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<lst>To have community events listed free in the Loudoun Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to Loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged. Questions? Call Michael O'Connell at 703-917-6449.

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<cal2>Ballroom Dance Studio offers weekly "Friday night Drop-In" Workshops on Fridays from 7:30-9 p.m. in Nite Club Survival. Cost $15. Call 703-444-3061. The studio is located in the Sterling Plaza Shopping Center.

The Sterling Community Center is offering an aerobic exercise class that incorporates kick-boxing moves with no contact, on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Cost is $25 per month. Child care is available for an additional fee. Call 703-430-9480 for more information.

Painter Barbara Steinacker's pastels will be on display throughout April at the Middleburg Library, 101 Reed Street, Middleburg.

Donald Depuydt, professor at Northern Virginia Community College, is displaying a student printmaking exhibition through April 30 at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. The featured students are: Diane Bruce, Margarethe Franzen, Don Root, Virginia Yang, Shiki Douez, Smith Fox, Joel Holmberg, Cynthia Cardimon and Wendy Wilburn.

Afternoon Adventures Kids Club takes place every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling. Activities include stories, songs, and games. The program is for children ages 6-9. Pre-registration is required the day before each program. For more information or to pre-register call 703-430-9500 or visit the Loudoun County Library web site at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

A Teen Poet-Tree will be at the Eastern Loudoun Library, 21030 Whitfield Place in Sterling during the month of April. Celebrate National Poetry Month by bringing copies of poems in and having them added to the tree. Recommended for ages 12-18. For more information, call 703-444-3228 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's free open house at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park every Sunday in April from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Self-guided tours with baby lambs, goats, chickens and peacocks. Call 703-779-9372 for more information and to schedule weekday group visits. The farm is located at 15789 Temple Hall Farm Lane.

Saturdays, April 6-May 11: Golfers ages 7-14 years old will learn about golf with The KISS (Keep It Simple System) method at Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course located at 42180 Ryan Rd., Ashburn from 10-10:30 a.m. The fee is $80. Call 703-327-3403 or visit www.golfurheadoff.com for registration.

Sundays, April 7-May 26: Golfers will learn about golf with The KISS (Keep It Simple System) method at Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course located at 42180 Ryan Rd. One course for beginners from 11 a.m.-noon and one for Experienced Beginners from 1-2 p.m. The fee for each course is $140. Call 703-327-3403 or visit www.golfurheadoff.com for registration.

Saturday, May 4-Sunday, October 27: Free, guided tours of the site of the October 21, 1861, Battle of Ball's Bluff, will be lead by volunteers. They will tell about the largest Civil War engagement in Loudoun County. For more information call 703-737-7800.

The Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum offers classes in herbal gardening this spring. Classes will be led by Ginny Abraham, licensed nurse practitioner and gardening enthusiast. Four-part classes meet Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Sign up for one or all four classes at any County of Loudoun park or recreation center. Classes are $6.25 each for Loudoun County residents. For more information, call 703-421-5322.

Inside Loudoun County: is a cable television program which can be seen Mondays and Fridays throughout April (with start April 1), on Adelphia's Government Access Channel 2, at 7 and 9 p.m. The program will discuss the upcoming Loudoun Child Care Fair and other child care services.

Dr. Chen has designed a Tai Chi learning system based on 20 years experience and education. The class will take place at Sterling Annex Community Center on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. It will go on from April 24-June 24 and cost $150. Call 571-425-4206 for registration.

Tai Chi Classes will be offered every Wednesday from April 24-May 29 at the Loudoun County Senior Center. Intermediate classes are from noon to 1 p.m. and beginners from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $30 for members, $36 for non-members for all six sessions. Only open to seniors 55 and older. To register, stop by the Senior Center or call 703-430-2397.

Gentle Yoga Classes are being offered 6:30-7:45 p.m. every Tuesday from April 30-June 18 at the Loudoun County Senior Center. Cost is $53 for members, $61 for non-members. Only open to seniors 55 and older. To register, stop by the Senior Center or call 703-430-2397.

