Community

Pop-up Exhibit to highlight 100 years of Collections

May 8, 2023

The public is invited to a pop-up exhibit on Friday, May 5, which will feature highlights from Thomas Balch Library’s archival collections and the exhibit: Highlights of 100 Years of Collecting at Thomas Balch Library. The event will be held at the Donaldson Log Cabin, 14 Loudoun St. SW, in conjunction with First Friday, from 5…

Fisher House Golf Classic in Lansdown brings 250 golfers

May 6, 2023

Fisher House Foundation held its annual major fundraising event, the Fisher House Golf Classic, for its 20 th year yesterday at The Golf Club at Lansdowne in Leesburg, Virginia. The tournament brought together 250 golfers and included participation from local leaders, military officials, Medal of Honor recipients, and wounded warriors. Over the years, the tournament…

Purcellville Bike and Safety day May 21

May 6, 2023

Come be a part of the Purcellville Bike and Safety Day on Sunday, May 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. Activities will be held at the Purcellville Public Safety Center located at 500 N. Maple Ave.  The Purcellville Bike and Safety Day is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Police Department, the Town of Purcellville Parks and Recreation, the…

Opening season for the Purcellville Cannons in late May

May 3, 2023

The Purcellville Cannons are excited to begin their 2023 baseball season.

Brubaker announces run for Catoctin District School Board 

May 3, 2023

Daniel A. Brubaker is a candidate for the Loudoun County School Board in the Catoctin District. Brubaker, a postdoctoral researcher, professor, and author whose work with Quran manuscripts is known worldwide, has lived in Loudoun since 2013. Brubaker and his wife Latha live in Lovettsville and have three daughters. He has spoken publicly before the…

A Cappies review of 9 to 5 at Dominion High School on April 22

May 3, 2023

By Cecil Turner-Veselkafrom Loudoun Valley High School Clock in, type, fetch coffee and files, get pushed around by the men in your office, get passed up for a promotion, get laughed and leered at, clock out and walk home to a life you have no help running one day, you’ll have had all you can…

The Leader of the Band

May 3, 2023

by Liz Tenney Jarvis On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Rick Reaves was recognized by the Town of Purcellville for his decades of teaching, volunteering and contributing to the betterment of the community. After Mayor Stan Milan read through an extensive list of achievements, Reaves remarked on what a pleasure it has been to live, teach and…

Middleburg to hold town-wide career fair

May 3, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Town will host a career fair at the Middleburg Community Center (300 W. Washington St., Middleburg 20117.)  Job openings are full time, part time and a few volunteer opportunities. Those interested in attending should sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middleburg-career-fair-tickets-626730737507. The event is in partnership with Visit…

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center’s tips on Wildlife Rescue

May 2, 2023

This season, the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center expects to rescue and raise more than 1,500 orphaned baby wild animals which will be found throughout the Northern Virginia region. Not all of these babies are actually orphaned and BRWC’s hospital director, Jennifer Riley cautions would-be rescuers to consider all possibilities before bringing babies to Blue Ridge…

Purcellville Music and Arts Festival draws large crowd

April 30, 2023

More than 1,500 people gathered to enjoy the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 29 at the Bush Tabernacle and Fireman’s Field complex.  From noon to 7 p.m., festival-goers had the opportunity to enjoy 19 live performances on four different stages, view nearly 50 works of art from local artists, browse vendor displays,…