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After two years of construction, thenew church building for Our Savior’sWay Lutheran Church in Ashburn iscomplete. The congregation will cel-ebrated the first service in the newbuilding Sunday, July 6. The church isopen to serve the Ashburn community

and will hold three open houses Satur-day, July 26 and Saturday, Aug. 23,from 1-3 p.m., and members of the con-gregation will be on hand to give toursand answer questions. OSWLC is locatedat 43115 Waxpool Road. Light refresh-ments will be served. Visit http://www.oswlc.org.

Congregation Sha’are Shalom,19357 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg,will hold a pre-Shabbat family picnicFriday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m., an hourbefore Kabbalat Shabbat services. RabbiMichael A. Ragozin will lead the “Ser-vices under the Stars.” Bring a blanketor chair and enjoy a kosher picnic of hotdogs, veggie burgers, salads and des-

serts. Cost: $5 a person and no morethan $20 for a family. There is no chargefor nonmembers. Anyone interested inattending with a child, send an e-mail [email protected] or call 703-737-6500. Visitwww.sha-areshalom.org.

Help eradicate hunger by visiting St.Gabriel’s Saturday Night Life ser-vice, Aug. 2, at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy themusic of super group U2 and lively wor-ship. The offering will be given to Breadfor the World to fund its fight againsthunger. Nonperishable food donationsare being collected for Interfatih Relief.The church is located at 14 Cornwall St.,N.W., Leesburg. Call 703-779-3616.

Send announcements, which are opento the public at no or minimal cost, to TheLoudoun Connection, 7913 WestparkDrive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail [email protected] is Friday, two weeks before theevent. Photos/artwork encouraged. Formore information, call Jennifer Lesinskiat 703-917-6454.

The Douglass Community Center,405 East Market St., Leesburg, hasopenings in the child-care programfor children ages 3-5. Program hours are7 a.m.-6:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call703-771-5910.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Officewill hold a weeklong summer camp tokeep children from joining gangs. Thecamp, called Road DAWG (Don’t Asso-ciate with Gangs), is part of the GangResistance Education and Training(G.R.E.A.T.) program and will be held

Camps & Schools

July 28-Aug. 1, at Round Hill Elemen-tary School. The camp is for upcomingsixth graders. The camp is designed toprovide students with the skills theyneed to avoid gang pressure and youthviolence. Ask for an application at yourlocal elementary school or pick-up anapplication at the Loudoun sheriff’s Of-fice Administration Building, located at39 Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg.

Abrakadoodle pirate islandcamp. Create pirate ships, sandcastles,treasure maps, sea monsters, ship flags,doubloon necklaces and more, July 28-Aug. 1. Camp fee: $185 includes allmaterials. For children ages 3-5. Held atthe Douglass Community Center, 405East Market St., Leesburg. To register,contact the Douglass Community Centerat 703-771-5913 or [email protected].

Riverside Presbyterian Church

middle-schooler’s are heading toLigonier Camp, from Aug. 3-7. In-cludes high/low ropes, caving, zip line,white water rafting, water park, Chris-tian speakers and more. Cost: $285.Visit www.ligoniercamp.org. To regis-ter, visit www.riversidechurch.com orcall Daniel or Linda, 703-444-3528.

Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Churchwill be holding a “PowerLab” vaca-tion Bible school, from 5:30-8:30p.m., Aug. 3-7, at Our Savior’s WayLutheran Church, 43115 Waxpool Road,Ashburn. Each day there will be a fam-ily dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the programbeginning at 6 p.m. Parents are encour-aged to eat with the children every dayand participate in the opening and clos-ing parts of the program. Cost: $10 perchild with a maximum of $20 per per-son.

Register online at http://www.oswlc.org.

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By Jennifer Lesinski

The Connection

Loudoun County is often re-ferred to as one of the fast-est-growing counties in thecountry. Most of the that

growth has occurred in the Broad Runand Dulles districts that encompassthe greater Ashburn community.

While the growth has caused somepains for elected officialstrying to keep up as faras roads, schools andservices, it has also cre-ated a diverse commu-nity that maintains asmall-town feel despiteboasting a population ofaround 67,306, accord-ing to the LoudounCounty 2007 AnnualGrowth Summaries.

“It’s a fabulous placeto raise kids and fami-lies,” Laura Plummer,president of the AshburnFarm Homeowners As-sociation, said. “Andthere are interests for

adults like horse country or the win-eries. There are things for everybodyto do.”

PLUMMER HAS lived in Ashburnsince 1995 and describes it as a fam-ily-friendly area, a sentiment that isechoed by Supervisor Lori Waters (R-

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A rendering of the proposed Broadlands Regional Medical Center in Ashburn. Hospital Corporation ofAmerica is seeking to build the 164-bed hospital, to be located at the intersection of the Dulles Greenwayand Belmont Ridge Road, and is opposed by Inova Health Systems, which operates the Inova Loudoun Hospi-tal five miles away in Lansdowne and the community group Concerned Citizens for Broadlands. The special-exception application is expected to come before the Planning Commission, then the Board of Supervisorsbefore the end of the year.

Welcome to the NeighborhoodAshburn communityretains family-friendly feel.

Broad Run).“Ashburn is a great family-friendly place.

It’s a very community-oriented place,” shesaid. “Many of the HOAs have their ownamenities and county residents have optionsclose by.”

The population is diverse and consists ofwell-educated residents, said School Boardmember Robert Ohneiser (Broad Run).

“Ashburn has higher-than-average glo-bally knowledgeable, patriotically apprecia-tive and locally active citizens who tend tovalue child rearing and traditional Ameri-can values,” Ohneiser wrote in an e-mail.

Plummer said one of the best ways to getto know the Ashburn community and thepeople who live there is to become activeand volunteer for a local nonprofit, a com-munity group or the neighborhood school.

“People are so busy with work and com-muting to work,” Plummer said. “It’s a greatway to get to know your neighbors andlearn how to shape the future of LoudounCounty.”

THE ASHBURN COMMUNITY, however,

is not immune to the issues facing otherparts of the county such as traffic, over-crowded schools and a slowing economy.

“We know there are the frustrations ofsitting on Route 7,” Waters said. “There arequite a few improvements coming.”

For example, a new interchange atAshburn Boulevard and Route 7 is in thedesign phase and in June the Board of Su-pervisors authorized a contract for the pre-liminary and conceptual design of the Route7 and Belmont Ridge Road interchange.Waters said there are also other roads inthe works.

With the General Assembly failing toagree on a plan to pay for needed transpor-tation upgrades during a special session inJune, the county is looking at ways to pickup the slack.

Waters said one of the things the board islooking at is economic development. Shesaid the county wants to attract more com-mercial businesses to help offset the resi-dential tax base.

“The biggest thing would be to get theMetrorail out here. That would be great for

commuters,” Plummer said.Plans to extend Metrorail are on the

books, but the portion — phase two —which would extend rail from Reston toDulles Airport and then to Route 772/RyanRoad in Loudoun County is yet to be funded.Construction of this portion is projected tobe completed by 2015. However, that time-table seems unlikely since phase one of theproject, which extends Metro from WestFalls Church to Reston, both in FairfaxCounty, is still being disputed.

AS ONE OF THE county’s fastest growingsectors, the school system faces an ever-growing student population. To try to stayahead of the growth, the school system hasbeen opening, on average, three newschools a year. Creighton’s Corner andSteuart Weller elementary school will openin September and will serve the Ashburncommunity.

One of the problems the school systemfaces, however, is rapidly disappearing openspace. The school system does not have any

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We understand that local issues matter,from property values and taxes, to land use,to public services and safety, to qualityschools, to teen driving, to fiscal responsi-bility. We know that it’s our job to let youknow about fun things too, about the arts,parks, nightlife, festivals and celebrations.

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“It’s afabulousplace toraisekids andfamilies.”

— LauraPlummer,Ashburn

Farm HOA,president

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Lyme Disease ForumRep. Frank Wolf (R-10) will host a free forum to educate area

residents about ticks and Lyme disease, at the Loudoun CountySchool Board office off the Dulles Greenway, at 7 p.m., Tuesday,Aug. 5.

Dr. David Goodfriend, director of the Loudoun County HealthDepartment; Dr. Jorge Arias, manager of the disease carrying in-sect program for the Fairfax County Health Department, and Dr.Samuel Shor, associate clinical professor, George Washington Uni-versity Health Care Sciences, are scheduled to speak.

The forum will address how to check for and protect yourselffrom ticks, what do to if you find one and the symptoms of acuteLyme disease and its treatment.

For more information about the forum, contact 202-225-5136.

River Creek FireThe Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that

the July 19 fire in River Creek, which resulted in an estimated$400,500 damage to a townhome and adjacent properties, wasaccidental due to improperly disposed fireworks.

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a sum-mons to the homeowner, charging him with “carelessly damagingproperty by fire,” a Class-4 Misdemeanor and “possession of ille-gal fireworks,” a Class-1 Misdemeanor.

At 11:12 p.m., July 19, Fire-Rescue units from Leesburg, Ashburn,Lucketts, Hamilton, Sterling and Fairfax County responded to atwo-alarm house fire at 18408 Lanier Island Square in the RiverCreek community in Leesburg. A neighbor noticed smoke andflames coming from the back of the residence and called 9-1-1.

Fire-Rescue crews found heavy fire conditions throughout theentire structure and immediately requested a second alarm. Within30 minutes, crews had extinguished the fire and prevented fur-ther damage to adjacent homes. Substantial fire and smoke dam-age was sustained in the residence of origin, with additional dam-age to a second residence. The displaced occupant will tempo-rarily be staying with nearby relatives.

A volunteer EMT was treated for a minor shoulder injury andtransported to the Cornwall campus of Loudoun Hospital.

Seeking InformationThe Sheriff’s Office is searching for a pickup truck involved in a

hit-and-run collision, July 17, which seriously injured a Sterlingman.

According to the report, Mark A. Goode, 46, was sitting at thetraffic light on Route 7 westbound at River Creek Parkway in a2004 Chrysler Sebring when around 1 a.m. he was struck frombehind by another vehicle. The driver, described as a Hispanic male,exited his vehicle and apparently checked on Goode before flee-ing the scene in his vehicle.

The suspect vehicle is described as an older model Ford Rangerpickup, dark in color and was last seen heading westbound to-wards Leesburg. The vehicle is believed to have extensive front-end damage. The license plate is possibly hanging due to the col-lision.

Goode was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital where he is beingtreated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about this crash or who knows thewhereabouts of the suspect vehicle, call the Loudoun CountySheriff’s Office at 703-777-1021 or Deputy First Class D. Lake ofthe Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit at 703-737-8307. If the caller wishes to remain anonymous, call LoudounCrime Solvers at 703-777-1919. If the information leads to an ar-rest and indictment the caller could be eligible for a cash rewardof up to $1,000.

Fatal CrashA single-vehicle crash Thursday, July 17, killed a Sterling man.

According to the report, Denis Alberto Sanchez, 34, was travelinghome from work on Potomac View Road around 4:30 a.m. whenhis 2000 Jeep left the roadway and struck a tree. Sanchez died atthe scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation bymembers of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit.

Week in LoudounNews

By Bianca Mitchell

The Connection

Professional stuntwomanCarolyn Christensenstood surrounded by 13eager bodies Wednes-

day, as her combat class, Ready toRumble, got underway at the Cas-cades Public Library. “This is thefirst year that the class has beenoffered through the libraries, butI have been teaching variousclasses and workshops for four tofive years. I have a really goodtime doing it and I like to see howexcited the students get and howquickly they pick the stuff up,”Christensen said.

The free workshop was heldthree different times last week andtaught teens the basics of safecombat. “My mom and I are reallyinterested in drama. I want to be in plays and wantto get as much drama material as possible,” RenanahMitchell, 12, said. Like Mitchell, many of the stu-dents in attendance were aspiring actors and ac-

tresses, who wished to broaden their skills.

AFTER A quick warm-up, the students gatheredfrom Christensen the techniques needed to form afight sequence. By the end of the class, all of thestudents were able to successfully complete bothsides of a fight, which included a punch, fall and ahair pull. Not only did the teens require physicalstamina to complete the sequences, but also neededto have sufficient acting skills in order to make thefight seem believable to the audience. “Forty per-cent of this istricks; the restis vocal andphysical act-i n g , ”Christensen re-minded theclass. “The goalwhen you aredoing any

Stunt Class for Teens

Students practice the stunts.

Stunt and combatclass featuressafe combattechniques andAsian styleweapons.

Professional CombatantCarolyn Christensen got involved in stunt work in

college and fell in love with it immediately. She is cer-tified as an actor/combatant by Dueling ArtsInternational and is an apprentice with the UnitedStuntmen’s Association. Locally, she performs with Au-rora Studio Theatre and Not Just Shakespeare.

physical fighting is to work as a real partner-ship.”

Once everyone had mastered the sequence,Christensen shared with the class her personalcollection of Asian-style weapons, whichranged from a wooden samurai sword toChristensen’s favorite, the iron fan, or tessen,a folding fan with metal ribs used as a defen-sive weapon. Students really appreciated thetime Christensen took to actually teach them,as opposed to just showing them the weaponsand combat moves. “It was really fun and veryeducational atthe same time. Itwas fun to beable to interactwith the weaponsand otherpeople,” DanTschinkel, 12,said.

AS THE CLASS came to an end, studentswalked away from it with a feeling of satisfac-tion. “I liked it! I thought it was a lot of funand if it happens again I’ll probably do it again,”

Mitchell said. Mitchell’s friend,Honor Rodriguez, agreed. “I likedit!” she said.

This positive response was mostlikely due to Christensen’s goals forteaching the class. “I definitelywant them to have fun and I wantthem to get exposed to somethingnew,” Christensen said. “Your num-ber one goal is to have fun.”

“It was really funand very

educational at thesame time.”

— Dan Tschinkel, classparticipant

“I definitely want them tohave fun and I want them to

get exposed to somethingnew.”

— Carolyn Christensen, combat instructor/professional stuntwoman

Photo by Bianca Mitchell/The Connection


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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSAshburn44062 Fincastle Drive, Ashburn571-252-2350Principal: Barbara C. Holley, Ph.D.Web site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/ashburn

Belmont Station20235 Nightwatch St., Ashburn

571-252-2240

Principal:Patricia D.McGinley

Web site:c m s w e b 2 . l o u d o u n . k 1 2 . v a . u s /belmontstation

Cedar Lane43700 Tolmac Drive, Ashburn571-252-2120Principal: James E. DallasWeb site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/cedarlane

Creighton’s Corner23171 Minerva Drive, Ashburn703-957-4480Principal: Kimberly BerkeyWeb site:

c m s w e b 2 . l o u d o u n . k 1 2 . v a . u s /creightonscorner

Dominion Trail44045 Bruceton Mills Circle, Ashburn571-252-2340Principal: Susan MabeeWeb site:

c m s w e b 2 . l o u d o u n . k 1 2 . v a . u s /dominiontrail

Hillside43000 Ellzey Drive, Ashburn571-252-2170Principal: Mary L. GreenWeb site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/hillside

Legacy22995 Minerva Drive, Ashburn703-957-4425

Kathryn Weber, a volunteer from Briar Woods HighSchool, paints a butterfly on the cheek of Caitlin Danner,4, at Hillside Elementary’s Coolfest fund-raiser.

