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(All ages) Do you sell Tupperware, Avon, Tastefully Simple, or any other direct sales products, arts, or crafts? Then this is the event for you! Vendor registration is open for our Holiday Fair on December 6th. This event will provide each vendor with new sales opportunities while providing our community with a shopping event that showcases many products under one roof. The event will be open to the public and will be advertised throughout the community. Vendor registration begins 8/14. (Register with activity #105806-01)

(Ages 10 & under) Your child will be thrilled to receive a personalized letter from Santa, written just for him/her! Included with the letter will be the North Pole Newsletter, complete with Santa's agenda, a craft idea from the Elves, and a holiday recipe from Mrs. Clause. Upon registering, print the Santa information form with your receipt and send it via fax to 703-421-3118, via email to nicole.larock@loudoun.gov, via mail to SCC, 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling, VA 20164, or drop it off at the center in Santa's special mailbox.

(All ages) Stop by the Visitor Center and take part in a celebration of our insect friends! Games and activities will be available daily. Don't forget to pick up your copy of Betsy's Batty Field Guide!

(All ages) Stop by the Visitor Center and take part in a celebration of our insect friends! Games and activities will be available daily; don't forget to pick up your copy of Betsy's Batty Field Guide!

(All ages) Shop our Jewelry Jamboree where 20 crafters will display their unique, handmade jewelry. This is a perfect opportunity to find that special holiday gift. There will be door prizes and snacks as well.

(All ages) Recycle and save money too! Trade your books for more great reading. Books, book-on-CD's, music CD's, DVD movies, and large print materials are welcome. No registration required.

(Ages 10+) It's time to crank it up a notch! Advanced topics will be discussed and more advanced creatures will be created. Beginner level training is required to participate in this class. (register with activity #103761-01)

(All ages) Have your kids outgrown some of their toys? Bring them to our first-ever community Toy Swap! Pre-registration is required. Admission is free. Please bring a minimum of five items to trade with others. NO broken toys or clothing. NO selling. You must make one-for-one trades or give the items away for free. Untraded items may be donated. (pre-register with activity #103706-01)

(All ages) Since 1981, The Capitol Steps have been digging into the headlines of the day and creating skirts and parodies to poke fun at Presidents, Congress, the political establishment, and life in America. The Capitol Steps have been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and now, again this year, they're bringing their wacky and wonderful humor to Franklin Park Arts Center in two exclusive shows. Purchase tickets online or call us!

(All ages) Our fourth annual Father Daughter Dance is kickin' it old-school with 1980's-themed extravaganza! Come dressed in your best 80's gear and get ready to have a ball with dancing, games, crafts, and activities.

(All ages) The Lucketts Bluegrass tradition continues into its 41st year and is one of the longest continuously running series of its kind in the country. Old time bands and exciting newcomers are featured from the first Saturday in October throughout the last Saturday in April.