Kevin Gaquin Graduates from York College of Pennsylvania
Kevin Gaquin of Leesburg graduated from York College of Pennsylvania on May 19. Gaquin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering.
Kevin Gaquin of Leesburg graduated from York College of Pennsylvania on May 19. Gaquin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering.
“Some years ago, as Your Serene Highness well knows, I discovered in the heavens many things that had not been seen before our own age. The novelty of these things, as well as some consequences which followed from them in …
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By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. With last month’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (the CDC) reporting that as many as one in 50 children in U.S. schools have autism, the topic of autism has created an increase in parental anxiety …
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By Donna Williamson Spring is here. My winter sowing experiment was amazingly successful and I have bachelor buttons, broccoli raab, dill, scallions, lettuces, all ready to go into the normal garden. I love how this frees you to start the …
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Sometimes even a Mighty Cairn Terrier farm dog like me needs to take a little break. Each and every day, start to finish, my concern for all of the farm creatures great and small is the very first and last …
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By Amy Smith Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on New Year’s Day. A number of changes came out of the act that will affect your tax bill. In this month’s column, I will be offering financial …
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By Molly Pinson Simoneau It’s no secret that I love a challenging hike. I’ve written here about hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park. I’ve taken vacations with my family to Colorado where I’ve attempted to conquer a “fourteener” (a summit that is higher than 14,000 feet), …
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1Qigong Class
10:15 am – 9:45 am
Carver Center 200 Willie Palmer Way Purcellville, VA 20132Certified Tae Kwon Do Master Harold Bauch, who taught the well-received Self-Defense for Seniors class at Carver Center’s recent Health Fair, will be returning in November to teach an on-going bi-monthly class incorporating joint stretches and Qigong. Qigong is similar to Tai Chi, but much simpler to learn because the movements are fewer. These are done standing, so participants must be comfortable in an upright position. Master Bauch will be teaching proper breathing techniques along with the movements, and will be helping students to understand the physical benefits of this exercise form, which has an 800 year history. Please come to the first session and see what it is all about. Middleburg Duplicate Bridge
12:45 pm
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 15 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA Details about Middleburg Duplicate Bridge Every Wed. at 12:45. Open game. $5.00. Contact: MiddleburgBridge@aol.com Worship and Healing Prayer
7:30 pm
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 37730 St Francis Ct. Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Worship and Healing Prayer Time of praise, worship, and prayer for the healing and needs of all who attend. |
2Alzheimers Support Group Meeting
10:00 am
Spring Arbor of Leesburg Assisted Living 237 Fairview Street NW Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Alzheimers Support Group Meeting First Thursday of each month Call Susan 540-338-6520 for additional information Nar-Anon Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Leesburg Presbyterian Church 207 W. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Nar-Anon Meeting For families of addicted loved ones. |
3Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Rust Sanctuary 802 Childrens Center Road Leesburg, VA 20175Details about Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club Join our book club with your 3-5 year old child. Each week come listen to a nature themed book appropriate to the season, and then enjoy activities, games and nature walks related to that theme. Dress for the weather.Members: Free Non-members: $3.To register:julieg@audubonnaturalist.org or call 703-669-0000 x 1. Home Demonstration Club Meeting
7:30 pm
The Old Stone School Community Center Hillsboro, VA Details about Home Demonstration Club Meeting A group of Hillsboro Residents are in the beginning stages of reviving an innovative club that will re-cultivate traditional crafts of the past; Candle Making, Soap Making, Knitting, Gardening and Canning are just a few of the learning opportunities the club will offer. Hope you can attend on May 3, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The Old Stone School Community Center, Hillsboro, VA RSVP to 540 668 6758 or dftaplin@aol.com |
4CA$H Bingo
10:00 am
American Legion Post 293 112 N. 21st Street Purcellville Purcellville, VA 20132CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS Morven Park Blood Drive
