Loudoun County community events
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Version 0 of 1. Fall horse trials Dressage, show jumping, and cross-country riding by top equestrians. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Morven Park Equestrian Center, 41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg. 703-777-2414, Ext. 6618, or www.morvenpark.org. Free for spectators. Cascades farmers market Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 1. Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. 703-771-6530. www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org. Shocktober Take a tour of Leesburg’s haunted house and descend into the basement, if you dare. Attractions include Paxton Manor, the Fun House and the Haunted Well of Souls. A benefit for Paxton Campus, a nonprofit group in Loudoun County that serves people with disabilities. Fridays and Saturdays 7-10 p.m. and Sundays 7-9 p.m., through Oct. 31., Paxton Manor, 601 Catoctin Cir. NE, Leesburg. www.shocktober.org. $30 online, $35 at the door. Toastmasters Club NOVA Dawn Breakers. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Eggspectation restaurant, 1609 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. 571-293-1439. novadawnbreakers.org. Sewing and “stitch-in” For beginners. Take sewing, knitting, needlepoint or crochet projects. Machines provided. 9-11:45 a.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. Free. Mah-jongg Chinese tile game. Mondays and Thursdays at noon, Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. Free. Sterling Rotary Club meeting 12:30 p.m. Bungalow Lakehouse, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling. 703-401-4509. Senior line dancing Age 55 and older. 2-3 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. $2, members free. Rotary Club of Leesburg Daybreak 7:30 a.m. Tuscarora Mill restaurant, 203 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. 703-777-1405. www.leesburgdaybreak.org. Beginner bridge Jane Olah provides an introduction. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. $2. Creative writing group Explore writing in a supportive environment. Author Bobbi Carducci (“Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver,” “Pencil Dances: Short Stories”) is the group leader. 12:30-2 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. Free. Party bridge 1-4 p.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. Free. Bluegrass and folk jam Open to the public and ti musicians of all skill levels. 7-8:30 p.m. Morningside House, 316 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. 571-237-2888. Free. Board of Supervisors candidates forum With the four candidates for chairman of the Board of Supervisors scheduled to participate. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Loudoun County. 7-9 p.m., Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun, 21200 Campus Dr., Sterling. Call 703-777-9425 or go to www.loudoun.va.lwvnet.org. Free. Middleburg duplicate bridge Open game. 12:30 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg. 540-687-5093. $5. Leesburg farmers market Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative. 2:30-6:30 p.m. through Oct. 28, Catoctin Circle (Virginia Village Shopping Center), Leesburg. www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org or 703-771-6530. Leesburg Host Lions club 6:30 p.m. Tuscarora Mill restaurant, 203 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. 703-777-8171 or www.tuskies.com. Loudoun County VFW Post 1177 meeting New members are welcome. 7:30 p.m. Loudoun County VFW Post 1177, 401 Old Waterford Rd. NW, Leesburg. 703-444-7169 or www.vfw1177.org. Free. Rotary Club of Purcellville 7 a.m. Loudoun Golf and Country Club, 36967 W. Main St., Purcellville. 540-687-5689. john@insuremejg.com. Rotary Club of Ashburn Noon, 1757 Golf Club, 45120 Waxpool Rd., Dulles. Call 703-969-3070 or go to www.rotaryclubofashburnva.org. Pinochle 12:30 p.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. $2, members free. German language practice group 1 p.m. Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. 571-258-3280. Free. “Tea and Talk” A traditional English tea will be served. Guest speaker Leslie Solitario, a landscape architect, will discuss the restoration of the Marshall House gardens. 2-4 p.m. George C. Marshall International Center at Dodona Manor, 217 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg. Call 703-777-1301, e-mail events@georgecmarshall.org or go to www.georgecmarshall.org. $30. Registration and advanced payment required. Rotary Club of Leesburg 6:30 p.m. River Creek Country Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg. 703-726-9770. www.leesburg-rotary.org. Sterling Lions Club Dinner meeting. 7 p.m. O’Malley’s, 45425 Holiday Rd.., Sterling. 