Loudoun Events - August 2010

The Loudoun Education Foundation is hosting a special reception honoring Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, on the release of his new book, The Business of Happiness: 6 Secrets to Extraordinary Success in Life and Work.  The event is set for Monday August 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1757 Golf Club.  Register by August 2, to receive a copy of the book, an opportunity to attend a private reception, take a photograph with Mr. Leonsis and get special recognition in the event program.  This reception will raise money for the Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF), which provides resources to foster and promote programs that enhance the educational experience in Loudoun County Public Schools.  Contact Robin Mong at 571-252-1808 or executivedirector@loudouneducationfoundation.org  for more information.

KidzArt Summer Camps give kids a creative outlet to work with a variety of artistic mediums and styles.  Elementary students can register for camp on our website, www.kidzartva.com.  These camps are being held at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, the Claude Moore Community Center in Sterling, the Loudoun Valley Community Center in Purcellville and The Wingler House in Ashburn. Cost is $195 + $25 supply fee for the week.  Middle School Camp is Aug. 10-12 at The Wingler House and the Douglass Community Center.  Cost is $117 + $25 supply fee for the 3 days.

The Loudoun Free Clinic is sponsoring a Charity Race to raise funds for the non-profit Clinic, which provides vital health care services to the low-income and uninsured residents of Loudoun County at no cost.  The Race is a 450-meter swim + 5K run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on Saturday, August 21 and is followed by a great post-race party with food, live entertainment, and exhibits.  We are seeking business and individual sponsors for donations, volunteers to staff the Race, exhibitor businesses, and Race participants.  For more information, please contact Jennifer Kitrel, at the Loudoun Free Clinic at 703-779-5412 or jkitrel@loudounfreeclinic.org.

Backyard Barbecue & S'mores in Shenandoah National Park on Saturday - August 21 at Skyland Resort - 11am to 5:00pm. Smell and taste the tantalizing aromas of barbecue pork, barbecue chicken, barbecue shrimp, barbecue ribs, roasted corn on the cob and more.  Mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive. Event is free. $15.00 entrance fee to Shenandoah National Park. For more details and directions visit www.visitshenandoah.com/backyard-bbq-and-smores.aspx.

The 1st Annual Northern Virginia Make-A-Wish® Golf Classic will take place on Monday, August 23 at Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club in Leesburg. Enjoy a remarkable day of golf, while helping fulfill the wishes of local children battling life-threatening medical conditions, on one of the most popular courses in the Washington, D.C. area. For registration and sponsorship information visit www.midatlantic.wish.org  or call Mary Martinez at 571.289.6181.

The YouthQuest Foundation announces that registration is now open for the 5th Annual YouthQuest Foundation Charity Golf Challenge being held at Trump National Golf Course on August 23. Visit www.youthquestfoundation.org to learn more about the history and mission of the foundation, and download the tournament participation forms.