Community
By Valerie Cury As I was pulling out of a parking lot at Hatcher and Hirst Road in Purcellville, preparing to turn left, I saw a very young boy running down the sidewalk in front of my car. He got to the middle of the sidewalk and stopped, but seemed like he was getting ready…
Local students with enthusiasm for advancing renewable energy technology are thriving in Western Loudoun, sponsored by nonprofit group the Makersmiths. Two teams have just returned from the 8th Annual National KidWind Challenge, hosted by the University of Colorado at Boulder, after advancing to the national competition from the regional, and then Virginia, challenges. Neighborhood…
By Liz Tenney Jarvis For centuries, wild ponies have roamed the islands of Chincoteague and Assateague just off of what is now the Maryland/Virginia coast. Originally thought to have been the descendants of horses introduced by settlers, extensive research has shown that they are in fact the survivors of a shipwreck. Spanish galleons, making their way…
Visit Twigs Boutique on June 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and meet Jack Barrett, a Purcellville native who has written four local history books. He will be holding a book signing at Twigs located at 613 East Main Street in Purcellville, on Saturday, June 10. Barrett’s first book, A History of Loudoun County…
The Loudoun County Disability Services Board sponsors an awards program that honors businesses and organizations that display a strong commitment toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Nominations are open for the 2023 Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity (FAIME) Awards, which honor businesses and organizations that go above and beyond to…
The Shenandoah Potters Guild will present a pottery show and sale on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester. On display, and available for purchase in the museum lobby and first floor halls, will be unique works created by…
A dedication ceremony was held on Thursday, May 4 for the new Potter’s Field Memorial, located within Union Cemetery, 323 N King Street, in Leesburg. Once located at the corner of East Market Street and Catoctin Circle, Potter’s Field served as a free burying ground for the poor, convicted criminals, and those not associated with…
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 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…
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…