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Purcellville Lieutenant Barry Dufek was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation at the March 23 Town Council meeting. Dufek was presented the award by Stephen Hood and Commander Ray Delpesche of the Loudoun County Post 1177 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. The citation is given to a law enforcement individual who…
By Andrea Gaines The mammoth natural movement of birds, insects, amphibians, and other wildlife is picking up speed. In our area, watch for … Monarch butterflies: In mid-March, masses of overwintering monarch butterflies left their reserve in, Mexico. This “eastern population” plays a huge role in our area. They have made it as far north…
Dear Editor: This starts with a heartfelt “Thank you” to every reader and member of our community. Together, we raised $820,000 through a 2021 GiveChoose.org campaign. This charitable community-based “crowdfunding” event has become a high-impact source of spring funding for many nonprofits serving our community. (Did you know that, for most nonprofits, 30 to 80…
Purcellville’s Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee is hosting a free virtual workshop on Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m. to share tips about how to plant trees so they thrive. The workshop will be led Jordan Herring, Senior Area Forester with the Virginia Department of Forestry. Learn how to determine the best locations to plant trees on…
Dear Editor: I, like everyone else for miles around, am delighted to know that the Hamilton icon will remain an organic food store, and even enhance and expand its services. I wish the new owners much success and satisfaction, and want to thank Sue Phillips for taking it over when she did, along with her…
By Andrea Gaines Artists in Middleburg (AiM) is hosting a Bird, Birds, Birds juried art exhibit from Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, April 11. The show featured a $200 Anita Baarns Award for Best-in-Show. Baarns is an acclaimed author and artist. The winner of that award was just announced … … The 2021 Anita Baarns…
Loudoun volunteers are needed to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable seniors during a time when many are feeling isolated. The commitment is less than two hours on a weekly or monthly basis. The Home Delivered Meals Program, administered by the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, urgently needs adults 18 and older…
During COVID-19, the Lucketts Elementary School PTA focused on “ensuring students’ health and safety” with the objective of “supporting students’ emotional and mental well-being.” With the help of a Youth Development Grant from the Lucketts Ruritan Club, the PTA will host a virtual assembly for Lucketts Elementary School students and families in April. Dr. Blake…
The Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour is an exciting annual tradition that connects Loudoun’s thriving farms and rural businesses, with local residents interested in visits and shopping. This year’s spring farm tour will be an engaging hybrid approach that matches this year’s unique circumstances. Loudoun Economic Development invites farmers to grow with them, building on…
By Laura Longley A gift to any nonprofit is welcome any day of the year, especially this year as they cope with continuing financial struggles due to the coronavirus pandemic. But your gift of $10 or more made between March 2 and 16 through the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties may go…