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Principal: Robert DuckworthWeb site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/legacy

Mill Run42905 Waxpool Road, Ashburn571-252-2160Principal: Paul VickersWeb site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/millrun

Newton-Lee43335 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn571-252-1535Principal: Julie BoydWeb site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/newtonlee

Rosa Lee Carter43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive,

Ashburn703-957-4490Principal: Michele FreemanWeb site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/carter

Sanders Corner43100 Ashburn Farm Parkway,

Ashburn571-252-2250Principal: Kathleen HwangWeb site:

c m s w e b 2 . l o u d o u n . k 1 2 . v a . u s /sanderscorner

Seldens Landing43345 Coton Commons Drive,

Leesburg571-252-2260Principal: Jackie BrownellWeb site:

c m s w e b 2 . l o u d o u n . k 1 2 . v a . u s /seldenslanding

Steuart W. Weller20700 Marblehead Drive, Ashburn571-252-22360Principal: Janet A. RadcliffeWeb site:

cmsweb2.loudoun.k12.va.us/welller

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Belmont Ridge19045 Upper Belmont Place,

Leesburg571-252-2220Principal: Timothy J. FlynnWeb site:

cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/bmrms

Eagle Ridge42901 Waxpool Road, Ashburn571-252-2140Principal: Janice KoslowskiWeb site:

cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/erms

Farmwell Station44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn571-252-2320Principal: Sherryl LoyaWeb site:

cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/farmwell

Stone Hill23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive,

Ashburn703-957-4420Principal: Rodney S. MooreWeb site:

cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/stonehill

HIGH SCHOOLSBriar Woods22525 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn703-957-4400Principal: Edward A. StarzenskiWeb site:

cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/bwhs

Broad Run21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn571-252-2300Principal: Edgar T. Markley, Ph.D.Web site:

cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/brhs

Stone Bridge43100 Hay Road, Ashburn571-252-2200Principal: James E. PersonWeb site:

cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/sbhs

The nine-member Loudoun County School Boardmeets the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m.and 6:30 p.m., and on the fourth Tuesday 6:30 p.m.only, at the Loudoun County Public Schools Admin-istration Building, 21000 Education Court, inAshburn. During July, August and December, theBoard meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at6:30 p.m. No fourth Tuesday meetings are planned.The meetings are broadcast live and at noon, Wednes-days on Comcast Public Access Channel 98.

Loudoun County’s current School Board waselected in the 2007 general election and will con-tinue to serve until Dec. 31, 2011. The board electsofficers annually in January.

Robert F. DuPree Jr., chairman, Dulles: DuPreewas elected to represent the Dulles District on theSchool Board in November 2003. He was electedchairman in 2006. He is the chair liaison with theBoard of Supervisors and the discipline committeechair. He also serves on the finance, construction andsite acquisition, legislative policy committees and theEconomic Development Commission and the School

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Business Partnership Executive Council.Contact him at 571-233-4610 or e-mail

[email protected].

Thomas Reed, vice chairman, at large: Reed waselected a School Board member at-large November2003. He is the personnel services committee chairand the Virginia School Board Association delegate.He is also a liason with the School Board and serveson the legislative policy, health, wellness and safetyand the Loudoun Education Foundation committees.

Contact him at 571-223-9928 or [email protected].

Bob Ohneiser, Broad Run: Ohneiser was electedto represent the Broad Run District on the SchoolBoard November 2003. He is the health, safety andwellness committee chair and serves on the finance,construction and site acquisition and legislative policycommittees. He is also a liason with the Board ofSupervisors.

Contact him at 703-729-6446 or [email protected].

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By Mike DiCicco

The Connection

Supervisor Stevens Miller (D-Dulles)said the enactment of a countywidemeals tax would not be so muchabout collecting more taxes but

branching out the ways the county takes inthe taxes it will need either way.

The question of whether or not to enacta tax of up to 4 percent on prepared foodsand beverages will be put to a vote on theNovember ballot. The Finance/GovernmentServices and Operations Committee, astanding committee of the Board of Super-visors on which Miller sits, recommendedthe referendum be put on the ballot, and,at its July 15 meeting, the board voted infavor of the suggestion with SupervisorKelly Burk (D-Leesburg) absent and Super-visor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) cast-ing the sole dissenting vote.

Miller said the tax, if approved by thecounty’s citizens, would redistribute the tax

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The question on the ballot is to read as fol-lows:

“Shall Loudoun County, Virginia, be au-thorized to levy a tax, pursuant to VirginiaCode Section 58.1-3833 (A), on foods andbeverages sold for human consumption byrestaurants and on prepared foods soldready for human consumption by grocerystores and convenience stores, in an amountnot to exceed 4 percent of the amountcharged for such food and beverages, to beused exclusively for school constructionprojects and school construction debt ser-vice?”

“I think peoplerealize strictlytaxing propertyand property

alone is not thebest way.”

— Supervisor StevensMiller (D-Dulles)

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“They will go toplaces where theydon’t charge, thesame way peoplego to Canada tobuy medicine.”— John Hus, co-owner,

Euro Café

On the Ballot

November ballot.“People, whenever they can, they have a

right to know what we’re doing with theirmoney,” said Miller, adding that this knowl-edge would make it easier for voters to de-cide whether or not to support the tax.

“School projects are really the lion’s shareof capital facility needs in the county,” Skysaid. If instated, the tax is predicted to gen-erate about $13 million a year in the faceof the school system’s operating budget ofmore than $800 million, he said. “It wouldjust be to help offset some of the debt issu-ance.”

A meals tax last appeared on the ballotin 1998, and Sky said it was voted down byabout 75 percent.

“It was absolutely crushed last time,”Miller said. He said he thought the votemight be different this time, due to a shiftin the county’s demographics and the acute-

ness of its budget woes. “Ithink people realize strictlytaxing property and prop-erty alone is not the bestway,” Miller said.

Four of Loudoun’s incor-porated towns levy mealstaxes and they would notbe affected by the proposedtax. Sky said this wouldeven the playing field be-tween businesses insidethose towns and those inthe rest of the county.

RAJ BOMMADENI,owner of Omia’s Restaurante in Sterling,said his problem with the idea is that peoplecould opt out of the tax by staying home.“Already, prices are high,” he said, adding

that he expected even an increase as smallas 4 percent to make a difference incustomer’s spending habits.

Unlike many operations, Omia’s chargesextra for delivery. Thecharge: $1. Bommadeni saidsome customers ordering$60 or $70 worth of food areready to cancel their orderwhen told of the deliveryfee. He said he has oldercustomers who come to therestaurant every day forbreakfast, lunch and dinnerand who were distraughtwhen the prices of somedishes were raised by 50cents. He charges thoseregulars the old price forfear of losing them.

Sky, however, said hewould not expect a tax to cause a drop inbusiness. “That doesn’t seem to have hap-pened in Leesburg or Middleburg, or Arling-ton, for that matter,” he said. “History hasshown that if people want to go out to eat,they go out to eat.”

JOHN HUS, co-owner of Euro Café inGreat Falls Plaza, near the county line, saidhe would expect some people to go intonearby Fairfax County to avoid a meal tax.“They will go to places where they don’tcharge, the same way people go to Canadato buy medicine,” he said. Hus said a re-sulting drop of 3 percent to 5 percent inbusiness would be “quite possible.”

The Board of Supervisors also voted topush the General Assembly next year forthe right to impose taxes on cigarettes andadmissions to events, with supervisors Burk

burden to be more means-based, becauseit is up to residents whether or not they dineout and pay the tax. “Real estate doesn’tnecessarily reflect income,” he said. “If yourassessment goes up, you’retaxed more, whether you canafford it or not.”

COUNTY BUDGET managerAri Sky said the tax wouldalso bring in some moneyfrom people who live outsidethe county. He said it was tooearly to predict the budgetsituation for next year, butthat there was little reason tobelieve it would be any bet-ter than this year, one of thetightest budget years in recentmemory.

Revenues from the tax would be usedsolely for school construction projects andschool construction debt services. A bondreferendum for schools will also be on the

and Sally Kurtz (D-Catoctin) absent andDelgaudio again dissenting.

County staff has estimated that a tax of30 cents per pack, like the cigarette tax

imposed by Fairfax andArlington counties,would generate $2.5million to $3 million ayear.

Five counties in thestate currently are al-lowed to impose admis-sions taxes of up to 10percent, includingnearby Fairfax, PrinceGeorge’s and Arlingtoncounties. None of thoseneighboring countieshave chosen to imple-ment the tax. The admis-sions tax rate can be set

differently for different categories of events,so that, for example, charitable fund-rais-ers could be tax free while sporting eventtickets were taxed.

Sky said the tax would probably only beuseful if and when Loudoun has a perfor-mance venue.

The board also voted to direct staff todevelop recommendations for the imposi-tion of a surcharge of up to 25 cents per$100 of assessed value on properties zonedfor commercial and industrial use. Burk wasabsent for the vote and Delgaudio and Su-pervisor Lori Waters (R-Broad Run) dis-sented. By the current year’s assessments,the surcharge would bring in about $1.2million per penny, with the money to beused solely for transportation purposes, inaccordance with the 2007 State Transpor-tation Act.


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Ashburn Presbyterian Church20962 Ashburn Road, Ashburn703-729-2012Pastor: Dr. John E. PetersonEstablished 1872627 members

Sunday services at 9:45a.m. contemporary and11:15 a.m. traditional.

Denomination: Presbyte-rian

www.ashburnpresbyterian.org

Ashburn Ward21015 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn703-858-5621Sunday service at 12:30 p.m.Denomination: Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saintswww.ashburnweb.com/religion/

lds.htm

Belmont Ridge Ward21015 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn703-858-5621Pastor: Bishop Vincent HanSunday service at 10:30 a.m.Denomination: Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints

Beth Chaverim Reform Congre-gation

P.O. Box 1485, Ashburn, VA 20146703-391-8669Rabbi: Jesse GallopEstablished 1997Services Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sat-

urday at 9:30 a.m.www.bethchaverim.org

Bethel Orthodox PresbyterianChurch

19856 Evergreen Mills Road,Leesburg

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Pastor: Rev. George C. HammondSunday Service at 11 a.m.www.bethelpres.com

Brambleton Ward21015 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn703-723-8613Pastor: Bishop David WilliamsSunday service at 2:30 p.m.Denomination: Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saintswww.ashburnweb.com/religion/

lds.htm

Broadlands CommunityServices: 43673 Caton Place, AshburnMailing address: 21112 Stonecrop

Place, Ashburn703-724-0361Sunday Service at 10 a.m.www.broadlandscommunitychurch.com

Calvary Baptist Church43825 Jenkins Lane, Ashburn703-729-0715Established 1877Sunday service at 11 a.m.www.calvaryashburn.org

Capital Community Church20430 Ashburn Village Blvd.,

Ashburn703-858-3864Pastor MitchellSunday services at 9 a.m. and 11:15

a.m.www.capitalcommunity.org

Christ CommunityMeets at Sanders Corner Elementary

SchoolAshburn Farm Parkway, Ashburn703-729-2928Pastor: Jeff GoodSunday service at 11 a.m.

Denomination: Nondenominationalwww.cccva.org

Christian Fellowship Church21673 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn703-729-3900Senior Pastor: Kent Williams2500-3000 membersSunday services: 9:30 a.m. and 11

a.m.www.cfellowshipc.orgDenomination: Nondenominational

Community Church19790 Ashburn Road, Ashburn571-209-5000Pastor: Rev Arlie Whitlow IIIEstablished 19821000 membersSunday Services at 9 a.m. and 10:45

a.m.Denomination: Nondenominationalwww.thecommunitychurch.org

Congregation Sha’are Shalom19357 Evergreen Mill Road, Leesburg703-737-6500Rabbi: Michael RagozinEstablished 2004Services at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30

a.m. SaturdayDenomination: Conservative Judaismwww.sha-areshalom.org

Cornerstone Chapel742 Miller Drive, S.E., Leesburg703-771-1500Senior Pastor: Gary HamrickEstablished 19912000 membersSunday Services: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,

11:15 a.m.Denomination: Nondenominational


Dear Reader:This special guide is intended to convey

a sense of community for those living in theeastern portion of Loudoun County as wellas provide practical what-to-do and where-to-go information.

The Connection Newspapers has two edi-tions covering this portion of the county:Ashburn, which serves the communities ofAshburn, Ashburn Farms, Ashburn Village,Belmont, Brambleton, Broadlands andLansdowne; and Cascades, serving the com-munities of Cascades, Countryside, PotomacFalls, Lowes Island and Sterling.

Community Guide

Welcome to the Ashburn NeighborhoodThe guide details how local government

works and provides basic information onthe school system, as well as details on rec-reation, parks and places of worship. Phonenumbers to get more information about anyservice or issue are also offered. Visit ourWeb site, www.connectionnewspapers.com,for additional listings unable to fit in thispublication.

While the guide is meant to be all encom-passing, if anyone was missed from our list-ings, please let us know so we can be sureto include the information in next year’sguide. The Connection would like to ac-

knowledge the work of interns JustinFanizzi, Bianca Mitchell and Julian Morganwho researched information, checked factsand collected data for this Newcomers &Community Guide.

In addition, we would like to thank theproduction staff and its interns for theirgraphic and design support.

Call or write the staff of the any of theLoudoun Connection newspapers: com-munity reporter Mike DiCicco at 703-917-6448, sports editor Rich Sandersat 703-917-6439, assistant editor Mat-thew Razak at 703-917-6457 or editor

Jennifer Lesinski at 703-917-6454.Send mail to the Connection, 7913Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail [email protected].

The Connection publishes local news,opinions and events each week. Send newsabout personal milestones, including a fam-ily engagement, wedding or birth an-nouncement, letters to the editor and newsand feature story ideas.

Jennifer Lesinski,Editor

Ashburn Retains Small-Town Feel

Loudoun County Public Schools wanted to purchase 174 acres ofland at the southwest corner of Evergreen Mill and Ryan roads to

use as a schools site, eventually housing an elementary, middle andhigh school, for a contract price of $11.5 million. The Board ofSupervisors denied the funding in July and requested that the

School Board try to renegotiate a new price. The contract price washigher than what the county assessor and the school system’s own

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proffered sites — land donated by devel-opers as part of rezoning applications —left to build new schools on. That meansthe school system is competing with devel-opers for what undeveloped land is left.

Despite the shrinking land availability forfuture schools, the school system still getshigh marks for its curriculum.

“I think the schools are fabulous,”

Plummer said, who is also a teacher andparent. “They do struggle to keep up withgrowth.”

Ohneiser concurred, “Of course, there aregreat schools, but you would expect aSchool Board member to say that,” hewrote. Waters said the schools are part ofwhat makes the community feel like home.“The schools are right in the community.You don’t have to travel far,” she said.

Was Leesburg reallythe U.S. capital in 1814?

Fact or Fiction? Leesburg was oncecapital of the United States. Accord-ing to local tradition, the historic

town where important Civil War battleswere staged and Gen. George C. Marshallresided held the cradle of democracy for abrief period of time. Though the story hasits skeptics, the story — begins, at least —steeped in facts.

According to the tradition, The RokebyHouse, located just south of Leesburg,housed the most important governmentdocuments while the British invaded Wash-ington, D.C., during the War of 1812, mak-ing it the capital for the duration of thedocuments’ stay.

ACCORDING TO Kathryn Coughlan’sbook “Rokeby: A Page in History,” writtenin 1992, the residence was built in 1757 byCharles Binns II, first clerk of the CircuitCourt of Loudoun County. The home wouldeventually come under William Rokeby’s

“The capital of the U.S. iswhere the president and threearms of the government retireto [to do their jobs]. I can see

why people would say that, butit is a little far-fetched.”— Childs Burden, local historian

ownership and remained a typical home foryears until the War of 1812 broke out.

