Community
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 Entries must be original and unpublished and should be…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…
Ana Quijano formally filed papers to be the Republican nominee for the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Ashburn District. Quijano, adopted from Colombia as a baby and raised in Leesburg, will be filing delegates to vote at the Loudoun Republican Convention at Broad Run High School, Ashburn on May 13. If nominated, she will face…
The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, April 11. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program. Area fathers are encouraged to register for the National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad® program to strengthen their relationships with their children.…
The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway and Loudoun County wants to see your “trees of character.” Photos will be accepted through Wednesday, April 12, in advance of the virtual Loudoun County Arbor Day Celebration. Winning photos and honorable mentions are scheduled to be posted on the County’s website at loudoun.gov/trees on April…