The One Loudoun carnival is back and in full swing. Check out the 2021 One Loudon Spring Carnival May 12-31 for affordable, family fun. There are rides, food, and games for all ages. For savings and to purchase unlimited ride wristbands, visit www.marylandcarnivals.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 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
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It’s Springtime at the Park: Come visit the Morven Park Bunny Trail!
Celebrate the beginning of spring in the historic Morven Park gardens with games, crafts, and our popular egg roll down the Davis Mansion lawn. This year we’re offering something better than a traditional egg hunt! We’re setting up Hippity Hop Stops featuring crafts and activities for all ages. Get your Hop Stop Passport stamped as you make your way through our gardens, posing for Instagrammable moments along the way, and collect candy and goodies. Be sure to meet rabbits from the 4H Leaps and Squeaks Rabbit Club and take your own family photo with the Easter Bunny.
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.
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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.
On Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Ketoctin Covenant Presbyterian Church will jointly present “Jazz: Spirituality in a Minor Key.” The event will take place at 37018 Glendale Street in Purcellville. Guests will enjoy a night of great Jazz and Blues performed by Presbyterian pastor and Jazz drummer Chip Hammond and his band, On Easy Street. Attendees will delve into the rich history of this uniquely American art form, rooted in the African American experience and faith.
The event’s format will seamlessly blend stories and songs, offering guests an immersive experience. Following the performance, there will be a reception, providing an opportunity to further engage with the musicians and fellow attendees.
The cost is $20 per person and cash or checks will be accepted at the event. Please RSVP to the church office at office@stpetes.net.