According to the book, in the summer of1814, as the British were advancing towardWashington, D.C., Secretary of State JamesMonroe grew worried that the documentsthat were the nation’s foundation would bedestroyed in theinvasion. So,Monroe orderedState Depart-ment clerkS t e p h e nPleasanton tobag up the Con-stitution, Decla-ration of Inde-pendence, Ar-ticles of Confed-eration, GeorgeWash ing ton ’ sRevolutionary War correspondence and thesecret diaries of Congress and get them tosafety.

While initially placed at an unused grist-mill, Pleasanton feared the documents werestill too close to the fighting. In response,he procured wagons from local farmers and

made his way to Leesburg, which itself pro-vided sanctuary, being 35 miles away fromthe District.

Searching for a secure location,Pleasanton found the Rokeby House, withassistance from town official CharlesRokeby, brother of the owner. The docu-

ments werestored in ani r o n - d o o rvault in thehome’s cellarand kept un-der the watchof the Rev.Littlejohn, alocal minister,who was thesole tenant ofthe housewhile thed o c u m e n t s

were there. The papers remained there forseveral weeks until the British sailed out ofthe Chesapeake Bay, at which time theywere safely returned to Washington, D.C.Unfortunately, this is where the truths endand the tales begin.

THOUGH PROPONENTS of the traditionclaim that since the Constitution and Dec-laration of Independence were kept inLeesburg it technically made the town capi-tal of the United States, local historianChilds Burden rebuffs this notion. Theformer president of the Loudoun CountyHistorical Society and founder of the MosbyHeritage Area Association said that while itis an interesting thought, it is fiction.

“The capital of the U.S. is where the presi-dent and three arms of the government re-tire to [to do their jobs],” Burden said. “Ican see why people would say that, but it isa little far-fetched.”

Today, The Rokeby House is privatelyowned and not open to tourists. For sup-porters looking for some consolation, itshould be noted that its time holding thedocuments was the only instance in Ameri-can history where those papers were storedin a private residence. Though the greatermyth may not be true, rest assured thatLeesburg may not have been the capital, butit certainly played a significant role in theevolution of our nation.

— Justin Fanizzi


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Faith

Crossroads United Methodist43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn703-729-5100Pastor: David Norman

Established 1992600 membersSunday Services at 9 a.m.

and 11 a.m.www.ECrossroadsUMC.org

Daybreak Community Church44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn703-729-1288Pastor: Alex YorkSunday service at 10 a.m. at Farmwell

Station Middle School in AshburnDenomination: Interdenominationalwww.daybreak.org

Goose Creek Ward21015 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn703-858-5604Pastor: Bishop Brian ScottSunday service at 8:30 a.m.Denomination: Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saintswww.ashburnweb.com/religion/

lds.htm

Greater Zion BaptistRoute 641 (Ashburn Road), Ashburn703-729-9575Pastor: James L. SwansonEstablished 1887Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. at

Belmont Station Elementary School at20235 Nightwatch Drive

Denomination: Baptistwww.gzcc.org

Heritage Baptist Church21700 Shellhorn Road, Ashburn703-729-5436Pastor: David Barton

Established 1988100 membersSunday service at 10:30 a.m. and 6

p.m.www.heritagebaptistchurch.us

Mount Hope Baptist Church42507 Mt. Hope Road, Ashburn703-729-2707Pastor: Rev. John ZollerEstablished 1835120 membersSunday service at 11 a.m.Denomination: Baptisthttp://mthopebaptistchurch.org

Our Savior’s Way LutheranChurch

43115 Waxpool Road, Ashburn703-729-9144Pastor: Bill MannEstablished 1994632 membersSunday Services at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.

and 11a.m.Denomination: Lutheranwww.oswlc.org

Potomac Hills CommunityChurch, PCA

2 Cardinal Park Drive, Suite 101 A,Leesburg

703-771-1534Pastor: Dr. David V. SilvernailEstablished 1992250 MembersSunday services at 10:30 a.m. at

Harper Park Middle School, 701Potomac Station

Denomination: Presbyterianwww.potomachills.com

St. David’s Episcopal Church19917 Ashburn Road, Ashburn703-729-0570Rector: Kevin Phillips

Established 1990Sunday services at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m.

and 10:45 a.m.Denomination: Episcopalhttp://stdavidsashburn.org

St. James Episcopal Church14 Cornwall St., N.W., Leesburg703-777-1124Pastor: Rev. John R. OhmerEstablished 17331,400 membersSunday services at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m.

and 11:15 a.m.Denomination: Episcopalwww.stjamesleesburg.org

St. John The Apostle CatholicChurch

101 Oakcrest Manor Drive, N.E.,Leesburg

703-777-1317Pastor: John MosimannEstablished 18782,200 membersSunday services at 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,

10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1p.m.Denomination: Catholicwww.stjohnleesburg.com

St. Theresa Church21370 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn703-729-3714Pastor: Rev. Richard M. GuestServices at 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 7:30,

9:00, 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Sun-day; 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.

Denomination: Catholicwww.sttheresa-ashburn.org

Worship Center Assembly ofGod

19227 Gleedsville Road, Leesburg703-777-5662Senior Pastor: Joseph AdamsSunday services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.


By Bianca Mitchell

The Connection

With gas prices reachingrecord highs many countyresidents may find themselves looking for an alter-

nate form of transportation. Luckily,Loudoun County is home to some of themost feasible and peaceful ways to getaround without the use of a gas-guzzlingcar.

ONE OPTION for residents is the com-muter bus service, Loudoun County Tran-sit. These buses transport commuters frompark-and-ride lots all over the county to des-tinations in theWashington, D.C.-metro area andMetrorail stops.“Riding the bus is anoption for anybody.It gives them an-other transportationoption and is also agreener and morerelaxing choice,” NancyGourley, Loudoun Countychief transit operator, said.

Pricewise, commuter busesfit into the tightest budgetswith one ride costing 50 cents.Riders can also use Smarttripcards to pay the fare.

A FIXED ROUTE and on-de-mand bus service is providedby Virginia Regional Transit.This is a nonprofit organiza-tion that works closely withthe Loudoun County Office ofTransportation. The fixedroute service provides speedytransportation between keypoints in the county and alsocan drop commuters at theFairfax Connector and theMetrobus 5A stops.

For individuals with disabili-ties, or for those that are notwithin three-fourths of a mileof a fixed route, an on- de-mand service is offered. Thebus must be scheduled at least24 hours in advance and thecost varies throughout thecounty depending on thelength of the trip. Americanswith Disabilities Act rules andregulations apply.

FOR RESIDENTS wishing toget a little exercise duringtheir commute, bike riding isa very relaxing and environ-mentally friendly way to travelbetween home and the office.

Small recreational trails systems are locatedin Cascades and Ashburn. The largest trail,which stretches all the way from Arlingtonto Loudoun, is the Washington and Old Do-minion Trail. “Bike riding on the Washing-ton and Old Dominion Trail is quite a popu-lar method of going to and from work,” saidBrian Baur, a representative with the Wash-ington & Old Dominion Railroad RegionalPark.

Paul McCray, the operations director forthe Northern Virgina Regional Park Author-ity, which owns and operates the W &ODTrail, has worked with the trail for 20 yearsand has noticed a steady increase in com-muters over the years. “People who ride onthe trails will save gas and end up healthier.

Also, when you getto work, you are inbetter shape to startworking since thetrail is so peacefulwith all of the birdsand animals and in-teresting plants andflowers,” McCray

said. He estimated that on anaverage nice day up to 400people will make use of thetrail, which is very straightfor-ward and flat, making for aneasy ride.

Metrorai l s tat ions andarea buses cater to bike rid-ers. Park-and-ride lots en-courage the use of bike lock-ers and transit buses areequipped with bicycle racks.Metro stations offer lockers

Loudoun County Public Transport and biketrails help residents save money on gas.

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Gas Saving Transportation

Biking is an increasingly popular form of transportationin Loudoun County.

for a price of $70 a year and bike racksfor free.

AN ORGANIZATION called the Washing-ton Area Bike Association, or WABA, is alarge promoter of biking in the Washington,D.C.-metro area. “Our association offersthings like commuter assistance, classes fornew cyclists and free access to paths. Wemake it easy for people to ride,” EricGilliland, WABA director, said. Theassociation’s Web site, www.waba.org, offersall sorts of tools for people wanting to get

accustomed with the area’s biking paths.

ALTHOUGH THESE forms of transpor-tation are safer and cheaper, many worryabout what they would do if they neededto get home in an emergency situation.Loudoun County has already solved thisproblem with the Guaranteed Ride Homeprogram. This free program providesemergency rides to individuals who bi-cycle or take other alternative transpor-tation to work. In order to qualify for aride, one must regularly — twice a week— bike or ride the bus to work. Alongwith the many easy to use forms of pub-lic transportation, residents should feelsafe leaving their cars behind.

Riding the bus is a great way to save gas.

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Old Dominion Trailis quite a popularmethod of going to

and from work.”— Brian Baur,

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EMERGENCY: 911

CHILD CAREDay-care information: 703-777-0353School-age programs: 703-737-8042

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESGeorge Mason University, Sterling: 703-993-4350George Washington University Virginia

Campus, Ashburn: 703-726-8200Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun

Campus: 703-450-2500Shenandoah University: 703-777-7414Strayer College, Ashburn: 703-729-8800

ELDERLYAdult Services: 703-777-0353Alzheimer’s Respite Center: 703-771-5334Area Agency on Aging215 Depot Court, S.E., Leesburg703-777-0257Senior Center, Sterling: 703-430-2397

ENVIRONMENTAdopt-a-Highway: 703- 737-2000Environmental Health: 703-777-0234Recycling Hotline: 703-771-5318

LAW ENFORCEMENTCrime Prevention and Community Relations:

703- 771-5747Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office: 703-777-1021,

dispatch or 703-777-0407, administrativeState Police, Loudoun Office: 703-771-2533Traffic Hotline, to report speeding, cut-through

problems: 703-771-5798

SUPPORT GROUPSAl-Anon Service Center of Northern Virginia100 N. Washington St., Suite 212, Falls ChurchAll volunteer organization that provides support for

family and friends of people who have a problemwith alcohol. Open Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:00 p.m.703-534-HELP (4357)

Alcoholics Anonymous: 703-876-6166Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-543-4670Cancer Support Groups: 1-800-227-2345American Heart Association: 703-941-8500Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area:

703-352-7641Huntington’s Disease Society of America: 703-

204-4634SIDS Alliance of the Mid-Atlantic: 703-955-6899Widowed Persons Group: Georgia Bange, 703-777-

8766Women’s Center: 703-281-2657

TRANSPORTATIONDepartment of Motor Vehicles: 866-368-5463Dulles International Airport Hotline: 703-572-

2700Fairfax Connector: 703-339-7200Loudoun County Commuter Services: 703-771-

5665Loudoun Rideshare: 703-771-5665Metrobus routes and schedules: 202-637-7000

UTILITIESVerizon: 703-954-6222Comcast: 1-800-266-2278OpenBand: 703-961-1110County landfill: 703-771-5500Loudoun County Sanitation Authority: 571-291-

7700Sewage disposal permits: 703-777-0234Trash removal: 703-818-8222Dominion Virginia Power: Toll free, 888-667-3000Washington Gas: 703-750-1000Water supply permits: 571-291-7700

VISITOR INFORMATIONLoudoun Convention and Visitors Association:

800-752-6118

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By the Numbers

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:Loudoun CountyTotal population = 271,064By ZIP Code20147, Ashburn = 47,19020148, Ashburn = 20,11620164, Sterling = 35,25420165, Sterling = 30,91720175, Leesburg = 24,00320176, Leesburg = 39,935

Housing TypeSingle-family detached = 55,161Single-family attached = 29,626Multifamily = 16,572

Race BreakdownWhite: 202,118Black: 20,363American Indian: 730Asian: 33,290Pacific Islander: 189Other: 8,354Two or more races: 5,920Hispanic: 25,602 (The county’s figures do not include

Hispanic in the total population because it is anethnicity, and therefore, can be of any race.)

Loudoun County Median Household IncomePer capita: $40,380Average household: $99,371

Unemployment2007 average: 2.2 percent

Top-10 Employers,2007 Second Quarter Figures:

Employment range of 5,000+ employees:1. Loudoun County Public SchoolEmployment range of 1,000-4,999 employees:2. American Online Inc.3. County of Loudoun4. Homeland Security5. Loudoun Hospital Center6. M.C. Dean Inc.7. Orbital Sciences Corporation8. Toll Brothers Inc.9. U.S. Postal Service10. United Air Lines Inc.

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What Is There To Do Here?Great things to do inthe area.

So you’re finally here in Loudoun, butwhat is there to do? The Connec-tion has put together a few funnearby locations and activities that

are distinct to the area. Check them out andget involved.

PaintballPev’s Paintball20136 Gant LaneLeesburg703-491-6505www.pevs.comEveryone from embassies to the Wash-

ington Redskins have played at Pev’sPaintball and the sport keeps growing inpopularity.

One of the top paintball retailers in thecountry, Pev’s has a retail store in Ster-ling as well as a retail store and paintballfield — Pev’s at AG — in Leesburg, as wellas four others in the Northern Virginiaarea. They’re also developing anothernew field in the Loudoun area that willbe opening some time next year. Pev’s alsoworks with local youth teams as a spon-sor in order to allow them to compete ona national level.

The field in Leesburg is open, from 9a.m.-4 p.m., on the weekends if weatherpermits. Beginners and experts are wel-come to participate.

Group games involving side-against-side battles are the norm for paintball.

Food and DrinkLoudoun Wine TrailLoudoun County Department of Economic

Development1 Harrison St., S.E.Fifth FloorLeesburgwww.loudounfarms.comThese easily-accessible wineries are

the primary producers of vinifera andNew World grape wines. Familiesgather here for afternoon lunches andfriends spend the day visiting with oneanother. It is a great place to relax,taste the award-winning wines andtake in Loudoun’s reputation as beinga “Wine Country.”

The 2008 Loudoun Wine Trail bro-chure is available atwww.loudounfarms.org and offers in-formation on the multiple wineries.Use the brochure as both a tour guideand a passport to the world of localwines. At each winery participantswith a brochure can obtain a stamp inthe brochure. Those who collect eightstamps will receive a gift at whateverwinery gave them their final stamp. Inaddition anyone who collects eightstamps will be entered into a drawingto win a case of Loudoun wines. Sec-ond place will be a tour of the winner’sfavorite wineries for up to 12 people.

Participating wineries and vineyardsare Bluemont Vineyard,Breaux Vineyards, ChrysalisVineyards, Corcoran Vine-yards, Doukenie Vineyards,Fabbioli Cellars, HiddenBrook Winery, HiddencroftVineyards, HillsboroughVineyards, Lost Creek Win-ery, Loudoun Valley Vine-yards, Notaviva Vineyards,Sunset Hills Vineyard LLC,Swedenburg Estate Vine-yard, Tarara Winery, Vil-lage Winery andWillowcroft Farm Vine-yards.

HistoryLoudoun Heritage Farm Museum21668 Heritage Farm LaneSterling571-258-3800www.loudounfarmmuseum.orgLocated in Sterling’s Claude Moore

Park, the Loudoun Heritage Farm Mu-seum is dedicated to collecting and ex-hibiting objects, documents and pho-tographs related to agricultural andrural life in historic Loudoun. It hasspecial exhibits during the year to ac-company its permanent exhibit “It’sJust a Way of Life,” which chronicles250 years of agricultural history.

