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There's Plenty Going on in Ashburn

Check out these ideas for things to do this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

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Where/When: Sterling Community Center, Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, 5:30pm-9:00pm.
Why Go: The gym will be transformed into a moonbounce for kids to enjoy while their parents take a night off.
Pricing: $10

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2.
Where/When: Brambleton Town Center, February 11th and 12th, 2011, 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Why Go: Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Friday only), Musical Entertainment, Complimentary Flowers
Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Senior Center, Cascades, February 11th and 12th, 2011, 7:00pm.
Why Go:  It's a play of intrigue, laughter and audience participation.  Cost includes a catered dinner by Mama Lucci's of Leesburg.
Pricing: $25

4.
Where/When: 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Hillsboro, February 12, 2011, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: What a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day!  Enjoy hand-rolled truffles and chocolate confections in the barrel room, paired with Breaux Vineyard's Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pricing: $31.50

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5.
Where/When: Rust Library, Leesburg, February 12, 2011, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Ilene Evans is a storyteller who incorporates dancing, singing and drama into her tales. At this celebration of Black History Month, Evans will remember one of America's great unsung heroes, Harriet Tubman.
Pricing: Free

6.
Where/When: 6921 Netherstone Ct, Gainesville, February 12, 2011, 6:00pm-11:00pm.
Why Go: The event features a candlelit dinner, an open bar, a silent auction, raffles and more! This gala also features music by The Lace Band and a swing dancing exhibition. All Proceeds benefits Ashburn-based The IIIB’s Foundation.
Pricing: $95

7.
Where/When: 20 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, February 12, 2011, 9 a.m.-noon. 
Why Go: Shop the LVHMA Leesburg Winter Farmers Market where you can buy fresh local fruit, vegetables, beef, pork, eggs, chicken and more direct from the farmer who raised them!

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Where/When: , 45201 Research Pl., Ashburn, February 12th, 13th, 14th, 2011.
Why Go: The popular group Chorus of the Old Dominion deliver Singing Valentines each Valentine's Day season. The Chorus is an all-male a cappella group singing in four-part harmony. Includes in-person delivery, 1 rose, 1 greeting card and 1 photo.
Pricing: $50

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Where/When: Stone Bridge High School, February 13, 2011, noon-6 p.m.
Why Go: The Hounds will throw a party for all Hounds fans. Maybe not a party, exactly. More like a festival for the fans.
Pricing: Free

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