Pioneer Camp for children entering grades 2-6 in Claude Moore Park, located at 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 24-28. The children will learn how the pioneers did when they pushed western over Virginia's mountains. They will cook pioneer foods and even learn how to find it. It costs $150/5 sessions. Call 703-444-1275 for reservations.

Nature Adventure Camp for children entering grades 2-6 in Claude Moore Park, located at 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 29-Aug. 9. The children will hike, learn about the animals and the plants in the park, do crafts and make a camp T-shirt. It costs $300.00/10 sessions. Call 703-444-1275 for reservations.

<cal1>WEDNESDAY/APRIL 3

<cal2>The Eastern Loudoun Regional Library is offering a Wednesday morning adult book discussion group at 10:30 a.m. The book is "Household Gods" by Judith Tarr. Call 703-444-3228.

Edible Quilts?: At 9:30 a.m., learn about the tradition of quilting through simple hands-on activities at Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. Make an decorate your own quilt of graham crackers and frosting. $5. Ages 3-6. Pre-registration is required. Register at any Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, or Community Service facility. For more information please call (703) 421-5322. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum located at Claude Moore Park, 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling, Virginia 20164.

Old McDonald's Farm: Meet the animals on the farm: goats, chickens, roosters, rabbits and peacocks of Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum at 12 p.m. Learn about animals that live on the farm and the products they produce, like wool, eggs, and milk. Make and taste fresh butter. $5. Ages 3-6. Pre-registration is required. Register at any Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, or Community Service facility. For more information please call (703) 421-5322. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum located at Claude Moore Park, 21544 Cascades Parkway.

The Herbal Gardener: Instructor Virginia Abraham shares her knowledge of herbalism and heirloom seeds in this four-part class at 7 p.m. at Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. Take one or all four classes. $6.25 per session. All ages. Pre-registration is required. Register at any Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, or Community Service facility. For more information please call (703) 421-5322. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum located at Claude Moore Park, 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling.

Children in grades 1-5 can look for tadpoles, frogs and other wetland inhabitants at Claude Moore Park from 3:30-5 p.m. Cost $7.50. Call 703-421-4907 for registration.

Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center is offering Printmaking for elementary-age children. The course starts at April 3 and costs $22.50+$6 supply fee for three sessions. It is scheduled from 3:30-5 p.m. The class will meet at The Round Hill Center, 20 High Street in Round Hill. Call 540-338-7973 for registration.

Frogs and Ponds session for children in grades 1-5 in Claude Moore Park, located at 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling from 3:30-5 p.m. The children will learn about tadpoles, frogs and other wetland inhabitants in the park. It costs $7.50/session. Call 703-444-1275 for reservations.

The Loudoun County Planning Commission will hear an update on the Moorefield Station Transit Oriented Development application from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E. in Leesburg. The public will have the opportunity to comment on the project at the Planning Commission's public hearing.

<cal1>THURSDAY/APRIL 4

<cal2>An Adult Book Discussion is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at Lovettsville Library, 12 North Light Street, Lovettsville. Title for this session is "A Painted House," by John Grisham. Call 540-822-5824 for more information or visit the Lovettsville Library to pick up a copy of the book.

Lori Kelley will perform from 7-9 p.m. at the Sterling/Cascades Marketplace Starbucks.

Seeds All Around Us at Claude Moore Park from 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. Children ages 3-6 can learn about seeds in flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They will also plant some to take home. Cost: $7.50. Call 703-421-4907 for registration.

Introduction to Computers for Seniors 1-4 p.m. at the Loudoun County Senior Center. Cost is $15 for members, $16 for non-members. only for seniors 55 and over. To register stop by the Senior Center or call 703-430-2397.

