Loudoun Calendar

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Send announcements, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail to loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, contact Matthew Razak 703-917-6457. For additional entertainment listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com, E section.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 15

<cal2>Senior Movie. 1:30 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. See "The Astronaut Farmer," starring Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen and Bruce Willis, rated PG. Cost: $2, includes popcorn and soda. Call 703-430-2397.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 16

<cal2>Walk in the Park. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Douglass Community Center, 405 East Market St., Leesburg. Make a treasure map then take a leisurely stroll on the nature trail. Ages 3-5. Call 703-771-5913.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 17

<cal2>Baseball Game. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to Frederick, Md., to see the Frederick Keys play the Kinston Indians, includes fireworks after the game. Dinner on own at the ballpark. Cost: $11 members and relatives, $13 nonmembers and relatives, includes transportation and general admission seating. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

Jazz Concert. 5:30-10 p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Jazz on the Potomac featuring headliner Ron Kronz and Traffic Jam. Free, food and beverages available for purchase. Children's movie, 6-9 p.m., cost: $15. Children must be potty trained to attend.

South Riding Summer Concert Series. 7-9 p.m., Town Green, South Riding. The Adrian Duke Projek will perform. Free event. Visit www.southriding.net.

Free Movie. 8 p.m., Arcola Community Center, 24329 Goshen Road, Aldie. Bring blankets and pillows for an outdoor screening of "The Wizard of Oz" on a large, inflatable screen. Refreshments on sale. Call 703-327-3111.

Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Learn Morven Park’s history from 19th century plantation to early 20th century hunt country estate and working farm. Cost: $5 per person, $1 for children. Call 703-777-6034 or visit www.morvenpark.org.

Hoot for an Owl and Campfire. 7:30-9 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. All ages. Learn about owls and toast marshmellows provided by the park. Children must be accompnied by an adult. Bring a toasting stick. Call 571-258-3700 to register. Cost is $4 per person.

Last Chance Hoo-Rah. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Douglass Community Center, 405 East Market St., Leesburg. Summer celebration before school starts. Ages 3-5. Cost is $8. Call 703-771-591.

Jazz Music. 7-10 p.m., Sala Thai, Waxpool Road, Ashburn. The Potomac Jazz Project will perform. Call 571-223-1333.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 18

<cal2>Acoustic on the Green. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Featuring Don Chapman. Free. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com or call 703-737-7084.

Summer Concert. 6-9:30 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Includes live entertainment, wine and food. Cost: $10 per person, 12 and under are free. Visit www.tarara.com or call 703-771-7100.

Summer on the Pavilion. 2-4 p.m., Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. An afternoon of family entertainment with cultural, musical and other special events. Free admission. Call 703-430-9480.

Pas De Deux Challenge. Evening, Morven Park International Equestrian Center, Leesburg. Equestrian competition will feature pairs of riders performing to music in choreographed patterns and a fund-raiser gala with a live band for spectators and guests. Cost: $20 per person, $5 for children under 12, $150 for cocktails and a buffet dinner with patron seating. Call 240-731-2248 or contact www.morvenpark.org.

Appreciation Luncheon. 12-2 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Celebrate the end of summer reading. Includes food, prizes and music. Recommended for summer reading volunteers ages 12-18. Advance registration required. Call 703-430-9500 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

Webs and Other Spider Specialties. 9:30 -11 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Learn about spiders and their habitats and search for the eight-legged predators throughout the park. An adult must accompany children. Call 571-258-3700 to register. Cost is $4 per person.

Eye See You! 12:30–2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. All ages. Learn about the eyes of different animals and how they work. An adult must accompany children. Call 571-258-3700 to register. Cost is $4 per person.

Civil War Tour: White’s Comanches. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Departs Claude Moore Park Visitor’s Center, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Visit the places in the county where Elijah White recruited his men and fought his battles, including Waterford, Hillsboro, Point of Rocks, Lovettsville and White's Ferry. Ages 12 and up. $35 per person. Register by Aug. 17. Call 571-258-3700.

Butterflies and Dragonflies. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Banshee Reeks Park. The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leads a free, family butterfly and dragonfly walk. Bring binoculars. Contact Andy Rabin at stylurus@gmail.com.

Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee: Mosby Owned the Night. 7:45 p.m., Morven Park. Costumed interpreters, the Gray Ghost Interpretive Group, will tell stories by lantern light about life during the Civil War. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Free to the public and Mosby products for sale. Call 540-687-6681 or visit www.mosbyheritagearea.org.

Open House. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Virginia Conservatory of Music, 208 Wirt St., Leesburg. Students from The Little Mozart Academy and soloists from the International Youth Orchestra will perform. There will be games and activities for all ages. Call Edgar Morillo at 703-728-2589 or visit www.virginiaconservatory.com.