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Morven Park 17263 Southern Planter Lane Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Morven Park Blood Drive The Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services American Red Cross will conduct the drive in Morven Park’s Winmill Carriage Museum. Schedule an appointment in advance at www.redcrossblood.org. All donors will receive free tickets to tour the Davis Mansion and Winmill Carriage Museum plus a 25 percent off coupon to Saddlery Liquidators in Haymarket. Live Music at the Blue Ridge Eagles
8:00 pm
Blue Ridge Eagles 120 East O Street Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Live Music at the Blue Ridge Eagles Come to the Blue Ridge Eagles for live music by The Tyler James Band. The Tyler James Band is a power trio specializing in Texas style swing blues. They also perform some rockabilly and hard driving boogie woogie. 540-751-1435 |
5Mosby Ride
10:00 am
Near Ebenezer Churches, Northern Loudoun Co. 20421 Airmont Rd Bluemont, VA 20135Trailer in your horse for a two-hour guided ride focusing on the Civil War stories around the Ebenezer Churches and Mosby's Rangers followed by lunch and a program. Scouting for Bricks™ LEGO Event
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Heritage High School 520 Evergreen Mills Road SE Leesburg, VA Details about Scouting for Bricks™ LEGO Event Members of Purcellville Boy Scout Troop 39, charted to Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church in Purcellville, struck upon a novel way of raising funds for their campouts and activities. The troop is sponsoring a LEGO fan event which has drawn the attention of top name LEGO related vendors and exhibitors from as far away as California. Scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 11am-5pm and Sunday, May 5 from 12-4pm at Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mills Road SE in Leesburg, VA. The Scouting for Bricks™ event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 per person and available only at the door. Visitors will be treated to over 30,000 square feet of LEGO related exhibits and merchandise. The vendor Brixalot will have over 100,000 LEGO and DUPLO blocks affording visitors a hands-on opportunity to play and create. Additional exhibitors include the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club, Abbie Dabbles, Brick Brigade, Bricks 4 Kids, Classic Plastic Bricks, Clone Army Customs, Play-Well, Snapology, and The Great Adventure Lab. Ashburn Robotics will host a robotic scrimmage and the amazing Great Ball Contraption will be on display, while live Star Wars ‘Stormtroopers’ from the 501st Legion will be roaming the exhibit halls. Senior Patrol Leader Vincent Escobar, age 17, remarked, “The boys in the troop are very excited about Scouting for Bricks™, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking of the coolest vendors and exhibits and its awesome that so many are participating.” When asked what sparked the idea for the brick fair, Troop 39 Scoutmaster Joseph Gleason stated, “Many of the boys in our troop are LEGO fanatics who frequently exhibit at and attend at regional brick fairs, so we got the idea of hosting our own as a way for the boys to earn funds to cover camping equipment and activities.” For more information visit the event’s website at: www.scoutingforbricks.com. | ||
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7Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road Leesburg, VA Details about Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 12-step support group for men and women with a desire to stop eating addictively. Visit www.foodaddicts.org or call (540) 809-9572/(703)216-6242 for more information. |
8Inova Loudoun Hospital Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Support Group
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Inova Loudoun Hospital 44045 Riverside Parkway second floor Patient Education Room Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Inova Loudoun Hospital Stroke Survivors & Caregivers Support Group Inova Loudoun Hospital hosts a free Stoke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group. The purpose of the support group is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment as a part of the stroke recovery process for those who are affected by stroke and their caregivers. The group will meet the second Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. – noon at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg in the second floor Patient Education Room. The next Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group will be on Wednesday, March 13. At the March meeting there will be a nutritionist speaker offering insight about nutrition after a stroke. Stroke is a “brain attack” cutting off vital oxygen and blood to parts of the brain that control everything we do. Every year, stroke affects nearly 800,000 people in the US. The survivors of stroke forever experience changes that can affect speaking, walking, memory, and thinking. The recovery process after a stroke is life long. Socializing in a supportive and encouraging environment is an important part of stroke recovery. Support groups allow stroke survivors and caregivers to interact with others who understand the life changes that occur after stroke. Participation is free and registration isn’t required. For further information, please contact Robyn Thomson at 703-858-6667 or robyn.thomson@inova.org. Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient Middleburg Duplicate Bridge
