CALENDAR MAY 2009
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Open House. The 19th Annual Equine Rescue League’s Spring Open House features a tour of the Equine Rescue League and visits with the equine residents who have been rescued. May 9-10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Promise Kept Farm, 12681 Taylorstown Road, Lovettsville. No dogs, please. Proceeds to support care of equine residents. www.equinerescueleague.org; 540-822-4577. |
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Rescue Me. The Middleburg Humane Foundation holds a garden tour of Wingfield and Ellerslie farms on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; & May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Animals available for adoption onsite. $20-$25. Proceeds to benefit MHF rescue services. Rain dates: May 16 & 17. Directions/tickets: www.middleburghumane.com; 540-364-3272.
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Four Seasons. Mother’s Day Teas at Oatlands Plantation are scheduled for May 9-10, 1 p.m., at 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. $24.95. Reservations: www.oatlands.org; 703-777-3174. |
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Swing into Spring. Round Hill Arts Center’s annual spring fundraiser, May 9, 6-11 p.m., features a garden walk, party and music by The Loudoun Jazz Ensemble. $60. www.roundhillartscenter.org; 540-338-5050. |
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Breezing Along the Boardwalk. The PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families Organization hosts a fundraising gala on May 16, 6-10 p.m., at the Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. $200. www.phillipsprograms.org; 703-941-8810.
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Art, Life, Culture. The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), comes to Reston Town Center May 16-17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Art exhibits, live music and children’s activities included. $5 suggested donation. Proceeds to support educational programming. www.restonarts.org; 703-471-9242.
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In the Saddle. The 50th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour, featuring prestigious and equine facilities and Civil War battle sites in the Upperville/Middleburg area, is set for May 23 & 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Self-driven tour begins at Trinity Episcopal Church, 9114 Mosby Hwy., Upperville. $18-$25; ages 11 and under admitted free. www.middleburgonline.com; 540-592-3711. |
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While élan strives to provide accurate event information, readers are urged to consult individual web sites or call ahead to confirm details.
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