Throughout the year, it holds a vari-ety of events to help educate the pub-lic on farming in Loudoun. Theseevents include a Tractorpalooza,spring and fall farm tours and an appleharvest festival. It will also be celebrat-ing the museum’s 10th anniversary,Saturday, Oct. 25, with dinner, awardsand entertainment.

Hours of operation are Tuesdays-Sat-urdays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun-days, from 12-5 p.m. Admission is $5for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 forchildren 2-12. The museum is alsohome to a variety of farm animals andmany children’s events.

Local ParkClaude Moore Park21544 Old Vestal’s Gap RoadSterling571-258-3700www.loudoun.govLooking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday

life, visit Sterling’s Claude Moore Park. The 375-acre parkoffers residents 11 miles of hiking trails, as well as play-ing fields and the Loudoun Farm Museum. The park ishome to the Sportplex, which includes four lighted base-ball fields, three lighted softball fields, a lighted footballfield and a practice field. The park hosts a number ofactivities for families, including an Ol’ Fashioned Fourthof July Celebration, which includes crafts, face paintingand food, an annual Autumn Arts and Crafts Show inSeptember, Stories Around the Campfire in October andHoliday in the Park, which includes music entertainment,wagon rides and a candlelight tours of the historicLanesville Heritage House.

The park has recently opened a new recreation center,which provides year-round educational, recreational, so-cial and cultural programs. It includes a gym, rock climb-ing wall, swimming pool, locker rooms, jogging track,teen club space and much more. The building is open5:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-8 p.m.,Saturday and Sunday. To directly call the center call 571-258-3600.

Paintball players begin to mount their attack at Pev’s Paintball inLeesburg.

Guns, paint, air tanks, masks, clothing/at-tire and accessories can be purchased forpersonal use at retail stores or rented/pur-

chased at the field.For more information on paintball,

check out www.pevs.com.

FlyingAV-ED Flight SchoolLeesburg Executive Airport1001 Sycolin Road, S.E.Leesburg703-777-9252www.av-ed.comFlying an airplane doesn’t sound like

something one can do in their spare time,but AV-ED Flight School would like toteach people how anyway. It will be hold-

ing a free one-hour learn-to-fly seminar atLeesburg Airport, July 25, at 6 p.m., for any-one interested or take a discovery flight atthe Leesburg Executive Airport to see if fly-ing is for you. Discovery flights last 30 min-utes and cost between $50 and $70, depend-ing on the type of plane.

If interested, enroll in flight training les-sons, approximately $179 an hour. Trainingconsists of ground training, in-flight train-ing and a practical test. Private Pilot Ground

School will being Aug. 4 and InstrumentGround School begins the same day. TheLeesburg Executive Airport also offerscourses for experienced pilots, includinga GPS seminar, multiengine basics andcommercial knowledge test prep.

The school also rents planes for experi-enced pilots to take up. The Leesburg fleetincludes Cessna 172ps, Diamond DA20-C1s and a brand new Diamond DA42Garmin 1000, along with many others.

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HikingWashington & Old Dominion Trail21293 Smiths Switch RoadAshburn703-729-0596www.wodfriends.orgStretching from Purcellville in the

west to Alexandria in the east, theW&OD Trail stretches 45 miles inlength and takes the name from therailroad that ran in the area from1859-1968. The park is one of thelongest in Virginia but at only 100 feetwide it is also one of the skinniest.

The recreational trail is well-suitedfor walking, hiking, biking, jogging,inline skating, while equestrians mayride a parallel trail that stretches fromPurcellville to Vienna.

The trail is also home to a variety offlora and fauna that is easy to findthanks to the park’s small width. Alongthe length are multiple hotels and bedand breakfasts for those who wish tomake a trip out of exploring the entirelength of the trail.

The trail is watched over by theFriends of the Washington and OldDominion Trail (FOWOD) who orga-nize a trail patrol that promotes safeuse of the trail, provides informationand assists travelers.

For a map, mileage chart and moreinformation on the trail, go towww.wodfriends.org.

Arts ❖Entertainment

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Community Events

JULYSUMMER DRESSAGE CLASSIC. July 26-27, from

8 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Morven Park InternationalEquestrian Center in Leesburg. The highlight ofthe competition is the musical freestyle. TheMorven Park Equestrian Center is located justnorth of Leesburg on Route 15. Call ShannonPedlar at 703-777-2890 or visit the Morven ParkWeb site at www.morvenpark.org.

TRAINING CAMP. July 20-28, at Redskins Park,21300 Redskins Park Drive, Ashburn. Featureseight practices open to the public. Bring thefamily, a camera, lawn chair, memorabilia and apaint pen for autographs history. Visitwww.Redskins.com or call 703-726-7411.

MUSIC FEST. Sundays, at the Belmont CountryClub, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn.Gates open at 5 p.m., an opening act takes thestage at 6 p.m. with the main act following at 7p.m. Bring blankets or chairs. Food andbeverages available for purchase; no outsiderefreshments permitted. Profits from the concertseries are donated to Loudoun County charities.Tickets vary in cost and are available atwww.liveatbelmont.com or by calling 804-794-6700.

OKLAHOMA! The Sterling Playmakers present“Oklahoma!” July 25-27, Aug. 1-3 and Aug. 8-10,at Potomac Falls High School, 46400 AlgonkianParkway, Sterling. The show is directed by KathyBleutge and produced by Emilie Pugh. Ticketsare $15 for the reserved section and $12 forgeneral admission. Call the hotline at 703-437-6117 or visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com.

BLUEMONT CONCERT SERIES. The BluemontConcert Series on the lawn of the Old LoudounCounty Courthouse in downtown, historicLeesburg at 1 East Market St., Sundays, 7 p.m.Admission is $5 per person, $4 for BluemontFriends and seniors, $2 for children 12 andunder; proceeds go to support Bluemont’s year-round Artist-In-Education program in areaschools. No pets, alcohol or smoking are allowed.In case of rain, the concerts will be held atSmart’s Mill Middle School. Bring lawn chairs orblankets to sit on and a picnic before the show.

FOUR SEASONS OF OATLANDS. OatlandsPlantation, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane,Leesburg, holds its annual Four Seasons ofOatlands Art Show and Sale, from July 7-27,Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. The show and sale is a benefit forOatlands and there is no charge for admission tosee the art. The show is located in the historicCarriage House on the property. Free parking.Call 703-777-3174 or visit www.oatlands.org.

SOUND OF SUMMER SERIES. Tarara Winery,13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Saturdays, 6-9:30p.m. Share music and wine by Tarara’s lake.Bring a picnic, taste wine and enjoy classicstylings of world music by regional artists. Rainor shine. Cost adults $10, under 12 free; ticketsavailable online. 703-771-7100 or visitwww.tarara.com.

LOUDOUN COUNTY FAIR. July 28-Aug. 2, atLoudoun County Fairgrounds in Leesburg.Agricultural exhibits, horse and livestock shows,family entertainment and food. Daily tickets,adults $10, children 6-12, $5; full-week passesavailable. For more information call 703-777-3835 or visit www.loudouncountyfair.com.

OL’ FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY. Celebrate the4th of July at Claude Moore Park, 21544 OldVestals Gap Road, Sterling. Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday set in the park’s historic area.Live musical entertainment and food. $5donation per family. Call 571-258-3700.

BASTILLE DAY. Saturday, July 4, WillowcraftFarm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gilead Road,Leesburg. Willowcraft celebrates Bastille Daywith all things French, 12-5 p.m. Cost is $10. Call703-777-8161 or visitwww.willowcraftwine.com.

AUGUSTLOUDOUN COUNTY FAIR. July 28-Aug. 2, at

Loudoun County Fairgrounds in Leesburg.Agricultural exhibits, horse and livestock shows,family entertainment and food. Daily tickets,adults $10, children 6-12, $5; full-week passesavailable. For more information call 703-777-3835 or visit www.loudouncountyfair.com.

MUSIC FEST. Sundays, at the Belmont CountryClub, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn.Gates open at 5 p.m., an opening act takes thestage at 6 p.m. with the main act following at 7p.m. Bring blankets or chairs. Food andbeverages available for purchase; no outsiderefreshments permitted. Profits from the concertseries are donated to Loudoun County charities.Tickets vary in cost and are available at

www.liveatbelmont.com or by calling 804-794-6700.

OKLAHOMA! The Sterling Playmakers present“Oklahoma!” July 25-27, Aug. 1-3 and Aug. 8-10,at Potomac Falls High School, 46400 AlgonkianParkway, Sterling. The show is directed by KathyBleutge and produced by Emilie Pugh. Ticketsare $15 for the reserved section and $12 forgeneral admission. Call the hotline at 703-437-6117 or visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com.

ANNUAL RACE. The YMCA Loudoun County’sannual Leesburg 10K/20K Race, Aug. 10,registration begins at 6:15 a.m., both races beginat 7:30 a.m., at Market Station in Leesburg.There is a quarter mile Kids’ Fun Runimmediately after start of the race. Noregistration required for the fun run and medalsawarded to all finishers. Call the race hotline,301-871-0400 or visit www.ymcawashdc.org orwww.runwashington.com.


BLACKBERRY DAYS WINE FESTIVAL. TararaWinery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Aug. 2-3,Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 12 a.m.-5 p.m.Celebrate the traditions of berry picking with livemusic, food and craft vendors, wine tastings,children’s activities, hay rides, live bands, you-pick thornless blackberries and Tarara’s ownblackberry wine. Rain or shine. Cost adults $15,under 21 and designated drivers $8, 6 and underfree; discount tickets available online. 703-771-7100 or visit www.tarara.com.

BLUEMONT CONCERT SERIES. The BluemontConcert Series on the lawn of the Old LoudounCounty Courthouse in downtown, historicLeesburg, at 1 East Market St., Sundays, 7 p.m.

Admission is $5 per person, $4 for BluemontFriends and seniors, $2 for children 12 andunder; proceeds go to support Bluemont’s year-round Artist-In-Education program in areaschools. No pets, alcohol or smoking are allowed.In case of rain, the concerts will be held atSmart’s Mill Middle School. Bring lawn chairs orblankets to sit on and a picnic before the show.

LUCKETTS FAIR. All ages. Lucketts CommunityCenter, 42361 Lucketts Road, Route 15 northfrom Leesburg. Aug. 23-25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. bothdays. The Lucketts Fair is a family affair withsomething for everyone. This popular eventfeatures juried crafts, antiques, children’s gamesand entertainment, a petting zoo, food andbluegrass music all day long. Call 703-771-5281for more information. Event admission: $8 perperson, children under 6 free. Two-day tickets,$12.

DOG DAYS PEACH AND SUNFLOWER FEST.Aug. 16-17, Great Country Farms, 18780 FoggyBottom Road, Bluemont. Bring the whole family,including dogs, for a romp in the sunflower fieldand then cool off in the farm fountain. Admissionis $8. Call 540-554-2073 or visitwww.greatcountyfarms.com.

ALDIE MILL ART SHOW. The 11th Annual AldieMill Art Show and Sale at the historic Aldie Mill,39401 John Mosby Highway, Aldie, Aug. 30, 31and Sept. 1. and every Friday, Saturday andSunday in September, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.Free. Call 703-327-9777 or [email protected].

SEPTEMBERSUMMER BACK BARN BBQ. Sept. 6, Willowcraft

Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gilead Road,Leesburg. Featuring all traditional barbecue eatsalong with its summertime award winning wines,1-5 p.m. Children and family pets welcome.

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Crowds flock to last year’s Leesburg Flower and Garden Show.


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Tickets $12. Call 703-777-8161 or visitwww.willowcraftwine.com.

LABOR DAY CELEBRATION. Tarara Winery,13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Sept. 1, 11 a.m.-5p.m. Bring business card for a free tour andtasting and be entered into a drawing for Tararagifts. Labor Day wine specials. Cost tasting fee.703-771-7100 or visit www.tarara.com.


GREAT GRAPE WINE FESTIVAL. Tarara Winery,13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Sept. 20-21,Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 12 a.m.-5p.m. Celebrate the harvest at Tarara’s biggestwine festival featuring wines, craft and foodvendors, children’s activities, you-pick apples,live music and guided hay ride tours of thevineyard. Rain or shine. Cost adults $15, under21 and designated drivers $8, 6 and under free;discount tickets available online. 703-771-7100or visit www.tarara.com.

MAIZE AT TEMPLE HALL FARM REGIONALPARK. Annual autumn activities and giantcornfield maze are held 15789 Temple HallLane, Leesburg, Sept. 26-Nov. 2. Featuring an11-acre cornfield maze, hay rides and pick-your-own pumpkins. Visit www.nvrpa.org/parks/themaize/ for more information. Call 703-779-9372.

ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVAL. Saturday, Sept. 27,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors selling handmade crafts,tapestries, jewelry, furniture, glassware. Foodavailable. There will be a photography expo.Enter park at Loudoun Park Lane. Freeadmission. Claude Moore Park, 21544 OldVestals Gap Road, Sterling, 571-258-3700.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA SENIOR OLYMPICS.Sept. 20-Oct. 2, open to residents 50 and older.Event include shuffleboard, table tennis, pickle-ball, tennis, golf, horseshoes, pool and team linedancing, among others. Transportation to eventsprovided by Loudoun County Senior Center. Call703-228-3600, Ext. 9996. Visitwww.novaseniorolympics.com. Registration feeis $10, for each additional event it is $1.

LOVETTSVILLE OKTOBERFEST. Sept. 26-28, 10a.m.-10 p.m. All ages. Downtown Lovettsville, 6East Pennsylvania Ave., Lovettsville. Includesvendors, street performers, live music, art sale,German cuisine. German dinner the nightbefore. Church services and local children’sperformances Sunday. Free. Call 540-822-5788.

ANNUAL VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL. Sept. 27-28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes live entertainment,

children’s activities, seminars and wine tasting.Morven Park, Leesburg. $25 per person fortasting, $15 for designated drivers and anyoneunder 21. Visit www.virginiawinefestival.org.

ALDIE MILL ART SHOW. The 11th Annual AldieMill Art Show and Sale, at the historic AldieMill, 39401 John Mosby Highway, Aldie, Aug.

30, 31 and Sept. 1. and every Friday, Saturdayand Sunday in September, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. eachday. Free. Call 703-327-9777 or [email protected].

FALL INTO THE ARTS. Sept. 27, LeesburgHistoric District, 12-4 p.m. Juried art festivalfeaturing local artists. Includes liveentertainment and activities for children. Visitwww.FallIntoTheArts.com.

LURE OF LOUDOUN GALA. Sept. 27. Celebratethe Loudoun Museum’s anniversary at the RiverCreek Country Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd.,Leesburg. A black-tie event with dinner, musicand dancing. Cost is $200. Corporate sponsorpossibilities. Call 703-777-7427 for moreinformation.

PUMPKINVILLE. Sept. 29-Nov. 4, LeesburgAnimal Park, 19720 James Monroe Highway,Leesburg. Celebrate fall with a family visit toPumpkinville. Pick a pumpkin and enjoy thegiant hill slides, hay mazes, rope swings, applesand apple cider and much more. Weekendsinclude camel rides, popcorn, food vendors andmini tractor rides. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.Admission is $6.50 weekdays and $10 weekendsand holidays. Call 703-433-0002 or visitwww.leesburganimalpark.com.

LEESBURG’S 250TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION. Sept. 14, 2-5 p.m. Celebratethe founding of Leesburg with food, music aparade and other activities for the entire family.Visit wwww.leesburgva.gov.

OCTOBERNORTHERN VIRGINIA SENIOR OLYMPICS.

