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As warmer weather approaches, it is a perfect opportunity to tackle spring cleaning and projectsaround the house. As you clean, please remember some important safety recommendations fromthe Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System. Around the house For an electronic and mobile friendly spring-cleaning safety checklist,visit SafeWise. Get additional fire prevention and life safety information by…
This week, hospitals are facing a critical shortage of blood, especially type O, due to increased usage in treating patients with critical injuries. Your donation of any blood type, but particularly those with type O blood, could be the vital support these patients require. By donating, you directly impact lives and help replenish the blood…
The Loudoun County Disability Services Board, The Arc of Loudoun and the Loudoun County Workforce Resource Center will co-host a Disability Resource and Employment Fair, Friday, May 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. The free event is intended to highlight a wide variety…
Join Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) to witness the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. PRCS facilities and parks are celebrating this historic day across the county with free viewing events for all ages. All PRCS event sites will include free eclipse safety glasses (while supplies last). Monday,…
The Loudoun County Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its annual Environmental Excellence Awards, which honor individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and educators for their leadership on environmental issues. The awards were presented during the Board of Supervisors’ April 2, meeting. The 2024 winners and categories are: This is the second year of the Environmental…
Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for April and May 2024 is as follows: Adverse Childhood Experiences Training Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise…
The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a Winter & Company upright piano along with other surplus items, including Kubota tractors and mowers, a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and other vehicles, as well as typical office furniture and related items such as laptops, desktops, monitors and printers. The online auction will close at 9:30 a.m., Thursday,…
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…
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…
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…