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The Town of Leesburg Commission on Public Art and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts invite local schools and organizations to be a part of the Town of Leesburg’s Paint the Plow art project. This year’s theme is “My Pet Monster”. Three designs will be chosen and painted onto Town of Leesburg snowplow blades,…
Loudoun County Public Schools is officially kicking off its Instructional Awards program, which contains five categories and includes four brand-new awards. This means that all school-based employees are now eligible to be nominated for an award! This year’s Instructional Awards position categories include: A complete list of eligible positions within each category can be found…
Come to the Chapman DeMary Trail at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 to learn about rocks and minerals, and what they tell us about where we live. Karen Stone, geology instructor for the Virginia Master Naturalist program, will lead the walk and have samples of rocks in Loudoun County. The walk, co-hosted by the…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is seeking input from county residents to help determine priorities for parks, recreation facilities, program offerings, and special events in the county. The department has contracted with ETC Institute, a professional research company, to conduct a statistically valid study to measure the preferences of Loudoun…
Join the town of Middleburg on Feb. 16, 17, 18 and 19 for the 13th annual Winter Weekend Sale. During the Winter Weekend Sale, visitors will be able to hunt for gifts for themselves and others while experiencing the small-town charm of Middleburg. The sale, sponsored by the Town of Middleburg and the Middleburg Business…
Take an icy dip into the Potomac to support Special Olympics Virginia athletes and win great prizes in the process. The Polar Plunge takes place at Leesylvania State Park, located at 2001 Daniel K Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA, on Feb. 17. The event includes music, food and a best-dressed plunger contest. It costs $100 to take the…
The Purcellville Arts Council is hosting an art exhibit at Town Hall called “Focus on Nature.” Local artists are invited to submit up to two pieces of two-dimensional art for this show which will run from April 1 through June 30. As part of the show, PAC will host a reception that is free and…
Organizers of the 54th Annual Bluemont Fair, Sept. 21 & 22, in historic Western Loudoun County, VA, invite artists of all ages and abilities to submit designs for consideration for this year’s unique Poster and T-shirt. The theme for 2024 is: “The frogs, lightning bugs, turtles and/or salamanders of Bluemont.” Designs can focus on one…
By Tima Saasaa, John Champe High School. Step into the captivating landscape of Rent: School Edition, where the vibrant nature of New York’s East Village sets the stage for a story woven with love, emotion, and dreams. Rock Ridge Performing Arts’ production traces the journey of artists going through challenges, with each note echoing resilience…
By Emily Gruessing, Rock Ridge High School. Red beams of light pan across the room of suspects, flashing across their faces, each looking guiltier than the next. Time will tell who has blood on their hands, and history will tell the rest. The Hamilton Conspiracies, originally titled “The Hamilton Murders,” originated locally at StageCoach Theatre…