Sept. 20-Oct. 2, open to residents 50 and older.Event include shuffleboard, table tennis, pickle-ball, tennis, golf, horseshoes, pool and team linedancing, among others. Transportation to eventsprovided by Loudoun County Senior Center. Call703-228-3600, Ext. 9996. Visitwww.novaseniorolympics.com. Registration feeis $10, for each additional event it is $1.

LEESBURG COURT AND MARKET DAYS. Oct.18, historic Leesburg district. Leesburg’s historicdistrict comes alive through demonstrations,dramatic vignettes of local historic court trails,entertainment, children’s activities and freshproduce in the market place, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call703-737-7144 or 703-737-7019 or visitwww.leesburgva.gov/visitors.

PADDLE AND WINE. Oct. 12. Tarara Winery,13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, has teamed upwithºRiver & Trail Outfittersºto offer customersan experience on a private paddle and winetourºor a paddle, wine and concert series tour.Visit www.tarara.com

OCTOBER WINE DAYS. Tarara Winery, 13648Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Oct. 19. Includes livemusic, wine specials. Rain or shine. 11 a.m.-6p.m., music from 12-4 p.m. Visit

www.tarara.com.LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS. Saturdays, October-

April, doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7p.m. All ages. Lucketts Community Center,42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Bluegrass issynonymous with Lucketts. Call 703-771-5281for more information. Admission: $12. Visit

www.luckettscommunitycenter.org.ANNUAL STERLINGFEST. All ages. Sterling

Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling.Bring the family to experience the celebration inits 20th year. Food, fun games, live music, stageshows and more. Call 703-430-9480. Free event.Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. VisitSterlingFoundation.org.

HAUNTINGS. Downtown historic Leesburg, Oct.27-28. Take the tours of Leesburg’s historichomes and sites; tours leave from the LoudounMuseum. Call 703-777-7427 for more

information.WATERFORD HOMES TOUR AND CRAFTS

EXHIBIT. Village of Waterford, Oct. 3-5, 10a.m.-5 p.m. The 1733 village, founded byQuakers, offers historic homes open for tour,144-juried heritage craftsmen with hands-ondemonstrations, continuous traditional musicand dance, children’s activities, Colonial-eramilitia encampments, marching fife and drumcorps and Civil War re-enactors with skirmishesthroughout the weekend. Advance tickets, fromAug. 18-Sept. 22, are $13 per person, per day;$15 per person, per day at the gate. Childrenage 12 and younger are admitted free. Visit theWeb at www.waterfordva.org.

FALL FARM COLOR TOUR. Oct. 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A self-guided tour of Loudoun’sagricultural attractions. Participating sites areopen free to the public. Visitwww.loudounfarms.org.

AUTUMN APPLE FESTIVAL. Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-4p.m. All ages. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum,21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling. See historicorchard tools at work, learn how to make cider,visit with local apple farmers, and browse locallymade apple products and dishes. Liveentertainment will be provided. Visitwww.loudounfarmmuseum.org or call 571-258-3800.

MAIZE AT TEMPLE HALL FARM REGIONALPARK. Sept. 26-Nov. 2. Annual autumnactivities and giant cornfield maze are held15789 Temple Hall Lane, Leesburg. Featuring an11-acre cornfield maze, hay rides and pick-your-own pumpkins. Visit www.nvrpa.org/parks/themaize/ for more information. Call 703-779-9372.

HALLOWEEN PARADE. Oct. 31, 6 p.m. LeesburgHistoric District, King and Market streets.Includes prizes for floats, bands and costumes.Free. Call 703-737-2175.

MIDDLEBURG ALL BREED DOG SHOW atOatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane,Leesburg, Oct. 25-26. Sponsored by theMiddleburg Kennel Club on the Oatlands northfields. For additional information call 703-777-3174 or visit the Web at www.oatlands.org.

MORVEN PARK STEEPLECHASE. Saturday, Oct.11, 1:30 p.m. The annual Morven ParkSteeplechase will be held at the Morven ParkEquestrian Center, on Route 15 north on TuttLane. Call 703-777-2414. Gates open at 11 a.m.

FALL FESTIVAL BY JOSHUA’S HANDS. Oct. 6,10 a.m.-5 p.m., 38327 Charles Town Pike,Waterford. Come celebrate the glory of the fallseason. Enjoy live music, entertainment,

hayrides, three-legged races, demonstrations,pony rides, a petting farm, an old-fashionedspelling bee, crafts, carnival-style games, foodvendors and more. Call 540-454-7827 or visitwww.joshuahands.org.

ALDIE HARVEST FESTIVAL. Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-5p.m. Church of the Redeemer, 39041 JohnMosby Highway, Aldie. This 200-year-old villagepresents a villagewide fall festival featuringfood, music, antiques, handcrafted furniture andmore. Children’s activities and pony ridesincluded. Civil War re-enactors and Aldie Mill

tours. Free; optional $5 parking donation. Call703-327-4060.

PUMPKINVILLE. Sept. 29-Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.daily, Leesburg Animal Park, 19720 JamesMonroe Highway, Leesburg. Celebrate fall witha family visit to Pumpkinville. Pick a pumpkinand enjoy the giant hill slides, hay mazes, ropeswings, apples and apple cider and much more.Weekends include camel rides, popcorn, foodvendors and mini tractor rides. Admission is$6.50 weekdays and $10 weekends andholidays. Call 703-433-0002 or visitwww.leesburganimalpark.com.

NOVEMBERPUMPKINVILLE. Sept. 29-Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

daily, Leesburg Animal Park, 19720 JamesMonroe Highway, Leesburg. Celebrate fall witha family visit to Pumpkinville. Pick a pumpkinand enjoy the giant hill slides, hay mazes, ropeswings, apples and apple cider and much more.Weekends include camel rides, popcorn, foodvendors and mini tractor rides. Admission is$6.50 weekdays and $10 weekends andholidays. Call 703-433-0002 or visitwww.leesburganimalpark.com.

TARARA’S ANNUAL BARREL TASTING. TararaWinery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, Nov. 10,from 7-10 p.m. Fee. Hors d’oeuvres and winespecials. Prepaid reservations are required. Call703-771-7100 for more information.

CHRISTMAS AT OATLANDS PLANTATION.20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, Nov.24-Dec. 30. This 260-acre estate featuring astately Greek revival mansion, magnificentformal terraced garden and 19th centurydependencies, will present a display ofChristmas past including decorations from theabundant natural products of Oatlands, cedar,ivy, pine, magnolia, boxwood and Osage orange.For additional information call 703-777-3174 orvisit the Web at www.oatlands.org.

WINTER SOLSTICE. Tarara Winery, 13648Tarara Lane, Leesburg, will be celebrating theseason of winter with warming red wines,fireside and live music. The winery is open from11 a.m.-6 p.m. and live music will be from 12-4p.m. No cover charge. Tasting fees apply. Visitwww.tarara.com.

LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS. All ages. LuckettsCommunity Center, 42361 Lucketts Road,Leesburg. Bluegrass is synonymous withLucketts. Call 703-771-5281 for moreinformation. Admission: $12. Saturdays,

America’s Cup of Polo is held yearly near the beginning of May atMorven Park.

Abigail cleans the perfect pumpkin during the Farm Color Tour.



October-April, doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m.Visit www.luckettscommunitycenter.org.

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON. The Sterling Playmakerspresent “Flowers for Algernon,” Nov. 7-9 and 14-16. Callthe hotline at 703-437-6117 or visitwww.sterlingplaymakers.com for ticket prices and location.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. The SterlingPlaymakers present “The Best Christmas Present Ever." Callthe hotline at 703-437-6117 or visitwww.sterlingplaymakers.com for ticket prices and location.

MAIZE AT TEMPLE HALL FARM REGIONAL PARK.Annual autumn activities and giant cornfield maze are held15789 Temple Hall Lane, Leesburg, Sept. 26-Nov. 2.Featuring an 11-acre cornfield maze, hay rides and pick-your-own pumpkins. Visit www.nvrpa.org/parks/themaize/for more information. Call 703-779-9372.

GREEN FRIDAY. Nov. 28-Dec. 31. This year the LoudounFarm Museum is encouraging shoppers to think green byshopping for locally made products and gifts atparticipating area retail outlets and gift shops. The gift shopat the Heritage Farm Museum is one of eight locations topurchase locally made products that sustain the economyand support Loudoun County farmers and artists. For moreinformation on Green Friday and a list of sites, visitwww.loudounfarms.org or call 703-777-0426.

10TH ANNIVERSARY CLAUDE MOORE VISITORSCENTER. Nature hikes, crafts, birthday cake and displaysin the discovery room, Nov. 15, at Claude Moore Park,21544 Old Vestals Gap Road,Sterling. Call 571-258-3700. Free.

DECEMBERFIRST NIGHT LEESBURG. Dec. 31.

More than 100 performances at 20indoor locations in downtownLeesburg, all within walking distanceof one another. Enjoy jazz, classicalmusic, puppet shows, bluegrass, folkmusic, magicians and much more.First Night concludes at midnightwith a traditional Grand Illuminationgathering on the courthouse green.Everyone will receive a candle, passthe flame to their neighbor and singin the New Year as the oldcourthouse bell rings the last 12chimes to midnight. First Nightperformances, 6-11:45 p.m.; grandillumination, 11:45 p.m.- midnight.Admission to be determined. Visit www.bluemont.org.

HOLIDAY IN THE PARK. Saturday, Dec. 6, 3:30-6 p.m., atClaude Moore Park. Take a candlelight tour of the historicLanesville Heritage House and view its old-fashionedholiday decor. Visit Frogshackle Nature Center, sing carols,roast marshmallows, enjoy hot cider and crafts. Donationsof new mittens, hats and scarves are welcome for theWinter Warmth Tree. These donations will go to theLoudoun Holiday Coalition. No registration required. Free.Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling,571-258-3700.

CHRISTMAS AT OATLANDS PLANTATION. 20850Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, Nov. 24-Dec. 30. This260-acre estate featuring a stately Greek revival mansion,magnificent formal terraced garden and 19th centurydependencies, will present a display of Christmas pastincluding decorations from the abundant natural productsof Oatlands, cedar, ivy, pine, magnolia, boxwood andOsage orange. For additional information call 703-777-3174 or visit the Web at www.oatlands.org.

LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS. All ages. Lucketts CommunityCenter, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Bluegrass issynonymous with Lucketts. Call 703-771-5281 for moreinformation. Admission: $12. Saturdays, October-April,doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m. Visitwww.luckettscommunitycenter.org.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. The SterlingPlaymakers present “The Best Christmas Present Ever." Callthe hotline at 703-437-6117 or visitwww.sterlingplaymakers.com for ticket prices and location.

HOLIDAY KICKOFF. Dec. 13, Willowcraft Farm Vineyards,38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg. Kick off the holidayseason at Willowcraft with champagne and gourmet horsd’oeuvres, 12-4 p.m. Cost is $10. Call 703-777-8161 or visitwww.willowcraftwine.com.

GREEN FRIDAY. Nov. 28-Dec. 31. This year the LoudounFarm Museum is encouraging shoppers to think green byshopping for locally made products and gifts atparticipating area retail outlets and gift shops. The gift shopat the Heritage Farm Museum is one of eight locations topurchase locally made products that sustain the economyand support Loudoun County farmers and artists. For moreinformation on Green Friday and a list of sites, visitwww.loudounfarms.org or call 703-777-0426.

LEESBURG TOWN TREE LIGHTING. Friday, Dec. 5, 6-7p.m., at the Leesburg Town Green. Children of all ages areinvited to help the mayor “flip the switch” and light thetree. Local choirs will be on hand for holiday music.Contact Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368 oronline at www.idalee.org.

JANUARYMARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY. Annual parade in

Leesburg. Visit www.leesburgva.gov.LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS. All ages. Lucketts Community

Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Bluegrass issynonymous with Lucketts. Call 703-771-5281 for moreinformation. Admission: $12. Saturdays, October-April,doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m.

FEBRUARYLUCKETTS BLUEGRASS. All ages. Lucketts Community

Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Bluegrass issynonymous with Lucketts. Call 703-771-5281 for moreinformation. Admission: $12. Saturdays, October-April,doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m.

PUSS IN BOOTS. The Sterling Playmakers present “Puss inBoots,” Feb. 27-28, March 1 and March 6-8. Call the hotlineat 703-437-6117 or visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com forticket prices and location.

MARCHLUCKETTS BLUEGRASS. All ages. Lucketts Community

Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Bluegrass issynonymous with Lucketts. Call 703-771-5281 for moreinformation. Admission: $12. Saturdays, October-April,doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m. Visit

www.luckettscommunitycenter.org.PUSS IN BOOTS. The SterlingPlaymakers present “Puss in Boots,”Feb. 27-28, March 1 and March 6-8.Call the hotline at 703-437-6117 orvisit www.sterlingplaymakers.com forticket prices and location.

APRILNATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK. April12-18. National Library Week is anational observance sponsored by theAmerican Library Association (ALA)and libraries across the country eachApril. It is a time to celebrate thecontributions of our nation’s librariesand librarians and to promote libraryuse and support. For more informationon National Library Week at theLoudoun County Public Library,contact Linda Holtslander at 703-777-

0541 or [email protected] TRAIL CLEAN UP. Date to be determined. 8 a.m.-

12 p.m. All volunteers will receive orientation and then bedivided into work groups. Trail work includes pruning,blazing, sign inventory, trash pick-up, etc. Claude MoorePark, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling, 571-258-3700.

ANNUAL LEESBURG FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL.April 18-19. Annual event in the historic district ofLeesburg. More than 100 vendors, landscape vendors,entertainment, hands-on art and education area and food.Offers information on how to create beautiful gardens andlandscapes. $3 suggested donation. Call 703-777-1368.Visit www.idalee.org.

EGGSTRAVAGANZA. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old VestalsGap Road. Date varies. For ages 2-10 years old. Participatein egg hunt, see hands-on reptile exhibit. Registrationrequired. Fee. Call 571-258-3700 for date.

LUCKETTS BLUEGRASS. All ages. Lucketts CommunityCenter, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Bluegrass issynonymous with Lucketts. Call 703-771-5281 for moreinformation. Admission: $12. Saturdays, October-April,doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m. Visitwww.luckettscommunitycenter.org.

MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940. The SterlingPlaymakers present “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,”April 17-19 and 24-26. Call the hotline at 703-437-6117 orvisit www.sterlingplaymakers.com for ticket prices andlocation.

MAYSPRING FARM TOUR. Third weekend in May throughout

Loudoun County. Be introduced to Loudoun’s agricultureand farming activities at the beginning of the growingseason. County wineries are also included in this tour. Formore information visit www.loudounfarms.org.

ANNUAL 5K RUN. Claude Moore Park, Claude Moore Park,21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. Supports therestoration of the Bridges Schoolhouse in the park. Racewill be held May 9. Hours TBA. Call 571-258-3700.

AMERICA’S CUP OF POLO. Watch the U.S. Team take onthe Australians in a polo match at Morven Park, Tutt Laneand Route 15 north, Leesburg, Friday, May 8 and 9. Theevent will include music and food from the U.S. andAustralia. The will also be a military fly over and parachutejump teams. May 8 a dinner will be served to celebrate thecompetition. Visit www.americascupofpolo.com.

Leesburg will celebrate its250th anniversary in Sep-tember.

“Fall Trees,” by David Barnes of Ster-ling, will be part of an exhibit at theArtists’ Undertaking Gallery, Aug. 5-Sept. 1.

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Send an-nouncements,which are opento the public atno or minimalcost, to TheLoudoun Con-nection, 7913W e s t p a r kDrive, McLean,VA 22102 or e-mail [email protected] is Fri-day, two weeksbefore theevent. Photos/artwork en-couraged. Formore informa-tion, callM a t t h e wRazak at 703-917-6457. For addi-tional entertainment listings, visitwww.connectionnewspapers.com, Esection.