John Putney will be at the Loudoun County Government Building, Bluemont Room, 1 Harrison Street, from 2-4 p.m. He will discuss issues facing the area with constituents and to help anyone having problems with a federal agency. Call 703-435-2483 for more information.

<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 5

<cal2>The Sterling Playmakers will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" on April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at the Sterling Middle School auditorium. Cast members include Leah Daily, Terry DiMurro, Kristin Mack, Kim Poncin, Sandy Smith, Rachel Stone, Kim Thornley, Joe Campanella, Dave Chappell, Jonathan Dyer, Thom Dyer, Russ Ferrer, Peter Hadinque, Lee Lichvar, Mark Malkasian, Willie Padin, Anthony Pavelski, John Petropol, and Steve Smith. For more information about the show, make an on-line visit to www.SterlingPlaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

Parent's Night Out! is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. at the Sterling Annex Community Center. Parents can plan a night out while the staff looks after the children. There will be lots of activities for the children. Applies to children ages 3-12. $4/hour/child. Second child half price. Call 703-430-6673 to confirm participation.

Join Northern Virginia Astronomy Club when they observe Comet Ikeya-Zhang at Franklin Park, Business Route 7, from 7-9 p.m. Cost: $3. Call 540-338-7973 for more information.

<cal1>SATURDAY/APRIL 6

<cal2>The Sterling Playmakers will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" on April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at the Sterling Middle School auditorium. For more information about the show, make an on-line visit to www.SterlingPlaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

"Empowering Women 2002", a conference for woman 55 and older who want to learn about how to have a healthy mind, body, and wallet, will take place 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Cascades. Board of Supervisors vice chairman Eleanore C. Towe and supervisor Sally R. Kurtz co-chair the conference, which is sponsored by the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Women. A registration fee of $20 includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The deadline for registration is March 21. To register or for more information, call 703-777-0259.

Civil War Bus Tour- The Mountain Gaps 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The trip meets at Claude Moore Park. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations are required. For more information, call 703-421-5322.

Course on Disease Management in Commercial Vineyards 9-11 a.m. at the Loudoun Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Jason Murray at 703-737-8978 or e-mail jamurray@vt.edu by April 4. The $10 registration fee can be paid in advance or upon arrival.

Loudoun-Fairfax Mothers of Multiples, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting a consignment sale 9 a.m. -12 noon at the Sterling Community Center. For further information or any questions, call: 729-4849.

"3 Maryland Painters" is having an artists' reception from 3-6 p.m. at the gallery on the corner of Gay and Porter Streets. The artists are Sharon Yates, James Hennessey and Timothy App. They will be featured from March 30 through May 4 at the Jordan's gallery. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30-6 p.m. Call 540-675-3410 for more information.

The Herbal Gardener: Instructor Virginia Abraham shares her knowledge of herbalism and heirloom seeds in this four-part class. Turn a kitchen garden into a household healer. Abraham is a licensed nurse and gardening enthusiast. Take one or all four classes. $6.25 per session. All ages. 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Register at any Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, or Community Service facility. For more information call 703-421-5322. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is located at Claude Moore Park 21544 Cascades Parkway in Sterling.

"Hip Choreography," a belly dancing class for beginner/intermediate students, will take place noon-2 p.m. at the Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Cost: $25 pre-registered or $30 at the door. Bring pen and paper. Veil and finger cymbals are optional. Call 703-433-2460 or e-mail katayoundance@hotmail.com to register.

Instrument Petting Zoo will take place 2-4 p.m. at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road in Leesburg. A family program for ages 7 and up. For more information, call 703-771-5624 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us

Spring Book Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the conference room next to the Sterling Public Library, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling.

Loudoun-Fairfax Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling. For more information, call 703-715-MOMY.

Join Northern Virginia Astronomy Club when they observe Comet Ikeya-Zhang at Franklin Park, Business Route 7, from 7-9 p.m. It costs $3. Call 540-338-7973 for more information.

Scott Brannon Band and Local Exchange will perform at the Lucketts Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 703-771-5281 for more information.

