Sunday, Oct. 30
Brambleton farmers market Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Legacy Park, off Olympia Drive, Brambleton. loudounfarmersmarkets.org or 540-454-8089.
Cascades farmers market Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cascades Farmers Market, 21060 Whitfield Pl. (senior center parking lot), Sterling. loudounfarmersmarkets.org or 540-454-8089.
Ball's Bluff tours Friends of the Ball's Bluff Battlefield conduct guided walking tours. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Balls Bluff National Cemetery, Balls Bluff Rd., Leesburg. 703-727-4356 or usna60@aol.com. Free.
"Syren's Song: A Connor Stark Novel" A talk by Claude Berube. 2 p.m. Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. balchlib@leesburgva.gov or 703-737-7195. Free.
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"The Hidden Realm of Ghosts and Haunts" For teens and adults. A talk by paranormal researcher Walt Gavenda. 3 p.m. Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd., Leesburg. 703-777-0323. Free.
Franklin Park Big Band Concert Swing Era classics. 3 p.m. Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. 540-338-7973 or franklinparkartscenter.org. $10.
Sunday concerts: "Music with a Cause" Music of 18th-century Virginia, performed by David and Ginger Hildebrand. A benefit for local charities. 4 p.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 711 W. Main St., Purcellville. 540-338-4332 or standrew-pres.org. $15, seniors $12, ages 17 and younger free.
Fall campfire Age 10 and older. Halloween-themed storytelling by a campfire with Laura Bobrow. Hot cider and marshmallows for toasting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. 540-338-7973 or franklinparkartscenter.org. $8.
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Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival Attractions will include a 20-acre corn maze, paintball competitions, pedal cars, bouncy horses, pumpkin blasters, corn cannons, live entertainment, games, wagon rides and a hay tunnel. Fridays 5-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Nov. 8. Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, 15789 Temple Hall Lane, Leesburg. 703-777-6732 or novaparks.com/events. $7-$14.
Monday, Oct. 31
Toastmasters Club NOVA Dawn Breakers. 7:30-8:3`0 a.m. Eggspectation restaurant, 1609 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg.
Sewing and "stitch-in" For beginners. Take sewing, knitting, needlepoint or crochet projects. Machines provided. 9-11:45 a.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. Free.
Mah-jongg Chinese tile game. Noon, Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. Free.
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Sterling Rotary Club meeting 12:30 p.m. Bungalow Lakehouse, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling. 703-401-4509.
Contemporary line dance Dick Sherman, instructor. 2-3 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. $2.
"Hot Dog, It's Halloween" A hot dog dinner, a costume parade and games. 5:30-8 p.m. Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg. 540-687-6375. Free.
"Trunk or Treat" For all ages; treats distributed by owners of specially decorated vehicles. 6-7:30 p.m. Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville. 540-822-5284. Free.
Leesburg Halloween Parade Begins at Ida Lee Park on North King Street and ends on Fairfax and South King streets. Sponsored by Leesburg Kiwanis. Bring a nonperishable food item or a paper product to donate to Loudoun Hunger Relief; collection boxes will be placed along the parade route. 6 p.m. 703-737-2175 or leesburgkiwanis.org. Free.
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Tuesday, Nov. 1
Rotary Club of Leesburg Daybreak 7:30 a.m. Tuscarora Mill restaurant, 203 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. 703-777-1405 or leesburgdaybreak.org.
Beginner bridge Jane Olah, instructor. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. $2.
Party bridge 1-4 p.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. Free.
Pickleball Age 18 and older. A racket sport that combines badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two, three or four people can play. 2-4 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. $2.
"An Assessment of the U.S.-Turkey Relationship" A talk by Aaron Stein, resident senior fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council. 7 p.m. George C. Marshall International Center, 217 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg. events@georgecmarshall.org or 703-777-1301. Donations. Registration required.
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Bluegrass and folk jam Open to musicians of all skill levels. 7-8:30 p.m. Morningside House, 316 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. 571-237-2888. Free.
Handwork at Carver Center Relax in the library while working on knitting, crocheting and other handwork. 7-9 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. $2.
Parenting workshop How to encourage children without over-pressuring them. 7 p.m. Gum Spring Library, 24600 Millstream Dr., Stone Ridge. 571-258-3838. Free.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Middleburg duplicate bridge Open game. 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg. 540-687-5093. $5.
