Apr
17
Sat
Gus Goes Green: A Planet Earth Adventure
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Celebrate Earth Day with Gus, a giant dog puppet, who leads you on a STEM-inspired adventure around the globe. Brought to you by Bright Star Touring Theatre, Gus encourages you to help the Earth through recycling, energy conservation and creative thinking.

The link for this program will be added to the library event calendar program listing in the days prior to the event, and will be activated just prior to the program time listed.

Program length: 30 minutes.

Nov
15
Mon
Free Community Event: Stop the Bleed Workshop @ Cascades Library
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

During an emergency, no matter how quickly emergency professionals respond, the individuals on-scene are best positioned to assist and potentially stop life-threatening blood loss. This is critical because a person who is bleeding profusely can die from blood loss within five minutes.

As part of the national Stop the Bleed campaign, the Inova Virts Miller Family Emergency and Trauma Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital hosts free courses designed for community members who may find themselves at the scene of an emergency. Course attendees will enhance their emergency preparedness by learning the difference between bleeding and life-threatening blood loss, and how to react to both.

Complete an online education course at your convenience, and then join INOVA staff on Monday, Nov. 15 for an in-person skills training workshop where you’ll experience hands-on practice with tourniquets and wound packing. Practicing these skills will give you a deeper understanding of what it means to Stop the Bleed and the confidence to help someone in an emergency.

Location and Parking Information
Cascades Library
Meeting Room B
21030 Whitfield Pl.
Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Please note: Completion of both the online education and in-person skills training course are required to be fully trained in Stop the Bleed. The link to the online education is: www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course

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
18
Sat
Loudoun County Animal Shelter Will Host a Fee-waived Adoption Event @ Loudoun County Animal Shelter
Dec 18 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Loudoun County Animal Shelter Will Host a Fee-waived Adoption Event @ Loudoun County Animal Shelter

The Loudoun County Animal Shelter will host a fee-waived adoption event to get homes for as many animals as possible before the holidays.

The adoption event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18. The day-long event will take place at Loudoun County Animal Services’s new shelter at 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg.

Loudoun County Animal Services announced that they would also take in dogs and cats from under-resourced shelters around the area before the event to help as many animals in need find a home for Christmas.

Apr
5
Tue
Easter Bunny fun at Morven Park @ Morven Park
Apr 5 @ 4:29 pm – 5:29 pm
Easter Bunny fun at Morven Park @ Morven Park

It’s Springtime at the Park: Come visit the Morven Park Bunny Trail!

Celebrate the beginning of spring in the historic Morven Park gardens with games, crafts, and our popular egg roll down the Davis Mansion lawn. This year we’re offering something better than a traditional egg hunt! We’re setting up Hippity Hop Stops featuring crafts and activities for all ages. Get your Hop Stop Passport stamped as you make your way through our gardens, posing for Instagrammable moments along the way, and collect candy and goodies. Be sure to meet rabbits from the 4H Leaps and Squeaks Rabbit Club and take your own family photo with the Easter Bunny.

Nov
5
Sat
Child Safety Day @ Village at Leesburg
Nov 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Child Safety Day @ Village at Leesburg

Loudoun County, VA– The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will hold the 10th Child Safety Day in partnership with the Town of Leesburg Police Department on Nov. 5, 2022, at the Village at Leesburg.

This free event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature emergency vehicles and displays from the LCSO, the Leesburg Police Department, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Office of the Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney, Loudoun County Child Advocacy Center, Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, Loudoun Child Protective Services, Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Inova Loudoun Hospital Pediatrics, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Ryan Bartel Foundation.

Many of the displays at Child Safety Day will provide information to parents on how they can protect their child from becoming a victim of a crime.

This year the LCSO will again invite Loudoun youth to “lend a hand in fighting crime” by dipping their hands in non-toxic, washable paint and placing their handprints on a sheriff’s office patrol car.

The event will also include live entertainment and games.

The Village at Leesburg is located at 1602 Village Market Boulevard, SE, in Leesburg, VA.

Dec
9
Fri
Mission: Wish – A Pop-Up Musical @ Village at Leesburg
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Mission: Wish – a new Musical created by A Place To be Music Therapy, starring a cast of A Place To Be performers. With three original songs, this humorous production will get your holidays started off with some inspiration, laughter and fun!

All holiday events will be held on the Plaza in front of the WISH Tree and it’s free!

Event Dates:

Friday, December 2
Friday, December 9

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!

Jul
4
Tue
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to host free lunch following Purcellville parade @ St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Jul 4 @ 1:00 pm

Celebrate with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on the 4th of July

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale Street in Purcellville, is hosting their annual “Independence Day Party” on Tuesday, July 4 right after the Purcellville parade around 1 p.m. All are welcome to join for a free pulled pork BBQ lunch and live Bluegrass music by Paxson Ridge.

Guests are invited to a short prayer service following lunch which will include a patriotic sing-a-long, prayers for our nation and a reading of The Declaration of Independence by Gary M. Clemens, Clerk of the Circuit Court. The celebration will take place rain or shine.

“This occasion presents a fantastic chance to get acquainted with your neighbors and commemorate our country’s independence. We eagerly anticipate seeing familiar faces and making new connections. And every prayer helps in these anxious times,” Fr. Tom Simmons, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Donations will be accepted for food and live music.

Sep
30
Sat
Family One 5K Walk and Kid’s Fun Run @ Morven Park
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Family One 5K Walk and Kid's Fun Run @ Morven Park

Introducing the 5K Wellness Walk—an exciting family affair that champions wellness activities and the pursuit of healthier lives. The 5K Wellness Walk is a family event and call to action for participants to shift focus to wellness activities and healthier lifestyles. Embrace a healthier lifestyle for the entire family. Our adventure begins at the Morven Park with a staggered start, ensuring a seamless experience along the trail. Join us in this inspiring call to action and let’s together foster well-being, one step at a time.