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Wednesday, July 19, 2006

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<cal1>Wednesday/July 19

<cal2>Frogshackle Open House. All ages. Feel a muskrat's fur. See a life-size fox. Make animal tracks in the sand. Explore a log-cabin nature center and see and touch many fascinating objects. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required as this is a free event. 1-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Summer themes include camouflage, red, white and blue, snakes.

Lanesville Open House. All ages. The 1779 Lanesville Ordinary and Post Office, listed on the National Register of Historic Places was home to the Lane/Keene/Bridges family for 162 years and Dr. Claude Moore for 50 years. Following extensive research, volunteers from The Friends of Claude Moore Park have just repainted the parlors with the historic colors used in those rooms. Drop by and enjoy a guided tour of the house, play with old-time toys and games and discover the rich history of Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. No registration required as this is a free event. 1-2 p.m.

Magical Storytelling with Steve Kissel. Ages 4 and up. 4 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., 703-430-9500. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

Native Americans in the Park. All ages. Walk down an old Native American trail. Search for the different types of nuts and berries in the park. Discover how they used the land to hunt for food. Get to know the people who first inhabited this land. Bring a snack. From 4-5:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by July 19, call 703-444-1275. $3.50/person.

Senior Movie. Senior Center at Cascades marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 1:30 p.m. Watch "Dreamer," starring Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Elisabeth Shue, Luis Guzman, David Morse and Kris Kristofferson. Rated PG. Admission $2 includes popcorn and soda.

<cal1>Thursday/July 20

<cal2>Baltimore Trip and Musical. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace is holding a trip to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum and Harborplace in Baltimore, Md. Extensive walking. Lunch and show on own. $20 for members, $22 nonmembers, includes transportation and admission. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

Family Movie Night. Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 2 p.m. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring popcorn. ÒCinderella,Ó rated G. 703-444-3228, Ext. 309.

Film Series. Equality Loudoun presents ÒA Blinding Flash of the Obvious,Ó a film about the successful grassroots campaign to repeal a discriminatory Cincinnati ordinance. 7-9 p.m., Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience question and answer with the Rev. Steven C. Baines, director of religious outreach for People for the American Way. E-mail info@equalityloudoun.org or call 703-431-0882.

<cal1>Friday/July 21

<cal2>Nature Buddies. Age 2. Explore the park with adult buddies. Each session highlights a new seasonal theme. From 10-10:30 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. The cost is $3.50/child/class. Themes include insect pals, flowers and summer birds. Contact 703-444-1275.

Nature Adventure. Ages 2 and 3. Explore the summer outdoors. Follow a foxÕs footprints, discover turtles sunning on a log and see butterflies take flight. From 10-11 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. The cost is $6.75/child/class. Themes this summer include foxes, turtles, and butterflies. Contact 703-444-1275.

Park Pals. Ages 2-3. Discover the outdoors with a grown-up pal. See a bird, meet a beetle, visit a forest and more, while focusing on monthly nature themes. From 11-11:45 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. The cost is $5/child/class. Themes include insect pals, flowers and summer birds. Contact 703-444-1275.

Acoustic on the Green. Baltimore-based duo Stan and LeeAnne perform, from 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St. Free and open to the public. Picnics are encouraged; no smoking, alcoholic beverages or pets. In case of inclement weather, the show will move next door to Market Street Coffee. Call 703-777-7305 or 703-737-7084.

Fighting & Frolicking: The Civil War Comes to Morven Park. Confederate soldiers and civilians in replica log huts tell the story of life in camp at Morven Park in Leesburg following the 1861 battle at nearby Ball's Bluff. www.morvenpark.org. Adults $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitor Center, 1 p.m. Call 703-777-6034.

Musical. College Community Theater on the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College presents "Bat Boy the Musical." This show is not recommended for children under 13. At 7:30 p.m., Waddell Theater, 1000 Harry F. Byrd Highway, Sterling. Tickets cost $10 for NVCC, $8 for students and seniors. Natalie Safley, 703-948-7701 or nsafley@nvcc.edu.

Casino Night. Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 6-9 p.m. Receive "funny money" to play blackjack, craps, roulette and slot machines; turn "winnings" in for raffle tickets. Light refreshments served. Cost $12 per person, open to public 18 years old and up. 703-430-2397.

Musical Performance. Bobbe Shore and First Call perform jazz, standards, swing and blues at Lightfoot Restaurant, 11 N. King St., Leesburg. Also featuring the Duo with Peter Edelman, 7-11 p.m. Call 703-771-2233 reservations suggested for dinner.