Thursday, Nov. 3
Rotary Club of Purcellville 7 a.m. Loudoun Golf and Country Club, 36967 W. Main St., Purcellville. 540-687-5689 or john@insuremejg.com.
Preserving home archives A talk by Gabrielle Sanchez, library reference associate. 10 a.m. Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. balchlib@leesburgva.gov. 703-737-7195. Free.
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Rotary Club of Ashburn Noon, 1757 Golf Club, 45120 Waxpool Rd., Dulles. 703-969-3070. rotaryclubofashburnva.org.
Pinochle 12:30 p.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. $2.
Advanced intermediate bridge Jane Olah, instructor. 1-3 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. $2.
German language practice group 1 p.m. Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. 571-258-3280. Free.
Rotary Club of Leesburg 6:30 p.m. River Creek Country Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg. 703-726-9770 or leesburg-rotary.org.
Sterling Ruritan Club bingo Each game has a prize of at least $100. Admission is restricted to paying participants. Benefits Ruritan Club programs. 7 p.m. Sterling Ruritan Club, 183 Ruritan Rd., Sterling. 703-444-6039. Admission, $15 for six regular cards; additional cards may be purchased.
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Voices of Faith: Buddhism A series dedicated to building understanding and respect for diverse religions and people. 7 p.m. Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. 703-444-3228. Free.
Chorus of the Old Dominion For men of any age or skill level who are interested in singing four-part harmony. 7:30-10 p.m. Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St., Leesburg. 703-348-0071 or odchorus.org.
Friday, Nov. 4
Knitting and crocheting 10 a.m.-noon, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. 571-258-3280. Free.
Knitting group Age 55 and older. Take needles, yarn and patterns and spend time with other knitters. 12:30-2 p.m. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400. Free.
Leesburg Senior Center bingo 12:45 p.m. Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039. 50 cents per card.
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Saturday, Nov. 5
Loudoun County electronics recycling Computers, printers, TVs, stereos, cellphones, power tools and other electronic devices will be accepted. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Leesburg Park & Ride, 19730 Sycolin Rd. 703-771-5514. loudoun.gov/electronics. Fees vary.
Ashburn farmers market Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative. 9 a.m.-noon, One Loudoun, Exchange Street at Endicott Alley, Ashburn. 540-454-8089 or loudounfarmersmarkets.org.
Leesburg farmers market Sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative. Saturdays at 9 a.m.-noon, Catoctin Circle (Virginia Village Shopping Center), Leesburg. 540-454-8089 or loudounfarmersmarkets.org.
Third annual oyster roast Oysters, barbecue, beer, wine and live music. A benefit for the Piedmont Child Care scholarship fund. 4-7 p.m. Hill School Dornin Barn, 1751 Halfway Rd., Middleburg. 540-592-3908 or pccc@piedmontchildcare.org. $45, in advance $35, children 12 and younger $5.
Spaghetti dinner Eat in or take out. Donations of unwrapped toys and canned goods for local families appreciated. 4-7 p.m. Unison United Methodist Church, 21148 Unison Rd. , Middleburg. 540-336-3943. Free.
Lucketts Bluegrass Music by the Scott Brannon Band. Food available. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music starts at 7.m. Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg. 703-771-5281 or luckettsbluegrass.com. $15, cash at the door.
"Legends by Lanternlight: A Gangly Village in the Civil War" A tour of Purcellville by lantern light, with historians in period dress. Sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association and the Purcellville Historical Society. 7:30 p.m. meet at the Purcellville Train Station, 21st St., Purcellville. Call 540-687-6681 or email info@mosbyheritagearea.org. $15, students $8.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Loudoun 10K trail run A benefit for Boulder Crest Retreat for Wounded Warriors. 9 a.m. Camp Highroad, 21164 Steptoe Hill Rd., Middleburg. Call 304-596-3106, email angela@bouldercrestretreat.org or go to loudounroadrunners.org. $40.
"Hail to the Trail" Activities include guided nature hikes, music by Willie White, children's activities, live animals from the Wildlife Ambassadors and a nature painting activity. The Nature Generation co-hosts the annual event with the town of Purcellville. Noon-3 p.m. Chapman DeMary Trail, 355 North Hatcher Ave., Purcellville. natgen.org. Free.
Sunday sketch Each month, a local art teacher or artist leads a sketching session guiding participants on style and composition. Supplies provided. 2-4 p.m. National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Rd., Middleburg. 540-687-6542, Ext. 25, or nationalsporting.org. Free; registration required.
— Compiled by Sandy Mauck
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