The Manassas Museum is calling for volunteers to participate in their annual Park Day 2002 at Liberia and Mayfield Fort. Volunteers will help rake leaves and pick up trash and will receive a t-shirt. Call 703-257-8452 for more information.

Local postal employees will celebrate the issuance of the Greetings From Virginia postage stamp. The new stamp will feature a mansion based on the Oatlands mansion in Leesburg as well as a cannon inspired from a photograph of Richmond. The stamp is one of 50 different designs that will be available on a sheet of self-adhesive stamps highlighting each state's history and points of interest. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. at the Oatlands Plantation, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg.

<cal1>SUNDAY/APRIL 7

<cal2>The Rust Library kicks off the three-part "Journeys" film/discussion series with a screening of "The Life and Times of Hank Greenburg" at 2 p.m. Screenwriter/producer/director Aviva Kempner will be on hand to discuss the documentary about the noted baseball player who battled anti-Semitism to become a Hall of Famer. The Rust Library is located at 380 Old Waterford Road in Leesburg. Admission is free. For more information, call 703-737-8655 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

The Sterling Playmakers will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" on April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at the Sterling Middle School auditorium. For more information about the show, make an on-line visit to www.SterlingPlaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

Spring Farm Open House is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park in Leesburg. Free visits will continue from April through August. For more information, call 703-779-9372, visit www.nvrpa.org or e-mail templehallfarm@erols.org.

<cal1>Monday/April 8

<cal2>Mark Jonathan Harris discusses his Academy Award-winning documentary "Into the Arms of Strangers" at 7 p.m. at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. Admission is free. For more information, call 703-737-8655 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

"Spelunking" at Franklin Park-Join Adventure Links and Franklin Park in a course on caving in Sheperdstown, W.Va. Meet at Franklin Park at 9 a.m. Ages 12 and above are welcome. Cost $70 per person. For the itinerary and to register call 703-338-7603 by March 30.

Medical tests are being offered at Christ the Redeemer Church in Sterling. Test for strokes, aneurysms, heart disease and osteoporosis. The tests takes 10 minutes and cost $40 each. Three tests cost $99 and four cost $125. Call 1-800-407-4557 for registration.

A FY 2003 Fiscal Plan public hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. Those wishing to speak at the evening should contact the Office of the Clerk to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151.

<cal1>Tuesday/April 9

<cal2>Stefanie Fix will perform from 7-9 p.m. at the Leesburg/Bellewood Common Starbucks, 531-D E. Market Street.

Barnyard Babies: Meet the new spring babies: lambs, kids, and a calf. Learn the correct names of adult and infant animals through fun games and crafts. $5. 3 p.m. Ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required. Register at any Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, or Community Service facility. For more information call 703-421-5322. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is located at Claude Moore Park 21544 Cascades Parkway in Sterling.

Quaker cooking: perform the tasks that were the children's responsibility in preparing a Quaker meal. Grind corn, make corn batter, and help the instructor cook the bread over an open fire. Taste your Quaker cooking, and wash dishes the old fashioned way! $5. Ages 6-10. 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Register at any Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, or Community Service facility. For more information call 703-421-5322. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is located at Claude Moore Park 21544 Cascades Parkway in Sterling.

A FY 2003 Fiscal Plan public hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. Those wishing to speak at the evening should contact the Office of the Clerk to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151.

The History of Loudoun County presented by historian Jane Sullivan at 7:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling. A family program recommended for ages 6 and up. For more information, call 703-430-9500 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

Peggy Bonsee, Life Coach and AD/HD consultant will discuss "New Insights on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" (AD/HD) at the Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St, Middleburg. The program is recommended for adults. For more information call 540-687-5730 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

<cal1>Wednesday/April 10

<cal2>Buyer/Seller Information Exchange session 3 p.m. in the Lovettsville Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg. The event is sponsored by the Purchasing Office and is open to all representatives of area businesses. To reserve a seat, call 703-777-0403 or send an e-mail to pcogle@loudoun.gov.

