Loudoun Calendar, Nov. 12-18

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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Nature photographer Middleton Evans will discuss and show images from his book, "Rhapsody in Blue, A Celebration of North American Waterbirds," Nov. 18, at the Leesburg Safety Center.

Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail <a href="mailto:loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com">loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com</a>. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call 703-917-6454.

<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 12

<cal2>BEALE STREET PUPPETS. 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:15 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. All ages. See the "Out of Orbit Puppet Show." Must register in person at Douglass Community Center. One free parent per paid child, cost: $5 per child, $3 per additional parent. Call 703-771-5913.

MIDWEEK RUST RAMBLES. 10-11:30 a.m., Rust Nature Sanctuary, 802 Childrens Center Road, Leesburg. Spend a morning meandering through the meadows, forests, and wetlands with a naturalist. For adults and older children. Free. Visit www.audubonnatualist.org.

GUITAR DUOS. 7 p.m., Park View High School auditorium, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling. The Klasinc & Loncar Guitar Duo is playing live with special guests The Russo-Wells Guitar Duo. Proceeds benefit the Aguado Guitar Club/PVHS guitar competition.

MAKE AN IMPRESSION: Exploring Native American Pottery. 3:30-5 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Children ages 6-10 can explore artifacts and decorate clay in a Native American style. Cost: $10.50 per child. Call 571-258-3700.

<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 13

<cal2>CASINO TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Charles Town, W.Va. Includes slots and simulcast horse racing; lunch on own. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, includes transportation and $5 cash back, subject to change. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

<cal1>Friday/Nov. 14

<cal2>FURRY FRIDAY. 5-7 p.m., Sterling Community Center, 20 Enterprise St., Sterling. Once a month, animals from the Loudoun County Animal Shelter will be at the Sterling Community. Bring the whole family for a real "happy hour" with animals looking for new homes. Visit www.loudoun.gov/animals.

TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Teen Center, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Features swing dance night. All teens attending the teen center must have a permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, on file. Download the permission slip at http://library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Scene, Events, Hanging Out Rocks. For high-schoolers.

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT. 5-10 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. Ages 5-12. Children enjoy a night of play time in the gym, movies and Nintendo Wii on the big screen, and pizza. Bring a drink. Cost: $25. Call 703-771-5913.

TODDLER ONE AND TWO. 11 a.m., Rust Library, 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Stories, rhymes and movement for ages 12-24 months with a parent or caregiver. Sign up online at library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-777-0323.

<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 15

<cal2>CASINO NIGHT. 6:30-11 p.m., AOL Facility, Ashburn. AOL is hosting a casino night fund-raiser with all monies going to support children and adults with disabilities served by LARC and ECHO. Cost: $80, which includes hors d’oeuvres, $15,000 in play money and two drink tickets. Call 703-777-1939 or e-mail Larclady@aol.com for tickets.

BOOK DONATIONS. 10 a.m.-noon, Rust@Catoctin Library parking lot, 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Bring book donations for the Loudoun Library Foundation Inc. Visit http://library.loudoun.gov.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. 1-3 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. All ages. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Claude Moore Park's Visitor Center. Includes hiking, crafts, face painting, exploring the updated Discovery Room and birthday cake. An adult must accompany children. Free. Call 571-258-3700.

BIRD WALKS for Beginners. 8-9 a.m., Rust Nature Sanctuary, 802 Childrens Center Road, Leesburg. Learn about bird watching. For adults and older children. Free. Visit www.audubonnatualist.org.

APOLLO 11: Footprints on the Moon. 2 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Children, ages 6 and up, learn about the technology and the people that helped get men to the moon. Free tickets will be available half an hour before the program. Call 703-737-8100.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. 2 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Learn about the history and different types of these classic toys. Ages 6-10. Register online at library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-430-9500.

GREAT DANE ADOPTION. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., PetSmart, 46220 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling. The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (MAGDRL) is hosting a "meet and greet" with Great Danes. MAGDRL will be at the Sterling PetSmart on the third Saturday of every month. Visit www.nova-magdrl.org.

TWILIGHT MOVIE Release Party. 1 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Swap movie theories, discuss the books and indulge in "Twilight"-themed fun. For teens. Call 703-444-3228.

CELEBRATE MAMA. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Claude Moore Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Celebrate your mother at a family oriented festival with marketplace shopping, entertainment, children’s activities and more. Free. Visit www.celebratemama.com/loc_main.asp?L_ID=1017.

