Jan
17
Sun
Rice Up Against Hunger @ CJR Martial Arts
Jan 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Nest4US in fighting food insecurity at its Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day of Service Rice Up Against Hunger event to benefit low-income families. Help brighten the day of families in need with these bags, giving them nourishment and hope!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa4a729ab9-mlkrice

Feb
27
Sat
NEST Inspires “Digital Wellness & Digital Leadership” Free Workshop @ virtual
Feb 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

NEST Inspires “Digital Wellness & Digital Leadership” Free Worksho
NEST Inspires is a leadership program with a mission to Network, Empower, Succeed, and Transform.

All are invited to a free virtual workshop presented by Ms. Kim Karr, co-founder of #ICANHELP, an effective, outcome-based program that celebrates youth innovation, empowers digital changemakers and promotes digital safety!

When: Saturday, February 27th, 2021
Time: 1 PM EST (10 AM PST)
Age: All Ages Are Welcome!
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/99836608766?pwd=K1YvZy9JL210U1pKYm1QRHpsSWhFdz09
Meeting ID: 998 3660 8766
Passcode: 674607

**Participants will receive 1 hour of community service**

If you have any questions, please contact info@nest4us.org.

Facebook/YouTube: NEST4US
Twitter: @joinnest4
Instagram: @joinnest
Website: www.nest4us.org

Apr
16
Fri
Gabby’s Dollhouse Celebrates Earth Day at Meadows Farms Leesburg Location @ Meadow Farms Nurseries and Landscape
Apr 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Make your Earth Day weekend special with flowers! Pick up a free Kitty Fairy Planter Kit and other fun GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE goodies at Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping located at 170 Keystone CT NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 on Saturday, April 17th (while supplies last). GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE is now streaming on Netflix!

Event is for ages 4-10

More Info
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE Now available to watch on Netflix With a little magic and a new surprise every day, Gabby’s Dollhouse is filled with mini-worlds, irresistible kitty characters, and super fun adventures! Join Gabby as she unboxes a brand new surprise every episode, shares her excitement with her best stuffed animal pal, Pandy Paws, and takes everyone on the next great adventure. https://www.dreamworks.com/shows/gabbys-dollhouse#introduction

Apr
17
Sat
Earth Day Cleanup @ Claude Moore Park @ Claude Moore
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Would you like the chance to help keep the park looking wonderful? Look no further. Join us for the day and lend a helping hand in our continuous effort to keep the park’s trails, streams, and fields beautiful and clean.

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.

Oct
16
Sat
NEST Inspires “Developing Leadership Qualities” Virtual Workshop @ Virtual
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm

Learn how to become an authentic and transformative leader with NEST inspires virtual workshop on October 16. The Zoom workshop is suitable for ages 10 and up.

Uma Panch, a speaker, trainer, and researcher based in Australia, will be leading the event. You can learn more about who she is at www.umapanch.com.

All attendees will receive e-certificates for the workshop and one hour of community service.

Workshop Registration: https://bit.ly/2ZXUJSd
Participants will receive 1 hour of community service*

Join NEST Inspires virtual leadership workshop.
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.

Jan
15
Sat
Volunteer on Day of Service with NEST4US @ CJR Martial Arts
Jan 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Volunteer on Day of Service with NEST4US @ CJR Martial Arts

Join NEST4US for a service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The nonprofit will host “Nourish 2 Flourish” a zero-hunger initiative where volunteers will pack and provide grocery bags for people facing food insecurity.

Brighten the day of families in need with these bags, giving them nourishment and hope! The nonprofit will join thousands of Americans across the country who will be celebrating the national holiday honoring the life and work of Dr. King by doing service in their communities.

To learn more about donating supplies or volunteering, please visit this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa4a729ab9-nourish2flourish

Oct
29
Sat
The 66th Annual Leesburg Halloween Parade @ downtown Leesburg
Oct 29 @ 3:46 pm – 4:46 pm

The 66th annual Leesburg Halloween Parade, hosted and organized by the Leesburg Kiwanis Club, will be held on Monday, October 31, through downtown Leesburg.

The parade will begin at 6 p.m., starting in the front field at Ida Lee Park and proceeding down King Street to Fairfax Street.

King Street will be closed to traffic from Battlefield Parkway to Catoctin Circle, beginning at 5:30 p.m. No cross traffic will be allowed across King Street during the parade. The street will be reopened once clean-up operations by the Town’s Public Works Department are completed. Motorists should plan on alternate travel routes during this time and follow the designated detours.

Those attending the event are encouraged to bring food donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief, who will collect items towards the end of the parade. Please visit www.loudounhunger.org for a list of most needed items.

Leesburg’s Halloween parade is one of the oldest in the eastern United States, first held in 1957. For more information about the event, including participation guidelines and registration forms, please visit www.leesburgkiwanis.org.

Jun
21
Wed
A Taste For History: 2023 Loudoun Museum Fundraiser @ DC Prime
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A Taste For History: Loudoun Museum Fundraiser

The Loudoun Museum’s annual fundraiser A Taste For History is an evening for celebrating history while enjoying a five-course meal with guided wine pairings and silent and paddle auctions.

All proceeds will benefit the Loudoun Museum, helping the nonprofit to bring history and community together as they preserve, explore, and engage people around Loudoun County history.

The evening will include:

5-course dinner with pairings, featuring wines from Doukenie, Stone Tower, and Amlés wineries.
A display of Loudoun Museum’s “Vintage Pursuits” exhibit on the history of Virginia wine.
Reflections on the Museum’s past and future by Executive Director Carrie Christoffersen.
Silent and live paddle auction of items ranging from art to experiences.