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The Town of Leesburg invites local 7 th grade students to enter the Virginia Municipal League’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. Students are asked to identify a problem within their community, gather feedback from community members, and offer a proposed solution. Essays should be typed and between 300 and 500 words. “This is a…
The Middleburg Humane Foundation announced that Sally Brecht Price has been named executive director. MHF, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused animals and conquering the cycle of abuse through humane education. Price has more than 30 years of experience assisting multiple nonprofit organizations as executive director and/or development director.…
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…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sterling woman in connection with two armed robberies in Loudoun County. Briar K. Ford, 34, of Sterling, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 8, by the LCSO in connection with two armed robberies that occurred in November 2022. The first robbery occurred on Nov. 27, 2022, at the Family…
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…
The Purcellville American Legion Post recently sponsored its 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Erica Dodson won the Mayor’s Award for best chili. Purcellville Vice Mayor Chris Bertaut left, and Councilman Ron Rise, provided the award to Dodson along with Andy Rider, right, president of the Sons of the American Legion Post 293. Dozens of participants submitted…
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…
Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of February. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit www.inova.org/mobilehealth. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to noonLeesburg Senior Center102 North St. Northwest, LeesburgBP Screenings Tuesday,…
The Scholarship Committee of The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is accepting applications for nursing school tuition assistance. Criteria for selection include all of the following: The Ladies Board scholarship program was established in 1959 to award supplemental funds toworthy nursing students, and since that time The Ladies Board has offered over 1,200scholarships,…