<lst>Send announcements to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call Matthew Razak at 703-917-6457.
This free listing is reserved for activities and events that are open to the public at no or minimal cost.
Ashburn Classics upcoming events include in November, Don Metzger will discuss "down sizing;" Dec. 9 is the club's annual Christmas Brunch at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, cost $25 per person. If you wish to participate I suggest you contact us quite soon.
The next membership meeting is Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and refreshments will be available. Contact Pamela Halston, chairperson, 703-771-7041.
Virginia Reader's Choice book club for middle-schoolers at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12. Join the club on the second Thursday of each month to discuss a book from the Virginia Young Reader's Choice list for middle school. The library will provide refreshments. Recommended for ages 12-18. Advance registration required, call 703-737-8100, Ext. 4.
The Countryside Women's Club will hold its 17th Annual Fall Luncheon, at River Creek Country Club, Friday, Oct. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25. Talbots will provide a fashion show for guests and members. A raffle will be held with proceeds going to charity. Deadline for reservations and payment is Oct. 6. Call Maryanne at 703-777-6753 or Teresa at 703-444-3035.
The next monthly membership meeting of the Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club is Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the meeting room of the Dunn Loring Firehouse, 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. Free and open to the public. Guest speaker, Elizabeth (Beth) Lannon, a licensed veterinary technician, will speak to us about her experience as a volunteer working at the Lamar Dixon Animal Shelter in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. Refreshments. Bring your dog and meet other Sheltie owners and breeders. Visit http://www.potomacvalleyssc.com.
Sterling Library will be holding an after-school book club, Tuesdays, 4 p.m., Oct. 17. Includes books, crafts and fun. Learn about the latest must reads or bring a book to recommend to others. A different theme will be featured each month. Recommended for ages 6-10. Advance registration required at 703-430-9500.
Mothers First-Leesburg is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms' nights out and lectures. This month's meeting is Oct. 17, at 10 a.m., at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.