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/May 30
<cal2>Memorial Day Luncheon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Picnic-style luncheon and sing along; wear red, white and blue. Cost: lunch donation; register on lunch sign-up sheet. 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>Friday/June 1
<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.
Senior Citizens Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at JR Festival Lakes, Leesburg. "Cruisin' in the Park," includes activities, antique car show, games, catered lunch and live entertainment. Cost: $5 per person, includes transportation, register at any senior center in the county.
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.
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.
<cal1>Saturday/June 2
<cal2>Maryland Wine Tasting. 12-5 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg. Sample Maryland wines and explore the history of Maryland winemaking. Cost: $7 fee per person. Contact 703-777-8161 or visit www.willowcroftwine.com.
Kid's Fishing Derby. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 5-16. Show your fishing skills at the ponds; prizes will be awarded in several categories. Call 571-258-3700 to register.
National Trails Day. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Join the Loudoun Walking and Volkssport Club on marked 5K and 10K walks. Call 571-258-3700.
Fighting and Frolicking. 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.
KidzArt. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. A fine arts program that builds self-confidence and develops creative thinking and problem solving skills. Ages 6-11. Advance registration required, call 703-444-3228 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Sunday/June 3
<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: $6 adults, $4 ages 3-8, under 3 free, $5 seniors. Call 703-729-0006.
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.
Piano Xpress. 2-4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. The Piano Xpress is a day camp that offers piano instruction to children ages 7-11 at an introductory level. Advance registration is required, call 703-444-3228 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Monday/June 4
<cal2>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. See June 1 item for details.
Let’s Talk Turtles. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Meet the turtles that live at the Visitor Center up close and see their hard shells, clawed feet, and scaly skin; hike by the ponds to see turtles sunning themselves on logs. Ages 1-2. Cost: $10. Call 571-58-3700.
KidzArt. 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Join KidzArt for a project of squiggles and grins. Ages 2-3 with parent/caregiver. Advance registration required, call 703-444-3228 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 6
<cal2>Film Screening. 6:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Enjoy a Humphrey Bogart film. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Golf. 8:30 a.m., Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club, 41601 Raspberry Drive, Leesburg. The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Golf Tournament. Visit www.loudounchamber.org or call 571-209-9025 to learn about sponsorship.
<cal1>Thursday/June 7
<cal2>Let’s Talk Turtles. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Meet the turtles that live at the Visitor Center up close and see their hard shells, clawed feet, and scaly skin; hike by the ponds to see turtles sunning themselves on logs. Ages 1-2. Cost: $10. Call 571-58-3700.
Meet the Author. 7 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Jonathon Scott Fuqua is the award-winning author of three young adult novels. Meet and talk to him. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Father’s Day Special. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. The Young at Art program at Sterling Annex Community Center is offering a Father’s Day Special. Cost: $9 per child ages 4 and up. Preregistration is required, call 703-430-6673.
<cal1>Friday/June 8
<cal2>Wedding Day Crafts. 2 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. "Lily's Big Day" will be read and a special wedding day craft will be created. Recommended for children ages 2-6. Advanced registration required, call 703-737-8105 or visit online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Family Movie Night. 7-10 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. Features family movie, popcorn and drinks; bring lawn chairs. Register by calling 703-771-5913. Cost: $12 per family.
Jazz Concert. 5:30-10 p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Jazz on the Potomac featuring Tyris. Free; food and beverages available for purchase. Children's movie, 6-9 p.m., cost: $15. Children must be potty trained to attend.
Battle of the Bands. 5 p.m., Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling. Park View High will be hosting its fourth annual Battle of The Bands Barbecue. Rude Buddha is the featured band of the evening. Tickets $5. Call 703-444-7500.
<cal1>Saturday/June 9
<cal2>Celtic Festival. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Includes music and dance, Celtic crafters, story telling, workshops, food and drink. Cost: $15 adults, $7 children. Call 703-938-9779 Visit www.pcfest.org.
Car Show. 6-10 p.m., Downtown Leesburg. The 21st Annual Leesburg Cruise-In will feature more than 270 classic cars and street rods from 1973 and beyond. Cost: $3. Call 703-779-4772.
Relay for Life. Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls. The American Cancer Society 2007 Eastern Loudoun Relay For Life. Local rock band Deaf Dog Cured will play at the event, 6-7 p.m. Contact Karen Maricheau of the American Cancer Society at 703-938-5550 or via e-mail at Chris Hallett at Hallettva@verizon.net.
Piano Xpress. 2-4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. The Piano Xpress is a day camp that offers piano instruction to children ages 7-11 at an introductory level. Advance registration is required, all 703-444-3228 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Jazz for Juniors. 2 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Hear children's popular songs from television and children's movies that are changed into jazz tunes. All ages. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Civil War. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Aldie Mill Historic Park, Route 50, Aldie. A free exhibit of Civil War artifacts and artwork that will give a historical snapshot of horses and soldiers shown through Federal and Confederate cavalry and soldiers eyes. Visit www.NVRPA.org.
Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, 22135 Davis Drive, Sterling. Household items, toys, clothes, books, and electronics. Call 703-406-3068.
<cal1>Sunday/June 10
<cal2>Relay for Life. Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls. The American Cancer Society 2007 Eastern Loudoun Relay For Life. Contact Karen Maricheau of the American Cancer Society at 703-938-5550 or via e-mail at Chris Hallett at Hallettva@verizon.net.
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: "History of Britain." Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Monday/June 11
<cal2>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.
Family Movie Night. 8-10 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. See June 8 item for details.
Lanesville Open House. 1-2:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. All ages. A guided tour to check out the progress of the research into and restoration of this National Register of Historic Places listed property. Free. Call 571-258-3700.
Frogshackle Open House. 1-2:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Discover a treasure trove of objects from nature. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Free. Call 571-258-3700.
KidzArt. 1:30, 3 or 4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Join KidzArt for a creative arts program for preschool children. Advanced registration required. Call 703-444-3228 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Tuesday/June 12
<cal2>Film Screening. 7 p.m., All branches of the Loudoun County Public Library. The film "The Lost Boys of Sudan" will be screened. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Concert. 7 p.m., Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls. The Potomac Falls High School Symphonic and Concert bands will host a combined concert with River Bend Middle School Eighth Grade Band. Free. Call 571-434-3200.
<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.
<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.
Acoustic on the Green. Leesburg Town Green. Josh Brugess will perform. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com.
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.