Dog Days. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Great Country Farms. 5th annual Dog Days Peach & Sunflower Festival. Includes hayrides, the farm animal barnyard, a rally course and agility course, retriever fun in the farm pond, live music and food. Saturday only, retriever demonstration. All canines are asked to bring their owners on a leash and sport their current rabies tag. Cost: $8 per person, canines with current rabies tags and children under 2 free. Visit www.greatcountryfarms.com or call 540-554-2073.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 19

<cal2>Bluemont Concert Series. 7 p.m., Route 734, Snickersville Turnpike. Mary Ann Redmond will perform. Cost: $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for children 12 and under. Call 703-777-6306 or visit www.bluemont.org.

BeetleMania. 3-5 p.m., Banshee Reeks Education Annex. BeetleMania, presented by David Furth, is a slideshow on all aspects of beetle biology, including mimicry, camouflage, fossils, cultural use, chemical defenses and more. Come at 3 p.m. to meet the speaker and have refreshments. Contact Laura Weidner at 540-554-2747 or lweidner@loudounwildlife.org.

Ice Wine Tasting. 12-5 p.m., Willowcraft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg. Includes ice wines from around the world. Children and pets welcome. Cost: $9 per person. Call 703-777-8161 or visit www.willowcroftwine.com.

Dog Days. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Great Country Farms. See Aug. 18 item for more details.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 22

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

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 23

<cal2>School Bus Safety. 2-3:30 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Climb aboard a bus and listen to the bus driver speak about the safety rules for the school bus. Bus will remain stationary and there is no ride. This is for kindergartners only.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 24

<cal2>Jazz Concert. 5:30-10 p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Jazz on the Potomac featuring headliner Jaared. Free, food and beverages available for purchase. Children's movie, 6-9 p.m., cost: $15. Children must be potty trained to attend.

Under the Stars. 7-9 p.m., Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. An evening of musical, cultural and other special events under the stars. Free admission. Call 703-430-9480.

South Riding Summer Concert Series. 7-9 p.m., Town Green, South Riding. Dr. Fu will perform. Free event. Visit www.southriding.net.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 25

<cal2>Acoustic on the Green. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Featuring Jon and Ben Carroll. Free. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com or call 703-737-7084.

Lucketts Fair. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Includes juried crafts, antiques, children's entertainment, a petting zoo, food and bluegrass music. Cost: $8 per person, free for children 6 and under. Call 703-771-5281.

Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. See Aug. 24 item for more details.

Jazz Music. 7-10 p.m., Tup Tim, 17 Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg. Bobbe Shore and First Call will perform. Free. Call 571-223-2423.

Birding. 8 a.m., Blue Ridge Center, Harpers Ferry Road, Route 671. The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leads a free bird walk. Meet at the Neersville Volunteer Fire Station on Route 671. Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.

Family Fest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dulles Town Center Mall. Learn about Loudoun Volunteer Services, sign up for Make a Difference Day to support the local Holiday Coalition, and learn about other volunteer opportunities. Call 703-779-2694, and for Make a Difference Day or Loudoun Volunteer Services, call 703-777-0113.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 26

<cal2>Lucketts Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. For more information, see Aug. 25 listing.

Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. See Aug. 24 item for more details.

<cal1>Monday/Aug. 27

<cal2>Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. See Aug. 24 item for more details.

School Bus Safety. 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. See Aug. 23 item for more details.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 29

<cal2>Cascades Players. 1 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. A "Reader's Theatre" performance of old-time radio shoes such as The Bickersons, Fibber McGee & Molly and Who's on First? Transportation will follow after the program. Cost: $1 donation. Call 703-430-2397.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 30

<cal2>Jazz Music. 7-10 p.m., Sala Thai, Waxpool Road, Ashburn. The Potomac Jazz Project will perform. Call 571-223-1333.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 31

<cal2>Caverns Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to Luray Caverns in Luray, Va. Includes caverns and Historic Car and Carriage Cavern Museum. Bring lunch or purchase on-site. Cost: $23 members, $25 nonmembers, includes transportation and admissions. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

Jazz Concert. 7 p.m., Sala Thai Restaurant, 44640 Waxpool Road, Ashburn. Bobbe Shore and First Call performs featuring the Trio. Call 571-223-2423.

Jazz Concert. 5:30-10 p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Jazz on the Potomac featuring headliner Nick Collonne. Free, food and beverages available for purchase. Children's movie, 6-9 p.m., cost: $15. Children must be potty trained to attend.

