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NEST Inspires is a leadership program with a mission to Network, Empower, Succeed, and Transform! Join NEST for a free virtual workshop on “Samurai Mindset Masterclass” presented by motivational speaker, Uma Panch from Sydney, Australia! All attendees will receive e-certificates for the workshop. Spots are limited.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3pXYuPF
When: Saturday, March 27th
Time: 6 PM EST
Age: All Ages Are Welcome
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87254914945?pwd=WFgwRE5QN011SzI3R29BUE5TMjNaQT09
Meeting ID: 872 5491 4945
Passcode: 728410
**Participants will receive 1 hour of community service**
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@nest4us.org!
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
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Learn more about the powerful nonprofits and community influencers in Loudoun County, featuring Jennifer Lassiter Smith (INMED), Lia Hobel (Uplift Loudoun), Colleen Shumaker (Finding the Fantastic) and Solitaire Carroll (One Sparrow).
These individuals discuss their platforms and nonprofits as well as community giving. Join the interesting discussion live Saturday, May 8.
You can RSVP to watch at https://fb.me/e/RxGC8bdQ
About the show
Get the Tea is a new digital talk show created and hosted by Buta Biberaj. The show features noteworthy and diverse guests who are amplifying community issues, and focuses on creating a forum for increased access to critical information that our communities need to improve their daily lives. Get the Tea aims to be inclusive, and feature real people with real experiences who discuss issues that impact our families and communities. Each episode presents an issue, ideas for solutions or action, and a message of hope. Additionally, the show will conduct interviews with prominent figures, such as celebrities and politicians, on topics that impact our community.
Beginning Friday, March 18, children and their families can enjoy meeting and taking keepsake photos with the Easter Bunny. Professional photos will be taken in Center Court on the Lower Level.
To make an appointment and choose photo packages, visit the website listed.
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.
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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.
Celebrate Spring and the peak bloom of the cherry blossom trees to our area with a quiet morning spent at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville. The ultimate way to chill on a Saturday. Enjoy the trip out West then stop to enjoy some fun time with your friends and family. Stretch, sip & craft with blooms2u and Exhaleyogi at the Cherry Blossom Festival Day celebration from 11-6 pm! Cherry blossoms will be at their peak bloom. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to take some instaworthy photos.
Feel good in your body with a yoga session designed to shake off the winter blues, cultivate joy and strength, and lastly “melt” as your mind and body slip into a deep state of rest. Please remember to bring a yoga mat, water bottle and layer your clothes for comfort. A blanket and yoga blocks are also wonderful things to bring if you have them. Class will start at 11:00 am so please arrive by 1045 am to get situated on your mat.
After your yoga practice, sample the Breaux Vineyards selection of wine at this Loudoun place to be. Will it be bubbly, red, white or rose’ for you? It’ll be Breaux rose’ release day for the festival. Wine and food from the Breaux Vineyards menu is available for purchase. Sample the wine offerings and discover a new favorite. Sip a glass or purchase a bottle to take home.
Learn tips and tricks of pro floral arranging using fresh, seasonal flowers and a reuseable Mason jar. Create a beautiful seasonal floral display to enjoy during your day at Breaux Vineyard and home. All supplies will be provided. No prior skills required.
Live music will be in the main tasting space to elevate your experience.
Ticket price is $60.00. Advanced registration is required. Cheers!
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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.