AUTUMN TREES. 1 p.m., at Banshee Reeks, Leesburg. Sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, local plant ecologist and author of "People and the Land Through Time, "Emily Southgate, leads a walk to look at how plants survive the winter, already prepared for spring. Learn how to identify many wildflowers and trees in their winter condition in varied habitats. Contact Emily Southgate at ewbsouthgate@gmail.com or 540-687-8291.

<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 16

<cal2>FILM SERIES. 2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Watch the documentary "The Punjabi Club," followed by a scholar-led discussion. 703-444-3228.

SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE. 1 p.m., Banshee Reeks, Leesburg. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks for a free informal, family walk around the preserve. Call the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve at 703-669-0316.

<cal1>Monday/Nov. 17

<cal2>STORY TIME. 4:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. One-on-one reading time for children as they buddy up with teen volunteers who will read picture books to them. Recommended for ages 3-6. Visit http://library.loudoun.gov.

MIGRATION OR HIBERNATION-You Choose. 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Children ages 3-6 can explore how animals survive through migration and hibernation. Cost: $10.50 per child. Call 571-258-3700.

KALEIDOSCOPE. 10 a.m., Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Drive N.W., Leesburg. Mr. Knick Knack will perform his original songs as part of the Kaleidoscope Children’s Series. Cost: $6 in advance, adults free; $8 at the door, adults free. Call 703-777-1368 or visit www.idalee.org.

LIVE MUSIC. 6 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Roger Day, two-time Parents’ Choice Award winner, will be performing. Visit library.loudoun.gov.

<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 18

<cal2> RHAPSODY IN BLUE, A Celebration of North American Waterbirds. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Safety Center. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a free program presented by nature photographer Middleton Evans, who will discuss and show images from his latest book, "Rhapsody in Blue, A Celebration of North American Waterbirds." Includes light refreshments. Contact Laura Weidner at lweidner@loudounwildlife.org or 540-229-2816.

ME AND MY WORLD. 4 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. A "Magic Pebble" scavenger hunt will be held in honor of William Steig, the creator of "Sylvester." For ages 4-7. Register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500.

WHOSE LINE Is It Anyway? Improv. 7 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Teens are challenged to think fast and act faster in improv games. Register online at library.loudoun.gov or call 703-444-3228.

HABITAT FUND-RAISER. 7 p.m. at Lansdowne Resort. Political satire group Capitol Steps performs at a fund-raiser for Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. Bring a nonperishable food item or canned good for the Loudoun Interfaith Relief’s pantry. Call 703-737-6772 or visit www.loudounhabitat.org.

<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 19

<cal2>SENIORS MOVIE. 1:30 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. See "Get Smart," starring Steve Carell, Alan Arkin and Anne Hathaway, rated PG-13, running time 110 minutes. Cost: $2 includes popcorn and soda. 703-430-2397.

<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 20

<cal2>TWILIGHT PARTY. 7 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Teens, come to the library to celebrate the release of the movie "Twilight." Register online at library.loudoun.gov or call 703-430-9500.

BILINGUAL STORY TIME. 4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Bilingual story telling in English and Spanish for children ages 2-6. Visit loudoun.library.gov.

<cal1>Friday/Nov. 21

<cal2>TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Teen Center, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Features anime night, come in costume. All teens attending the teen center must have a permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, on file. Download the permission slip at http://library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Scene, Events, Hanging Out Rocks. For middle-schoolers.

NATURE EXPLORERS. 10-11 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Discover the outdoors by looking for tracks, listening for birdcalls and exploring the park while focusing on turkeys. Ages 3-5; cost: $7 per child. Call 571-258-3700.

<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 22

<cal2>BOOK SIGNING. 12-4 p.m., Border’s Express, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Dulles. Susan Crites, author of "I Love You More Than Rainbows," will be at Border’s signing books. Visit www.susancrites.com.

5K RACE. 9 a.m., Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive N.W., Leesburg. Freeze Your Gizzard 5K Cross Country Race and 1-Mile Fun Run. Entry fee for preregistration is $20 for the 5K, $10 for the fun run and two cans of food. Day-of-event registration begins at 7 a.m., cost $25 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run plus two cans of food. Form available at www.runwashington.com.

POCAHONTAS. 2 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Examine reproduction artifacts and learn about the myths and truths associated with Pocahontas. Ages 6 and up. Free. Call 703-737-8100.

STORYTELLING. 2 p.m., County Extension Office, 30B Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Dressed in traditional native clothing, Joseph Stands With Many will present traditional and interactive Cherokee stories, singing, drumming and dancing. All ages. Visit library.loudoun.gov.