<cal1>Saturday/July 22

<cal2>Elevation Celebration Ice Cream Social. 2-4 p.m. Celebrate the 40th birthday of LoudounÕs most famous bull, Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation, with an ice-cream social at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. Eat, drink and be crowned dairy princess for a day. Co-sponsored by the Virginia Dairy Princess Association. Reception for the Virginia ABA to follow. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling. 703-421-5322.

Sounds of Summer Series. Tarara Winery has created the stage for a summer of wine, food, and live music by legendary musicians all under the stars at Shadow Lake. Rain or shine. Adults $10, 12 and under free. 6-9:30 p.m. Beer, hard liquor and wine other than Tarara's are prohibited at the concert. Tickets are available at the online store. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, 703-771-7100 or www.tarara.com.

Matinee Classics. See "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House," from 1948. Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 2 p.m. Bring a favorite snack, drinks provided. Call 703-737-8100.

Library Series. The Fourth Saturday at the Library series featuring Washington Chu Shan Chinese Opera. All ages. 11 a.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., 703-430-9500. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

Civil War: California Battalion. Ages 12 and up. Follow the famous California 100 and California Battalion on their quest to stop the operations of Mosby's Rangers from early 1863 until late 1864. Visit the campsite near Poolesville and Point of Rocks, and other stops will include Leesburg, Mount Zion Church, and the Anker homestead. Depart/Return: Claude Moore Park Visitor Center, Sterling. Bring a bag lunch. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by July 21. Call 703-444-1275 for information. $45/person.

Ice Cream Social. 2-4 p.m., Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling. Celebrate the 40th birthday of Loudoun's most famous bull, Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation, with an ice cream; eat, drink and be crowned Dairy Princess for a day. First 100 guests receive a complementary tiara. 703-421-5322 or www.loudounfarmmuseum.org. Fees adults $5 or children $3.

Key West Fest. Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyard Lane, Purcellville, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes hay rides, face painting, ÒParrot HeadÓ costume contest, Caribbean cuisine, wine specials to live entertainment. Admission $10 per person, includes souvenir wine glass and wine tasting; children under 10 free. No outside food, drink or pets.

Fighting & Frolicking: The Civil War Comes to Morven Park. Confederate soldiers and civilians in replica log huts tell the story of life in camp at Morven Park, Leesburg, following the 1861 battle at nearby Ball's Bluff. www.morvenpark.org. Adults $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitor Center, 1 p.m. Call 703-777-6034.

Special Summer Fest. The 3rd Annual Loudoun Summer Music Fest's weekly concert series to benefit local charities, featuring Switchfoot with opening act Army of Me, as will as the grand-prize winner and first runner up from the Loudoun Foundation's Battle of the Bands. All concerts start with an opening act at 6 p.m. and the headliner band performing at 7:30 p.m., and will be held rain or shine on the lawn at Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. Visit www.LiveAtBelmont.com or call 703-726-8867. Tickets $15 at the gate, $12.50 in advanced, season pass $125; children 12 and under free. Bring blankets or chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase; no outside refreshments permitted.

Acoustic on the Green. Singer, guitarist, composer Robbie Limon will entertain the audience with acoustic country, folk and pop, from 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Free and open to the public. Picnics are encouraged; no smoking, alcoholic beverages or pets. In case of inclement weather, the show moves next door to Market Street Coffee. Call 703-777-7305 or 703-737-7084.

<cal1>Sunday/July 23

<cal2>Summer Fest. The 3rd Annual Loudoun Summer Music Fest's weekly concert series to benefit local charities, featuring Charlie Daniels Band. All concerts start with an opening act at 6 p.m. and the headliner band performing at 7:30 p.m., and will be held rain or shine on the lawn at Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. Visit www.LiveAtBelmont.com or call 703-726-8867. Tickets $15 at the gate, $12.50 in advanced, season pass $125; children 12 and under free. Bring blankets or chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase; no outside refreshments permitted.

Bluemont Summer Concerts. The Bluemont Concert Series on the lawn of the Old Loudoun County Courthouse in downtown, historic Leesburg at 1 East Market St., 7 p.m., featuring Last Train Home, alt-country rock with depth and soul, the Brace brothers and friends. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for children 12 and under; proceeds go to support Bluemont's year-round Artist-In-Education program in area schools. No pets, alcohol or smoking are allowed. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at Smart's Mill Middle School. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and a picnic before the show.

