Wednesday/March 3
<cal2>Amelia & Me. Sterling Library hosts storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers. The toddler program (2 and 3 year olds) begins at 10 a.m. and the preschooler program (4 and 5 year olds) begins at 11:30 a.m. For any more information, call the Sterling Library at 703-430-9500 V/TTY.
<cal1>Thursday, March 4
<cal2>2004 Loudoun Career Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Dulles Town Center in Sterling. Approximately 100 exhibitors are expected at the fair, including employers with job opportunities at all levels in a broad range of fields as well as educational institutions and others who provide job skills training. The fair is free for job seekers and there is no pre-registration. Job candidates should dress professionally, bring multiple copies of their resume, and make their first stop the registration desk to pick up an event program. The registration desk will be located on the first floor behind the elevators in the center court of the mall. For more information about the fair, contact Peggy Young of the Loudoun County Workforce Resource Center at 703-737-8220 or at wrc@loudoun.gov.
Book discussion. Rust Library will host a book club for discussion on the Magic Tree House book series at 4 p.m. The books chronicle the adventures of eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie. Recommended for ages 6 to 9. Advance registration is required, call 703-771-5624.
<cal1>Friday/March 5
<cal2>Bingo. The Lucketts Volunteer Fire Department will host a filled basket bingo. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. There are 29 games, the cost is $20. For more information, call 703-777-9344.
<cal1>Saturday/March 6
<cal2>Animals of Flight. Ashburn Library will host John Drummond for a program on the Birds of Banshee Reeks at 10 a.m. Learn about the animals of flight that make their home at Banshee Reeks, the 700-acre nature preserve in Leesburg. The Ashburn Library Advisory Board sponsors the free Birds of Banshee Reeks program. No tickets or registration are required. For more information, call the Ashburn Library at 703-737-8100.
"Rosie the Riveter." Ashburn Library will host a free viewing and discussion series "The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter" on at 2 p.m. The film features five former "Rosies" who recall their histories working in Detroit, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco during the war. Recommended for teens ages 13 & Up and adults. For more information, visit www.lcpl.lib.us.us or call the Ashburn Library at 703-737-8100 V/TTY.
Bluegrass Music. Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers will be at the Lucketts Community Center. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the music will begin at 7 p.m. The tickets are sold at the door and cost $10. Refreshments are available at the snack bar. The community center is located on Route 15, seven miles north of Leesburg, Va. and five miles south of Point of Rocks Bridge. For more information, call 703-771-5281.
Spring Barrel Tasting at Tarara. Barrel Tasting is one of the biggest events of the year at Tarara, as the winery welcomes visitors to sample wines right out of the barrel. Unlike tasting finished wines, guests will taste immature wines that provide only a hint of what the finished product will be like. The winery, located in a 6000 square foot cave, will be transformed with candlelight, live entertainment performed by Kokopelli Winds, gourmet faire provided by Rumored Creations and wines-in-the-making sampled directly from the barrels.
Flea Market. The Sterling Annex on West Church Road in Sterling will hold its monthly indoor Flea Market on Saturday, March 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Spaces are $10 each with tables and chairs provided. Pre-registration is required. Crafters and Home based Business are always welcome. Join us to sell or shop. For more information call 703-430-6673.
Forgotten Peoples Concert and Lecture. Master Singers of Virginia with artistic director, Erik Reid Jones. Music of Estonian composers Veljo Tormis and Urmas Sisask, "Reincarnations" of Samuel Barber, and a world premiere by Erik Reid Jones. Lecture begins at 7:15 p.m.; concert at 8 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall Street, NW, Leesburg.
Free Advanced Home Financing Seminar. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Hosted by Mary Krueger, Washington Mutual Home Loans and Francine Dupont, Long and Foster. Reservations requested. 703-443-6312. Rust Library, Leesburg.
