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
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The second annual Powerful7 Fashion Show Fundraiser will be held September 18. This premier event MC’d by MC TV news reporter Christy Matino (WDVM), produced by Lisa Jones, and hosted by Let’s by Jenny’s Jenny Goff Phillips features Amy Word- Crescimanno, Erica Rowe, Gazal Modhera, Gift Wyatt, Erin Masters, Fatema Kolia, Hannah Catherine, Katie McGarth Schneider, Lia Hobel, Monica Archondo, and Teresa Lopez wearing designs by Studio D’ Maxsi’s renowned designer Afua Sam with hair and makeup by Logan14.
The very special evening begins with VIP access and a special whiskey tasting by Uncle Nearest, followed by black tie dealer casino tables, special guest performance by jazz artist Tulani, silent auction, gourmet hor d’oeuvres, followed by the fashion show.
THE HONORED BENEFICIARY
ONE SPARROW’S Solitaire Carroll established the organization with her husband to help provide better access to education and resources which in turn provide hope, empowerment, and a sustainable future. One Sparrow understands the importance of community partnerships that “share knowledge, resources, strengths, passion, and encouragement with families who are left feeling distraught and alone in the midst of hardship.” Since 2013, One Sparrow has been successful in raising awareness locally, donating funds for durable medical equipment, basic medicine, education, and educational enrichment programming for hundreds of children whose families lack the resources.
MC CHRISTY MATINO
MC TV news reporter Christy Matino (WDVM). As a teenager and into her early 20’s, she lived in New York City as an actor and model, working on television, film and commercials. She is a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild and is a published model, having walked in 2020 New York Fashion Week.
TICKETS & VIP ACCESS DETAILS
VIP ACCESS $125 SEATED GUARANTEED
Includes early 5 PM entry for a personalized tasting provided by Uncle Nearest,
and designer and model meet and greet.
DOORS OPEN: 6 PM $75
https://www.fineartsmovement.com
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.
Have the family putt-putt with Elsa and Captain America on Saturday October 16. Ages 3 and up can take on peers and Captain America on the putt-putt course. Or, if preferred, you can watch from the sidelines and join in the activities with a Princess.
8:30AM Registration
9:00AM Shot Gun Start
First Place Junior Prize: Monster Mini Golf
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The Moms Collective is a membership based non-profit organization. The organization is currently pending 501(c)3 status. We are passionate moms in Loudoun County Virginia that support mothers and their children and other non-profit organizations in the county and beyond that support families in need.
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.
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
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.
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.