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Loudoun County Surplus Auction offers bicycles, buses, cars and more

May 11, 2024

Whether your preferred mode of transportation is a bicycle, bus or car, the current Loudoun County government surplus auction has something for you! The auction features several types of bicycles as well as several 14-passenger buses and cars. The auction also features a variety of motors, air conditioner parts and tools, a five-drawer lateral filing…

54th Annual Bluemont Fair has a poster design winner

May 8, 2024

Organizers of the 54th ANNUAL BLUEMONT FAIR, to be held Sept. 21 and 22, have announced the winner of this year’s poster design contest. It is Bluemont’s own Becky Greene. Becky’s design, reflecting the 2024 Fair theme “The frogs, lightning bugs, turtles and/or salamanders of Bluemont” was selected from a crowded field of wonderfully creative…

Loudoun Valley Herbs holds 9th Annual “Greenhouse Xtravaganza”

May 8, 2024

Loudoun Valley Herbs, will hold its 9th Annual “Greenhouse Xtravaganza” on Friday, May 24 and Saturday May 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., both days–rain or shine. Located in western Loudoun County on a farm originallysettled in the early 1800’s, “Greenhouse Xtravaganza” offers a wide variety of garden-centric items, including bedding plants, herbal spa products, botanical jewelry,…

Community forum on fentanyl and opioid awareness May 30 at Ida Lee

May 8, 2024

Leesburg School Board member Lauren Shernoff, Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk, and Leesburg Supervisor Kristen Umstattd are co-hosting a community forum on fentanyl and opioid awareness from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the Ida Lee Recreation Center in the lower level. There will be a 4-person panel with a representative from…

Loudoun County Disability Services Board calls for FAIME Award nominations

May 4, 2024

The Loudoun County Disability Services Board sponsors an awards program that honors businesses and organizations that display a strong commitment toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Nominations are open for the 2024 Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity Awards, which honor businesses and organizations that go above and beyond to recruit,…

3rd  Annual LoCo Food Truck Festival to be held May 11 at Segra Field

May 4, 2024

Join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for a day of food, fun, and games at the third annual LoCo Food Truck Festival. This year’s festival brings more food and even more fun! The LoCo Food Truck Festival combines incredible food trucks from the region and entertainment for all and will be held on…

LCAS Hosts “Empty the Shelters” Fee-Waived Adoption Event

May 4, 2024

On Saturday, May 11, Loudoun County Animal Services will host a fee-waived pet adoption event, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg. Adoption fees will be waived for all available pets, which include cats, kittens, dogs, small pets and livestock. This year, LCAS is again part of…

Leesburg Police Dispatcher retires after decades of public service

May 4, 2024

The Leesburg Police Department would like to congratulate Melissa “Missy” Krise on her retirement. Krise began her career as a dispatcher in February 1988 with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, where she served for more than fifteen years. She later joined the Leesburg Police Department in February 2010, where she served until her retirement. During…

Save the date for the Spring Farm Tour May 18 & 19

May 4, 2024

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has set the Spring Farm Tour for Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a signature program showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of Loudoun County. This event promises an unforgettable exploration of over 30 farms nestled in the…

Emerick Elementary held Trashion Show to celebrate Earth Day

May 4, 2024

Emerick Elementary School celebrated Earth Day in a unique and eco-friendly way this year with its inaugural Trashion Fashion Show on April 22. The event showcased the creative talents of its students from kindergarten to fifth grade, who had been diligently working on their designs since February as part of the Emerick Computational Thinking Challenge.…