Send announcements, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail to loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, contact Matthew Razak 703-917-6457. For additional entertainment listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com, E section.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 6
<cal2>Film Screening. 6:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Enjoy a Humphrey Bogart film. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Golf. 8:30 a.m., Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club, 41601 Raspberry Drive, Leesburg. The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Golf Tournament. Visit www.loudounchamber.org or call 571-209-9025 to learn about sponsorship.
<cal1>Thursday/June 7
<cal2>Let’s Talk Turtles. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Meet the turtles that live at the Visitor Center up close and see their hard shells, clawed feet, and scaly skin; hike by the ponds to see turtles sunning themselves on logs. Ages 1-2. Cost: $10. Call 571-58-3700.
Meet the Author. 7 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Jonathon Scott Fuqua is the award-winning author of three young adult novels. Meet and talk to him. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Father’s Day. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. The Young at Art program at Sterling Annex Community Center is offering a Father’s Day Special. Cost: $9 per child ages 4 and up. Preregistration is required, call 703-430-6673.
Frogshackle Open House. 1-2:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Discover a treasure trove of objects from nature. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Free. Call 571-258-3700.
<cal1>Friday/June 8
<cal2>Wedding Day Crafts. 2 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. "Lily's Big Day" will be read and a special wedding day craft will be created. Recommended for children ages 2-6. Advanced registration required, call 703-737-8105 or visit online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Family Movie Night. 7-10 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. Features family movie, popcorn and drinks; bring lawn chairs. Register by calling 703-771-5913. Cost: $12 per family.
Jazz Concert. 5:30-10 p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Jazz on the Potomac featuring Tyris. Free; food and beverages available for purchase. Children's movie, 6-9 p.m., cost: $15. Children must be potty trained to attend.
Battle of the Bands. 5 p.m., Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling. Park View High will be hosting its fourth annual Battle of The Bands Barbecue. Rude Buddha is the featured band of the evening. Tickets $5. Call 703-444-7500.
Wine Tasting. 7-9 p.m., at Rust Manor House
802 Children's Center Road. Includes wines from Corcoran Vineyards, formerly Waterford Vineyards, and works for show and sale from local photographer Sarah Huntington. Cost: $12 per person. Call 540-338-1806 or visit www.rustmanorhouse.org.
Evening of Jazz. 7 p.m., Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn. The Young Brothers Trio and the Stone Bridge High School Jazz Ensemble will be presenting an "Evening of Jazz." Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per student. Call 571-252-2200 or visit www.youngbrothersjazz.com.
<cal1>Saturday/June 9
<cal2>Celtic Festival. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Includes music and dance, Celtic crafters, story telling, workshops, food and drink. Cost: $15 adults, $7 children. Call 703-938-9779 Visit www.pcfest.org.
Car Show. 6-10 p.m., Downtown Leesburg. The 21st Annual Leesburg Cruise-In will feature more than 270 classic cars and street rods from 1973 and beyond. Cost: $3. Call 703-779-4772.
Relay for Life. Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls. The American Cancer Society 2007 Eastern Loudoun Relay For Life. Local rock band Deaf Dog Cured will play at the event, 6-7 p.m. Contact Karen Maricheau of the American Cancer Society at 703-938-5550 or via e-mail at Chris Hallett at Hallettva@verizon.net.
Piano Xpress. 2-4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. The Piano Xpress is a day camp that offers piano instruction to children ages 7-11 at an introductory level. Advance registration is required, all 703-444-3228 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Jazz for Juniors. 2 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. Hear children's popular songs from television and children's movies that are changed into jazz tunes. All ages. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Civil War. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Aldie Mill Historic Park, Route 50, Aldie. A free exhibit of Civil War artifacts and artwork that will give a historical snapshot of horses and soldiers shown through Federal and Confederate cavalry and soldiers eyes. Visit www.NVRPA.org.
Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, 22135 Davis Drive, Sterling. Household items, toys, clothes, books, and electronics. Call 703-406-3068.
Nature and Photography. 1-2:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Discover the joys of photographing nature while hiking through Claude Moore Park. Bring a camera and two rolls of 200 or 400 ASA color film or two disposable cameras or a digital camera. Call 571-258-3700 to register. Cost: $4 per child.
