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The much beloved local nursery, Abernethy & Spencer, is in the process of not only preparing for spring but for an entire transformation. The nursery/garden center is under new ownership, but faithful patrons should fear not. This is a project on a massive scale as wonderfully historic buildings are being restored, greenhouses refurbished, and the land reconfigured to bring new and exciting features to highlight nature.
The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee will present a solo show by Jim Haller titled Collaged, from Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 28. The artwork will be displayed in Gallery One, located in the lobby of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg. In Collaged, Haller uses ink stippling to create images of medication, anatomy, hospitals, and nurses…
The project is expected to be completed by Feb. 28 Beginning Monday, Feb. 3, the pavilion at Raflo Park, located at 345 Harrison St. SE, will be temporarily closed to facilitate the removal and replacement of the existing post-and-beam structure. This work is necessary due to the deterioration of the wooden components. The new design…
The Loudoun Chamber announced that the Loudoun Chamber Foundation had granted its highest level of support ever to local nonprofits, providing $80,000 in grants that will be split evenly among 20 local nonprofits working to support the workforce, economic growth, and quality of life in Loudoun County. The Loudoun Chamber’s Foundation’s record level of giving…
Gibran Parvez will showcase Heritage Dulles, an interactive map that highlights the history of the Dulles Airport area across different time periods, on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. The event will take place at Thomas Balch Library where participants will travel through time using an online interactive map-based museum, which is the culmination of research…
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 February 2025 is as follows: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of potentially traumatic events…
Calling all brides-to-be. Get ready for the ultimate wedding shopping event of the season—“Bridal Bonanza” is here, bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shop for your dream wedding dress at prices you won’t believe. This exclusive event offers up to 90% off retail prices on a stunning selection of designer wedding gowns. Join us on…
The Arc of Loudoun, a Leesburg not-for-profit organization serving people with disabilities across the region, has announced that it has been awarded $21,780 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center 2024 Direct Effect 1st Cycle Quality of Life grants. Seventy-three grants totaling $1,472,579 were awarded. The Quality of Life…
The Birds of Mars is an exhibition of limited edition prints by local artists and author George J. Haas at the 8 Chains North Gallery, 38593 Daymont Ln, in Waterford. The hours are Monday-Thursday: 12-5. Friday: 12-8. Saturday-Sunday: 11-6, and the phone number is (571) 439-2255. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28 and includes drawings…
Application deadline is Jan. 10 The Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to serve on the jury for the Flower & Garden Festival. This group will review, evaluate, and score vendor applications as part of the process to determine which applicants are the best fit for the festival. The deadline…