12:45 pm
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 15 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA Details about Middleburg Duplicate Bridge Every Wed. at 12:45. Open game. $5.00. Contact: MiddleburgBridge@aol.com Worship and Healing Prayer
7:30 pm
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 37730 St Francis Ct. Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Worship and Healing Prayer Time of praise, worship, and prayer for the healing and needs of all who attend. |
9Nar-Anon Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Leesburg Presbyterian Church 207 W. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Nar-Anon Meeting For families of addicted loved ones. |
10Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Rust Sanctuary 802 Childrens Center Road Leesburg, VA 20175Details about Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club Join our book club with your 3-5 year old child. Each week come listen to a nature themed book appropriate to the season, and then enjoy activities, games and nature walks related to that theme. Dress for the weather.Members: Free Non-members: $3.To register:julieg@audubonnaturalist.org or call 703-669-0000 x 1. CA$H Bingo
7:00 pm
American Legion Post 293 112 N. 21st Street Purcellville Purcellville, VA 20132CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS Fiddler on the Roof
7:30 pm
Belmont Ridge Middle School 19045 Upper Belmont Place Leesburg, va Details about Fiddler on the Roof The Pickwick Players present the beloved, classic Broadway musical, "Fiddler on the Roof", music by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock. Performances are May, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm and May 11 & 18 at 2 pm at Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, Va. Tickets available at the door: Adults $15, Seniors/Children 12 and under, $12 or advance discounted tickets through the website thepickwickplayers.org via Paypal. Special family rate offered on May 11 for the 2 pm matinee. For more info go to thepickwickplayers.org or contact 540-751-0098. |
11Sadie's Smile 5K Run
8:00 am
Details about Sadie's Smile 5K Run Sadie Smile Foundation is holding its second annual 5K run, walk and kids fun run at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in Purcellville Stop Hunger Now
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Leesburg Firehouse 215 West Loudoun Street Leesburg, VA 20175USA Stop Hunger Now is an organization committed to alleviating starvation around the world. Volunteers raise money to buy the ingredients necessary to sustain good health and then package these ingredients in small bags to be transported to countries where children and adults are starving. We will package over 10,000 meals in 2 hours. Car Wash
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
KFC/TacoBell 201 Hirst Road Purcellville, VA 20132USA Car Wash to benefit RELAY FOR LIFE and the American Cancer Society Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes - LVCC
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Loudoun Valley Community Center (LVCC) 320 W School St Purcellville, VA 20132USA Details about Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes - LVCC The road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street. There is a reason for hope! People who eat plant-based meals are less likely to ever develop diabetes, and for those who have diabetes, plant-based meals can help to improve blood sugar levels and prevent complications. These meals are affordable and can be quite delicious and satisfying. A low-fat, plant-based approach offers a new tool that many have found to be very useful. Review the latest science behind this approach, consider some simple ideas for getting started, sample four dishes, and explore useful resources. Recipes demo’ed: Good-Enough-for-Guests Green Salad, Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili, Sweet Potatoes, and Chocolate Cherry Nirvana Smoothie. Fiddler on the Roof
2:00 pm
Belmont Ridge Middle School 19045 Upper Belmont Place Leesburg, va Details about Fiddler on the Roof The Pickwick Players present the beloved, classic Broadway musical, "Fiddler on the Roof", music by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock. Performances are May, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm and May 11 & 18 at 2 pm at Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, Va. Tickets available at the door: Adults $15, Seniors/Children 12 and under, $12 or advance discounted tickets through the website thepickwickplayers.org via Paypal. Special family rate offered on May 11 for the 2 pm matinee. For more info go to thepickwickplayers.org or contact 540-751-0098. Healing Service