The Leesburg Garden Club is hosting the 68th Annual Garden Club of Virginia Daffodil Show 2-8 p.m. at Carradoc Hall/Holiday Inn, 1500 East Market Street, Leesburg. Admission is free.

A FY 2003 Fiscal Plan public hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. Those wishing to speak at the evening should contact the Office of the Clerk to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151.

Introduction to Ceramics for Seniors 1-3 p.m. at the Loudoun County Senior Center. Cost is $15 for members, $16 for non-members. For seniors 55 and older. Registration is required. To register, stop by the Senior Center or call 703-430-2397.

Window 95/98 Class for Seniors 1-4 p.m. at the Loudoun County Senior Center. Cost is $15 for members, $16 for non-members. only for seniors 55 and over. To register stop by the Senior Center or call 703-430-2397.

Old McDonald's Farm: Meet the animals of the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum at 12 noon. Learn about animals that live on the farm and the products they produce, like wool, eggs, and milk. Make and taste fresh butter. $5. Ages 3-6.

<cal1>Thursday/April 11

<cal2>David A. Alberding will perform from 7-9 p.m. at the Sterling/Cascades Marketplace Starbucks.

"Book Talk" about Clyde Edgerton's book "Walking Across Egypt" at Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise Street at 10 a.m. Call 703-430-9500 for more information or stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book.

Children ages 3-6 can learn about how water, soil and other factors fit into the web of life at Claude Moore Park from 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $7.50. Call 703-421-4907 for registration.

The Leesburg Garden Club is hosting the 68th Annual Garden Club of Virginia Daffodil Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carradoc Hall/Holiday Inn, 1500 East Market Street, Leesberg. Admission is free.

Earth and Sky session for children ages 3-6 in Claude Moore Park, located at 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling from 9:30-11 a.m. Children will learn about how weather, soil and other factors fit into the web of life. It costs $7.50/session. Call 703-444-1275 for reservations.

New Library Hours: Beginning April 11, the Purcellville and Lovettsville Libraries will have new hours of operation. The new hours for the Purcellville are: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The new hours for Lovettsville are: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 12

<cal2>MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers' meeting will take place at 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Capital Community Church, 20430 Ashburn Village Blvd., Ashburn. All mothers with children from infant to age five are welcome. Child care will be provided. Call 703-858-4461 or 703-729-7493 for registration information.

The Sterling Playmakers will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" on April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at the Sterling Middle School auditorium. For more information about the show, make an on-line visit to www.SterlingPlaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

The Loudoun Chamber will host its monthly Business Showcase Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Leesburg from 7:30-9 a.m. The Chamber's New Member Orientation will follow the breakfast.

Voxology in Concert 8 p.m. at Luckets Community Center, 42362 Lucketts Road in Leesburg. Voxology plays contemporary folk music with a touch of Bluegrass. Cost $10. For more information, call 703-771-5281.

<cal1>Saturday/April 13

<cal2>Hummingbird & Butterfly Plants are offered at promotional prices at Kord Farm-Nursery, 15694, Hillsboro Road in Purcellville from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The farm is open to the public April through June, Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Other days through October by appointment, 540-668-6687.

The Sterling Playmakers will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" on April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at the Sterling Middle School auditorium. For more information about the show, make an on-line visit to www.SterlingPlaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

"Draw-in" 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Naturalist Center, 741 Miller Drive in Leesburg. Artists and illustrators 10 years and older are invited. Bring art supplies. Professional illustrators will be on hand to give assistance and career information. For more information, call 703-779-9712 or toll free 1-800-729-7725.

