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Irish or not, celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in fun ways

March 3, 2021

Oh, for the days of green rivers and joyous crowds celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in parades from Australia to Argentina, Brazil to Boston, New Orleans to New York, and of course, Chicago.  While most parades are canceled this year, there are still plenty of other ways to get your yearly boost of leprechauns, shamrocks, and…

Birds, birds, birds

March 3, 2021

The group known as Artists in Middleburg is hosting a Bird, Birds, Birds juried art exhibit from Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, April 11.   The show will feature a $200 Anita Baarns Award for Best-in-Show. Baarns is an acclaimed author and artist. AiM President and Executive Director Sandy Danielson said the organization is extremely…

2 Browns + 1 Whitehurst: a natural recipe for success at The Hamilton Mercantile

March 3, 2021

When word got out last February that 34-year Hamilton resident Sue Phillips was planning to sell the Natural Mercantile, the town’s beloved, 1970s organic food store, faithful health food patrons across the region took the news with much trepidation. What if an “outsider” were to buy it and turn it into, say, a ritzy restaurant? …

LVHS football plays!

March 3, 2021

By Julie Alexander Ten Loudoun Valley High School seniors got a chance to don their Viking jerseys one last time as they took to the football field last week, months after a traditional season would normally commence. While the pandemic caused fall sports to be pushed to later in the school year, that did not…

Purcellville Pharmacy offers COVID-19 vaccine

February 28, 2021

Purcellville Pharmacy is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to health care and frontline workers, patients with underlying conditions, and seniors. Purcellville Pharmacy is located at 609 E Main Street #Q, Purcellville (the Purcellville Shopping Center). Their telephone number is 540 751-0750. Please fill out a consent form on www.purcellville-pharmacy.com to get an email invitation. The pharmacy is offering…

Registration open for “George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father” Program

February 22, 2021

Join historian of the Early Republic Greg May, in a conversation with award-winning author David O. Stewart as he shares his thoughts on how George Washington became the single most dominant force in the creation of the United States. The virtual lecture will take place on Wednesday, March 3 at 1 p.m. Advanced registration is…

Teen artists sought for virtual concert event

February 21, 2021

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is seeking local teen artists to perform at a live, virtual concert on Saturday, May 8. PRCS is hosting the event to provide an opportunity for bands and soloists to experience playing on a professional platform in a safe, socially-distanced environment.  The performances will be livestreamed…

Registration open for “The Lost Empire: Black Freemasonry in the Old West” Lecture

February 21, 2021

The upcoming lecture, “The Lost Empire: Black Freemasonry in the Old West (1867-1906)”, is now open for registration. Historian James R. Morgan III will discuss his award winning debut book, which tells the history of African American Freemasonry in the Old West as seen through the lens of Captain William D. Matthews and the King…

51st annual Bluemont Fair seeks poster design

February 20, 2021

Organizers of the rescheduled 51st annual Bluemont Fair, invite artists of all ages to submit designs for consideration for this year’s unique poster. The fair will be held Sept. 18-19. The theme is Loudoun’s home-grown fresh produce and or farmer’s markets. Artists’ interpretations can be as broad or narrow as they choose, but keep in…

Loudoun online initiative to develop fatherhood skills begins March 2

February 15, 2021

The next session of the program sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, March 2. 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…