Jan
20
Wed
Mobile Hope Volunteering @ Mobile Hope
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

Mobile Hope has volunteer opportunities!

They include:
– sorting and organizing donations
– food distribution

Flexibility with times and days, including weekends and evenings.

email amanda@mobilehopelouduon.org with any questions or to sign up as a volunteer.

Jan
27
Wed
Mobile Hope Volunteering @ Mobile Hope
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am

Mobile Hope has volunteer opportunities!

They include:
– sorting and organizing donations
– food distribution

Flexibility with times and days, including weekends and evenings.

email amanda@mobilehopelouduon.org with any questions or to sign up as a volunteer.

Feb
3
Wed
Mobile Hope Volunteering @ Mobile Hope
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am

Mobile Hope has volunteer opportunities!

They include:
– sorting and organizing donations
– food distribution

Flexibility with times and days, including weekends and evenings.

email amanda@mobilehopelouduon.org with any questions or to sign up as a volunteer.

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.

Sep
18
Sat
“Clear the Shelters” Adoption Fees Waived
Sep 18 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Loudoun County Animal Services is hosting a “Clear the Shelters” event on Saturday, Sept. 18. All adoption fees will be waived.

The free pet adoption event will be held at the animal shelter from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The shelter, which moved to a new location over the summer, is located at 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg.

Dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small pets are available for adoption at the shelter. All dogs, cats, and rabbits are spayed and neutered before going home with their new owner. Those animals are also microchipped.

Dogs and cats receive age-appropriate vaccinations before the adoption, the shelter said. Anyone interested in adopting a pet can view available animals online at the Loudoun County Animal Services website.

Sep
25
Sat
Walk for Hope @ Raflo Park
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Help end the stigma that surrounds mental illness. One in 5 American adults will suffer with a mental illness in any given year.

Participate in a one-mile walk through beautiful historic downtown Leesburg. Bring the family, organize a team, walk the dog, or just bring yourself. All are welcome!

A suggested donation of $50.00 will go toward A Helping Hand – a core program of Friends of Loudoun Mental Health. All dollars raised stay in Loudoun County and only support Loudoun County residents.

A Helping Hand
A program providing a hand up, not a hand out, to individuals that need the immediate support. The one-time gift of support to Loudoun County residents that are disabled by a mental illnesses, who are receiving professional care, and are in need of temporary financial help, benefit from the A Helping Hand program. Examples of funding include, money for an asthma inhalator, deposit for utilities, or boots for the winter season.

Dec
13
Mon
Mobile Hope’s Christmas Village Returns for its 10th Year @ Mobile Hope
Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm – Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm
Mobile Hope's Christmas Village Returns for its 10th Year @ Mobile Hope

Mobile Hope’s Christmas Village will bring joy to kids for its 10th season. The campus will transform into a Christmas Village, COVID-safe, drive-through Christmas event at 302 Parker Court, SE in Leesburg for pre-registered families in need.

Last year, the holiday event served 2,534 children in need with toys, stuffed animals, diapers and seasonal clothing.

Registered clients will drive through the Christmas Village, as children are entertained by elves, holiday music, festive lights and delightful decorations.

Santa will also be there!

To sign up to wrap, decorate, or volunteer at the event, email getinvolved@mobile-hope.org.

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.

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.

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.