The Caregiver's Resource Library Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling. Open to all Loudoun County child-care providers. For more information call 703-430-9500 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

"Women's Cane Dance," a dance class inspired by the men's martial arts stick dance "Tahtyb," will take place noon-2 p.m. at the Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. This dance from Egypt teaches balance, coordination and control. Cost: $25 pre-registered or $30 at the door. No experience required. All ages welcome. Call 703-433-2460 or e-mail katayoundance@hotmail.com to register.

The 14th Annual Leesburg-Loudoun Arbor Day will take place at Banshee Reeks Park from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Arbor Day is a celebration of the importance of trees. The event is also intended to educate children about the benefits of trees. Live entertainment by Bertram McLeish and John Richard will be offered. Attend the "Favorite Loudoun Tree Photo Contest." Send a photo (no larger than 8"x10") of your favorite Loudoun County tree to Michelle Vanhuss, Loudoun County PRCS, 1 Harrison SE, Leesburg, VA 20177, before March 29. Call 703-771-5991 for more information.

The Gotta Dance Troupe will present "A Salute to New York City" at Potomac High School, located at 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling, at 2 p.m. The show will feature Bob Searle, Ernest Smith, Mary Klatt and others. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Ralph and Great will perform amazing feats of magic and illusion. The shows are at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at Sterling Annex Community Center. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 703-430-6673 for more information.

Third Annual Senior Prom 3-6 p.m. at the Loudoun County Senior Center. For seniors 55 and over. Tickets are $2 for members, $4 for non-members and can be purchased at the Senior Center beginning April 1.

Family Bird Walk from 10-11 a.m. in Claude Moore Park, located at 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling. Bring your binoculars and join the bird walk. The admission is free but call 703-444-1275 for reservations.

All CountrySide homeowners are encouraged to attend the Spring Clean-up. Register at Parkway Pool parking lot at 9 a.m. Clean-up will be finished by 11:30 a.m. Call 703-430-0175 for more information.

A Family Swing Dance will take place 7-9 p.m. at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. A professional dance instructor and DJ will facilitate the evening's dance. Light refreshments will be for sale. Tickets are available in advance for $4 per person and $12 for a family of four. Tickets will also be available at the door for $5 per person and $15 for a family of four. For more information, call 703-777-1368.

The Herbal Gardener: Virginia Abraham shares her knowledge of herbalism and heirloom seeds at 10 a.m. in this four-part class offered by the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. Take one or all of the classes.

<cal1>SUNDAY/APRIL 14

<cal2>"Fighter-Revisiting History: The Passionate Journey of Two Survivors," a documentary about two Holocaust survivors will be screened at 2 p.m. at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. Arnost Lustig, the one of the subjects of the film, will participate in a discussion following the screening. Admission is free. For more information, call 703-737-8655 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

The Sterling Playmakers will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" on April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at the Sterling Middle School auditorium. For more information about the show, make an on-line visit to www.SterlingPlaymakers.com or call 703-437-6117.

"Morning Star Consort," a performance in the Loudoun County Public Libraries Concert in the Libraries series, will take place 2 p.m. at Purcellville Library, 220 East Main Street, Purcellville. Medieval, Renaissance, Classical and Celtic music. For more information visit the Loudoun County Public Library web site at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

Morning Star Consort will perform at the Purcellville Library, 220 East Main St, Purcellville, at 2 p.m. Morning Star Consort will perform music from many genres, specializing in Medieval, Renaissance, Classical and Celtic Music. For more information call 540-338-7235 or visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.

The ninth annual Spring Seed and Plant Exchange will take place at the Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, located at 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring their extra seeds, bulbs, plants, and cuttings to exchange with other gardeners. Call 703-430-2136 for more information.

Spring Seed and Plant Exchange 2 p.m. at the Eastern Loudoun Library, 21030 Whitfield Place in Sterling. For more information, call 703-430-2136.

The Bahai Faith in Loudoun County will host a public meeting on "The spiritual Destiny of America and The Promise of World Peace" at the Loudoun County Regional Public Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, meeting room B. The meeting is from 6-8 p.m. Call 703-669-5435 for more information.