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Bluemont Fair announces poster design winner

April 30, 2023

Organizers of the 53rd Annual Bluemont Fair, to be held September 16 and 17, are pleased to announce the winner of this year’s poster design contest: Michelle Finch. Michelle’s design was selected from a crowded field of wonderfully creative submissions by artists of all ages from throughout the region, and will grace the Bluemont Fair’s…

Second Annual LoCo Food Truck Festival May 13

April 30, 2023

Join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for a day of food, fun, and games at the second annual LoCo Food Truck Festival. This year it’s double the food trucks and double the fun.  The LoCo Food Truck Festival combines incredible food trucks from the region and entertainment for all and will be held…

Shiloh Manor Farm offers a taste of Normandy

April 27, 2023

Join Chef Erik for The Taste of Normandy at Shiloh Manor Farm on May 13, for the fourth dinner in their five-part series exploring and sampling the culinary treasures of France. The farm is located at 14781 Berlin Turnpike, Purcellville, VA. 20132.  With the dramatic English Channel beating at its front door, Normandy has a distinctive…

The Clothing Closet and SimplyBe Coffee grand opening in Leesburg

April 27, 2023

The Clothing Closet and SimplyBe Coffee, two gospel enterprises of Tree of Life Ministries, celebrated their Grand Opening at 208 Church Street, SE, in Leesburg, on Friday, April 21. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held with Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk and Loudoun Chamber President Tony Howard in attendance to help cut the ribbon. SimplyBe Coffee…

Thomas Balch Library offers “Mapping in Loudoun County”

April 27, 2023

Kristin Brown will teach “Mapping in Loudoun County” on Thursday, May 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The class will be held both in-person and virtually. Brown, director of the Loudoun County Office of Mapping and Geographic Information, will provide an overview of historic maps, aerial photography, and other resources that may be of use in…

Purcellville Music and Arts Festival Saturday, April 29

April 27, 2023

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 29 from noon to 7 p.m., rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event, held on the grounds of Dillon’s Woods and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue, will feature live music and performances, an art…

Loudoun County Latino Festival to be held May 7

April 18, 2023

Join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for a free community festival hosted by the Douglass Community Center to celebrate and showcase the Latino culture throughout Loudoun County and the region.   The Loudoun Latino Festival will be held Sunday, May 7, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Shenandoah Building, located at 102 Heritage Way,…

Leesburg Council to Partner with VFW

April 18, 2023

The Leesburg Town Council has voted to partner with the Loudoun County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1177 on a Hometown Hero banner program.  VFW Post #1177 will oversee the program, which has recently been rolled out by several Virginia localities, mirroring similar initiatives in other states. The banner program will recognize Leesburg and Loudoun…

Mental Health Education and Substance Abuse Prevention programs offered

April 18, 2023

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention programs. All programs are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for April and May is as follows: Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid offers training that teaches people how…

Hillsboro’s inaugural Sunday Farmers Market runs from 1-3 p.m.

April 18, 2023

Hundreds attended the first Hillsboro Farmers Market on Sunday, April 16, which is slated to run each Sunday at Hillsboro’s Historic Old Stone School. through November 12. The market is located at the Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132. The hours of the market are from 1-3 p.m. “The opening day…