Flying Circus. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace is holding a trip to see the Flying Circus in Bealeton, Va. Trip open to seniors, their children and grandchidren. Bring lunch or purchase at airstrip. Minimum walking. $16 for membersand their families, $18 nonmembers and their families, includes transportation and admission. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

Musical. College Community Theater on the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College presents "Bat Boy the Musical." This show is not recommended for children under 13. At 2 p.m., Waddell Theater, 1000 Harry F. Byrd Highway, Sterling. Tickets cost $10 for NVCC, $8 for students and seniors. Natalie Safley, 703-948-7701 or nsafley@nvcc.edu.

From Swann's Castle to Governor's Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate. Learn Morven Park's history from 19th century plantation to early 20th century hunt-country estate and working farm. Guided tour includes exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts and outdoor walk around property. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. www.morvenpark.org. Adults $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitor Center, Leesburg. Call 703-777-6034.

<cal1>Monday/July 24

<cal2>Anime Fest. See "Princess Mononoke," at 12 p.m., rated PG 13; and "Steamboy," at 2:30 p.m., rated PG 13. Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 2 p.m. Recommended ages 12-18. call 703-737-8100.

Things that Go Boom! Ages 5 and up. 2:30 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterlng, 703-444-3228; 7 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 703-737-8100. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

County Fair. 71st Annual Loudoun County Fair, Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. 703-777-3835 or www.loudouncountyfair.com. Features 4-H animal projects and craft exhibits, musical entertainment, a mini demolition derby, a professional rodeo, livestock auction, commercial vendors, a carnival midway, children's activities, educational demonstrations, pet show, wheat thrashing demonstration, petting zoo, food Visit the Web site for a complete schedule and ticket information. 5-10 p.m.

<cal1>Tuesday/July 25

<cal2>Movie Matinee. See "Eight Below," rated PG. Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 3 p.m. Recommended all ages. Bring pillows and blankets; and favorite snack. Call 703-737-8105.

<cal1>Wednesday/July 26

<cal2>Casino Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace to holding a trip to Charles Town, W.Va., for slots and simulcast horse racing. Lunch on own. Minimum walking. Cost $7 for members, $9 nonmembers, includes transportation and $5 cash back, subject to change. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

Things that Go Boom! Ages 5 and up. 4 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., 703-430-9500. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

<cal1>Thursday/July 27

<cal2>Museums Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace is holding a trip to the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., including drop offs and pick ups at the American History, Natural History, Gallery of Art, American Indian, Air and Space, and African Art/Sackler/Freer museums. Extensive walking. $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, includes transportation and free admission to sites. Lunch on own. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

Family Movie Night. Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 2 p.m. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring popcorn. ÒThe Lion King,Ó rated G. 703-444-3228, Ext. 309.

<cal1>Friday/July 28

<cal2>Picnic in the Park. Ages 6-10. This series features a long hike with a break to enjoy your lunch with nature. A different theme is offered every week. Examine insects with magnifying glasses and bug boxes or discover a special wetland habitat by taking samples, search where toads, turtles and snakes live. or take a scavenger hunt in the different habitats of the park to find exciting natural items. From 12-1:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Themes include creepy crawlies, wild wetlands, reptiles and amphibians and habitat hunt. Fee $10.25/youth/class. Contact 703-444-1275.

Can You Spell Hippopotamus? Ages 5-8. 11 a.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 703-444-3228. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

Sterling Rocks. Ages 14-18. Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. High-school bands perform for the area teens. Event takes place rain or shine. To register, call 703-430-9480. Free admission. 7-11 p.m.

Summer Production. The Sterling Playmakers present "1776," a musical detailing the creation of the Declaration of Independence, 8 p.m., at Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling. Tickets $10 for general admission, $12 reserved seating. Visit www.Sterlingplaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

<cal1>Saturday/July 29

<cal2>Sounds of Summer Series. Tarara Winery has created the stage for a summer of wine, food, and live music by legendary musicians all under the stars at Shadow Lake. Rain or shine. Adults $10, 12 and under free. 6-9:30 p.m. Beer, hard liquor and wine other than Tarara's are prohibited at the concert. Tickets are available at the online store. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, 703-771-7100 or www.tarara.com.

