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<cal1>Wednesday, June 13
<cal2>Father's Day Tribute. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Luncheon featuring barbershop quartet. Lunch donation required. Call 703-430-2397.
Film Screening. 6:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Enjoy a Humphrey Bogart film. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Thursday/June 14
<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.
Bilingual Story Time. 4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Bilingual story time for all ages with Barbara Davis. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Butterflies. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Search for butterflies and their caterpillars among the trees and flowers. Cost: $10.50 a child. Call 571-58-3700.
<cal1>Friday/June 15
<cal2>Jazz Music. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lansdowne Conference Center, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Bobbe Shore and First Call will perform. Free. Call 703-729-8400.
Tattoo Friday. 7 p.m., Loudoun County Courthouse, corner of King and Market streets. The Fife and Drum Core will perform. Call 703-244-9798 or visit online at http://www.fifeanddrum.org/lbguards.
Toddler Treks. 9:30-10:15 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 1-2. Join other parents and their little ones on a hike to discover birds, squirrels, flowers and more. No unregistered siblings. Cost: $4 per adult. Call 571-258-3700.
From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion: 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. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts, and outdoor walk around property. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Call 703-777-6034.
<cal1>Saturday/June 16
<cal2>Cajun Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Breaux Vineyards. The 10th Annual Cajun Festival and Crawfish Boil includes wine tastings, souvenir glass, hay rides, live music and children's activities. Cost: $15 for adults $10 for children 6 and up, and designated drivers. Visit www.breauxvineyards.com/events or call 540-668-6299.
Pinot Noir Tasting. 12-5 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gillead Road, Leesburg. Taste wine from around the world made from the Pinot Noir grape. Cost: $7 per person. Contact 703-777-8161 or visit online at www.willowcroftwine.com.
Rhythm and Blues Music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Down Town Saloon, 7 N. King St., Leesburg. Piece by Piece will perform. Visit www.piecebypiece.us.
Fife and Drum Parade. 2 p.m., Ida Lee Park, Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. This event commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Loudoun Border Guard, the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement, and the 250th anniversary of Leesburg and Loudoun County. Call 703-244-9798 or visit online at http://www.fifeanddrum.org/lbguards.
Lunch With My Dad. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. Have Father's Day lunch with dad and make ice-cream sundaes. Call 703-430-6673. Cost: $10, each additional child $5.
Book Swap. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. Trade in books, also features books on tape, movies and compact discs. Books in large print are needed. Call 703-430-6673.
Ballet. 6 p.m., Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling. Ravel Dance Studio presents "The Sleeping Beauty." Call 703-437-9664 for ticket information.
Acoustic on the Green. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Featuring Josh Burgess. Free. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com or call 703-737-7084.
Living History. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. 1918: A living history program on World War I and the Home Front. Join Virginia Gov. and Mrs. Westmoreland Davis and learn of their efforts to lead Loudoun County and Virginia through the Great War. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitor Center.
Call 703-777-6034 or visit www.morvenpark.org.
Butterflies And Dragonflies. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Bles Park, Ashburn. Free, family butterfly and dragonfly walks. Investigate some of the many diverse natural areas and identify all of the butterflies and dragonflies you can find. If own binoculars, bring them. Contact Andy Rabin at stylurus@gmail.com.
Benefit Concert. 6:30-10 p.m., Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship. Wood turtle conservation program and benefit concert. Features Dennis Desmond of the Northern Virginia Reptile Rescue and two local bands, Furnace Mountain and Acoustic Burgoo. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic. Beverages available for purchase. Donations are encouraged. Contact Nicole Hamilton at nhamilton@loudounwildlife.org. In case of rain, visit www.loudounwildlife.org.
Arts Fund-raiser. 8-10 p.m., at Rust Manor House in Leesburg. The Friends of Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center will host a fund-raising event including live music by the Rick Whitehead Trio, a silent auction, fashion show. Proceeds will benefit the center’s programming efforts. Cost: $75 per person. Call 540-338-7973.
Cooking Demonstration. 2 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Olwen Woodier, award-winning food writer and author, will hold a cooking and tasting demonstration of fun and easy summer foods. Books will be available for purchase. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Lecture Series. 2-3:30 p.m., Naturalist Center, 741 Miller Drive, Leesburg. Don Williams, senior furniture conservator at the Smithsonian Institution and author, will discuss the opportunities and challenges of preserving family and community treasures. Free. Call 703-779-9712.
Bingo. 1 p.m., Monroe House, 46555 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling. Meet with Sen. Mark Herring (D-33), after the question-and-answer session play bingo. Call 703-896-9590.
<cal1>Sunday/June 17
<cal2>Father’s Day. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tarara Vineyard and Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Bring dad to Tarara for a free tour and tasting and wine specials all day just for dad. Call 703-771-1000 or visit http://www.tarara.com.
