<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 two weeks before event date. Photos/artwork encouraged. Questions? Call Michael O'Connell at 703-917-6449.
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<cal2>Flowers and Music. The Old Yankee Framer hosts a one-man show featuring the works of local artist Rene Dickerson. The exhibit will be on display at The Old Yankee Framer in Ashburn Village and run throughout July. Free artist's receptions will take place at The Old Yankee Framer on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. both nights. The Old Yankee Framer is located at 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Ashburn. For more information, call 703-723-6363.
Bluemont Concert Series. Sundays, June 16-Aug. 25 with no concert on Aug. 18. 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on North King St. from Cornwall St. to Loudoun St. and Market St. from Church St. to Wirt St. in downtown Leesburg.
Ballroom Dance Studio offers weekly "Friday Night Drop-In" Workshops on Fridays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Nite Club Survival. Cost $15. Call 703-444-3061. The studio is located in the Sterling Plaza Shopping Center.
Nature Adventure Camp for children entering grades 2-6 at Claude Moore Park, 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling. July 29-Aug. 9 from 9 to 3 p.m. Cost: $300/10 sessions. In this two-week camp the children will learn about animals and plants, play nature games, do crafts and make a camp T-shirt. Bring snack, lunch and water every day. Call 703-444-1275 for registration.
A progressive educational program for children 2-4 years begins in September in Sterling. The learning program for preschool children provides an appropriately free environment for a child to engage in imaginative play and uncover their creative genius. The curriculum brings together artistic, academic and practical applications to learning, emphasizing the whole child. Limited enrollment available. For more information, call 703-406-6199 or 703-450-5456.
The Loudoun Museum, Morven Park and the 8th Virginia Infantry Reenactment Group offers the third annual children's Civil War Camp on July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids aged 8-13 experience life during the Civil War through hands-on activities. Civil War camp life, music and drills will be explored and various Civil War 'outfits' will be available to try on. The camp fee is $100, which covers lunch and all materials for the week. Please call Mark Summers at the Loudoun Museum at (703) 777-7427 to register.
Natural History Day Camps at Banshee Reeks Park in Leesburg. Dates: regular camp: July 8-12; senior camp: July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1 (a six-day camp over two weeks). For more information, contact Peggy Maio at 703-669-2207.
The Loudoun Museum, Morven Park offers a Colonial Camp for children ages 7-12 on August 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Colonial campers will reenact a 'mock congress,' explore the American Revolution and Native American life and hear folk tales. The camp fee is $100, which covers lunch and all materials. Call Mark Summers at the Loudoun Museum at (703) 777-7427 to register.
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.
Pioneer Camp for children entering grades 2-6 in Claude Moore Park, located at 21544 Cascades Parkway, Sterling, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24-28. The children learn what the pioneers did when they moved westward over Virginia's mountains. They will cook pioneer foods and even learn how to find it. $150/five 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. to 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. $300.00/10 sessions. Call 703-444-1275 for reservations.
Crossroads of Northern Virginia: Leesburg Walking Tour: The Loudoun Museum hosts a walking tour of historic Leesburg on Mondays and Fridays. The tour covers over 250 years of town history. All tours begin at the Loudoun Museum at 1 p.m. and last about one hour. Price for the walking tour is $4 for adults and $1.50 for seniors, students, and teachers. Tours are also available by appointment. Discount rates for groups as well. Please contact Mark Summers, Director of Education at the Loudoun Museum, at 703-777-7427 for more information.
African-American Walking Tour--Struggle and Community: On Tuesdays, the Loudoun Museum hosts this brand-new tour concentrating on the heritage of Leesburg's African-American community. All tours begin at the Loudoun Museum at 1 p.m. and last about one hour. Price for the walking tour is $4 for adults and $1.50 for seniors, students, and teachers. Tours are also available by appointment. Discount rates for groups as well. Please contact Mark Summers, Director of Education at the Loudoun Museum, at 703-777-7427 for more information.
Loudoun County's Civil War: Leesburg, 1861-1865: On Wednesdays, the Loudoun Museum hosts an American Civil War walking tour. All tours begin at the Loudoun Museum at 1 p.m. and last about one hour. Price for the walking tour is $4 for adults and $1.50 for seniors, students, and teachers. Tours are also available by appointment. Discount rates for groups as well. Please contact Mark Summers, Director of Education at the Loudoun Museum, at 703-777-7427 for more information.
Loudoun County--A Case for Independence: On Mondays, the Loudoun Museum presents a walking tour that examines Loudoun County during the era of the American Revolution. All tours begin at the Loudoun Museum at 1 p.m. and last about one hour. Price for the walking tour is $4 for adults and $1.50 for seniors, students, and teachers. Tours are also available by appointment. Discount rates for groups as well. Please contact Mark Summers, Director of Education at the Loudoun Museum, at 703-777-7427 for more information.
Depression and Manic Depression Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. The group is sponsored by the Sterling/Reston Chapter of DRADA. For location contact Traci 703-433-1448, Paul 703-703-981-2259, or Kathy 540-751-0547.
Free In-Line Skate lessons at the Alpine Ski Shop in Sterling, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., weather permitting. Stopping, turning and gliding skills are covered. Rentals available. Instructors are IISA-certified. Call 703-444-7844 or visit www.alpineskishop.com for more information.
Leesburg Gardens. Free samplings of just picked corn on the cob hot off the grill, veggie of the day, and ice cold watermelon. Every Saturday in July 12-4 p.m. 19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg. 703-779-2332.
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<cal2>Philomont Community Center offers preschool classes from noon to 2 p.m. for children age 2. The community center is located at 36592 Jeb Stuart Road in Philomont. You may register at the community center or call 540-338-5882.
<cal1>Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
<cal2>Philomont Community Center offers preschool classes from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for children age 3. The community center is located at 36592 Jeb Stuart Road in Philomont. You may register at the community center or call 540-338-5882.
<cal1>Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
<cal2>Philomont Community Center offers preschool classes from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for children age 4. The community center is located at 36592 Jeb Stuart Road in Philomont. You may register at the community center or call 540-338-5882.
<cal1>Mondays and Fridays
<cal2>Stretch and Flex Class with Peggy Carter from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays at Philomont Community Center located at 36592 Jeb Stuart Road in Philomont. $5 per session. Bring a mat and weights. Call 540-338-5882 for more information.