Last Chance“As You Like It,” at the reflect-

ing pool at Morven Park, Leesburg,July 26-27, starting at 6 p.m. Visitwww.notjustshakespeare.com forticket info.

Artists living within a 75-mile ra-dius of Leesburg are invited tosubmit original artwork to the sev-enth annual “Something Hot”juried exhibition hosted by Gallery222. Artists may submit two pieces oforiginal artwork to the gallery Satur-day, July 26, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.There is a $25 entry fee. The exhibitwill be juried that afternoon by art-ist/professor Don Depuydt who willprovide a critique at 7 p.m.

Gallery 222 is located at 222South King St., Leesburg. ContactGallery 222 at 703-777-5498 or visitgallery222.com.

Oatlands, a National Trust for His-toric Preservation site, is holding itsannual “Four Seasons ofOatlands” Art Show and Sale, lo-cated at 20850 Oatlands PlantationLane, Leesburg. The juried art showruns from through July 27, Mon-day-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Sunday 1-5 p.m. and is free ofcharge. Call 703-777-3174 or visitwww.oatlands.org.

OngoingThe Sterling Playmakers present

“Oklahoma!” weekends July 25-Aug. 10, at Potomac Falls High School,46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling.Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays,at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost:$15 reserved, $12 general admission.Call 703-437-6117 or visitwww.sterlingplaymakers.com.

The Arts Council of Fairfax Countyand the Greater Reston Arts Center(GRACE) present the annual juried ex-hibition Arts Council @ GRACE,through Aug. 1. Art works in all me-dia by 21 artists, including Sterling artistElissa Farrow-Savos, will be exhib-ited at the GRACE gallery located inReston Town Center, 12001 Market St.,Suite 103, Reston. The GRACE gallery isopen Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.restonarts.org or callGRACE at 703-471-9242.

Paintings and drawings by Arlingtonresident Frederick Markham will beon exhibit, from through Aug. 1, atthe Waddell Art Gallery at the LoudounCampus of Northern Virginia Commu-nity College, 1000 Harry Flood ByrdHighway, Sterling. Gallery hours are 9a.m.-7 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. ContactDonald Depuydt at 703-450-2627 [email protected].

A series of aerial photographs byLoudoun County photographer JimHanna is on exhibit at WashingtonDulles International Airport throughAug. 26. The exhibit, coordinated bythe Washington Metropolitan AirportAuthority and Gallery 222, is the fourthin the program’s rotating series of dis-plays. The exhibit is installed in the areabeyond the security checkpoints in theMain Terminal on the Arrivals Level.Visit www.gallery222.com.

Brewery Event, Wednesday,July 30, 7 p.m., Tuscarora Mill Res-taurant, 203 Harrison St., Leesburg.Enjoy Petaluma’s food and Tuskie’sbeer. Rob Lindenbusch will be a spe-cial guest. Cost: $75 per person. Call703-771-9300 or visitwww.tuskies.com for reservations.

Enjoy five courses of Chef AaronMcCloud’s gourmet food paired withRussian vodkas at “The PerfectMartini” Dinner held at Vintage50 Restaurant, 50 Catoctin Circle,Leesburg. Cocktails at 7 p.m. fol-lowed by dinner at 7:30 p.m., July31. Cost: $70 per person. Call 703-777-2169 or visitwww.vintage50.com.

Food Mysteries. Solve myster-

ies regarding food at Sterling Li-brary, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling,July 31, at 2 p.m. Learn about dif-ferent foods and perhaps have asnack, too. Ages 6-10. Registeronline at http://library.loudoun.govor phone 703-430-9500.

Saturday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,Sunday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,Tarara Vineyard and Winery, 13648Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Celebrate the8th Annual Blackberry DaysWine Festival with wine, livebands and blackberry picking. Chil-dren will enjoy the Kid’s GrapeEscape. Cost: $10 per person in ad-vance, $15 at gate, $8 for thoseunder 21, free for children under 6.Call 703-771-7100 or visitwww.tarara.com for tickets.

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Send announcements, which are opento the public at no or minimal cost, to TheLoudoun Connection, 7913 WestparkDrive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail [email protected] is Friday, two weeks before theevent. Photos/artwork encouraged. Formore information, contact MatthewRazak 703-917-6457. For additional en-tertainment listings, visitwww.connectionnewspapers.com, E sec-tion.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 231960s FILMS. 7 p.m., Ashburn Library,

43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Watch“Repulsion,” just one of several filmsfrom the 1960s that the AshburnLibrary will be showing onWednesdays throughout the summer.Recommended for adults; admissionis free. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us for acomplete listing of future movieshowings.

MYSTERY, MAGIC AND JUGGLING.4 p.m., Sterling Library, 120Enterprise St., Sterling. See July 21item for details.

FROGSHACKLE OPEN HOUSE. 1-3p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 OldVestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. All ages.Discover a treasure trove of objectsfrom nature. Free. 571-258-3700.

LANESVILLE OPEN HOUSE. 1- 3p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 OldVestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. All ages.Discover the history of this NationalRegister of Historic Places listedproperty. Free. 571-258-3700.

THURSDAY/JULY 24TWILIGHT TUNES CONCERT

SERIES. 7:30 p.m., Holy TrinityLutheran Church back lawn, 605 W.Market St., Leesburg. Music by theFairfax Saxophone Quartet plus guestpianist Amy LaCivita featuringBroadway tunes from LeonardBernstein, George Gershwin, IrvingBerlin and more. Take a chair orblanket. Food available for purchase.Concert will be indoors in the eventof rain. Free; donations accepted forthe pipe organ fund. 703-777-4912.

LEGO ROBOTICS. 6-8 p.m., LoudounCounty Extension Office, 30BCatoctin Circle, Leesburg. Construct arobot out of Legos and learn how toprogram it. Ages 12-18. Registeronline at www.lcpl.lib.va.us or 703-777-0323.

SOLVING CRIMES. 7 p.m., CascadesLibrary, 21030 Whitfield Place,Potomac Falls. Join in for apresentation by the staff of theSheriff’s Department. Learn the who,what, where, when and why ofsolving crimes. Recommended forages 12-18. Register online atwww.lcpl.lib.va.us.

CRIME CAPER. 2 p.m., at Sterling

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JUNEMUSIC FEST. Sundays, at the Belmont Country

Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn.Gates open at 5 p.m., an opening act takes thestage at 6 p.m. with the main act following at 7p.m. Bring blankets or chairs. Food andbeverages available for purchase; no outsiderefreshments permitted. Benefits local charities.Ticket prices vary; and are available atwww.liveatbelmont.com or by calling 703-726-8867.

BLUEMONT CONCERT SERIES. The BluemontConcert Series on the lawn of the Old LoudounCounty Courthouse in downtown, historicLeesburg at 1 East Market St., Sundays, 7 p.m.Admission is $5 per person, $4 for BluemontFriends and seniors, $2 for children 12 andunder; proceeds go to support Bluemont’s year-round Artist-In-Education program in areaschools. No pets, alcohol or smoking areallowed. In case of rain, the concerts will beheld at Smart’s Mill Middle School. Bring lawn

chairs or blankets to sit on and a picnic beforethe show.

HOMEWARD BOUND. June, exact date to bedetermined. An all-day festival celebratingcompanion animals. Local pet-friendly groupsjoin the Department of Animal Care & Controlfor a day of fun activities and animal education.Free. Contact 703-777-0406 [email protected].

KIDS ALL-AMERICAN FISHING DERBY. Dateto be determined, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This event isfor children ages 6-16. Prizes will be awarded ina number of categories. Park staff will beavailable to give fishing advice. All childrenmust be accompanied by an adult. Registrationrequired; download the registration form, http://inetdocs.loudoun.gov/prcs/events/claudemoorepark. Free. Claude Moore Park,21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling, 571-258-3700.

POTOMAC CELTIC FESTIVAL. Second weekendin June, on the grounds at Morven Park, TuttLane and Route 15 north, Leesburg. Continuouslive music, crafts, food, Celtic history re-enactments, pipers, clan tents, storytellers and

demonstrations. Admission fee. Check Web sitefor updates. Call 703-938-9779 or visitwww.potomaccelticfest.org.

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. This national event issponsored by the American Hiking Society.Explore some of the 11 miles of park’s trails.Free trail maps are available in the VisitorCenter on Old Vestal’s Gap Road within thepark. The Loudoun Walking and Volkssport Clubwill sponsor 5K (3 miles) and 10K (6 miles)walks on a marked course. All are invited towalk the course, a small fee will be charged forIVV credit; the course is free to all otherwalkers. Free. Claude Moore Park, 21544 OldVestals Gap Road, Sterling, 571-258-3700.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA SUMMER BREWFEST.“A Celebration of American Beer” will be held inJune at Morven Park in Leesburg, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday.The BrewFest will feature more than 40ofºAmerica’s best breweries pouring their beers,and plenty of tasty food. Musical entertainment.Visit www.novabrewfest.com.

WINMILL CARRIAGE SHOW. Morven Park,Leesburg, early June. Includes a collection of the

park’s antique carriages. Visitwww.mrvenpark.org.

10-MINUTE ONE-ACT FESTIVAL. The SterlingPlaymakers present a one-act festival, June 5-7.Call the hotline at 703-437-6117 or visitwww.sterlingplaymakers.com for ticket pricesand location.

ONGOING EVENTSFARMERS’ MARKETS. The Loudoun Valley

HomeGrown Markets Association sponsors sevenfarmers markets in the county until the end ofOctober, featuring home-grown, producer-onlymarkets. The seven locations and hours ofoperation are Cascades, Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,The Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place;Leesburg, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Sterling,Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m., Briar Patch Park, 1400block of Sterling Boulevard.

LEESBURG FIRST FRIDAYS. Galleries and shopsopen their doors on the first Friday of eachmonth with special events, from 6-9 p.m.

There is no First Friday in January. Free. Call 800-752-6118. Visit www.leesburgfirstfriday.com.

Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling.Examine the evidence, read accountsfrom witnesses and suspects, thensolve the mystery. Recommended forages 8-11. Register online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-430-9500.

FOSSIL FUN. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., RustLibrary, 34D Catoctin Circle,Leesburg. Learn how the MioceneSea changed over time to become theChesapeake Bay and how the remainsof those ancient creatures can befound as fossils. Recommended forages 8 and up. Register online athttp://library.loudoun.gov or phone703-777-0690.

FRIDAY/JULY 25FURRY FRIDAY. 5-7 p.m., Sterling

Community Center, 20 Enterprise St.,Sterling. Once a month, animals fromthe Loudoun County Animal Shelterwill be at the Sterling Community.Bring the whole family for a real“happy hour” with animals lookingfor new homes. Visitwww.loudoun.gov/animals.

BRAWL TOURNAMENT. 6 p.m.,Douglass Community Center, 405East Market St., Leesburg. Battleother gamers on Nintendo Wii tobecome the “Super Smash Bros.Champion.” For ages 5 and up. Cost:$5. To register, call 703-771-5913 ore-mail [email protected] by July 23.

JAZZ ON THE POTOMAC. 5:30-10p.m., Lansdowne Resort, 44050Woodbridge Parkway, Lansdowne.Features Collaboration. Enjoysummer foods prepared by theculinary team. Call 703-729-8400 orvisit http://www.lansdowneresort.com.

OPEN SKATE NIGHT. 5-7 p.m.,Douglass Community Center HockeyRink, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg.Bring skates or Rollerblades for anight of skating on a huge outdoorrink. Cost: $1 per person. Call 703-771-5913.

BABY SIGNS. 10:30 a.m., CascadesLibrary, 21030 Whitfield Place,Potomac Falls. A story timeplaygroup with BeeBo, the BabySigns Bear. Read stories, sing songsand learn some signs based onthemes. Recommended for ages 6months-3 years with parent/caregiver. Register online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-444-3228, Ext. 309.

TEEN MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT.6-8 p.m., at Ashburn Library, 43316Hay Road, Ashburn. Follow the cluesand figure out who done it. Pizza andsoda available. Recommended forages 12-18. Register online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-737-8100, Ext. 4.

BOOGER BOGGLER and OtherMysteries of the Human Body. 2:30p.m., at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay

Road, Ashburn. Find out a lot of bodymysteries, make a yucky craft to takehome. Recommended for ages 4-6.Register online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-737-2426.

SATURDAY/JULY 26ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN. 7-9

p.m., at the Leesburg Town Green,25 West Market St., Leesburg.Featuring Cherry People. Free, visitwww.acousticonthegreen.com.

BUTTERFLY WALK, 1 p.m., Blue RidgeCenter, 11611 Harpers Ferry Road,Neersville. Join a butterfly walk andtour of a 7-acre organic farm. Apotluck picnic lunch will follow,either outside on picnic tables orinside an open barn, depending onthe weather. Detailed directions canbe found atwww.blueridgecenter.org. ContactLinda Burchfiel at 703-506-4310 [email protected].

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. 6-9:30p.m., Tarara Vineyard and Winery,13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg.Tarara’s Sounds of Summer Seriespresents The Freddie Long Band.Cost: $15 per person, free forchildren 6 and under. Advancediscounted tickets available online.Call 703-771-7100, Ext. 233 or visitwww.tarara.com.

SUNDAY/JULY 27BLUEMONT CONCERT SERIES. 7

p.m., lawn of the Loudoun CountyCourthouse, Leesburg. Features PanMasters: Caribbean steel band. Bringlawn chairs or blankets to sit on anda picnic to enjoy before the show.Cost: $5 per person, $4 for BluemontFriends and seniors, $2 for children12 and under; proceeds go to supportBluemont’s year-round Artist-In-Education program in area schools.Contact the Bluemont office at 540-338-4640 or www.bluemont.org.

POOCH PARADE. Registration, 11a.m.; judging and awards, 12:15p.m.; demonstrations, 2:15 p.m.,Ashburn Volunteer Fire & RescueDepartment, 20688 Ashburn Road.Categories include best trick, bestcostume, most obedient and cutest.Includes door prizes, vendors,ambulance and truck tours,demonstrations by working dogs,food for purchase. Cost: paraderegistration, in advance $6 for firstcategory, $2 each additionalcategory; at door $8 and $3. All dogsmust be leashed, have dog licenseand rabies vaccine tags and must bewith owner at all times.

INTRODUCTION TO INSECTS. 10a.m.-12 p.m., Rust Nature Sanctuary.Get to know a vital part of nature —

insects. Search for insects at Rust tolearn how to identify them and howthey help make the natural worldwork. For adults and older children;RSVP 703-737-0021. Free.

MONDAY/JULY 28STORIES WITH A TWIST. 11 a.m.,

Loudoun County Extension OfficeProgram Room, 30B Catoctin Circle(for Rust Library); 2:30 p.m.,Cascades Library, 21030 WhitfieldPlace, Potomac Falls; 7 p.m., AshburnLibrary, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn.Listen to Barbara Spilman Lawson’sunforgettable and extraordinarystories and songs, presented in herown unique and hilarious manner.All ages. Free, limited tickets will beavailable, starting half an hour beforethe performance. Extension Office,703-777-0690; Cascades, 703-444-3228; Ashburn, 703-737-8100.

TUESDAY/JULY 29SOLVING CRIMES. 2 p.m., Ashburn

Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn.See July 24 item for details.

