Community

Laura Christiansen named Director of Thomas Balch Library

March 16, 2024

Laura Christiansen has been named the new Director of the Thomas Balch Library. She will succeed Alexandra Gressitt, who has served as Library Director since December 2003 and will retire at the end of June. Christiansen has served as the Library’s Curator of Manuscripts and Archives for the past 10 years. During that time, she…

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Enter the 2024 Loudoun Arbor Day photo contest

March 16, 2024

The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway and Loudoun County wants to see your favorite tree.  Photos will be accepted through Monday, April 15. Winning photos and honorable mentions will be announced at the in-person Loudoun County Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at the Middleburg…

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Gravel bed project to be demonstrated at Claude Moore and Franklin Park

March 14, 2024

Virginia Cooperative Extension Loudoun (VCE Loudoun) and VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners are partnering with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services in two community gravel bed projects to foster healthy tree roots and serve as educational demonstration beds. What is a Gravel Bed? A gravel bed is an irrigated bed or pile of gravel to…

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First Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is March 16 in Leesburg

March 12, 2024

The first Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event for 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive in Leesburg. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. What’s Accepted What’s Not Accepted…

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Bleachers featured in Loudoun surplus auction

March 9, 2024

The current Loudoun County surplus auction offers you a chance to create your own backyard cheering section with sets of bleachers among the items in this month’s auction. Other featured items include 20-cubic-yard, metal roll-off containers and commuter buses. Shoppers will also find bargains on a wide variety of items, including metal and plastic shelving,…

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Mental health education & substance abuse prevention trainings offered

March 7, 2024

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for March 2024 is as follows: Adverse Childhood Experiences TrainingAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of…

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Public EV charging stations added in Bluemont, Middleburg and Sterling

March 7, 2024

Loudoun County has installed new electrical vehicle charging stations for public use at three county facilities: These stations will allow simultaneous charging of two vehicles at the Bluemont Community Center, two vehicles at the Middleburg Library and three vehicles at the Sterling Community Center. Users of the EV charging stations will be charged $2.10 per…

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Purcellville Farmers Market to open Saturday, April 6

February 27, 2024

Purcellville is about to get a whole lot fresher with the grand opening of the Purcellville Farmers Market. Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the unveiling of this vibrant marketplace, set to become the new hub for farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and community connection. Scheduled to launch on April 6, the Purcellville Farmers…

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Linda Herbert joins JK Moving as vice president, talent development

February 27, 2024

HR Veteran Brings Wealth of Experience  HR executive Linda Herbert has joined JK Moving Services, the nation’s largest independently owned and operated moving company, as Vice President, Talent Development. Herbert will head up training and talent development for JK Moving and its sister company, CapRelo, a global employee relocation and assignment management firm serving corporate and public sector clients.…

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2024 Wheatland Concert Series at Shiloh Manor Farm starts on March 16

February 27, 2024

Shiloh Manor Farm’s Wheatland Concert Series has a fantastic ensemble of musicians performing on March 16,   led by Professor Mark Janello, of the Johns Hopkins University Peabody Conservatory on harpsichord. He will be joined by Ms. Gracie Carney, performing a period violin from the 1600s, Mr. Jacob Jahiel on viola da gamba, and Ms.…

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