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.
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
To learn more about upcoming blood drives visit the following link: https://c0dcb948.caspio.com/dp/72678000f40c8fb1410348b69f25
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.
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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
Saturday, October 16th from 10am to 1pm come celebrate the relocation and opening of the new Youth Development Center! Come out and enjoy Trunk-or-Treating, crafts, bike auctions, stories and other fall festival activities. Tours will also be available of the new center.
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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
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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.
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 with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on the 4th of July
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale Street in Purcellville, is hosting their annual “Independence Day Party” on Tuesday, July 4 right after the Purcellville parade around 1 p.m. All are welcome to join for a free pulled pork BBQ lunch and live Bluegrass music by Paxson Ridge.
Guests are invited to a short prayer service following lunch which will include a patriotic sing-a-long, prayers for our nation and a reading of The Declaration of Independence by Gary M. Clemens, Clerk of the Circuit Court. The celebration will take place rain or shine.
“This occasion presents a fantastic chance to get acquainted with your neighbors and commemorate our country’s independence. We eagerly anticipate seeing familiar faces and making new connections. And every prayer helps in these anxious times,” Fr. Tom Simmons, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Donations will be accepted for food and live music.