Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail <a href="mailto:loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com">loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com</a>. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call 703-917-6454.
Tuscarora Mill, 203 Harrison St., Leesburg, is hosting the Stone Brewery Beer Dinner Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Includes an evening of Tuskie's cuisine paired with the beers of Stone Brewery. Admission fee TBA. Visit www.tuskies.com.
Wine country bus tours to Corcoran Vineyards and Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, Saturday, Sept. 13. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Dog Daze, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2-5 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg. Visitors are encouraged to bring their dogs. Features outdoor wine tastings, gourmet dog biscuits and bandannas for pets. Free. Call 703-777-8161 or visit http://www.willowcroftwine.com.
Wine country bus tours to Swedenburg Estate Vineyard and Winery at LaGrange, Sunday, Sept. 14. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Wine country bus tours to Chrysalis Vineyards and Piedmont Vineyards, Saturday, Sept. 20. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
The Lost Creek Winery, 43277 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg, is hosting a Tuscan cooking class taught by Chef Maria Canora, Saturday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. Cost: $90 per person, all materials provided; reservations required. Call 703-443-9836 or visit www.lostcreekwinery.com.
Wine country bus tours to Hillsborough Vineyards and Loudoun Valley Vineyards, Sunday, Sept. 21. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.
Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, 203 Harrison St., Leesburg, is hosting a wine and cheese dinner, Wednesday Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Cost: $95 per person. Call 703-771-9300 or visit www.tuskies.com.
Wine country bus tours to Fabbioli Cellars and Lost Creek Winery, Saturday, Sept. 27. The Washington Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm#Tour1.