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Church of the Holy Spirit 908 Trailview Blvd SE #200 Leesburg, VA 20175Come out for worship, a short teaching on healing and the Kingdom of God followed by personal prayer ministry for healing. Bring your friends and family and encounter the Holy Spirit in a powerful, personal way. |
12Mother's Day Photo Sessions at Notaviva Vineyards
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Notaviva Vineyards 13274 Sagle Road Purcellville, Virginia 20132USA Details about Mother's Day Photo Sessions at Notaviva Vineyards Treat Mom to a one-of-a-kind family photo session with professional photographer Joey Darley of Scene2bSeen at Notaviva Vineyards! Zelda's Tea Party
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Welbourne 22314 Welbourne Farm Lane Middleburg, VA 20117Details about Zelda's Tea Party Join F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald at Welbourne, where F. Scott visited in 1934 at the request of his publisher. Fitzgerald's short story, Her Last Case, which was featured in the Saturday Evening Post, is based on his stay. Bring Mom out for a lovely tea party on the veranda of this antebellum masterpiece and listen to stories form Welbourne in the 1930s. |
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14Gamer's Union for Teens with Aspergers
6:00 pm
Rust Library Leesburg, VA Details about Gamer's Union for Teens with Aspergers Gamer’s Union for Teens with Asperger’s meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Rust Library in Leesburg. The Gamer’s Union is open to ages 12 to 21, accompanied by a caregiver. Registration is recommended, by calling the library 703-777-0323, or online at library.loudoun.gov. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road Leesburg, VA Details about Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 12-step support group for men and women with a desire to stop eating addictively. Visit www.foodaddicts.org or call (540) 809-9572/(703)216-6242 for more information. |
15Qigong Class
10:15 am – 9:45 am
Carver Center 200 Willie Palmer Way Purcellville, VA 20132Certified Tae Kwon Do Master Harold Bauch, who taught the well-received Self-Defense for Seniors class at Carver Center’s recent Health Fair, will be returning in November to teach an on-going bi-monthly class incorporating joint stretches and Qigong. Qigong is similar to Tai Chi, but much simpler to learn because the movements are fewer. These are done standing, so participants must be comfortable in an upright position. Master Bauch will be teaching proper breathing techniques along with the movements, and will be helping students to understand the physical benefits of this exercise form, which has an 800 year history. Please come to the first session and see what it is all about. Middleburg Duplicate Bridge
12:45 pm
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 15 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA Details about Middleburg Duplicate Bridge Every Wed. at 12:45. Open game. $5.00. Contact: MiddleburgBridge@aol.com Worship and Healing Prayer
7:30 pm
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 37730 St Francis Ct. Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Worship and Healing Prayer Time of praise, worship, and prayer for the healing and needs of all who attend. |
16Nar-Anon Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Leesburg Presbyterian Church 207 W. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Nar-Anon Meeting For families of addicted loved ones. |
17Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Rust Sanctuary 802 Childrens Center Road Leesburg, VA 20175Details about Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club Join our book club with your 3-5 year old child. Each week come listen to a nature themed book appropriate to the season, and then enjoy activities, games and nature walks related to that theme. Dress for the weather.Members: Free Non-members: $3.To register:julieg@audubonnaturalist.org or call 703-669-0000 x 1. Fiddler on the Roof
7:30 pm
Belmont Ridge Middle School 19045 Upper Belmont Place Leesburg, va Details about Fiddler on the Roof The Pickwick Players present the beloved, classic Broadway musical, "Fiddler on the Roof", music by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock. Performances are May, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm and May 11 & 18 at 2 pm at Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, Va. Tickets available at the door: Adults $15, Seniors/Children 12 and under, $12 or advance discounted tickets through the website thepickwickplayers.org via Paypal. Special family rate offered on May 11 for the 2 pm matinee. For more info go to thepickwickplayers.org or contact 540-751-0098. |
18CA$H Bingo
9:00 am
American Legion Post 293 112 N. 21st Street Purcellville Purcellville, VA 20132Doors open at 9:00 a.m., first game starts at 10:00 a.m. , 1st and 3rd Saturdays of month, 34 total bingo games with early birds, specials and TWO $500 Progressive JACKPOTS, food and beverages available, American Legion Post 293, 112 N. 21st Street Purcellville, VA 20132, Phone: 540-338-0910 alpost293.web.officelive.com CA$H Bingo
