Community
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…
Explore the history of Loudoun County’s revolutionary landscapes through an interactive digital experience created by Thomas Balch Library through the ESRI Story Map GIS platform. “Loudoun County’s Revolutionary Landscapes” shows how Loudoun County played a vital role during the period of the American Revolution. Loudoun residents debated revolutionary politics, served in revolutionary armies, and supplied…
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 February 2024 is as follows: Adverse Childhood Experiences TrainingAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of…
The Purcellville Arts Council announces that nominations are being accepted for the sixth annual Jim “Doc” Wiley Leadership in the Arts Award. This award is named for Dr. James Wiley, a former Town Council member, and long-time supporter of art and artists in Purcellville. This award is intended to recognize an individual or organization in the…