Fishing. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville. Free. Family Fishing Day & Casting Kids Contest. Real bass pros and local fishing experts on hand to share their secrets. Contact Michael Hall at 571-236-1918 or the Franklin Park manager Mike Horner at 540-338-7603.
Benthic Macroinvertebrate Identification. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Rust Sanctuary, Leesburg. Benthic macroinvertebrates (bottom-dwelling boneless creatures) are important indicators of stream health. Learn in the classroom how to identify these creatures. Registration is required, call Cliff Fairweather at 703-737-0021.
Birding Banshee. 8 a.m., Banshee Reeks. Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for the monthly bird walk; bring binoculars. Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
<cal1>Sunday/June 10
<cal2>Relay for Life. Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls. The American Cancer Society 2007 Eastern Loudoun Relay For Life. Contact Karen Maricheau of the American Cancer Society at 703-938-5550 or via e-mail at Chris Hallett at Hallettva@verizon.net.
History. 2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Loudoun County Public Library is presenting a three-part series that traces the history of the founding of Jamestown. The following film will be shown and discussed by Harry Butowsky: "History of Britain." Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Car Show. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at Redskins Park, 21300 Redskin Park Drive, Ashburn. Renaldo Wynn Car Show Summer Fest includes athletes, celebrities and others showcasing their cars, Home Depot No. 20 NASCAR car on display and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Renaldo and LaTanya Wynn Family of Faith Foundation and The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation. Complete list of attending celebrities available at www.redskins.com. Cost: $15 for adult; $10 for child, ages 2-11; free for child under 2.
<cal1>Monday/June 11
<cal2>Butterflies. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Search for butterflies and their caterpillars among the trees and flowers. Cost: $10.50 a child. Call 571-58-3700.
Family Movie Night. 8-10 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. See June 8 item for details.
Lanesville Open House. 1-2:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. All ages. A guided tour to check out the progress of the research into and restoration of this National Register of Historic Places listed property. Free. Call 571-258-3700.
Frogshackle Open House. 1-2:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Discover a treasure trove of objects from nature. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Free. Call 571-258-3700.
KidzArt. 1:30, 3 or 4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Join KidzArt for a creative arts program for preschool children. Advanced registration required. Call 703-444-3228 or register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Tuesday/June 12
<cal2>Film Screening. 7 p.m., All branches of the Loudoun County Public Library. The film "The Lost Boys of Sudan" will be screened. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Concert. 7 p.m., Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls. The Potomac Falls High School Symphonic and Concert bands will host a combined concert with River Bend Middle School Eighth Grade Band. Free. Call 571-434-3200.
<cal1>Wednesday, June 13
<cal2>Father's Day Tribute. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Luncheon featuring barbershop quartet. Lunch donation required. Call 703-430-2397.
Film Screening. 6:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Enjoy a Humphrey Bogart film. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Thursday/June 14
<cal2>Casino Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to Charles Town, W.Va. Includes slots and simulcast horse racing. Lunch on own. Cost: $7 members, $9 nonmembers, includes transportation and $5 cash back, subject to change. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.
Bilingual Story Time. 4 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Bilingual story time for all ages with Barbara Davis. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Butterflies. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Search for butterflies and their caterpillars among the trees and flowers. Cost: $10.50 a child. Call 571-58-3700.
<cal1>Friday/June 15
<cal2>Jazz Music. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lansdowne Conference Center, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Bobbe Shore and First Call will perform. Free. Call 703-729-8400.
Tattoo Friday. 7 p.m., Loudoun County Courthouse, corner of King and Market streets. The Fife and Drum Core will perform. Call 703-244-9798 or visit online at http://www.fifeanddrum.org/lbguards.
Toddler Treks. 9:30-10:15 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 1-2. Join other parents and their little ones on a hike to discover birds, squirrels, flowers and more. No unregistered siblings. Cost: $4 per adult. Call 571-258-3700.
From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Learn Morven Park’s history from 19th century plantation to early 20th century hunt country estate and working farm. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts, and outdoor walk around property. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Call 703-777-6034.
<cal1>Saturday/June 16
<cal2>Cajun Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Breaux Vineyards. The 10th Annual Cajun Festival and Crawfish Boil includes wine tastings, souvenir glass, hay rides, live music and children's activities. Cost: $15 for adults $10 for children 6 and up, and designated drivers. Visit www.breauxvineyards.com/events or call 540-668-6299.