<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 1

<cal2>Summer Concert. 6-9:30 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Includes live entertainment, wine and food. Cost: $10 per person, 12 and under are free. Visit www.tarara.com or call 703-771-7100.

<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 2

<cal2>Sunday Matinee. 1-3 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg. See "A Good Year," starring Russell Crowe. Includes popcorn and wine for tasting. Reservations suggested. Cost: $10 per person. Call 703-777-8161.

<cal1>Monday/Sept. 3

<cal2>Labor Day Wine. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tarara Winery, 23648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Bring a business card for a free tour and tasting and be entered into a drawing for Tarara gifts. Labor Day wine specials available. Call 703-771-1000 or visit www.tarara.com.

<cal1>Friday/Sept. 7

<cal2>Cookout. 4-6 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. 8th annual Endless Summer Cookout includes a beachcomber theme, food and live entertainment. Transportation provided after event. Open to the public. Cost: $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers. Call 703-430-2397.

Harborplace Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to the Baltimore Flag House and Inner Harborplace, Baltimore, Md. Includes trip to the Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum and three hours at the Inner Harborplace for lunch and shopping. Cost: $14 members, $16 nonmembers, includes transportation and museum admission. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 8

Book Swap. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. Bring adult and children’s books to swap for something new to enjoy. Books on tape, large print books, movies and compact discs also requested. Call 703-430-6673.

Rock-n-Ride. Noon-3 p.m., Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun campus, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling. 6th Annual Re/Max Premier Rock-n-Ride, in partnership with Loudoun Crime Commission and the Sheriff's Office. Features music, motorcycles, food, silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit Children's National Medical Center. Riders invited to take part in 70-mile ride to Gettysburg, Pa., beginning at 9 a.m. Contact 703-802-2850 or visit www.rocknride.org.

<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 9

<cal2>Breakfast. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Ashburn Fire and Rescue, 20688 Ashburn Road. Includes coffee, juices, eggs, hash browns, sausage, gravy and biscuits and pancakes. The apparatus bay area is open to children of all ages. Cost is $6 adults, $4 ages 3-8, under 3 free, $5 seniors. Call 703-729-0006.

<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 13

<cal1>Friday/Sept. 14

<cal2>Museum Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to the Hillwood Museum and Gardens in Washington, D.C. Includes tour of the former home and gardens of Marjorie Merriweather Post. Bring lunch or purchase at the museum. Cost: $17 members, $19 nonmembers, includes transportation and admission. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 15

<cal2>Bluemont Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Route 734, Snickersville Turnpike. Country fair including crafts, local art, demonstrations, music, 10K and fun run, children's fair, animals, food, and more; no pets permitted. Cost: $5 adults, children under 12 free; free parking. Call 540-554-2367 or visit www.bluemontfair.com.

<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 16

<cal2>Bluemont Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Route 734, Snickersville Turnpike. See Sept. 15 item for more details.

<cal1>Tuesday/Sept. 25

<cal2>Monuments Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, U.S. Air Force and Iwo Jima memorials. Bring lunch. Cost: $10 members, $12 nonmembers, includes transportation and memorials. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

<cal1>Wednesday/Sept. 26

<cal2>Musical Theater. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to the Riverside Dinner Theatre in Fredericksburg, Va., for a performance of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a musical comedy about ancient Rome. Cost: $55 members, $57 nonmembers, includes transportation, show, sit-down lunch and tip. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.

Waffle Breakfast. 9-10:30 a.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Includes Belgian waffles, choice of fruit topping, bacon or sausage, juice and coffee. Cost: $3. Open to the public. Call 703-430-2397.

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

<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 27

<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 29

<cal1>Friday/Oct. 5

<cal2>250th Anniversary Celebration. 6-9 p.m., offered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office in the historic Old Courthouse at the corner of King and Market streets, Leesburg. "Loudoun Records Start in the Courthouse." Visit www.loudoun.gov/clerk or call 703-777-0270.

<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 14

<cal2>Open House. 1-4 p.m., Ashburn Fire and Rescue, 20688 Ashburn Road. Includes refreshments and entertainment. Free. Call 703-729-0006.

<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 20

<cal2>Collection Event. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Northern Virginia Community College Loudoun Campus, 1000 Harry Flood Byrd Highway, Sterling. Household hazardous waste collection event. Open to county residents only. Free. Visit www.loudoun.gov/oswm/hhw.htm for list of acceptable items or call 703-777-0187.

<cal1>Friday/Nov. 2

<cal2>250th Anniversary Celebration. 6-9 p.m., offered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office in the historic Old Courthouse at the corner of King and Market streets, Leesburg. "Appreciation for Loudoun’s Veterans." Visit www.loudoun.gov/clerk or call 703-777-0270.

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