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Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and the Loudoun Branch of the NAACP celebrated Lewis A. Bell, believed to be the first Black American to fire a gun in support of the Union Army during the American Civil War at the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, despite laws forbidding it. On Saturday, Feb. 18, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors…
Loudoun Valley High School’s Viking Theatre presents The Lightening Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, the musical features an original rock score and stunning action scenes (book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki). The Lightning Thief tells the electrifying tale of Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon,…
Arben Istrefi has announced his candidacy for the Loudoun County School Board for Sterling District. Istrefi said, “As a parent, educator, and social entrepreneur, I am deeply committed to public education and I believe that every student deserves an outstanding education, regardless of their background or circumstances.” “I am running to strengthen the Loudoun County…
The Town of Leesburg’s Department of Economic Development will host a Career Expo for students and recent graduates on Sunday, March 26. The event will take place at Tuscarora High School, 801 N King Street, in Leesburg, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local businesses are invited to participate by submitting a request form at www.leesburgva.gov/careerexpo.…
JK Community Farm, a 150-acre nonprofit farm in Purcellville that grows crops and livestock and gives them to nonprofits to alleviate hunger, will donate nearly 245,000 pounds of food this year—its highest yield ever. To help guide its work, the Farm also announced the addition of two new board members—Truist’s Evelyn Lee and JK Moving’s Tucker Gladhill. “We…
The Lincoln Preservation Foundation is one of the eleven recipients to receive a grant from the Virginia Museum History and Culture’s Commonwealth History Fund. Lincoln Preservation Foundation has been awarded $40,000.00. The VMHC, in partnership with Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources, awards grants to history organizations and projects throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia through its…
Deadline for submissions is June 15, 2023. Leesburg, VA (February 10, 2023) – The Town of Leesburg Commission on Public Art (COPA) and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts (FOLPA) invite local schools to be a part of the Town of Leesburg’s “Paint the Plow” art project. This year’s theme is “Around the Town”. Three designs…
The Loudoun Spring Farm Tour is back this year, offering farms and rural businesses in Loudoun County the opportunity to connect directly with the public and showcase local products. Loudoun’s Farm Tour is a signature event in the county that draws thousands of visitors from the D.C. region throughout the weekend and generates buzz for…
In honor of International Data Center Day, the 7×24 Exchange DC Chapter invites residents of all ages, businesses, and schools to join the data center industry on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 pm in Sterling, for a fun, interactive, and exciting community affair. The 2023 Cloud Run is an event that invites…
Still Waters, which is one of the many services offered through the non-profit Tree of Life Ministry, provides various social activities for people with intellectual differences. The mission is to prevent isolation and allow partners to simply enjoy time together while building life, social skills, and independence. Partnering with Still Waters offers opportunities for kids…