Pinot Noir Tasting. 12-5 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gillead Road, Leesburg. Taste wine from around the world made from the Pinot Noir grape. Cost: $7 per person. Contact 703-777-8161 or visit online at www.willowcroftwine.com.
Rhythm and Blues Music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Down Town Saloon, 7 N. King St., Leesburg. Piece by Piece will perform. Visit www.piecebypiece.us.
Fife and Drum Parade. 2 p.m., Ida Lee Park, Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. This event commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Loudoun Border Guard, the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement, and the 250th anniversary of Leesburg and Loudoun County. Call 703-244-9798 or visit online at http://www.fifeanddrum.org/lbguards.
Lunch With My Dad. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. Have Father's Day lunch with dad and make ice-cream sundaes. Call 703-430-6673. Cost: $10, each additional child $5.
Book Swap. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. Trade in books, also features books on tape, movies and compact discs. Books in large print are needed. Call 703-430-6673.
Ballet. 6 p.m., Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling. Ravel Dance Studio presents "The Sleeping Beauty." Call 703-437-9664 for ticket information.
Acoustic on the Green. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Featuring Josh Burgess. Free. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com or call 703-737-7084.
Living History. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. 1918: A living history program on World War I and the Home Front. Join Virginia Gov. and Mrs. Westmoreland Davis and learn of their efforts to lead Loudoun County and Virginia through the Great War. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitor Center.
Call 703-777-6034 or visit www.morvenpark.org.
Butterflies And Dragonflies. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Bles Park, Ashburn. Free, family butterfly and dragonfly walks. Investigate some of the many diverse natural areas and identify all of the butterflies and dragonflies you can find. If own binoculars, bring them. Contact Andy Rabin at stylurus@gmail.com.
Benefit Concert. 6:30-10 p.m., Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship. Wood turtle conservation program and benefit concert. Features Dennis Desmond of the Northern Virginia Reptile Rescue and two local bands, Furnace Mountain and Acoustic Burgoo. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic. Beverages available for purchase. Donations are encouraged. Contact Nicole Hamilton at nhamilton@loudounwildlife.org. In case of rain, visit www.loudounwildlife.org.
Arts Fund-raiser. 8-10 p.m., at Rust Manor House in Leesburg. The Friends of Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center will host a fund-raising event including live music by the Rick Whitehead Trio, a silent auction, fashion show. Proceeds will benefit the center’s programming efforts. Cost: $75 per person. Call 540-338-7973.
Cooking Demonstration. 2 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Olwen Woodier, award-winning food writer and author, will hold a cooking and tasting demonstration of fun and easy summer foods. Books will be available for purchase. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Lecture Series. 2-3:30 p.m., Naturalist Center, 741 Miller Drive, Leesburg. Don Williams, senior furniture conservator at the Smithsonian Institution and author, will discuss the opportunities and challenges of preserving family and community treasures. Free. Call 703-779-9712.
<cal1>Sunday/June 17
<cal2>Father’s Day. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tarara Vineyard and Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Bring dad to Tarara for a free tour and tasting and wine specials all day just for dad. Call 703-771-1000 or visit http://www.tarara.com.
Ballet. 6 p.m., Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling. Ravel Dance Studio presents "The Sleeping Beauty." Call 703-437-9664 for ticket information.
History. 2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Loudoun County Public Library is presenting a three-part series that traces the history of the founding of Jamestown. The following film will be shown and discussed by Harry Butowsky: "Jamestown Rediscovery: A World Uncovered." Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
Travel through Time in the Winmill Carriage Collection. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Guided tour through a collection of 19th century horse-drawn vehicles, including coaches, sleighs, carts, buggies and a hearse from the 1800s. Cost: adults $5; children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitors Center. Visit www.morvenpark.org or call 703-777-6034.
Summer Music Fest. 5 p.m., Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. The Loudoun Summer Music Fest, a summer concert series and family festival, will feature the Marshall Tucker Band. Cost: advance $12.50, gate $15. Visit www.LiveAtBelmont.com or call 703-726-8867.
<cal1>Monday/June 18
<cal2>Museum Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to the U.S. Capitol and National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. Includes guided tour of the Capitol, lunch/shop at Union Station and visit to Postal Museum. Lunch on own or bring bag lunch. Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers, includes transportation with free admissions. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.