10:00 am
American Legion Post 293 112 N. 21st Street Purcellville Purcellville, VA 20132CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS Fiddler on the Roof
2:00 pm
Belmont Ridge Middle School 19045 Upper Belmont Place Leesburg, va Details about Fiddler on the Roof The Pickwick Players present the beloved, classic Broadway musical, "Fiddler on the Roof", music by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock. Performances are May, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm and May 11 & 18 at 2 pm at Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, Va. Tickets available at the door: Adults $15, Seniors/Children 12 and under, $12 or advance discounted tickets through the website thepickwickplayers.org via Paypal. Special family rate offered on May 11 for the 2 pm matinee. For more info go to thepickwickplayers.org or contact 540-751-0098. Preakness Party
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Morven Park Equestrian Center 41793 Tutt Lane Leesburg, VA 20176Loudoun Horse lovers meet racing fans for an evening of celebration and an opportunity to support the important work of Loudoun Therapeutic Riding (LTR). The public is cordially invited to join this “must attend” event being held in the beautiful rural setting of Morven Park in Leesburg. The event features a live telecast of the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico racetrack in Baltimore, a silent and live auction as well as live horse races with local amateur jockeys racing on Morven Park’s historic race track. "Diamonds To Die For" at Notaviva Vineyards
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Notaviva Vineyards 13274 Sagle Road Purcellville, Virginia 20132United States Details about "Diamonds To Die For" at Notaviva Vineyards Come and enjoy an evening of fun and intrigue. Work through the clues and participate in the mystery that culminates in a shocking ending!!! After the legendary diamond “Curse of Death” is stolen from renowned jewel collector and philanthropist, Ben O. Factor, he unexpectedly announces he will give away his billions to deserving parties. You've been invited to one of these special events. But be warned - tonight’s event has a twist. You will be asked to help solve the murder of Ben's lifelong friend, William Shady, who was found dead in an alley two weeks ago. He had been asked by Ben to investigate the diamond's disappearance. 7:00 pm Doors *Includes a catered buffet meal and the show!! Wines can be purchased that evening by the glass or bottle and is not included in the ticket price. Gratuity and tax not included in the ticket price. Shamrock Showcase
7:00 pm
Details about Shamrock Showcase Enjoy the illusion as the Franklin Park Arts Center Stage is magically transformed into the Shamrock Music Shoppe. Families will be entertained as Shamrock’s teachers dazzle you with their performances that span everything from Highland bagpipes and bluegrass, to rock n’ roll and jazz. This show promises to delight and surprise you. Live Music at Blue Ridge Eagles
8:00 pm
Blue Ridge Eagles 120 East O Street Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Live Music at Blue Ridge Eagles Come to the Blue Ridge Eagles for live music by Half Past 3. Half Part 3 plays classic, modern, country, rock & roll, Motown and originals. |
19Broadway Favorites Band Concert
3:00 pm
Franklin Park Arts Center 36441 Blueridge View Lane Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Broadway Favorites Band Concert Loudoun Symphonic Winds Buchanan Hall presents Janice Weber, piano
3:00 pm
8549 John Mosby Highway Upperville, VA Details about Buchanan Hall presents Janice Weber, piano Buchanan Hall is excited to present a special performance by renowned pianist Janice Weber. Known for her interest in the uncommon avenues of the piano literature, Miss Weber has performed at the White House and Carnegie Hall, appeared with the Boston Pops and Sarajevo Philharmonic, and has twice toured China. She is a member of the piano faculty at both Boston Conservatory and MIT and is a Steinway artist. |
20Marine Corps League Meeting
7:00 pm
American Legion Post 293 112 N 21st Street Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Marine Corps League Meeting Loudoun Detachment 1205, meets the third Monday of each month. Meeting starts 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post, 112 N 21st Street, Purcellville, Virginia. The detachment has been active for many years, providing a continuing home for Marines of all ages and backgrounds, keeping alive our links with The Corps and serving the community. Contact www.loudounmarines.org. |
21Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road Leesburg, VA Details about Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 12-step support group for men and women with a desire to stop eating addictively. Visit www.foodaddicts.org or call (540) 809-9572/(703)216-6242 for more information. |
22Middleburg Duplicate Bridge
12:45 pm