703-999-3129. thorting@cox.net. Dinners included in annual membership fee. Registration required. Sterling Ruritan Club bingo Each game has a prize of at least $100. Admission is restricted to paying participants. Benefits Ruritan Club programs. 7 p.m. Sterling Ruritan Club, 183 Ruritan Rd., Sterling. 703-444-6039. Admission, $15 for six regular cards; additional cards may be purchased. Chorus of the Old Dominion For men of any age or skill level who are interested in singing four-part harmony. 7:30-10 p.m. Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St., Leesburg. 703-348-0071. www.odchorus.org. The Kingston Trio Sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center. 8 p.m., Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. 540-338-7973 or www.franklinparkartscenter.org. $45-$55. Knitting and crocheting Bring your own projects or help make items for local charities. 10 a.m.-noon Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. 571-258-3280. Loudoun Crime Commission luncheon A discussion with Bruce Lemmert, retired Loudoun County game warden. Noon-2 p.m., Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. E-mail rsvp@loudouncrimecommission.org, go to www.loudouncrimecommission.org or call 571-237-2257. $15 members, guests $20. Knitting group For people 55 and older. Take your needles, yarn and patterns and spend time with other knitters. 12:30-2 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. Free. Leesburg Senior Center bingo 12:45 p.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. 50 cents per card. Leesburg farmers market Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative. Saturdays at 8 a.m.-noon, through Oct. 31, Catoctin Circle (Virginia Village Shopping Center), Leesburg. www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org or call 703-771-6530. Purcellville treasure sale New and used items for sale along Main Street and side streets, with indoor and outdoor booths at Fireman’s Field and the Bush Tabernacle skating rink on Nursery Ave. Saturday and next Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Town of Purcellville, Main St. 540-751-9806 or www.purcellvilletreasuresale.com. Walking tour of Leesburg Led by James P. Roberts. Meet in the Thomas Balch Library parking lot. 9 a.m.-noon, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. balchlib@leesburgva.gov or 703-737-7195. Free. Fall festival Including music, spelling bees, games, prizes, farm animals, crafts, food, dancing and an auction. Benefits Joshua’s Hands. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Guthrie Farm, 38327 Charles Town Pike, Waterford. Call 540-454-7827, e-mail info@joshuashands.org or go to www.joshuashands.org. Free; donations accepted. Ashburn Classics social group For people 50 and older. Make new friends while enjoying social activities. 10:30 a.m. Mills Recreation Center, 43895 Grottes Dr., Ashburn. 703-723-3724. Free. Public archeological dig Learn how archeological digs are conducted and what the artifacts tell us about the people who once lived in the area. Tests from the site have provided artifacts from Native American and post-Colonial periods. Wear long pants, socks, shoes and gloves. Saturday and next Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg. www.bansheereeksnp.org or 703-669-0316. Free. Virginia Fall races A benefit for Inova Loudoun Hospital and Glenwood Park Trust. Gates open at 8 a.m.; the first race is at 1 p.m. Family fair, 2 p.m. Glenwood Park, Route 626, Middleburg. Call 540-687-9797 or 540-687-6545, or go to www.vafallraces.com. $50 general admission; admits one car and four people. Lucketts Bluegrass Music by Mark Templeton and Pocket Change. Food available. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. 703-771-5281 or www.luckettsbluegrass.com. $15, cash at the door. Lovettsville Game Club dance Music by Shockwave. 8 p.m.-midnight, Lovettsville Game Protective Association, 16 S. Berlin Pike, Lovettsville. 540-822-5147. www.lovettsvillegameclub.org. $10. Family fishing day Poles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff members will be available to provide instruction and bait. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 9-11 a.m. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal's Gap Rd., Sterling. 571-258-3700. $5. Family archery Age 8 and older. Age 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent. 1-3 p.m. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal's Gap Rd., Sterling. 571-258-3700. $15. — Compiled by Sandy Mauck E-mail: ldliving@washpost.com Fax: 703-777-8437 Mail: Community Calendar, Loudoun Living, The Washington Post, 104 Dry Mill Rd., Suite 101, Leesburg, Va. 20175 Details: Announcements are accepted on a space-available basis from nonprofit and public organizations and must be received at least 14 days before the publication date. Include event name, dates, times, exact address, prices and a publishable contact phone number. |