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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway and Loudoun County wants to see your favorite tree. Photos will be accepted through Monday, April 15. Winning photos and honorable mentions will be announced at the in-person Loudoun County Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at the Middleburg…
Virginia Cooperative Extension Loudoun (VCE Loudoun) and VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners are partnering with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services in two community gravel bed projects to foster healthy tree roots and serve as educational demonstration beds. What is a Gravel Bed? A gravel bed is an irrigated bed or pile of gravel to…
The first Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event for 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive in Leesburg. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge. What’s Accepted What’s Not Accepted…