ESL CONVERSATION GROUP. ESLConversation Group. 7-9 p.m.,Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road,Ashburn. The English ConversationGroup is an informal conversationcircle for non-native speakers topractice speaking English. This is nota class, but an opportunity to meetnew people, share your culture andhave fun. Only English will be spokenand all levels are welcome.Recommended for adults. Visit http://library.loudoun.gov.

FRAIDY KAT. 2 p.m., Cascades Library,21030 Whitfield Place, PotomacFalls. Solve the mystery of who is theFraidy Kat with the evidence andclues given. Ages 8-11. Registeronline at

http://library.loudoun.gov or phone703-444-3228.

LOST. 4-5 p.m., Rust at CatoctinLibrary, 34D Catoctin Circle,Leesburg. Find the missing piecesfrom the secret chest that’s beenburied for over 500 years in ascavenger hunt. Ages 9-11. Registeronline at http://library.loudoun.govor phone 703-777-0690.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 30ARCHAEOLOGY DAY. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,

Claude Moore Park, 21544 OldVestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. All ages.Help screen, wash and sort artifactsbehind the Lanesville House inClaude Moore Park’s Historic District.Free. 571-258-3700.

STORIES WITH A TWIST. 4 p.m.,Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St.,Sterling. Listen to Barbara SpilmanLawson’s stories and songs. Call 703-430-9500.

Sunday, July 27-Saturday, Aug. 2, 4-9 p.m., Loudoun County Fairgrounds,Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. The public is invited to the annual country fair.Includes a carnival, children’s activities, educational demonstrations andmore. Cost: $10 per adult per day, $25 per adult per week, $5 per child perday, $10 per child per week, free for children under 5, free for senior onsenior day, and free for children under 15 on Thursday. Call 703-777-3835or http://www.LoudounCountyFair.com.

73rd Annual Loudoun County Fair


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Loudoun County

Ashburn

43255 Brownstone Ct. $723,900 Sun 1-5 Jean Woods Weichert 703-726-3909

43880 Glenhazel Dr. $599,000 Sun 1-4 Deneen Davis Weichert 703-582-1219

22076 Highview Trail Pl. $864,900 Sun 1-4 Joyce Shuemake Long & Foster 703-437-3800

23077 Ogelthorpe Ct. $1,180,000 Sun 1-4 Thomas Reidy Long & Foster 703-631-3200

44917 Point Bay Ter. $335,000 Sun 1-4 Todd Cerino RE/MAX 703-318-0067

20233 Snowpoint Pl. $519,000 Sun 1-4 Jeanne Mullahy Weichert 703-728-5222

21260 Victorias Cross Ter. $449,900 Sun 1-4 Robert Walters RE/MAX 703-652-5740

Leesburg

41729 Browns Farm Ln. $749,900 Sun 1-4 Virginia Mercer Lighthouse 703-779-8088

609 Diskin Pl. $584,000 Sun 1-4 Robin Hill Weichert 703-927-6667

210 Pershing Ave $340,000 Sat 2-4 Lisa Cromwell RE/MAX 703-999-6535

18131 Perthshire Ct. $1,150,000 Sun 1-5 Sandra MacDougall Shamarc 703-362-5027

Lovettsville

38667 Richard Creek Ln. $450,000 Sun 1-4 Jeffrey Pearl RE/MAX 703-648-1870

Potomac Falls

47755 Blockhouse Point Pl. $799,000 Sun 1-4 Linda Stokes Weichert 703-406-0199

20667 Forest Overlook Ct. $699,000 Sun 1-4 Mildred Hoffman Weichert 703-406-0199

Purcellville38433 Millstone Dr. $724,900 Sun 1-4 Lisa Kowalewski Century 21 703-790-1850

Round Hill17615 Greenleaf Pl. $675,000 Sun 1-4 Timothy Schutte Long & Foster 540-338-1350

Fairfax County

Herndon

2460 Cypress Green Lane $649,900 Sun 1-4 Ronald Layton REMAX 703-421-1433

2472 Cypress Green Lane $649,900 Sun 1-4 Ronald Layton REMAX 703-421-1433

12723 Fantasia Dr $399,900 Sun 1-4 Deborah Carruthers Prudential 703-272-2334

2408 Hayrake Ct $479,900 Sun 1-4 Sheryl Lambson Keller Williams 703-535-3610

12630 Holkein Dr $400,000 Sun 1-4 Angela Mitchell Long & Foster 703-262-7877

606 Third St $540,000 Sun 1-4 Ginger Wassum Weichert 703-709-0101

1616 Winterwood Place $345,000 Sun1-4 Tiffany Bram Fairfax Realty 703-766-9800

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Detached .......... 0.114325 ..... 06/02/0819385 CYPRESS RIDGE TER #505 2 .. 2 ... 0 ........... LEESBURG .......... $215,000 ............ Hi-Rise 9+ Floors .................. 06/02/08558 RADFORD TER NE .................. 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $237,000 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/02/0843281 OVERVIEW PL ..................... 6 .. 5 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG ........ $1,025,000 .......... Detached .......... 0.360009 ..... 06/02/0842844 HOLLYWOOD PARK PL ....... 4 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $405,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.219995 ..... 06/03/0844044 FERNCLIFF TER .................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $220,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/03/08101-F PROSPERITY AVE SE #208 . 1 .. 1 ... 0 ........... LEESBURG .......... $175,000 ............ Garden 1-4 Floors .................. 06/03/0819355 CYPRESS RIDGE TER #318 3 .. 2 ... 0 ........... LEESBURG .......... $535,000 ............ Hi-Rise 9+ Floors .................. 06/03/0843583 WILD INDIGO TER ............. 4 .. 4 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $620,000 ............ Townhouse ............ 0.1 .......... 06/03/0841616 SWIFTWATER DR ............... 6 .. 5 ... 2 ........... LEESBURG .......... $978,400 ............ Detached .............. 0.75 ......... 06/03/0843748 RALEIGH PL ........................ 5 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $585,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.219995 ..... 06/04/0842917 NASHUA ST ........................ 4 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $460,000 ............ Detached .............. 0.15 ......... 06/04/0820266 SPRUCEGROVE SQ ............. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $299,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/04/0820578 SNOWSHOE SQ #202 ........ 2 .. 2 ... 0 ........... ASHBURN ........... $220,000 ............ Garden 1-4 Floors .................. 06/04/0842601 COCHRANS LOCK DR ........ 4 .. 4 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $782,500 ............ Detached .......... 0.519995 ..... 06/04/0842073 BALD HILL RD .................... 4 .. 4 ... 0 ........... LEESBURG .......... $549,000 ............ Detached .......... 5.080005 ..... 06/05/0898 ADAMS DR NE #53 .................. 3 .. 1 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG ........... $93,500 ............. Townhouse ............................. 06/05/08353 BARNFIELD SQ NE ................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $260,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.069995 ..... 06/05/08543 TULIPTREE SQ NE .................. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $253,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/05/08862 ROCKFORD SQ ....................... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $319,500 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/05/08900 OCTORORA PL NE .................. 5 .. 5 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $535,000 ............ Detached .............. 0.45 ......... 06/05/0820562 WILDBROOK CT ................. 5 .. 4 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $999,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.569995 ..... 06/06/0843281 ELKVIEW TER ..................... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $330,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.069995 ..... 06/06/0843685 BALMORAL TER ................. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $350,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.069995 ..... 06/06/08GREAT LAUREL SQUARE SE .......... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $450,000 ............ Other ..................... 0.0 .......... 06/06/08662 GATEWAY DR SE #201 ........... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ........... LEESBURG .......... $150,000 ............ Garden 1-4 Floors .................. 06/06/0822474 DINAH PL ............................ 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $435,000 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/06/08125 HAMPSHIRE SQ SW ............... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $261,700 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/06/0843764 SMITH FERRY SQ ............... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $370,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/06/08304 HEDGESTONE TER NE ........... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $211,000 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/06/08451 SPARKLEBERRY TER NE ......... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $229,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/06/08537 KALMIA SQ NE ....................... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $240,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/06/08209PERSHING PERSHING AVE NW4 ..3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $297,150 ............ Detached .......... 0.169995 ..... 06/06/0819115 MOSELLE WAY ................... 4 .. 4 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $550,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.230005 ..... 06/06/08WATSON HEIGHTS CIRCLE ........... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $850,112 ............ Other ..................... 0.0 .......... 06/08/08COCHRANS LOCK DRIVE .............. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $777,847 ............ Other ..................... 0.0 .......... 06/08/0821787 GOOSE CROSS TER ............ 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $335,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/09/0820583 ROSEWOOD MANOR SQ.... 3 .. 3 ... 0 ........... ASHBURN ........... $330,000 ............ Townhouse ............ 0.1 .......... 06/09/0820597 CORNSTALK TER #301 ...... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ........... ASHBURN ........... $252,000 ............ Garden 1-4 Floors .................. 06/09/0822604 WELBORNE MANOR SQ..... 3 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $396,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/09/08384 CLAGETT ST SW ..................... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $520,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.189991 ..... 06/09/0819242 COTON HOLDINGS CT ....... 4 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $490,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.139991 ..... 06/09/081609 WOODBRIDGE CT NE .......... 4 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $435,900 ............ Detached .......... 0.210009 ..... 06/09/08835 CATOCTIN CIR NE .................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $365,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.119995 ..... 06/09/081071 SMARTTS LN NE .................. 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $197,250 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/09/0843321 CHOKEBERRY SQ ............... 3 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $264,900 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/10/0844052 FLORENCE TER .................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $320,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/10/0843352 WAYSIDE CIR ...................... 5 .. 4 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $620,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.380005 ..... 06/10/0843659 GLEN CASTLE CT ............... 4 .. 4 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $779,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.460009 ..... 06/10/0842825 HERITAGE OAK CT ............. 5 .. 5 ... 1 ........ BROADLANDS........ $805,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.239991 ..... 06/10/08403 RUSERT DR SE ....................... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $349,900 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/10/08775 VANDERBILT TER SE .............. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $262,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/10/08509 BEAUREGARD DR SE ............. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $625,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.460009 ..... 06/10/0820115 PRAIRIE DUNES TER .......... 3 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $425,000 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/11/0821572 BANKBARN TER ................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........ BROADLANDS........ $325,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/11/0821410 WOODSPICE CT ................. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........ BROADLANDS........ $590,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.310009 ..... 06/11/08645 MCLEARY SQ SE ..................... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $315,000 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/11/08714 INVERMERE DR NE ................ 5 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $433,750 ............ Detached .......... 0.180005 ..... 06/11/0818729 UPPER MEADOW DR .......... 5 .. 5 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $951,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.619995 ..... 06/11/0843214 BALTUSROL TER ................ 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $415,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.069995 ..... 06/12/0821270 SMOKEHOUSE CT .............. 5 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $617,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.339991 ..... 06/12/0843748 MCCOLLOUGH CT .............. 5 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $580,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.230005 ..... 06/12/0843029 HEDGEAPPLE CT ................ 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $530,149 ............ Detached .............. 0.15 ......... 06/12/0842473 GREENSIDE DR .................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $369,900 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/12/0821322 MEADOW FIELD CT ........... 6 .. 4 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $700,000 ............ Detached ............... 0.3 .......... 06/12/0820428 CRIMSON PL ....................... 6 .. 5 ... 2 ........... LEESBURG .......... $850,000 ............ Detached .......... 1.160009 ..... 06/12/08804 SMARTTS LN NE .................... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $178,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/12/08503 JARED SQ NE .......................... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $219,500 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/12/0843695 BURNING SANDS TER........ 4 .. 4 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $659,900 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.110009 ..... 06/12/0820351 SNOWPOINT PL ................. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $540,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.180005 ..... 06/13/0820805 RAINSBORO DR ................. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $490,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.189991 ..... 06/13/0842968 HEDGEAPPLE CT ................ 4 .. 4 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $475,000 ............ Detached .............. 0.15 ......... 06/13/0842993 CHESTERTON ST ............... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $450,000 ............ Detached ............... 0.1 .......... 06/13/0820956 ROOTSTOWN TER ............. 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $250,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/13/0844036 GALA CIR ............................ 3 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $275,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/13/0844490 POTTER TER ....................... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $285,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.030005 ..... 06/13/0842465 REDSTONE TER.................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $375,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/13/0823433 SPICE BUSH TER ................ 3 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $410,205 ............ Townhouse ............ 0.0 .......... 06/13/0820705 EVERGREEN MILLS RD ...... 4 .. 4 ... 0 ........... LEESBURG .......... $550,000 ............ Detached ............... 1.0 .......... 06/13/08608 HILLVIEW PL SW .................... 5 .. 4 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG ........ $1,200,000 .......... Detached .......... 1.910009 ..... 06/13/08111 CATOCTIN CIR SW ................. 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $159,500 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.080005 ..... 06/13/08510 LYNCHBURG TER NE .............. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $157,500 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/13/0814649 CHAPEL LN ......................... 2 .. 2 ... 0 ........... LEESBURG .......... $380,000 ............ Detached .......... 3.189991 ..... 06/13/08181 MEADOWS LN NE .................. 4 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $157,000 ............ Townhouse ........... 0.05 ......... 06/13/08426 ANDROMEDA TER NE ............ 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $202,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.030005 ..... 06/13/0843719 LEES MILL SQ ..................... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $450,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.069995 ..... 06/13/0821637 MONMOUTH TER .............. 3 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $285,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/15/0821326 SORREL GROVE CT ............ 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $580,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.260009 ..... 06/16/0820199 HIDDEN CREEK CT ............ 4 .. 2 ... 1 ........... ASHBURN ........... $540,000 ............ Detached ............... 0.2 .......... 06/16/0844038 RISING SUN TER ................ 3 .. 2 ... 2 ........... ASHBURN ........... $402,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.039991 ..... 06/16/0842859 CHURCHILL DOWNS DR .... 4 .. 2 ... 0 ........... ASHBURN ........... $300,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.189991 ..... 06/16/0843103 HUNTERS GREEN SQ ......... 3 .. 2 ... 1 ........ BROADLANDS........ $430,000 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.060009 ..... 06/16/08323 EBAUGH DR SE ...................... 3 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $339,900 ............ Townhouse ....... 0.069995 ..... 06/16/08104 GENERALS CT SE ................... 4 .. 3 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $560,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.310009 ..... 06/16/0840161 BROWNS CREEK PL ........... 6 .. 5 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $880,000 ............ Detached .......... 3.010009 ..... 06/16/0840843 ROBIN CIR .......................... 6 .. 6 ... 2 ........... LEESBURG ........ $2,150,000 .......... Detached ............... 3.0 .......... 06/16/0841960 GOOSEBERRY LN ............... 5 .. 5 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG ........ $1,310,000 .......... Detached ............... 0.9 .......... 06/16/0819255 COTON HOLDINGS CT ....... 4 .. 4 ... 1 ........... LEESBURG .......... $495,000 ............ Detached .......... 0.169995 ..... 06/16/08


SportsAshburn Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders

703-917-6439 or [email protected]

By Rich Sanders

The Connection

One year after suffering a disheart-ening loss to Edison High in theNorthern Region Div. 5 title game,

the Stone Bridge High football team cameback last fall to avenge that setback and goon to garner its first-ever State AAA title.

The Bulldogs had it all in 2007, greatcoaching, outstanding skill position players,a team-first mentality and the motivationto erase the previous year’s sour ending tothe ’06 season.

Stone Bridge had lost to Edison in the2006 region finals. But the Bulldogs got thebetter of the Eagles in the ’07 region titlegame as they beat Edison, 27-14.

Then at the state semifinals, Stone Bridgescored the final 24 points in a come-from-behind 38-24 win over visiting Phoebusfrom Hampton. Running back JeronGouveia, who had made some tough turn-overs earlier in the game, propelled histeam’s dominating second half with threescoring runs.