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 15 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA Details about Middleburg Duplicate Bridge Every Wed. at 12:45. Open game. $5.00. Contact: MiddleburgBridge@aol.com Worship and Healing Prayer
7:30 pm
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 37730 St Francis Ct. Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Worship and Healing Prayer Time of praise, worship, and prayer for the healing and needs of all who attend. |
23Nar-Anon Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Leesburg Presbyterian Church 207 W. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Nar-Anon Meeting For families of addicted loved ones. |
24Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Rust Sanctuary 802 Childrens Center Road Leesburg, VA 20175Details about Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club Join our book club with your 3-5 year old child. Each week come listen to a nature themed book appropriate to the season, and then enjoy activities, games and nature walks related to that theme. Dress for the weather.Members: Free Non-members: $3.To register:julieg@audubonnaturalist.org or call 703-669-0000 x 1. CA$H Bingo
7:00 pm
American Legion Post 293 112 N. 21st Street Purcellville Purcellville, VA 20132CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS |
25Round Hill Hometown Festival
10:00 am
Details about Round Hill Hometown Festival The 11th Annual Round Hill Hometown Festival will be held Saturday, May 25. Events include a 5K, parade, memorial ceremony, pie-eating contest, downhill derby, and community feast. Children's rides and games. Stage entertainment by LVHS Jazz Band, Magician Steve Kish, the Immortals, the Polka Dots, Banana Express and Half Past 3. For more information, including online registration, see www.hometownfestival.org. Author Book Signing
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Market Street Coffee, Purcellville 1020 E. Main Street Purcellville, Virginia 20132USA Details about Author Book Signing Science fiction and horror author Dean Lombardo will sign copies of his new novel, Space Games, at Market Street Coffee. (This is a cash-only event.) |
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28Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road Leesburg, VA Details about Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 12-step support group for men and women with a desire to stop eating addictively. Visit www.foodaddicts.org or call (540) 809-9572/(703)216-6242 for more information. |
29Middleburg Duplicate Bridge
12:45 pm
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 15 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA Details about Middleburg Duplicate Bridge Every Wed. at 12:45. Open game. $5.00. Contact: MiddleburgBridge@aol.com Worship and Healing Prayer
7:30 pm
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 37730 St Francis Ct. Purcellville, VA 20132Details about Worship and Healing Prayer Time of praise, worship, and prayer for the healing and needs of all who attend. |
30Nar-Anon Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Leesburg Presbyterian Church 207 W. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Nar-Anon Meeting For families of addicted loved ones. |
31Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Rust Sanctuary 802 Childrens Center Road Leesburg, VA 20175Details about Rust Sanctuary’s Children’s Nature Book Club Join our book club with your 3-5 year old child. Each week come listen to a nature themed book appropriate to the season, and then enjoy activities, games and nature walks related to that theme. Dress for the weather.Members: Free Non-members: $3.To register:julieg@audubonnaturalist.org or call 703-669-0000 x 1. |
1Saturday in the Garden - Summer Vegetable Garden Maintenance
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Ida Lee Park 60 Ida Lee Drive N.W. Leesburg, VA 20176Details about Saturday in the Garden - Summer Vegetable Garden Maintenance Come on out for free expert advice on vegetable gardening at the Loudoun County Master Gardeners' “Saturday in the Garden” program with a talk on “Summer Vegetable Garden Maintenance". The program is held at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg. CA$H Bingo
10:00 am
American Legion Post 293 112 N. 21st Street Purcellville Purcellville, VA 20132CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS Author Book Signing
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Around The Block Books 120 N. Hatcher Street Purcellville, Virginia 20132USA Details about Author Book Signing Science fiction and horror novelist Dean Lombardo will appear at Around The Block Books on Saturday, June 1, from 12 to 3 p.m., to sign copies of his latest novel, "Space Games," published by Kristell Ink in England. |
2Princess & Knight Parade
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Morven Park 17263 Southern Planter Lane Leesburg, VA 20176United States Details about Princess & Knight Parade Dress in your regal best for Morven Park’s Princess & Knight Parade in the Winmill Carriage Museum. Learn about the carriages that are fit for royalty, have a photo taken in the carriage once used by Princess Grace, and parade to Morven Park’s “castle,” the Gov. Davis Mansion. Join the royal tea on the portico, complete with etiquette lessons and delicious treats. $10/child; $5/adult. |
