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Loudoun County pet owners have a new online resource to help them find a range of resources for their animals. A new interactive map, Pet-Friendly Loudoun, has been added to the Loudoun GeoHub, which provides locations and information about: The new resource was developed in response to calls to Loudoun County Animal Services from residents asking…
Sprouts Farmers Market announced it will open a new store this fall in Leesburg, to expand local access to fresh and healthy foods. This opening marks the third Sprouts location in Virginia, with stores in Herndon and Manassas. Their hiring event is Sept. 11 and 12, at the National Conference Center. Sprouting at 1021B Edwards…
The 54th Annual Bluemont Fair will be held on Sept. 21 and 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, rain or shine. An old-fashioned Country Fair, the Bluemont Fair features traditional crafts (juried), local art and authors, craft and farming demonstrations, music to include traditional, blues, country. There will be a free Children’s Fair, petting zoo, Llamas…
Loudoun Economic Development’s applications are now open for the 2024 Loudoun Fall Farm Tour. Scheduled for Oct. 19-20, this event offers an incredible opportunity for farms in Loudoun to welcome visitors and showcase the diverse agricultural life in the County. The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour invites farms to open their doors to the public from…
Loudoun Economic Development has announced that applications are now open for the 2024 “Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays” program. This initiative is designed to support local farms and farm businesses by encouraging residents to purchase locally grown and locally made products during the holiday season. “Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays” offers a unique…
The Leesburg Commission on Public Art is seeking photograph and artwork submissions for the upcoming 2025 Town calendar. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 1. Twelve to fourteen full color photographs, paintings, and drawings will be selected for the 8.5 x 11 calendar. Artwork must be horizontal (landscape) and depict the corporate limits of the Town of…
Academies of Loudoun students attended the State and National SkillsUSA conferences this year achieving wide recognition for leadership, communication and service. Students first attended the 59th annual SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference and Skills Championship in the spring. LCPS participants included one welding student, seven administration of justice students, and thirty-four graphic communication students. The…
Purcellville is set to sizzle this September with the launch of its Inaugural Purcellville Restaurant Week. Sponsored by Silas Redd, owner of Mister on Main and Nostalgia Boutique, this highly anticipated event promises to showcase the vibrant and diverse culinary scene of this charming small town. From Sept. 4 to 8, local food enthusiasts and…
Registration for this year’s 16 th annual Dog Swim will open to Leesburg residents on Tuesday, July 16 and on Tuesday, July 23 for non-Leesburg residents. The AV Symington Aquatic Center will be open for the dog-only swim from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event allows local pups the…
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s board of directors has named Tom Kercheval as the organization’s new executive director. Kercheval, a native of Loudoun County since 2001, comes to Loudoun Wildlife after more than two decades with SkillsUSA, a national, nonprofit student organization. There, Kercheval served as SkillsUSA’s director of marketing and communications, contributing to record-setting membership numbers…