Second annual Meadowlark Nature Photography Exhibition, today and March 7, at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. Professional and top amateur photographers from the Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs (NOVACC) will host the event from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day in the indoor garden setting of The Atrium and in the Gardens' Visitor's Center. Admission and each day's activities will be free, including complimentary camera cleanings on Saturday. Aspiring and experienced photographers may bring samples to be critiqued and attend photography technique programs. Visit the exhibit website, www.MeadowlarkPhotoExhibit.com, for more information, to view 2003 exhibit images and to learn about the participating photography clubs. For more information about the exhibit and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, call 703-255-3631 or visit
www.nvrpa.org/atrium.html.
Formal Dress Collection. Junior Woman's Club of Loudoun (JWCL) will be collecting new or gently worn formal dresses for their Fairy Tale Closet event at Dulles Town Center, outside of Lord & Taylor, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 703-669-6500, or visit www.jwcl.org.
International Wine Auction. Oatlands will hold an international wine auction from 4-7 p.m. in the Oatlands Carriage House. The live and silent auction will feature wines from around the world. A variety of wines, wine items and wine packages will be available via both silent and live auctions. Space is limited and advance reservations are suggested. The cost is $25/person in advance; $40/person at the door. To reserve a space, call 703-777-3174, extension 11.
<cal1>Sunday/March 7
<cal2>Formal Dress Collection. Junior Woman's Club of Loudoun (JWCL) will be collecting new or gently worn formal dresses for their Fairy Tale Closet event at Dulles Town Center, outside of Lord & Taylor, 12-4 p.m. For more information, call 703-669-6500, or visit www.jwcl.org.
<cal1>Monday/March 8
<cal2>Monday Night Movies: "Whale Rider." 6:30 p.m. at Eastern Loudoun Regional Library. "Whale Rider," based on the book by Witi Ihimaera. Recommended for ages 13-18. Bring popcorn and drinks. For more information, call 703-444-3228.
Formal Dress Collection. Junior Woman's Club of Loudoun (JWCL) will be collecting new or gently worn formal dresses for their Fairy Tale Closet event at Valley Chiropractic in Purcellville through March 12. For more information, call 703-669-6500, or visit www.jwcl.org.
Remarkable Reptiles. 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. Whether talking about lizards, snakes or turtles, reptiles are amazing animals. Learn how they live through games, activities and a craft. Ages 3-6. $9/session. Registration required. Class will spend time outdoors.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 9
<cal2>Loudoun Health Care's Mobile Health Van. The van visits the Senior Center from 9:30 a.m.-noon to take blood pressure and glucose testing along with other medical needs. The center is located at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Call 703-430-2397.
Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group. The support group will meet at from 6:30-8 p.m. at Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Open to all adults. Call 703-430-2397.
Teen Coffeehouse Cafe. 7 p.m. at the Rust Library. Explore food from around the world. Open mic for poetry, prose, songs and stories -- original compositions or favorites from others. Coffeehouse-style refreshments served. Recommended for ages 12 and up. For more information, call 703-771-5624.
Bird Hike. Walk the park's woodlands and fields with naturalist in search of resident and migratory bird species. 8:30-10 a.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney. Ages 12 and up. Bring binoculars and field guides. Dress for the weather. Reservations required. Free. Call 703-631-0013.
Flower Show. The Douglass Community Center has begun enrollment for its annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. Transportation will be via motor coach and fee is $46, which includes admission to the show. Departure is at 7 a.m. from the old Leesburg K-Mart parking lot with return at 7 p.m. For more information and advance registration, contact the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 or email dcc@loudoun.gov.
<cal1>Friday/March 10
<cal2>Eyeglass Care. Staff from Lenscrafters at Dulles Town Center will be available from 1-2 p.m. to clean and assist with minor repairs. Senior Center, Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Call 703-430-2397.
Paws & Hooves. Sterling Library hosts storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers. The toddler program (2 and 3 year olds) begins at 10 a.m. and the preschooler program (4 and 5 year olds) begins at 11:30 a.m. For any more information, call the Sterling Library at 703-430-9500 V/TTY.
College Planning. Collegiate Funding Group of Fairfax will presents a free college planning financial workshop from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, 21030 Whitfield Place in Sterling. For reservations and information, call 703-403-5742.
