Community

Come to the 53rd Annual Bluemont Fair Sept. 16 and 17

September 6, 2023

The 53rd Annual Bluemont Fair will be held on Sept. 16 and 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, rain or shine. An old-fashioned Country Fair, the Bluemont Fair features traditional crafts (juried), local art and authors, craft and farming demonstrations. There will be a mix of music: traditional, blues, and country. Don’t forget a free…

Leesburg 15th Annual Dog Swim Sept. 9

September 6, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 9, Ida Lee Park will hold its 15th annual Dog Swim at AV Symington Aquatic Center. The pool will be open for the dog-only swim for two sessions from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   The event allows local pups the opportunity to have fun in a safe,…

Eagle Scout Troop 961 completes project at BRMS

September 6, 2023

The journey towards becoming an Eagle Scout is marked by a dedication to leadership, community service, and personal growth. In a remarkable display of these qualities, Owen Ayotte, a dedicated young scout from Troop 961, took it upon himself to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of his former middle school, Blue Ridge Middle School by…

20 th Anniversary of the Purcellville Tag Sale – Saturday Oct. 7 Rain or Shine

September 1, 2023

Save the date – it’s that time of year again for the Purcellville Tag Sale. On Saturday, Oct.7 join the community for a day of fun, shopping, and deals. Oh, and treasures, too. Sign-up will end Monday, Oct. 2. The Purcellville Tag sale is perfect for the hunter, collector, picker, and hoarder in us all. The event starts bright and early…

Downtown Architectural Tour added to “TourLeesburg” App

September 1, 2023

A new Downtown Architectural Tour is available on “TourLeesburg”, the Town’s self-guided walking tour program. The tour features 24 stops, which highlight nearly three centuries of architectural styles. Sites include the Donaldson Cabin, the Birkby House, the Loudoun County Courthouse, People’s National Bank (now Lightfoot Restaurant), and Harrison Hall (now the Glenfiddich House). Smartphone users…

Purcellville Library book sale

August 31, 2023

The Purcellville Library Fall Book Sale is coming soon sponsored by the Advisory Board. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 to 4, and it is the same weekend as the Purcellville Tag Sale event. The fall book sale location will be held at the staff parking lot at 220 E. Main…

Tree of Life Ministries’ giveaway program reached 1,000 residents

August 31, 2023

On Aug. 12 and 19, Tree of Life Ministries held its Annual Summer Giveaway events in three regions: Purcellville, Leesburg, and Sterling. These events were open to Loudoun County residents and beyond, offering free backpacks, school supplies, clothing, furniture, haircuts, and more. This year, there were over 1,000 attendees and 990 backpacks filled with school supplies were given…

Third annual Celebrate Purcellville

August 26, 2023

The Town of Purcellville and the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invite Purcellville businesses and organizations to register to participate in the third annual Celebrate Purcellville. This week-long, town-wide event is designed to encourage people to visit the Town of Purcellville, shop at local businesses, enjoy local food and beverage options, tour the town, and…

Saving Grace

August 26, 2023

The Lincoln Preservation Foundation has announced that their signature restoration project, Saving Grace, is well underway at the African American Grace Heritage Site in the village of Lincoln. Grace is an early African American church founded in 1872 and built in 1885. Once the thriving center of community for local Black residents, the church was…

A tribute to Loudoun County’s Century Farms

August 17, 2023

By Caleb A. Kershner, Catoctin District Supervisor Did you know there are farms in Loudoun County that have been owned and operated by the same family for over a hundred years? They are officially known as Century Farms. And they have their own section in the Code of Virginia, which created a statewide program to…