<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 23

<cal2>FILM SERIES. 2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Watch the documentary "Maid in America," followed by a scholar-led discussion. 703-444-3228.

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<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 25

<cal2>STORY TIME. 4:30 p.m., Rust Library, 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. One-on-one reading time for children as they buddy up with teen volunteers who will read picture books to them. Recommended for ages 3-6. Visit http://library.loudoun.gov.

<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 26

SENIOR JEOPARDY. 11 a.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Includes prizes, open to all seniors. 703-430-2397.

<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 30

<cal2>BOOK SIGNING. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Border’s, 21031 Triple Seven Road, Sterling. Susan Cites, author of "I Love You More Than Rainbows," will be signing books and telling children’s stories. Visit www.susancrites.com.

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<cal1>Friday/Dec. 5

<cal2>TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Teen Center, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Features winter wonderland dance. All teens attending the teen center must have a permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, on file. Download the permission slip at http://library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Scene, Events, Hanging Out Rocks. For middle-schoolers.

<cal1>Sunday/Dec. 7

<cal2>MONTHLY BREAKFAST. 8 a.m.-noon, Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, 20688 Ashburn Road. Breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy and biscuits, hash browns, coffee and juices. Features monthly themes and Kids Activity Corner; apparatus bay area is open to children of all ages. Cost: adults $6, ages 3-8 $4, under 3 free and seniors $5. Call 703-729-0006.

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<cal1>Thursday/Dec. 11

<cal1>Friday/Dec. 12

TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Teen Center, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Features winter wonderland dance. All teens attending the teen center must have a permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, on file. Download the permission slip at http://library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Scene, Events, Hanging Out Rocks. For high-schoolers.

WHITE HOUSE TOUR. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Washington, D.C., to tour the White House and visitor’s center. Lunch on own at Ronald Reagan International Trade Center food court. Completed security form and photo identification required. Cost: $9 for members, $11 for nonmembers, includes transportation with free tour. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

<cal1>Monday/Dec. 15

<cal1>Tuesday/Dec. 16

WHITE HOUSE TOUR. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Washington, D.C., to tour the White House and visitor’s center. See Dec. 12 item for details.

<cal1>Thursday/Dec. 18

<cal2>BILINGUAL STORY TIME. 4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Bilingual story telling in English and Spanish for children ages 2-6. Visit loudoun.library.gov.

<cal1>Friday/Dec. 19

<cal2>TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Teen Center, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Features holiday fabric night. All teens attending the teen center must have a permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, on file. Download the permission slip at http://library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Scene, Events, Hanging Out Rocks. For middle-schoolers.

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<cal1>Wednesday/Jan. 7

<cal2>MUSEUMS TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit various Smithsonian museums. Lunch on own. Cost: $9 for members, $11 for nonmembers, includes transportation with free admission. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

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<cal1>Thursday/Jan. 22

<cal2>THEATER TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Baltimore, Md., to Toby's Dinner Theatre for the production of "Sophisticated Ladies." Cost: $61 for members, $63 for nonmembers, includes transportation, show, buffet lunch and tip. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

<cal1>Sunday/Jan. 25

<cal2>THEATER TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Columbia, Md., to Toby's Dinner Theatre for the production of "Mid-life, The Crisis Musical." Cost: $59 for members, $61 for nonmembers, includes transportation, show, buffet lunch and tip. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

<cal1>Monday/Jan. 26

<cal2>MUSEUMS TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the Smithsonian American Art/Portrait Gallery Museum or the Spy Museum. Lunch on own. Cost: $9 for members, $11 for nonmembers, includes transportation with free admission to the art museum; additional $15 admission at Spy Museum. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

<cal1>Wednesday/Jan. 28

<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 12

CASINO TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Charles Town, W.Va. Includes slots and simulcast horse racing; lunch on own. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, includes transportation and $5 cash back, subject to change. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 14

<cal2>THEATER TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Strasburg, to Wayside Theatre for the production of "Lies & Legends-The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin." Cost: $56 for members, $58 for nonmembers, includes transportation, show, buffet lunch at Hotel Strasburg and tip. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 19

<cal2>MUSEUM TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the Newseum. Lunch on own. Cost: $25 for members, $27 for nonmembers, includes transportation and admission. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

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<cal1>Wednesday/March 4

<cal2>THEATER TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Olney, Md., to Olney Theatre for the production of "Is He Dead?" Cost: $50 for members, $52 for nonmembers, includes transportation and show; lunch on own at a local restaurant. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and return times and locations.

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