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DAV, RecruitMilitary ® host Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair

May 1, 2024

Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary ® will co-host the Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair, May 7 from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. EST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 35 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America’s veterans will be…

Pop-Up Exhibit to highlight history of downtown buildings

May 1, 2024

Thomas Balch Library will host a special pop-up exhibit on Friday, May 3, highlighting the unique history of buildings in downtown Leesburg. Travel through time via images and archival items from Thomas Balch Library collections and see how familiar buildings have changed over time. Visitors will have the opportunity to view historic records related to documenting…

Washington’s premier steeplechase races return on May 4

April 30, 2024

Virginia Gold Cup, started in 1922, has become one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest outdoor event. It’s rolling hills and magnificent scenery in the heart of Virginia horse country, makes this the perfect setting for gathering, socializing and networking over lavish tailgates and elaborate tented parties. And there are also horses running in 8…

Loudoun County Latino Festival to be held May 5 in Leesburg

April 30, 2024

Join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for a free community festival hosted by the Douglass Community Center to celebrate and showcase the Latino culture throughout Loudoun County and the region.   The Loudoun Latino Festival will be held Sunday, May 5, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Shenandoah Building, located at 102 Heritage Way,…

Leesburg Tree Commission celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting

April 30, 2024

In celebration of Arbor Day, the Town of Leesburg’s Tree Commission, along with Mayor Kelly Burk, joined students at The North Star School in planting a native Eastern Redbud near the front entrance of the Leesburg campus.    During the process, Commissioners Phil Marshall and Earl Hower, along with the Town’s Urban Forester Noble Atkins,…

Katelyn Miller selected as a Cooke College Scholar

April 25, 2024

Katelyn Miller, a senior at Loudoun Valley High School, has been selected as a 2024 Cooke College Scholar. This year’s recipients were chosen from a record number of applications residing in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico. All 60 recipients were notified of their selection on…

Purcellville Farmers Market celebrates successful launch

April 20, 2024

The Purcellville Farmers Market is moving full steam ahead. Just launching a few weeks ago, the Farmers Market is well on its way to becoming the Saturday morning hot spot thanks to the support of the community and local vendors. The market has quickly become a beloved community hub, attracting residents and visitors alike with…

Loudoun Clerk of Circuit Court offers preservation open house May 3

April 20, 2024

In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens is hosting a First Friday program, Friday, May 3, 2024, focused on the preservation of Loudoun County’s historic court records. The free program will be held at the Charles Hamilton Houston Courthouse, 18 East Market St. in Leesburg, 6 –…

Electronics Recycling Event – April 27 at Dulles Town Center

April 20, 2024

Loudoun County is partnering with the Dulles Town Center and Securis to host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dulles Town Center parking lot in front of the Cheesecake Factory restaurant at 21100 Dulles Town Circle. Fees will be charged for televisions, computer monitors, and hard drive destruction services…

The Middleburg Community Farmers Market opens for the season

April 18, 2024

The Town of Middleburg is pleased to announce that the Middleburg Community Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. – noon. The market is located in the parking lot of the Middleburg Town Hall at 10 W Marshall Street. The Middleburg Community Farmers Market will be open from 9…