Community
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has opened a new grant program offering up to $15,000 to organizations working to expand arts and cultural opportunities throughout the county. Applications for the new Arts and Culture Grant Program are being accepted through noon on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Grants will range from $5,000…
Loudoun Economic Development is offering a series of workshops and programs aimed at helping local entrepreneurs and small businesses pursue government contracts, strengthen their finances and receive one-on-one business assistance. Two upcoming programs will focus specifically on helping businesses understand government procurement and contracting opportunities. On Friday, Aug. 21, Launch Loudoun will host a special…
One hundred girls from across Loudoun County will come together Aug. 22 for a morning of leadership, mentoring, career exploration and confidence-building at the 7th Annual Girl emPower Summit. Hosted by the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls, the free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College’s…
Middleburg Town Hall Brings Army and Equestrian Community Together By Valerie Cury There are few places in America where horses are as deeply woven into the identity of a community as they are in Middleburg. And there are few missions entrusted to a horse more solemn than the one that is now coming to this…
By Valerie Cury “Be all you can be, and nothing worth doing should be done halfway.” Those were the words Blake Barfield’s grandfather repeated throughout his childhood in Middleburg. Today, they have become the philosophy guiding the young soldier as he competes against some of the U.S. Army’s top squads in Europe. Barfield, a Network…
Registration Opens Aug. 17 for the 23rd Annual Purcellville Tag Sale Every attic has a story. Every garage has a forgotten treasure. Every collector knows the thrill of discovering something unexpected. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Purcellville will once again transform into one giant treasure hunt as the 23rd Annual Purcellville Tag Sale returns for a…
Job seekers looking for a new opportunity, a career change or a fresh start will have the chance to meet with more than 20 public- and private-sector employers at the Loudoun Job Fair on Thursday, Aug. 20. Hosted by the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center, the free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3…
One of the world’s greatest musical masterpieces will be heard in an extraordinary new way when the Wheatland Concert Series welcomes acclaimed harpist Dr. Alyson Kanne on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. for an intimate evening devoted to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. While Bach composed his celebrated works for keyboard instruments, they…
As the countdown to a new school year begins, the Sterling community has an opportunity to help local students head back to the classroom with confidence. Sterling District Supervisor Koran Saines has launched his annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, encouraging residents, businesses, and community organizations to donate school supplies for students in Sterling Park. The drive…
Launch Loudoun will host its next Lunch and Learn program on Tuesday, July 21, focusing on the legal fundamentals of starting and operating a small business. The free session, “Essentials of Law for Small Business,” is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners and will provide an overview of key legal topics, including selecting the…