Calendar May 7-13
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Calendar May 7-13

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Wednesday/May 6

Film Series. 6:30 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Watch International movies from India, Argentina and France. Free.

Thursday/May 7

Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Quinn Bradlee will sign copies of his book and discuss. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Mother Goose Science. 1 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Children 2-4 can enjoy hands-on activities. Free. Register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500.

Book Club. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children discuss a book each week. Visit library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100 for titles.

Friday/May 8

Art in the Foothills. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bluemont Vineyard, 18755 Foggy Bottom. See a variety of media. Free. Visit www.bluemontva.org or 540-554-8715.

Music Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Smarts Middle School, 850 N. King St. $5/person or $10/family. Hear the Loudoun Symphonic Winds. Visit www.LCBandinc.org or 703-777-7985.

Saturday/May 9

Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ashburn Farm Association. Visit www.ashburnfarmassociation.org for a list of homes. 703-729-6680.

Meeting. Ashburn Classics will meet at the Ashburn Firehouse for a catered lunch. Entertainment by Mary Ann Jung as Julia Childs. Reservations, 703-858-1313.

Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane. Hear Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders perform. Proceeds benefit Friends of Loudoun County Mental Health. $15/person. 540-338-7973.

Art in the Foothills. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bluemont Vineyard, 18755 Foggy Bottom. See a variety of media. Free. Visit www.bluemontva.org or 540-554-8715.

Music Performance. Jackson Jill, including Loudoun’s Steve Scothorn, will perform at Breaker’s Sky Lounge.

Car Wash. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Chick-Fil-A in the Dulles Center near Lowes. Donations benefit Potomac Falls Band Boosters.

Instrument Petting Zoo. 2 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children ages 6 and up can enjoy seeing instruments up close and then hearing a concert by the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra. Free. Visit library.loudoun.org for more.

Craft and Storytime. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Children can enjoy activities celebrating moms. Free. Register at library.loudoun.org or 703-430-9500.

BBQ. 11:30 a.m. at Ashburn Firehouse. Enjoy entertainment and food. Reservations, 703-858-1313.

Sunday/May 10

Concert. 3 p.m. at Park View High School Auditorium. Hear the Capital Wind Symphony perform. $5/advance; $10/adult, $5/student at the door. E-mail jonathan.phillip@loudoun.k12.va.us for more.

Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Franklin Park Arts Center. Hear Carmina and Illuminare perform. $17/adult; $14/student, senior. Visit www.franklinpartartscenter.org or 540-338-7973.

Art in the Foothills. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bluemont Vineyard, 18755 Foggy Bottom. See a variety of media. Free. Visit www.bluemontva.org or 540-554-8715.

Monday/May 11

Golf Classic. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at River Creek Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg. Benefits Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. Register at www.loudounhabitat.org or 703-757-6772.

Book Club. 4 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Discuss “Boys of Steel: Creators of Superman” by Marc Tyler Nobleman. Free. Register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-444-3228.

Teen Reading Volunteers. 4:30 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Teens will read aloud to 3-6 year olds. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Tuesday/May 12

Story Time and Art. 4 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children 6-12 can create a collage. Free. Registration required, library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8104.

Mad Scientist’s Club. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children 8-11 can enjoy hands-on activities. Free. Registration required, library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100.

Dive into Reading. 4 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Children 3-7 can create a masterpiece on the sidewalk. Free. Register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-444-3228.

Me & My World: Go Fly a Kite. 4 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Children 4-7 can learn about Benjamin Franklin and then make a kite to take home. Free. Registration required, library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500.

Wednesday/May 13

Book Club. 4 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children discuss a book each week. Visit library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100 for titles.

Author Visit. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Pamela Duncan Edwards will read from her book and then sign them. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Thursday/May 14

Dance Like a Chicken. 4 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children 4-7 can enjoy stories, activities and more. Free. Registration required, library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100.

Book Club. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children 12-15 can discuss “Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Friday/May 15

Auditions. Children ages 8-18 can audition for “Aladdin Jr.” at 7 p.m. at Sterling Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Free. Visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703-437-6117.

Bike to Work Day. 6:30-9 a.m. at Sterling at Orbital Sciences Corporation. Enjoy free refreshments, giveaways and more. Visit www.waba.org or 202-418-0524 to register.

Saturday/May 16

Spring Farm Tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., enjoy a free, self-guided driving tour of farms and wineries. Visit www.LoudounFarms.org for more.

Rummage Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge Road. Browse furniture, clothing, jewelry, toys and more. Visit www.falconfever.org for more.

Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dominion High School. Browse a variety of items. Free. Visit cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/dhs/site/default.asp for more.

Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Franklin Park Performing Center. Hear David Kitchen perform. $20/advance; $24/door. Visit www.goosecreekmusic.com or 540-338-7973.

Auditions. Children ages 8-18 can audition for “Aladdin Jr.” at 1 p.m. at Sterling Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Free. Visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703-437-6117.

Entertainment. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Enjoy a clown-theater program. All ages. Free. 703-777-0368.

Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Stone Bridge High School. The Loudoun Symphony performs. $18/door; $15/advance. Free for youth. Visit www.loudounsymphony.org for information on the special guests. 703-771-8287.

Sunday/May 17

Spring Farm Tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., enjoy a free, self-guided driving tour of farms and wineries. Visit www.LoudounFarms.org for more.

Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Franklin Park Arts Center. The U.S. Army Blues performs a free concert. Visit www.franklinparkartscenter.org or 540-338-7973.

Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Dominion High School. The Loudoun Symphony performs. . $18/door; $15/advance. Free for youth. Visit www.loudounsymphony.org for information on the special guests. 703-771-8287.

Monday/May 18

Web Safety. 7 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place. For teens and their parents. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Entertainment. 4 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Enjoy a clown-theater program. All ages. Free. 703-777-0368.

Teen Reading Volunteers. 4:30 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Teens will read aloud to 3-6 year olds. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Tuesday/May 19

Music Performance. 4:30 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Hear the Steel Drum Band of Stone Bridge High School. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Karaoke Night. 7 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Teens 12-18 can register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500. Free.

Book Club. 4 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Discuss “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. Free. Register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-444-3228.

Thursday/May 21

Galileo Kids. 4 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Children 6-8 can learn about science through activities and more. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500.

Bilingual Story Time. 4 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place. Free. For children 2-6. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Family Movie Night. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Bring pillows, blankets and snacks to watch “The Aristocats.” Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Book Discussion and Signing. 7 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Pete Earley will discuss and sign his book. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

Book Club. 4 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children discuss a book each week. Visit library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100 for titles.

Sunday/May 24

Dance Performance. 4 p.m. at Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive. See the Ravel Dance Company perform “Cinderella.” $17/door.

Tuesday/May 26

Book Club. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Children discuss a book each week. Visit library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100 for titles.