Please join us in supporting Danielle Hickey and her family as she fights Stage 4 cancer!
Read Danielle’s story here: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/daniellehickey
This is a virtual event. You can participate from anywhere in the world at any time you choose on February 14th. Bad weather where you are? Pick an alternate day of your choice or a different way to participate!
How to participate:
1. Register by sending a suggested donation of $25/person or $50/family via Paypal to willowsfordcares@gmail.com or Venmo to @WillowsfordCares with a heart comment. Willowsford Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (some employers will match your donation!). All funds received will go to the Hickeys.
2. Choose how you’d like to participate:
– Run/walk a 5k in a safe location of your choice.
– Do a 1-mile fun run with your kids.
– Namaste in bed for 30 minutes to snuggle/sleep/reflect.
– Do something fun with your family.
For any of the above, wear your Danielle’s Tribe t-shirt or anything purple, white, pink or red!
3. Post a public pic to social media when you finish your challenge with the hashtag #YouveGotThisDanielle. Or you can post it here on the event page!
Any questions? Message us or email willowsfordcares@gmail.com.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has partnered with GotSneakers to help raise money for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Loudoun (MADD). Adult and children sneakers can be donated. THE LCSO asks that they be tied together and brought to one of the LCSO stations on or before March 31, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here are the drop off locations:
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters – 803 Sycolin Road in Leesburg, VA 20177
Dulles South Public Safety Center – 25216 Loudoun County Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20152
Eastern Loudoun Station – 46620 East Frederick Dr., Sterling, VA 20164
Ashburn Station – 20272 Savin Hill Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147
Western Loudoun Station – 47 W. Loudoun St, Round Hill, VA 20141
The LCSO will accept all styles and conditions of sneakers. After the sneakers are collected, GotSneakers will process and distribute these sneakers around the world specifically within impoverished nations using micro-enterprise partners helping those in need. The sneakers that are damaged are processed and ground into surfaces for playgrounds, gym floors, tracks, outdoor courts, and synthetic turfs.
Residents have a chance to enjoy a free cupcake and chat with a police officer from the Purcellville Police Department on Monday, April 12. Cupcake with a Cop is an event to encourage open dialogue between police officers and community members in a neutral environment.
The outdoor event will be held outside of the Sweet Rose Bakeshop at 201 N. 23rd Street in Purcellville from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. This is the first Cupcake with a Cop event hosted by the Purcellville Police Department, according to a news release from the police department. The free cupcakes are all donated by the Sweet Rose Bakeshop.
Participants will need to wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols. For more information, visit here: https://www.purcellvilleva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2316
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.
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
More info:
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.
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
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 us for 3rd Annual Stitely & Karstetter Charity Golf Tournament: Paws of Honor, October 28, 2022 at 9:30 AM.
All proceeds go to help support care for veteran working dogs.
Don’t golf, no worries! It’s food, drinks, and fun! Or, if you can’t make it, you can purchase a ticket and SPONSOR A VET TO PLAY.
Register soon because space is limited.
EACH ATTENDEE TICKET INCLUDES:
2 hours of Unlimited Top Golf TopContender Tournament Play
Full Breakfast Buffet
Unlimited Non-alcoholic Beverages and Coffee
Paws of Honor VIP Networking “PAR TEE” Lounge in the Signature Room
Individual Player: $80
Private Top Golf Bay: $400 (6 Players)
Sponsor a Vet: Pay for a Military Veteran to Play: $80
Sponsor a ticket and pay for a Veteran from Paws of Honor or our local military community to participate in the event at no cost.
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!
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!