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Community Meeting on Pickleball Courts Planned for April 7

April 2, 2026

The meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center The public is invited to a preconstruction community meeting for the upcoming Pickleball Courts project. Located adjacent to Freedom Park in southeast Leesburg, the project will involve the installation of asphalt pads to accommodate five outdoor pickleball courts surrounded…

Ketoctin DAR to Dedicate “President’s Hill” at Oatlands on Arbor Day

April 2, 2026

Four Presidential Descendant Trees to Be Planted in Honor of America 250 The Ketoctin Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a special Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The ceremony will dedicate a new presidential…

Purcellville Council Approves Donation for Fireman’s Field Upgrades

April 1, 2026

By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council voted unanimously March 10 to approve a donation that will fund safety and aesthetic improvements at historic Fireman’s Field. The project, funded by EE Reed East Coast, which specializes in industrial building construction and data centers, will replace the baseball field’s aging warning track, with the company providing…

April Community Meetings on Western Loudoun Groundwater 

April 1, 2026

The Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition has scheduled three public meetings to present and discuss information on the issue of the groundwater supply in western Loudoun County.  Groundwater is the only source of water in western Loudoun for all uses—residents, farmers, businesses, towns, and the environment. Strong scientific evidence suggests that the supply of…

A Berry Big Weekend as Lincoln Strawberry Festival Returns with a New Queen

April 1, 2026

By Valerie Cury A sweet new tradition is taking root in western Loudoun County—one that blends community pride, local agriculture, and opportunity for young women into a celebration as charming as it is meaningful. On a lively March evening at Endhardt Winery, the Lincoln Strawberry Festival marked a milestone moment—the crowning of its very first…

Shenandoah Potters Guild Sale at Garden Fair

March 29, 2026

The Shenandoah Potters Guild will present a pottery show and sale during the 36th Annual Garden Fair at State Arboretum at Blandy Experimental Farm on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9–10. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. A preview night for Blandy members and volunteers is scheduled…

Behavioral Health Training Sessions in April

March 29, 2026

Loudoun County offers ongoing behavioral health training sessions free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is required, except for Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming virtual and in-person classes for April 2026 is as follows: Mental Health First Aid training teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and…

April Community Meetings on Western Loudoun Groundwater

March 29, 2026

The Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition has scheduled three public meetings to present and discuss information on the issue of the groundwater supply in western Loudoun County. Groundwater is the only source of water in western Loudoun for all uses—residents, farmers, businesses, towns, and the environment. Strong scientific evidence suggests that the supply of…

Liberty Tree Planting Set for Banshee Reeks Arbor Day Event

March 29, 2026

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host a special Arbor Day celebration at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, honoring Virginia’s 250th anniversary (VA250) with the planting of a commemorative Liberty Tree on Friday, April 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature brief remarks on the history…

Woodgrove High School Presents Legally Blonde the Musical

March 29, 2026

Woodgrove High School is in the midst of preparations for its Grove Theatre spring production, Legally Blonde the Musical. Legally Blonde follows the iconic story of sorority girl Elle Woods, who applies to Harvard Law in order to win back her ex-boyfriend—but ends up finding herself and discovering her passion for law along the way.…