That win put Stone Bridge in the statetitle game in Charlottesville againstPotomac High. The Bulldogs, two years ear-lier, had lost in the state finals to HamptonHigh. But this time around Stone Bridgedominated its opponent, winning handily38-0. QB Patrick Thompson threw four TD

passes in the game, three to receiver RyanMoody.

What a year it was for coach Mickey Th-ompson and his Bulldogs, who finished thecampaign 14-1.

In 2007, Stone Bridge graduated a pairof division I bound football players in de-fensive tackle Andrew Nuss (Notre Dame)and running back Devon Brown (Wake For-est). Nuss, while at Stone Bridge, capturedfirst team all-district and second team all-region honors on defense and was honor-able mention all-district on offense. Brownwas selected as the Northern Region offen-sive player of the year in 2006. Both Brownand Nuss were named first-team all-stateAAA by the Virginia High School CoachesAssociation.

Ryan Moody caught three TDs in the Bulldogs’ state finals win overPotomac High.

Coach Thompson’ssquad garnered itsfirst-ever state crown.

Stone Bridge Football Gave Fans the Ride of Their LivesPhoto by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

By Rich Sanders

The Connection

The Falcons had a football seasonto remember last fall when itearned a Region II, Div. 3postseason seeding for the first

time in the Brambleton school’s three yearhistory.

Briar Woods, coached by Charlie Pierce,finished 7-3 during the regular season toearn a trip to the playoffs. In their playoffgame, the Falcons fought Milllbrook Highdown to the wire in a tough 27-24 playoffloss.

Two other Briar Woods teams also puttogether outstanding seasons during the2007-08 school year. The Falcons’ boys ten-nis team captured its second straight DullesDistrict title last May when they defeatedLoudoun County in the district tournamentfinals. A highlight of the championshipmatch win came at No. 1 singles where BriarWoods’ Patrick Melbourne defeated previ-

ously unbeaten David Replogle.The Falcons reached the finals with hard-

fought 5-4 semifinals win over Dominion.The Falcons’ golf team, meanwhile, also

won its second straight district crown. BriarWoods bested runner-up Potomac Falls by18 strokes at the district championshipsheld at Lowe’s Island Country Club.

Briar Woods experienceda banner football season.It’s Falcons Fever

In just its third year as a school, Briar Woods saw its football teamqualify for the Region II playoffs last fall.

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Stone BridgeHigh SchoolSchool Opened: 2000Mascot: BulldogsSchool Colors: Navy blue, Colum-

bia blue, silver and white.Rivals: Loudoun Valley, Broad Run,

Madison and Langley.Athletic Director: Dave

Hembach, 571-252-2210Athletic Hotline: 571-252-2211Famous Alumni: Given the

school’s short history, it has yet toproduce any top name profes-sional athletes, but that may soonchange.

Briar WoodsHigh SchoolSchool Opened: 2005Mascot: FalconsSchool Colors: Navy blue and

burnt orangeAthletic Director: Joe Breinig,

703-957-4408Famous Alumni:Briar Woods graduated its first

senior class in 2007.


By Rich Sanders

The Connection

Two of the Ashburn Connectionarea’s high schools — BriarWoods and Broad Run HighSchools — compete in the al-

ways tough Dulles District. Every year, thosetwo schools’ athletic teams go up againstDulles rivals Dominion, Park View andPotomac Falls. The following is a brief lookat those teams from the Cascade area thatexcelled during the past school year.

Baumgardner. All three earned First TeamAll-District honors.

One particular sport in which Domin-ion High has had good success in over re-cent years has been wrestling. The Titanswon the Dulles District team title in both2006 and 2007 before struggling through are-building season this past winter. Coachedby Billy Young, the Titans should be morecompetitive and more experienced nextschool year.

Some athletic highlights from this pastschool year at Dominion included the out-standing season by girls’ cross country run-ner Bekki Misanin, who earned a medal (top15) at the state AA championships. Misanin,a senior last fall, finished second overall atthe Dulles District Championships behindfirst place overall runner Christina Lee ofPotomac Falls.

The Titan boys’ cross country team, mean-while, qualified for the Region II Champi-onships as a result of finishing a strong thirdin the district championships. The Domin-ion boys had finished fourth at districts eachof the past three years, so getting third wasa nice step upward. The Titans’ three boysrunners to finish among the top 15 at dis-tricts were junior Nick Phillips (3rd overall),freshman J.T. Duke (11th) and junior JimmyRyon (14th).

Broad Run and Briar Woodsalways put out quality teams.Tough Road in the Dulles

One of the recent highlights in ParkView High sports was the outstanding2007 fall football season, which saw thePatriots go 9-1 during the regular seasonand qualify for the Region II playoffs.

Park View, coached by Andy Hill, won itsfirst nine games before losing a showdown,Week 10 game to Broad Run, 21-14, for theDulles District championship.

But the Patriots avenged that setback aweek later with a 16-12 victory over BroadRun in a playoff game.

The game’s biggest play came when run-ning back Eric Johnston connected with QBCJ Leizear for a 44-yard touchdown strikeoff a trick play, halfback option pass. Thescore came in the final minutes of the gameand proved to be the game winner.

Park View’s season ended the followingweek with a loss at Sherando in the RegionII title game.

One of the true underdog sports storiesat Potomac Falls came this past spring whenthe Panthers’ girls lacrosse teamreached the finals of the Dulles Districtpostseason tournament.

It was a breakthrough season for PotomacFalls, which finished 13-4 and reached thedistrict finals for the first time in theprogram’s history. It also marked the firsttime the team qualified for the Region IIplayoffs.

Potomac Falls, under coach AllanDacanay, won district tournament playoffgames over Briar Woods and Heritage be-fore falling to Broad Run in the champion-ship game.

Following the loss to the Spartans, the Pan-thers were presented with the runner-upteam trophy during postgame ceremonies.

The Panthers had outstanding seasonsfrom Imani McCleary (defender), KatieDacanay (defender/midfielder) and KatieBroad Run

High SchoolSchool Opened: 1969Mascot: SpartansSchool Colors: Maroon and

goldRivals: Park View, Potomac Falls

and Stone BridgeAthletic Director: Jack Kirby,

571-252-2310Athletic Hotline: 571-252-

2311Famous Alumni: Spartans boys

basketball alumnus JasonLansdown scored 2,346career points over histenure from 1989-92. Itwould have been a newVirginia High SchoolLeague record but in thatsame year, Odell Hodge ofLaurel Park reached acareer scoring mark of2,530 points. Today,Lansdown holds the No. 5spot. He also played fouryears of college basketballat Radford where hescored 1,099 points.

By Rich Sanders

The Connection

Broad Run High sports fans willlikely never forget the day thispast spring when two of its

women’s sports teams both won VirginiaState AA titles within minutes of oneanother at Radford University.

The Spartans’ softball team, led bylights-out All-State pitcher CaitlynDelahaba, completed their secondstraight unbeaten season with a 4-0 statetitle game win over Tunstall (Dry Fork,Va.). With the win, coach Ed Steele’sSpartans finished the season with a per-fect 29-0 record.

As the softball team was winning itsstate title, the Broad Run High girls’ soc-

Both the unbeatengirls’ softball andsoccer teams werestate champs.

Those Sensational Spartanscer team, on the other side of the Radfordathletic facility, was also putting the fin-ishing touches on its 1-0 state finals winover Courtland.

The Spartans girls’ soccer team finishedwith a perfect 27-0 record under coachClaire Collins.

What a spring for both teams, whichcombined to go 56-0 while bringing homeDulles, Region II and state AA crowns.

Broad Run softball pitcherChristy Anch set VHSL recordswith both the bat and the ballas she helped lead the Spartansto their 2000 state title and2002 state finals appearance.She went on to play collegiatelyat the University of Tennessee.Spartans ace Caitlyn Delahaba

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Broad Run High senior Kristen Burt hasverbally committed and accepted an ath-letic scholarship to play Div. 1 volleyballat Norfolk State University this fall. TheSpartans are coached by Jennifer Fry.Burt, a setter, made her decision after acampus visit and discussions with coachFry. Burt’s parents, Clinton and Darlene,accompanied her on the visit. Kristen wasimpressed with the new direction of theteam and coach Fry’s passion for aca-demic excellence.

Burt attributes her success to formerBroad Run High head coach SusanDezzutti and Metro American club coachSilvia Johnson, a former All-American.Silvia continues to make a significantinfluence in Kristen’s life by providingrigorous training and college prepara-tion. Burt’s accomplishments include:Velocity Sports, October Player of theMonth, 2007; All-Dulles District Team,2006 and 2007; All Tournament Player,SM Group Tournament, 2006; GeorgeMason Best Hitters Award, 2005; Univer-sity of Virginia Most Improved PlayerAward, 2004.

Broad Run volleyball playerKristen Burt

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Hall of Famers Tee It Up for CharityMore than 40 hall of famers participate in the18th annual Bobby Mitchell Golf Classic.

By Justin Fanizzi

The Connection

Former Washington Redskin BobbyMitchell is now the six-million-dollar man. The 18th annualBobby Mitchell/Toyota Hall of

Fame Golf Classic was a huge success againlast weekend, drawing more than 40 profootball and basketball legends to theLansdowne Resort to raise money for theLeukemia and Lymphoma Society. Theevent reached a milestone this year, raising$660,000 to surpass the $6 million mark intotal funds raised since its inception.

The tournament,sponsored by the Wash-ington Area New Auto-mobile Dealers Associa-tion, was won this yearby teamAutotrader.com, repre-sented by basketballgreat Oscar Robertson.Robertson and team-mates David Palmer,Lloyd Hecht, SteveGarcia and Chip Perrycompleted the scramble-format tourney in57 strokes.

Mitchell, the first African-American toplay for the Redskins, was driven to createthis tournament by a long-standing desireto find a cure for leukemia. Mitchell wasdrafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1962and was traded to the Redskins for fellowrookie Ernie Davis, who died from the bloodcancer before he ever set foot on an NFLfield. Inspired, Mitchell teamed up with the

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society andfounded the tournament, raising the bar byinviting his fellow hall of famers.

“[The Hall-of-Famers] came and saw whatour mission was, how devastating it was onthe kids and they got involved to the pointwhere we have everyone on our mission,”Mitchell said. “They know that they are in-volved in something special.”

EACH YEAR, Mitchell and the organizersselect a “patient hero,” a child sufferingfrom leukemia or lymphoma who has ex-hibited courage and optimism in his or herbattle. This year’s patient hero was Emily

Zimmerman, 11, of Frederick, Md., fight-ing T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(T-Cell ALL).

“Emily’s story serves as an inspiration tothe hall of famers,” Mitchell said. “She waschosen as this year’s patient hero for herunwavering spunk in a battle no childshould have to fight. Our patient heroesmake us want to come back year after year.”

For a $5 donation, football fans and golfenthusiasts could be a part of the gallery,

where every athlete was accessible for pic-tures, autographs and even a little chit-chat. At the ninth hole, former linebackerSam Huff was discussing his home state ofWest Virginia with a few Mountaineer fans.Near the practice green, former Kansas CityChief Bobby Bell was holding court with acouple dozen signature seekers while ex-Detroit Lion Lem Barney chatted up a 7-year-old who asked for a picture.

IN ADDITION to the action on the links,there were activities for adults and childrenalike. A putting contest was held those un-der 12 where the winner received an AppleiPod. Adults competed in the “Hall of FameChallenge” where each participant had tohit a target with a football, make a basket-ball shot and sink a putt. The five most ac-curate shooters were invited to the finalround where the winner, Matt Delao ofCentreville, received a trip for two to thePro Football Hall of Fame enshrinementweekend in Canton, Ohio, scheduled forAug. 2.

“When we started this quest years ago, Ididn’t know if it would work,” Mitchell said,addressing Emily and others suffering fromleukemia. “We will continue the mission.We are here for you and we love you, espe-cially the kids. Their fight is our fight.”

Tournamentfounder Bobby

Mitchell.

Bobby Mitchell and the Leukemiaand Lymphoma Society

To find out more about the Bobby Mitchell Hall of Fame GolfClassic, visit www.bobbymitchell.com. To volunteer or to donate tothe LLS, type in the ZIP code in the entry field at the top of the pageand follow the instructions to find out how to get involved in thefight against blood cancers.

Bobby Bell signs autographs.

“They know that they areinvolved in something

special.”— Bobby Mitchell, Bobby MitchellHall of Fame Golf Classic, founder

Former Redskins linebacker SamHuff.

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As a long-standing member of the“Mechanically declined,” as originallydrawn by cartoonist Gary Larson, in one ofhis “Far Side” panels, (a tee-shirt of which Ihave as an extremely prized possession), sotoo must I now confess a similar cluelessnessconcerning automobile repair/maintenance.As an example, when broken down by theside of the road, I have never understoodwhat popping open the front hood of yourautomobile was supposed to do (let theengine breathe?).

Often you’ll see, when motorists and/ortheir vehicles are in some sort of distress,emotional or otherwise, their vehicle’s fronthood open and angled at its familiar 60degrees (approximately — how would Iknow, really?) with the driver, maybe eventhe passenger, too, staring at the engineunderneath. (I don’t know much, but, Iknow, generally speaking, that the engine islocated under the front hood, in almost allcars, right?) What happens next, other thanthe inevitable swearing, is way beyond theknowledge of this mortal man.

Presumably, these strandees are lookingfor some indication, some sign, some clue,some piece of evidence that will unlock themystery of why their car is sitting, not evenidly by, and not running; by the side of theroad, in a parking lot, in the middle oftraffic, etc. In all honesty, I really do knowwhat to do under such circumstances: makea phone call. And, thanks to cell phones, solong as your bars are battery-charged, help,or a tow to help, is just a phone call away,and not, as it used to be, a walk to a phonebooth or to some unsuspectinghome/business, whichever appears first, torequest use of their telephone to make thatcall. Thanks to wireless technology, nowwhen your car stops and you have no placeto go, after you pop the hood, you simplymake your distress-type call and then,weather permitting or safety circumstancesallowing, either remain with/in your vehicleor seek shelter and comfort nearby.Regardless of which you choose (or rather,which I choose), I need not know one thingaboutfixing/assessing/evaluating/understanding mycar’s engine’s failure/future. I only need toknow who to call when such a mechanicalfailure occurs and on what number. Notknowing anything (or knowing next tonothing) is no longer a problem. Not havinga cell phone, or a person to call who canidentify the problem, is the problem.

Indirectly, I suppose popping the hood isstill a means to an end then. It’s just that theend is not as near as if the driver and/orpassenger had some engine repair-relatedknowledge. Apparently, popping the hood ismerely an interim step, a warning to otherdrivers if you will, like putting on youremergency/flashing lights or if you’reproperly prepared, placing emergency flaresat 10-yard intervals behind your vehicle towarn other drivers of your immobility.

If that is indeed the case, then I reallydon’t need to know anything other thanhow to pop my car’s front hood. I don’tneed to know what to look for, what toolsand/or fluids to have in-trunk (or on hand),nor do I need any diagnostic instincts ortraining. All I need to know, and be honestenough to admit it is, that I know nothing,absolutely nothing, but there are otherpeople who do and calling them will resolvethe problem, eventually. And so long as Ihave a credit card in my wallet to solve thewhat-if-I-don’t-have-enough-cash problem,then I’m good to go, or rather not go. Ergo, Ihave now eliminated both the mechanicaland emotional distress often associated withhaving to repair one’s vehicle, unexpectedly.

Actually paying the bill is anotherproblem, but that’s a problem I can handleor at least one I’m used to, whetherstranded or not.

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