunkett, Harrison Institute fellow and emeritus director of special collections at the University of Virginia library. Free. 540-822-4480.

Miscellaneous

PURCELLVILLE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION NETWORKING BREAKFAST, 8-9 a.m. Wednesday Purcellville Train Station, 21st Street. “How Organizing Can Help You Reach Your Goals” with Pam McLoone. Members, $3; nonmembers, $5. 540-338-8490 or www.purcellvillebusiness.org.

DAR POTLUCK LUNCHEON, Ketoctin Chapter, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 18395 Inverrary Cir., Leesburg. Open to women interested in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Bring a covered dish. Free. Call for directions. 540-338-6683.

ESL CONVERSATON, adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 4, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Gathering place for English learners to practice the language. Free. 703-737-8100.

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH, adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays in September and October, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Informal group for nonnative speakers to practice English. Free. 703-444-3228.

SERVSAFE FOOD SANITATION COURSE, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26, Loudoun Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Cir. SE, Leesburg. The course was developed by the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. After completion of the course, a one-hour certification exam is administered, and certification is awarded by the National Restaurant Association to those passing. Register. $104. 703-777-0373.

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

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, Sterling Ruritan Club, 183 Ruritan Rd. Irish-Catholic fraternal organization. 703-858-7167.

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.

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

ASHBURN-STERLING MASONIC LODGE, 6:45 p.m. second Tuesdays, 43881 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn. Dinner meeting. Free. 703-868-7896, www.ashburnlodge.org or info@AshburnLodge.org.

LOUDOUN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Speakers, field trips, workshops and exhibitions. Free. 703-808-3495 or www.loudounphoto.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 or heuserg@cs.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. $15 processing charge at registration. Scholarships available. Child care at some locations. Day and evening classes. For information in English, Spanish, Korean or Vietnamese. 703-841-0292 or www.eslim.org.

Movies

SELECTIONS FROM THE AMERICAN CONSERVATION FILM FESTIVAL, “Oil On Ice,” 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville. Learn about environmental issues that affect all of us. Children are welcome at parents’ discretion. Free. Donations. 540-668-7640.

Music

ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St. Music by Jon and Ben Carroll. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No smoking, alcohol or pets. In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the Leesburg Town Council chambers. Free. 703-737-7084 or www.acousticonthegreen.com.

LOUDOUN SUMMER MUSIC FEST, gates open at 5 p.m. Sunday, opening act at 6; headliner Peter Frampton at 7:30. Belmont Country Club, 43880 Russell Branch Pkwy., Ashburn. Adults, $15 in advance, $20 at the gate; children 5 and younger, free. No pets, food, drink or coolers; food and drink will be sold. Sponsored by AOL, Coors Brewing and the Loudoun Foundation to benefit local charities. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketstobuy.com. 703-726-8867 or www.liveatbelmont.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/FOLK JAM, 6-11 p.m. last Friday of the month, Round Hill Arts Center, Old Furniture Factory, 6 W. Loudoun St. Public encouraged to participate. Food and beverages for sale. Free; donations appreciated. 540-338-5050 or www.roundhillarts.org.

LUCKETTS COMMUNITY BAND, all ages, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. All instruments. No auditions. Call for location. Free. 703-669-2963.

Nature

BIRDING AT THE BLUE RIDGE CENTER, fourth Saturdays, Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, Route 671 (Harpers Ferry Road). Meet at 8 a.m., Neersville Volunteer Fire Station, Route 671. Free. 540-554-2542.

Seniors

CHESS CLUB, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. All ability levels. $3. 571-258-3400.

POTLUCK DINNER AND WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO, 5:30-7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. 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. Bring your sewing, knitting, needlepoint or crochet project. Free. 703-737-8039.

POKER, age 55 and older, 1:30-4 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Members, free; nonmembers, $1. 703-430-2397.

BRIDGE, 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. SE. 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

ROAD RUNNERS, 8 a.m. Saturday, meet at Faith Chapel, 14188 Chapel Lane, Lucketts; 8 a.m. Sunday, meet at Market Station, Loudoun and Harrison Streets, Leesburg to carpool for the Purcellville-to-Leesburg run. 703-779-0078 or www.loudounroadrunners.org.

SEE MOMMY RUN, 9-9:45 a.m. Thursdays and 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 or 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, 18 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $2; 30 and older, 4:30-7 p.m. Mondays. $2. Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. 703-771-5913.

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL, 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, and all paces are welcome. 703-585-3028 or www.srrunners.org.

Theater

AURORA STUDIO THEATRE AUDITIONS, “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, 7-9 p.m. tomorrow, the Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Prepare a one- to two-minute monologue. Call 540-338-3493 to schedule an appointment or e-mail info@aurorastudiotheatre.org. For audition tips, visit www.aurorastudiotheatre.org.

— Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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