On a beautiful spring day like today – or on any of the beautiful days we’ve experienced here in western Loudoun County lately – it’s hard to imagine that one morning you might wake up and wish things were different. The sun is out and the weekend is here. You’ve …
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By John P. Flannery Many students and parents are rightly upset that school principals, administrators and counselors conspire and combine with police assigned to the schools (called “resource officers”) to make schools more like prisons. Police are assigned to almost every school with one principal function being to criminalize what used to be student discipline, to stigmatize young students, to …
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Those who live in the proposed Purcellville Joint Land Management Area (JLMA) are in the target area for the future growth of Purcellville. If this growth area is approved as part of the County’s Revised General Plan, sooner or later you will become part of Purcellville, or, as the Loudoun Times Mirror called it “The Ideal Town.” Unfortunately, the newspaper …
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Plans are shaping up for Round Hill’s Eleventh Annual Hometown Festival, to be held this year on Saturday, May 25. From the 5K and parade in the morning to the community feast and evening concerts in the park, the fun-filled family-friendly event features something for everyone. Registration is open now for the 5K race, which begins at 8 a.m. at …
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On Thursday, May 16, paying the toll on the Dulles Greenway has a special meaning for local charities. This, the 8th annual Drive For Charity, is a one-day event that raises thousands of dollars that go directly into the local community. Each year, the money raised has increased, and last year’s event raised $261,000, divided among five local charities: The …
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Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman was at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Tuesday, as a guest lecturer for students of the 253rd session of the FBI National Academy in the Contemporary Issues in Police/Media Relations class. During his presentation, Sheriff Chapman discussed high-profile cases that he worked while serving as a Special Agent with the DEA and compared them …
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine launched his permanent Senate website today. Through the site, Virginians can contact Kaine to voice their opinions on legislation, access a number of constituent services and seek assistance as they resolve issues with federal agencies. “This easy-to-use website will allow Virginians to share opinions with me …
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Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli formally accepted the GOP nomination to be the gubernatorial candidate in Virginia’s November’s election. E.W. Jackson is the candidate for lieutenant governor – after four rounds of voting late Saturday (May 18) at the Republican party’s convention in Richmond, and Mark Obenshain is the candidate for …
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine visited the Eden Center in Falls Church today to meet with members of the Asian-American business community and discuss the ways immigration reform would have a positive impact in the region and throughout Virginia. Kaine, a supporter of comprehensive immigration reform, noted that an improved legal …
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By Mac Shuford The Loudoun Valley Lady Vikings Lacrosse team moved to 10-2 on the season with wins over John Champe (22-1) and Dominion (23-5) and three win earlier: Monday, April 15 over Potomac Falls (14-7), April 17 over Kettle Run (17-10), and April 18 over Briar Woods (16-7). The …
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By Carri Michon The past two glorious Saturdays have found many a family at the baseball diamond. Games have begun and with that Opening Day ceremonies for Little League baseball around our small towns here in western Loudoun. A snapshot includes: Parades: Both Lovettsville and Hamilton had parades. Erik Rohs, …
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Dear Editor: I cannot stand by and allow Purcellville Mayor Bob Lazaro to disparage the good reputation of yet another resident of this town. Call …
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When Republicans consider who to cast a vote for in the June 11 primary, they should check the facts to make sure they are voting …
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State Assemblyman Joe May’s latest campaign flyer calls on Republicans to vote for him because he is “a pro-life conservative standing up for our values.” …
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