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Historic Garden Week is coming so save the dates: April 23 – 30, 2022. As part of America’s largest “Open House,” the Leesburg Garden Club invites you to stroll along Cornwall Street, the heart of Leesburg’s Historic District. Established in 1757, as the seat of Loudoun County, Leesburg is situated in Virginia’s premier horse and…
By Andrea Gaines Who knew that something as common as every day hot chocolate had such a fascinating history. Learning about its history, and savoring it with that history in mind can turn an ordinary winter day into a trip back through time to when chocolate itself was first “discovered.” The powdered drink mixtures we…
By Andrea Gaines At six-two, he is just over 230 lbs. of determination, grit, and smarts. Playing in the NFL, he told us, would be “a dream come true.” But, he’s got way bigger plans than that. Way bigger plans. Like working with kids. Establishing himself as a super personal trainer and businessman. And, who…
The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association recognized two recipients of their 2021 Heritage Hero Award in December—Mary Leigh McDaniel and George L. Ohrstrom II. The Heritage Hero Award is given to individuals or groups who have demonstrated years of preservation leadership and responsible stewardship in the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area. Their preservation efforts have made…
Patriot Disposal Services will provide two pickups for curbside trash customers in January. Leesburg residents can put their live Christmas trees at the curb for recycling collection in January. The Town’s trash collection contractor, Patriot Disposal Services, will collect and recycle Christmas trees on the following days: Monday, Jan. 3 Monday, Jan. 10 Remove all…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the design concept for the Douglass Community Center Playground Replacement Project at its Sept. 21, 2021, meeting. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will present the new playground design to the public Thursday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Douglass Community…
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® installed its 2022 president and Board of Directors on Thursday, Dec. 9, during its annual Holiday Party and Installation event. Rich Blessing was installed as the 2022 president of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®. Blessing will serve as the 59th president of the Association, which serves more than…
The Loudoun Symphony Orchestra will present Winter Funholiday concert at 1:30 PM and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at St. David’s Episcopal Church (43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn VA 20147). Conducted by Dr. Nancia DAlimonte, the one-hour concert will feature holiday favorites including Tchaikovsky’s Overture from the Nutcracker, Christmas at Movies arr. Bob Krogstad and everyone’s favorite, Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.…
The Town of Leesburg’s Environmental Advisory Commission invites Leesburg residents to participate in a “Keep Leesburg Beautiful” fall cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 23. Residents, community groups, and businesses are encouraged to participate in the upcoming event by conducting their own trash clean-up activity. The Town will provide safety vests, gloves, and trash bags, which can…
The 65th annual Leesburg Halloween Parade, hosted and organized by the Leesburg Kiwanis Club, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 31, through downtown Leesburg. The parade will begin at 6 p.m., starting in the front field at Ida Lee Park and proceeding down King Street to Fairfax Street. King Street will be closed to traffic from…