Community

League of Women Voters announces poster contest

April 4, 2024

League of women voters of The League of Women Voters of Virginia announces a poster contest titled “Every Vote Counts – and is Counted!” Middle and high school, including home-schooled students can use their creativity to design and submit posters to help educate students and all voters on the importance of voting, the need to…

The Lovettsville Co-op Market – locally grown, community owned

April 3, 2024

By Liz Tenney JarvisSince opening its doors on Nov. 1, 2023, the Lovettsville Co-op Market has filled the need for a grocery store in the town. It is not the average corporate grocery chain as a large portion of their goods are locally sourced and it is community owned. To date, over 100 local businesses provide…

Solarize Virginia offers homeowners free solar assessments

April 2, 2024

Loudoun County homeowners and small businesses once again have the opportunity to sign up to learn more about solar power options specific to their property through Solarize Virginia. The program offers free satellite solar assessments, streamlined installation and discounted pricing on solar systems from vetted installers. Solarize Virginia also connects participants with information on the current…

Shenandoah Potters Guild sale at 34 th Annual Garden Fair

March 30, 2024

The Shenandoah Potters Guild will present a pottery show and sale during the 34 th Annual Garden Fairat The State Arboretum at Blandy Experimental Farm during Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12, 10a.m. 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. On display and available for purchase will be unique works created by members of the Guild,…

Tree of Life Ministries premiers documentary Unafraid by Ethan Weitz

March 28, 2024

On March 22, Tree of Life Ministries premiered a short documentary film entitled “Unafraid” by the creator of Hero & Heart Films, Ethan Weitz. The film highlights the profound impact Tree of Life’s ministries have had on the lives of individuals with disabilities in Loudoun County through the story of on one such young man, Sam…

Beauty and the Beast Jr. is coming to Harmony Middle School

March 27, 2024

This year over 150 students auditioned to be a part of the cast and crew of this year’s musical production, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. The final cast and crew made up of 70 talented 6th and 8th graders have been learning their lines, songs, blocking, and how to work the curtains, lights and…

How to have a winning tailgate at the Virginia Gold Cup

March 26, 2024

On Saturday, May 4 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va., the Virginia Gold Cup races will celebrate its 99 th  anniversary. Over the years, many traditions have become sacred to race goers and at the top of that list is the annual tailgate competition. Held throughout the day as notable food and broadcast personalities make their…

Leesburg native supports U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron

March 26, 2024

By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 2nd Class Johne Jones, a native of Leesburg and a graduate from Loudoun County High School in 2013, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35. She joined the Navy seven years ago. “Growing up, I learned that you can’t…

Learn more about native plants at Morven Park    

March 23, 2024

Do you want to learn more about gardening with native plants? Or just get ideas about new natives to add to your garden? Then come on April 13, at 11 a.m. to Morven Park in Leesburg. There will be plants on hand to show you—and even some plants to give away.  Our area’s native plants are meant be…

Laura Christiansen named Director of Thomas Balch Library

March 16, 2024

Laura Christiansen has been named the new Director of the Thomas Balch Library. She will succeed Alexandra Gressitt, who has served as Library Director since December 2003 and will retire at the end of June. Christiansen has served as the Library’s Curator of Manuscripts and Archives for the past 10 years. During that time, she…