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One of the nation’s premier equestrian competitions will return to Leesburg next month, bringing top national and international riders to Morven Park for four days of competition and championship events. The 2026 Morven Park International will take place Oct. 8–11 at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center, with STRIDER expanding its longtime partnership with Morven…
Black bears, local artisans, music and Revolutionary War history take over Sept. 19–20 For one weekend in September, the village of Bluemont will once again become one big fairground—filled with music, artists and artisans, food, history, children’s activities and a few black bears. At least in spirit. The 56th Annual Bluemont Fair returns Saturday and…
Brian Boucher, Leesburg’s deputy director of Community Development and a 31-year Town employee, is retiring. Boucher joined the Town in February 1995 as a planner. Over his three decades in Leesburg, he has served in a number of roles in the Community Development Department, formerly known as Planning & Zoning, including zoning administrator. He has…
Communitywide Event Brings a Day of Treasure Hunting, Shopping and Exploring Purcellville
Clear out the closets, search the attic and get ready to hunt for treasures. Seller registration is open through Monday, Sept. 21, at PurcellvilleVaTagSale.com.
The Carver Alumni Association will bring the community together in Purcellville on Sept. 19 for its annual Emancipation Day celebration, continuing the organization’s work to preserve local Black history and support residents across generations. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. at the Carver Community Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way in Purcellville, and will feature…
Inova Loudoun Hospital will offer a free community workshop Sept. 1 designed to teach participants how to respond to severe, potentially life-threatening bleeding before emergency personnel arrive. The in-person Stop the Bleed® workshop will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inova Virts Miller Family Emergency and Trauma Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital.…
Black bears, local artisans, music and Revolutionary War history take over Sept. 19–20 For one weekend in September, the village of Bluemont will once again become one big fairground—filled with music, artists and artisans, food, history, children’s activities and a few black bears. At least in spirit. The 56th Annual Bluemont Fair returns Saturday and…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has opened a new grant program offering up to $15,000 to organizations working to expand arts and cultural opportunities throughout the county. Applications for the new Arts and Culture Grant Program are being accepted through noon on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Grants will range from $5,000…
Loudoun Economic Development is offering a series of workshops and programs aimed at helping local entrepreneurs and small businesses pursue government contracts, strengthen their finances and receive one-on-one business assistance. Two upcoming programs will focus specifically on helping businesses understand government procurement and contracting opportunities. On Friday, Aug. 21, Launch Loudoun will host a special…
One hundred girls from across Loudoun County will come together Aug. 22 for a morning of leadership, mentoring, career exploration and confidence-building at the 7th Annual Girl emPower Summit. Hosted by the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls, the free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College’s…