Mar
26
Fri
Easter Egg Hunt at Great Country Farms @ Great Country Farms
Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – Apr 3 @ 9:01 pm

Great Country Farm is hosting an in-person egg hunt. This year’s egg hunts will be by time slot so guests can enjoy a relaxed, socially distanced hunt for treasures.

The egg hunts are broken down into two age groups. There is one for 2 & 3 year olds and one for 4 to 10 year olds. The egg hunts includes up to 25 treat filled eggs per child. One adult may enter the hunt area to assist their child.

For more information visit: https://greatcountryfarms.ticketspice.com/easter-egg-hunt-marshmallow-harvest-2021

Apr
3
Sat
Egg My Yard
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm

What’s better than waking up with the kids on Easter morning to discover your yard is covered in brightly colored, candy and trinket filled eggs? Not having to sneak outside and scatter eggs yourself without getting caught is certainly a big help!

For a $50 donation, Friends of Loudoun County Animal Services will deliver 30 eggs to your yard on Saturday night and place them in an area designated by you. They will text you before arrival to let you know they’re on the way, and again when they’re leaving so you know the job is done.

The bunny helpers are stuffing eggs now in preparation for the big night! Sign up now to secure your spot and to support a good cause!

Apr
16
Fri
Historic Waterford Foundation Walking Tour- Black Historic Sites @ Waterford Foundation
Apr 16 @ 12:11 pm – 1:11 pm

Organized by the Historic Waterford Foundation, this in-person walking tour will focus on the history and architecture of the village of Waterford, focusing on Black History Sites. Waterford was within the part of Loudoun County known as the Underground Railroad route. It was also a haven for free Blacks. Settled by Quakers, the village offered more opportunities for African Americans than most other places in the south. Black historic sites in the village are numerous, and include Second Street School, a one-room school funded by Quakers; a Freedmen’s Bureau which served Black residents from 1867 to 1957; and the John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, a Gothic Revival church built by and for African Americans in 1891. The town has many other well preserved homes and workplaces where free and enslaved African Americans lived and worked.

The tour is organized and conducted by the non-profit Waterford Foundation, which has played an important role in revitalizing Waterford and providing information and tours for the public.

Open to the public.
Tickets $20, $15 for Children ages 12 and under. Registration required

https://aianova.org/event.php?eventID=2239

Sep
18
Sat
Free Homecoming Dress Event @ Rust Library
Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

JWCL will be hosting a free homecoming dress event in the Teen Center at Rust Library. Please help spread the word!
There are hundreds of beautiful, brand new and gently used dresses available to give away to teens. The event is Saturday, September 18th, 12-4 pm.

No reservations or appointments needed. The event is free to attend with a free dress to take home. Dressing rooms are available.

Also, if you’re interested in volunteering for this event, please contact jwclva@gmail.com.

Oct
22
Fri
Urgent Need for Blood Donations @ inova loudoun
Oct 22 @ 12:02 pm

There’s been a critically low blood supply throughout the pandemic, not just for Inova but across the country, and the instability of blood inventories continues to escalate.

Blood donation takes less than an hour and can save up to three lives. More than 250 blood donations are needed each day to support patients in our community. There is no substitute for blood. Inova is experiencing a severe blood shortage in our community and we are urgently requesting your help. Your donation can save up to three lives. All blood types are needed but there is a desperate need for Type O and Type B blood.

Please call today to make an appointment.

Call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or visit www.inovablood.org.

Nov
10
Wed
Veteran’s Day ceremony in Leesburg
Nov 10 @ 4:27 pm – 5:27 pm

Join the Loudoun County community in honoring veterans on the grounds of George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor on November 11, 2021 at 10:30 am. Parking is available at the Loudoun County Government Garage on Loudoun Street.

The keynote speaker LTG Bruce Crawford U.S. Army (Ret.) will address the crowd and then you’ll have time to visit with local veteran-focused non-profits: Veterans Moving Forward, the VFW and Loudoun Therapeutic Riding. Vintage military vehicles will be on site for exploration.

No RSVP necessary. Rain or shine.

Nov
19
Fri
Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 20 at Village at Leesburg @ Village at Leesburg
Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Photo: Credit: Darren Sharp

Join the community at the Village at Leesburg, Saturday, November 20 from 4-8 pm for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring the new Wish Tree.

Tree Lighting Event Activities:

• Visits with Santa & his helper Elf

• Strolling entertainment

• Merchant giveaways and specials

• Carolers singing modern holiday carols

• FREE Horse-drawn Carriage Rides throughout the event (carriage located in front of Altar’d State on Village Market Blvd)

• Live performances on the main stage:
The Dance Academy of Loudoun
Bella Ballerina
Bach to Rock

Dec
15
Wed
Pints for Presents: Help Raise Funds to Purchase Gifts for Children @ The Purcellville Pub
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm

The nonprofit, One Family Gives, has teamed up with The Pub in Purcellville to raise money for 10 military families.

There will be raffle tickets for merchandise and a grand prize to win a private party with a new vintage 1946 Chevy tap truck. A dollar per pint will go to One Family Gives to purchase the gifts for those military families in need this holiday season.

One Family Gives is a non-profit that aims to help families and individuals in need. To learn more, visit: onefamilygives.com.

Apr
30
Sat
Free car washes to support Mobile Hope @ BriteWash auto car wash
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

BriteWash car wash to host community grand opening fundraiser for Mobile Hope.

BriteWash auto wash is now open and welcomes customers to its ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration. There will be free car washes and complimentary food and drinks. Additionally, the event will have a DJ, face painting, balloon art, prizes and giveaways.

The VIP ribbon cutting will be at 10 AM.

Dec
10
Sat
Santa’s Workshop to benefit foster kids and homeless community @ Crossroads United Methodist Church
Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You are cordially invited to Touching Heart’s 7th annual Santa’s Workshop benefitting local children in foster care.

Bring a gift to donate and join us for this free event!
Enjoy an afternoon of holiday-themed activities including wrapping presents for kids in need, holiday crafts and treats, assembling cold care packages for the homeless, holiday shopping, and a visit from Santa!

Let’s start the holiday season by celebrating with the spirit of giving!