Community
The Town of Leesburg’s Environmental Advisory Commission invites the Leesburg community to participate in a “Keep Leesburg Beautiful” spring cleanup on Earth Day, which is observed on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. The event will take place at Raflo Park, 345 Harrison Street, SE. Keep Leesburg Beautiful offers opportunities for individuals and groups to…
By Liz Tenney Jarvis When Ashburn’s Mary Kate Connor stepped onto the stage of the TV show “The Voice” in Los Angeles, she realized that she was standing in the same spot as so many inspirational singers she had watched over the years. “It was so surreal. I was incredibly nervous but I thought about all…
The Town of Leesburg’s annual Flower and Garden Festival will take place Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 in historic downtown Leesburg. The event will feature nearly 150 vendors selling gardening supplies, plants, flowers, outdoor living furniture, and more. In addition to the exhibits, festival goers can enjoy music on the main stage, activities…
The Town of Purcellville is once again partnering with Keep Loudoun Beautiful for the annual Town-wide clean-up. Individuals and groups may volunteer to pick up trash on Saturday, April 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. To participate, please register online no later than April 7. The Town of Purcellville invites all citizens,…
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s annual smoke alarm program started April 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in neighborhoods across Loudoun County. “During a house fire, you have an average of three minutes to escape your home,” said Fire Chief Keith Johnson. “Smoke Alarms provide you precious time to escape and…
The Prevention Alliance of Loudoun will host two free educational webinars in April on parenting strategies to support teens. Visit loudoun.gov/mhsadsprevention for detailed information about each event and to register. The scheduled webinars are: Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. Anyone who requires an accommodation for any disability in order to participate, including language assistance, should contact…
Tricks are for kidsJoin the Bluemont Community Center for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. That silly rabbit might have tricks planned for this event. Egg Hunt for ages 5 and under will begin at 10:00am and ages 6 and older at 10:15am. Bring your own basket! Free!Bluemont Community Center, Email, 540-554-8643Saturday, 4/1 – 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sand…
Loudoun County Public Library customers aged 18 and older can win cash prizes in the 10th annual Rhyme On! Poetry Writing Contest running April 1 through May 17. Poems can be submitted in one of four categories: Best Love Poem, Best “Loudoun” Poem, Funniest Poem, or Free Verse. Entries must be original and unpublished and should be…
John Ellis has announced he is running as an Independent candidate for the 2023 election of County Supervisor for the Catoctin District. Ellis is widely respected as a tenacious advocate for preserving the unique characteristics and charm of western Loudoun’s small towns, villages, and rural countryside. He is a member of the Loudoun Farm Bureau,…
One of the nation’s oldest and largest steeplechase events, the Virginia Gold Cup celebrates its 8th anniversary this year on Saturday, May 6, at Great Meadow in The Plains. One of the hallmarks of the legendary event is its hat contest that draws dozens of contenders vying to win one of the five contest categories: Most glamourous or elegant; best…