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Joshua’s Hands will present their 9 th Annual Virginia Touch-A-Truck on May 10, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be held at StoneSprings Hospital, located at 24440 Stone Springs Blvd, Dulles. Kids of all ages (0-100) are invited to put their imagination in gear and go! Enjoy Virginia’s original Touch-A-Truck where kids get a…
The next session of the National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad® program sponsored by Loudoun County begins Tuesday, April 22. All fathers are welcome to attend this free, 12-week, virtual program to build skills to become even stronger dads. The online workshops will take place weekly on Tuesdays, beginning April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.…
The Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, has scheduled temporary closures in April to accommodate needed electrical work. The work is weather-dependent; in the event of rain, it will be rescheduled. The temporary closures are scheduled for: Humane law enforcement services will not be affected by the closures. Email messages to animals@loudoun.gov will be answered…
By Valerie Cury In the commissioners’ comments portion of the Feb. 16 Purcellville Planning Commission meeting, Chair Ron Rise noted that his remarks that evening were largely focused on the Town of Purcellville. He said during the week of Feb. 6 he was invited to bring his 1970 vintage Corvette to the Washington Auto Show…
Pastor, Entrepreneur, Historic Preservationist, Activist, Politician, Community Organizer, and More By Floyd Nelson Many of us have heard the phrase, “a force to be reckoned with.” After all, the first records of the phrase date back to the late 1800s. When words and phrases exist in the American lexicon for more than a hundred years, it…
Spring is here, and that means the return of the Purcellville Farmers Market. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, as the market kicks off its season from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Conveniently located behind Nostalgia Boutique at 142 E Main Street, this vibrant community event is ready to welcome back loyal shoppers and fresh faces alike.…
On Jan. 4 BSA Troop 711 held a Court of Honor at the Trillium Gathering Building in Purcellville and presented two scouts with their Eagle Scout awards. Only five percent of scouts achieve this top honor. Over the last 20 years 108 scouts from Troop 711 have received this award, including these latest two—Gideon Loomis…
During an inspiring weekend of competition, delegates from across the Northeast showcased their skills in interview, fashion, fitness, and public speaking. On March 2, Montana Cochran, representing Miss Teen Northern Virginia, was crowned Miss Teen Virginia International 2025. Montana, the daughter of Allen Cochran and Nancy Griffith-Cochran of Stone Eden Farm in Hamilton, Virginia, is…
The Town of Middleburg will host Middleburg Wellness Day on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center located at 300 W. Washington Street. The event is a celebration of the Town of Middleburg’s commitment to healthy eating and active living. Middleburg Wellness Day promises to be a fun…
LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services announces Samantha Clarke as its new chief executive officer. Clarke will lead the nonprofit on a strategic path forward to expand the organization’s mission and bring new, transformative advancements to domestic violence and sexual assault services, prevention, care, and healing in Loudoun County. For more than 40 years,…