Sadako and the 1,000 Cranes

PROGRAM DATE: Thursday, January 7, 4:00pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS: December 23

Sadako Sasaki was a Japanese girl living in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped. She became ill and, while in the hosptial, she began folding paper cranes. We will learn why the cranes were important to Sadako then and how they are still important for our world today.

Nobel Peace Prize

Program Date: Thursday, December 10 at 4:00 pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 25

While the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is taking place in Oslo, Norway, we will learn about the prize, the winners, and then create our own Ashburn Peace Prizes.

World Kindness Day!

Program Date: Friday, November 13, 3:30pm
Online Registration begins: October 30

Give to another person without expecting something in return!  Join children around the world as we celebrate kindness through stories, songs, and crafts.

Support Loudoun County's Community Holiday Coalition through an act of kindness. Bring a pair of mittens or gloves (child or adult size) to our program! This act of kindness will help someone in need.

International Day of Non-Violence

Program Date:  Friday, October 2, 3:30pm
Online Registration begins September 18.

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti.


Mahatma Gandhi was the top political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He was the pioneer of satyagraha—resistance to oppression through mass civil disobedience. His actions were firmly founded upon ahimsa or total non-violence. He led India to independence and has inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
For ages 5 - 8.

Ashburn Peacemakers

NEW PROGRAM! This year-long series of programs focuses on peace and peacemaking. Stories, music, crafts and collaborative activities help strengthen participants' understanding of tolerance and how working together benefits their larger community.

Celebrate the International Day of Peace on Monday, September 21, 4:00 pm
For ages 5 - 8.

Online registration begins: September 8