Social Security Benefits and employment workshop is being offered by Loudoun ARC from 9 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. at the Loudoun Community Services Board, Leesburg. This workshop will explain how income affects medical benefits and eligibility for Social Security and/or SSI. For more information contact LARC at 703-777-1939 or Larclady@aol.com.
<cal1>Thursday/March 11
<cal2> "General Moses", stories from the Life of Harriet Tubman portrayed by Ilene Evans. At the Rust Library at 4 p.m.
<cal1>Friday/March 12
<cal2>"Dentistry of the Future." Presented by Dr. E. Richard Hughes. The program will focus on healthy dental care through an overall healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants for those over 50. 10:30 a.m. at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Call 703-430-2397.
"Old MacDonald's Farm." Presented by the Sterling Playmakers, written and directed by Joe Campanella. Performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Sterling Middle School Theatre. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 703-437-6117 or visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com.
<cal1>Saturday/March 13
<cal2>"Founding Sisters and the Nineteenth Amendment" with Elanor Clift. 2 p.m. at the Eastern Loudoun Regional Library (Cascades).
A Home-Based Business Expo will be held at Sterling Annex Community Center Saturday, March 13, 9-2 p.m. Meet with home-based business entrepreneurs in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. Free admission to general public.
Swing Dance. Lovettsville Community Center and Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center will co-host the March installment of their Swing Dance series from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. with refresher dance lessons beginning at 7 p.m. The Loudoun Jazz Ensemble will perform a variety of Big Band and Swing Music. Admission for the evening is $6 per child (12 and under) and $8 per adult with a couples rate of $15. The Lovettsville community Center is located at 57 East Broad Way Street in Lovettsville. For more information, call Lissa Cobetto at 540-338-7973.
"Old MacDonald's Farm." Performances for The Sterling Playmakers upcoming children's show, "Old MacDonald's Farm," will be at the Sterling Middle School theatre at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-437-6117 or visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com.
Home Based Business Expo. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sterling Annex Community Center. Free. Come and talk to home-based business entrepreneurs from Loudoun and Fairfax counties.
Animal Signs. 10-11:30 a.m. Become a wildlife detective and discover the clues that animals leave behind. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person; pay at door. Space is limited. Call 703-444-1275 to register by March 12. Event is canceled by rain.
Children's Consignment Sale, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 401 West Holly Ave., Sterling. Selection of baby and children's clothing, bikes, furniture, toys, games, etc. Proceeds benefit Catholic vocations. 703-724-3997.
Open House. The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders, Inc. will be holding an open house from 1-5 p.m. Come and see the action
on Northern Virginia’s largest fixed operating "HO" scale model railroad. Featuring digital control, sound, and smoke. Also, visit the W&OD railroad’s real caboose. The club is located in the historic "Washington & Old Dominion Railroad" station, 231 Dominion Road (on the NoVa Regional Parks WO&D Trail) in downtown Vienna. Free admission; donations accepted. Additional information and directions can be obtained at ‘www.nvmr.org’, by e-mail at 'nvmrinc@hotmail.com', or by calling 703-938-5157 on the day of the open house.
<cal1>Sunday/March 14
<cal2><cal1>Sunday/March 14
<cal2>"Old MacDonald's Farm." Presented by the Sterling Playmakers, written and directed by Joe Campanella. Performance at 2 p.m. at the Sterling Middle School Theatre. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 703-437-6117 or visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com.
<cal1>Monday/March 15
<cal2>Frogshackle Nature Center Open House. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Visit the park's hands-on nature center. See and touch the many fascinating objects from animals and plants that live and grow in this and other areas. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration is required.
Wonderful "Windsday." 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. Windy weather is a part of spring. Learn the basics of weather and make a butterfly kite to try out in the wind. Ages 3-6. $9/session. Registration required. Class will spend time outdoors.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 16
<cal2>AncestryPlus. 7-8 p.m. LaVonne Markham will demonstrate the use of this online program. Thomas Balch Library Downstairs Meeting Room, Leesburg. Pre-register one week prior to presentation.
Book Discussion. The book discussion group will meet at 12:30 p.m. at Senior Center to discuss this month's selection, "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens. The Senior Center is located at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place in Sterling. Call 703-430-2397.