Aesop's Fables Puppet Show. Featuring Applause Unlimited, sponsored by the Christopher Newton Gift Fund. Ages 4 and up. 3 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 703-737-8100. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

Summer Thunder Cruise In. Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville. 540-338-7421 or www.summerthundercruisein.com. Includes vintage cars, street cars and race cars, live entertainment, food. 4-8 p.m. Admission free, donations accepted.

Fiesta Latina. In conjunction with the Sterling Community Center, Discovery Park will be sponsoring Fiesta Latina (Latin Festival), a celebration of diversity at the Sterling Community Center, 12-4 p.m. Free admission. Includes music, entertainment, food, information booths, games and more. Some of the proceeds will go toward supporting Discovery Park, the new science playground to be built in the fall at Sully Elementary School. Contact the Sterling Community Center at 703-430-9480.

<cal1>Sunday/July 30

<cal2>Summer Fest. The 3rd Annual Loudoun Summer Music Fest's weekly concert series to benefit local charities, featuring Los Lobos. All concerts start with an opening act at 6 p.m. and the headliner band performing at 7:30 p.m., and will be held rain or shine on the lawn at Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. Visit www.LiveAtBelmont.com or call 703-726-8867. Tickets $15 at the gate, $12.50 in advanced, season pass $125; children 12 and under free. Bring blankets or chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase; no outside refreshments permitted.

Bluemont Summer Concerts. The Bluemont Concert Series on the lawn of the Old Loudoun County Courthouse in downtown, historic Leesburg at 1 East Market St., 7 p.m., featuring Harmonious Wail, high flying gypsy swing band. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for children 12 and under; proceeds go to support Bluemont's year-round Artist-In-Education program in area schools. No pets, alcohol or smoking are allowed. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at Smart's Mill Middle School. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and a picnic before the show.

From Swann's Castle to Governor's Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate. Learn Morven Park's history from 19th century plantation to early 20th century hunt-country estate and working farm. Guided tour includes exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts and outdoor walk around property, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. www.morvenpark.org. Adults $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitor Center, Leesburg. Call 703-777-6034.

Summer Production. The Sterling Playmakers present "1776," a musical detailing the creation of the Declaration of Independence, 2 p.m., at Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling. Tickets $10 for general admission, $12 reserved seating. Visit www.Sterlingplaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

<cal1>Monday/July 31

Teen Movie. See "Sahara," starring Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz, rated PG 13. Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 2 p.m. Recommended ages 12-18. call 703-737-8100.

Sound Around Town. Featuring Mr. Brian and the Boppets. All ages. 2:30 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 703-444-3228; 7 p.m., Ashburn library, 43316 Hay Road, 703-737-8100. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 1

<cal2>Movie Matinee. See "Adventures of Brer Rabbit," rated G. Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 3 p.m. Recommended all ages. Bring pillows and blankets; and favorite snack. Call 703-737-8105.

Mystery Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, is holding the Insomnia Mystery Tour: Venture Out with Cheryl Wheeler. Dinner on own at a casual restaurant. Moderate walking. Cost $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers; includes transportation and admissions. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 2

<cal2>Sound Around Town. Featuring Mr. Brian and the Boppets. All ages. 4 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., 703-430-9500. Tickets required and available for pick up one half hour before the program begins.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 2

<cal2>Musical. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, is taking a trip to the Shenandoah Summer Theater production of "Wizard of Oz," in Winchester. Dinner on own after the show. Minimum walking. Cost $30 for members, $32 for nonmembers; includes transportation and admissions. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 3

<cal2>Ice Cream Social. Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 2-3:30 p.m. Enjoy a chocolate, strawberry or pineapple sundae. Cost $2 for members through Aug. 2, $4 there after and for nonmembers. 703-430-2397.

Family Movie Night. Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 2 p.m. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring popcorn. ÒThe Jungle Book,Ó rated G. 703-444-3228, Ext. 309.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 4

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 5

<cal2>Blackberry Days Wine Festival. Tarara WineryÕs biggest wine festival. Includes oversized you-pick blackberries, food and craft vendors, hay rides, childrenÕs activities and discounts on TararaÕs own blackberry wine. Live bands all weekend long. Rain or shine. Adults $12, under 21 and designated drivers $8, 6 and under free. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit the online store before Aug. 2 for advance ticket discounts. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, 703-771-7100 or www.tarara.com.

What's the Right Way to Eat Corn on the Cob? And Other Adventures in Food with author Donovan Kelly. All ages. 2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, 703-444-3228.

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