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Hansel ready for adoption

December 30, 2023

Hansel – Sweet Hansel is a friendly and playful dog! He loves his toys and will happily play and fetch them all day long. When he is done playing, you can find Hansel snuggled up in his bed at the front counter for a nap. Hansel loves greeting everyone who comes to the shelter and…

PRCS Presents ‘Music for Dessert’ at Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center

December 30, 2023

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center will present an eight-week music series in January and February to introduce musical performers to Loudoun County audiences.  The music series, “Music for Dessert,” will feature regional talent and a variety of music genres with live music for both in-person and virtual audiences. The schedule of performances…

Business focus on Middleburg Books

December 23, 2023

The Blue Ridge Leader was in Middleburg Tuesday getting a tour of the new Middleburg Books, open now for 12 weeks. The owner herself showed us around and her enthusiasm, especially for children’s books, was contagious. We saw Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and many other Christmas books for all ages. Mary Beth Morrell and…

Leesburg Diner

December 16, 2023

Leesburg Diner located at 9 S. King Street handmakes gingerbread houses and puts them in the windows. If you have time, it’s a treat to go in and try their goodies.

Old Mill Veterinary Hospital recognized for best holiday float

December 14, 2023

Old Mill Veterinary Hospital was recognized as the winner of this year’s best float during the annual Holiday & Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9. More than 80 entries were registered for the parade. The float, which was themed to The Grinch, was selected for its good use of holiday lights and spirit. Veterinary Assistant…

Animal Services hosts ‘Empty the Shelters’ adoption event Dec. 16

December 13, 2023

On Saturday, Dec. 16, Loudoun County Animal Services will host its annual fee-waived pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Animal Shelter, 42252 Adoption Drive, Leesburg. Adoption fees will be waived for all available pets, which include cats, kittens, dogs, small pets and livestock. This year, the LCAS event is again…

Photos of Purcellville Christmas Parade

December 12, 2023

Pickleball courts come to Loudoun

December 5, 2023

By Audrey Carpenter Four pickleball courts are scheduled to open at the Village at Leesburg in January 2024. Village Pickle went live with its website Sunday evening to inform the public. The U.S. Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Foundation, headquartered in Herndon, will open the indoor pickleball venue at the Village at Leesburg with two storefronts of…

Fire Works Cascades announces ‘Catering for a Cause’

December 5, 2023

Fire Works Cascades (https://www.fireworkspizza.com/cascades) located in the Cascades Overlook Shopping Center at 21475 Epicerie Plaza, Suite 100, Sterling, VA 20164, has announced ‘Catering for a Cause.’ Ten percent of all catering orders placed from Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, through Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, will be designated to Catholic Charities’ Sterling Food Pantry. Catholic Charities’ Sterling…

Public piano suggested for Leesburg

December 1, 2023

By Audrey Carpenter The Leesburg Town Council unanimously approved the installation of a piano for public use at its meeting Nov. 28. Commission on Public Art Chair Jeanette Ward said, “We feel that [a public piano] would really promote performing arts.” The piano will be donated for free to the Town and will be a…