Toddler Treks. 9:30-10:15 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 1-2. Join other parents and their little ones on a hike to discover birds, squirrels, flowers and more. No unregistered siblings. Cost: $4 per adult. Call 571-258-3700.
From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Learn Morven Park’s history from 19th century plantation to early 20th century hunt country estate and working farm. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts, and outdoor walk around property. Cost: adults $5, children $1. Call 703-777-6034.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 20
<cal2>Senior Movie. 1:30 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. See "Rumor Has It," starring Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo and Kevin Costner. Cost: $2 includes popcorn and soda. Call 703-430-2397.
<cal1>Friday/June 22
<cal2>Jazz Concert. 5:30-10 p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Jazz on the Potomac featuring David Bach. Free, food and beverages available for purchase. Children's movie, 6-9 p.m., cost: $15. Children must be potty trained to attend.
<cal1>Saturday/June 23
<cal2>NYC Trip. 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Leesburg Steinmart parking lot. Travel by motor coach to New York City. Cost: $60 per person and individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registrations must be made in person at the Douglass Community Center, 407 East Market St. Contact the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 or e-mail at dcc@loudoun.gov.
Rummage Sale. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Sterling United Methodist Church, 304 East Church Road, Sterling. Proceeds benefit the church's youth and adult summer mission trips. Call the church office at 703-430-6455 or check us out at our Web site, www.sterlingumc.org.
Acoustic on the Green. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Featuring Michael Sheppard. Free. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com or call 703-737-7084.
<cal1>Sunday/June 24
<cal2>History. 2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Loudoun County Public Library is presenting a three-part series that traces the history of the founding of Jamestown. The following film will be shown and discussed by Harry Butowsky: "Secrets of the Dead: Death at Jamestown." Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Tuesday/June 26
<cal2>Basilica Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to the Franciscan Monastery and Basilica in Washington, D.C. Includes tour of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Franciscan Monastery. Lunch on own or bring bag lunch. Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers, includes transportation; optional donation for tours. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 27
<cal2>Taste of Italy. 4-6 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, Sterling. Annual spaghetti dinner, includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Open to public; cost: $4 for members, $6 for nonmembers. Call 703-430-2397.
Casino Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to Charles Town, W.Va. Includes slots and simulcast horse racing. Lunch on own. Cost: $7 members, $9 nonmembers, includes transportation and $5 cash back, subject to change. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.
Film Screening. 6:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Enjoy a Humphrey Bogart film. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us.
<cal1>Thursday/June 28
<cal2>Race Cars. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. The Young at Art program at Sterling Annex Community Center is offering race cars. Cos: $9 for children ages 4 and up. Preregistration is required. Assemble, paint and decorate own race car to race. Call 703-430-6673.
<cal1>Friday/June 29
<cal2>Supreme Court Trip. The Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace will take a trip to the Supreme Court and Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Includes trip to Supreme Court and tour of Library of Congress with free time afterwards. Lunch on own at Supreme Court cafeteria. Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers, includes transportation with free admission. Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times and locations.
Jazz Music. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lansdowne Conference Center, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Bobbe Shore and First Call will perform. Free. Call 703-729-8400.
Bike/Wagon Parade. 10-11 a.m., Sterling Annex Community Center, 22084 Shaw Road, Sterling. Bring your wagon, tricycle or big wheel to decorate for the second annual Uncle Sam's Parade Contest followed by ice-cream sundaes. All participants receive a prize. Call 703-430-6673. Cost: $10, plus $3 supplies.
Open Skate Night. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. Bring skates or Rollerblades for a night of skating on an outdoor hockey rink. Call 703-771-5913. Cost: $1.
<cal1>Saturday/June 30
<cal2>Acoustic on the Green. 7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. Featuring Joe Daniel. Free. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com or call 703-737-7084.
<cal1>Sunday/July 1
<cal2>Breakfast. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Ashburn Fire and Rescue, 20688 Ashburn Road. Includes coffee, juices, eggs, hash browns, sausage, gravy and biscuits and pancakes. The apparatus bay area is open to children of all ages. Cost is $6 adults, $4 ages 3-8, under 3 free, $5 seniors. Call 703-729-0006.