Ballet. 6 p.m., Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling. Ravel Dance Studio presents "The Sleeping Beauty." Call 703-437-9664 for ticket information.
History. 2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Loudoun County Public Library is presenting a three-part series that traces the history of the founding of Jamestown. The following film will be shown and discussed by Harry Butowsky: "Jamestown Rediscovery: A World Uncovered." Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Travel through Time in the Winmill Carriage Collection. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Guided tour through a collection of 19th century horse-drawn vehicles, including coaches, sleighs, carts, buggies and a hearse from the 1800s. Cost: adults $5; children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitors Center. Visit www.morvenpark.org or call 703-777-6034.
Summer Music Fest. 5 p.m., Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. The Loudoun Summer Music Fest, a summer concert series and family festival, will feature the Marshall Tucker Band. Cost: advance $12.50, gate $15. Visit www.LiveAtBelmont.com or call 703-726-8867.
Bluemont Concert Series. 7 p.m., Route 734, Snickersville Turnpike. Daryl Davis 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.
<cal1>Monday/June 18
<cal2>Museum Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to the U.S. Capitol and National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. Includes guided tour of the Capitol, lunch/shop at Union Station and visit to Postal Museum. Lunch on own or bring bag lunch. Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers, includes transportation with free admissions. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.
Toddler Treks. 9:30-10:15 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 1-2. Join other parents and their little ones on a hike to discover birds, squirrels, flowers and more. No unregistered siblings. Cost: $4 per adult. Call 571-258-3700.
From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion: 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. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts, and outdoor walk around property. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Call 703-777-6034.
Park Pals. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Discover the outdoors with a grown-up friend. Look for tracks, listen for bird calls, look under logs, and more, while focusing on monthly themes. No unregistered siblings. Theme: summer birds. Cost: $7. Call 571-258-3700.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 20
<cal2>Senior Movie. 1:30 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. See "Rumor Has It," starring Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo and Kevin Costner. Cost: $2 includes popcorn and soda. Call 703-430-2397.
Get Wrapped up in Reading. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Kickoff the 2007 summer reading program with Clifford, the Big Red Dog and the Dominion High School’s Key Club Volunteers. Call 703-444-3228.
<cal1>Thursday/June 21
<cal2>Gift Wrapping. 11 a.m., at the Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Learn the art of gift wrapping with Dominion High School’s Key Club volunteers. Bring own gift-wrapping paper. For all ages. Call 703-444-3228.
Movie Matinees. 2 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Call or stop by the Cascades Library for the titles of the films. For all ages. Call 703-444-3228.
Get Wrapped up in Reading. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Kickoff the 2007 summer reading program with Clifford, the Big Red Dog and the Dominion High School’s Key Club Volunteers. Call 703-444-3228.
<cal1>Friday/June 22
<cal2>Jazz Concert. 5:30-10 p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Jazz on the Potomac featuring David Bach. Free, food and beverages available for purchase. Children's movie, 6-9 p.m., cost: $15. Children must be potty trained to attend.
From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion: 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. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts, and outdoor walk around property. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Call 703-777-6034.
<cal1>Saturday/June 23
<cal2>NYC Trip. 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Leesburg Steinmart parking lot. Travel by motor coach to New York City. Cost: $60 per person and individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registrations must be made in person at the Douglass Community Center, 407 East Market St. Contact the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 or e-mail at dcc@loudoun.gov.
Rummage Sale. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Sterling United Methodist Church, 304 East Church Road, Sterling. Proceeds benefit the church's youth and adult summer mission trips. Call the church office at 703-430-6455 or check us out at our Web site, www.sterlingumc.org.
Acoustic on the Green. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Featuring Michael Sheppard. Free. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com or call 703-737-7084.
Fighting & Frolicking: The Civil War Comes to Morven Park. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Historical interpreters portraying Confederate soldiers and local civilians recreate a Civil War encampment from 1861/62. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Visit www.morvenpark.org or call 703-777-6034.
Birding. 8 a.m., Blue Ridge Center, Harpers Ferry Road, Route 671. On the fourth Saturday of each month the LWC leads a free bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES); meet at the Neersville Volunteer Fire Station on Route 671. Call Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
Furniture Restoration. 1–3 p.m. Dodona Manner, Leesburg. Furniture conservator Ronal Sheetz will present on "Furniture Restoration at Dodona Manor." Refreshments will be served. Cost: $10 at door; free for Friends of Dodona Manor. Visit www.georgecmarshall.org or call 703-777-1880.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Features children and teen books, videos and music. Used books, compact discs, DVDs, VHS tapes and software will be collected June 21-22 during normal library hours; only children/teen materials will be collected. Contact Larry Stepnick at 703-858-9066 or larry@severyngroup.com.