Nov
10
Wed
Veteran’s Day ceremony in Leesburg
Nov 10 @ 4:27 pm – 5:27 pm

Join the Loudoun County community in honoring veterans on the grounds of George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor on November 11, 2021 at 10:30 am. Parking is available at the Loudoun County Government Garage on Loudoun Street.

The keynote speaker LTG Bruce Crawford U.S. Army (Ret.) will address the crowd and then you’ll have time to visit with local veteran-focused non-profits: Veterans Moving Forward, the VFW and Loudoun Therapeutic Riding. Vintage military vehicles will be on site for exploration.

No RSVP necessary. Rain or shine.

Nov
15
Mon
Free Community Event: Stop the Bleed Workshop @ Cascades Library
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

During an emergency, no matter how quickly emergency professionals respond, the individuals on-scene are best positioned to assist and potentially stop life-threatening blood loss. This is critical because a person who is bleeding profusely can die from blood loss within five minutes.

As part of the national Stop the Bleed campaign, the Inova Virts Miller Family Emergency and Trauma Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital hosts free courses designed for community members who may find themselves at the scene of an emergency. Course attendees will enhance their emergency preparedness by learning the difference between bleeding and life-threatening blood loss, and how to react to both.

Complete an online education course at your convenience, and then join INOVA staff on Monday, Nov. 15 for an in-person skills training workshop where you’ll experience hands-on practice with tourniquets and wound packing. Practicing these skills will give you a deeper understanding of what it means to Stop the Bleed and the confidence to help someone in an emergency.

Location and Parking Information
Cascades Library
Meeting Room B
21030 Whitfield Pl.
Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Please note: Completion of both the online education and in-person skills training course are required to be fully trained in Stop the Bleed. The link to the online education is: www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course

Nov
19
Fri
Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 20 at Village at Leesburg @ Village at Leesburg
Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Photo: Credit: Darren Sharp

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

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.

Dec
14
Tue
Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services in December
Dec 14 @ 5:08 pm – 6:08 pm

Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of December. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit www.inova.org/mobilehealth.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to noon
Wingler House
30900 Runnymeade Terr., Ashburn
BP Screenings

Thursday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to noon

Carver Center
200 E Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville
BP Screenings

Monday, Dec. 20, 9 to 11 a.m.
William Watters House
22365 Enterprise St., Sterling
BP Screenings

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Ashburn Senior Center
20880 Marblehead Dr., Ashburn
BP Screenings

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 9 a.m. to noon

Cascades Senior Center
21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling
BP Screenings

Dec
15
Wed
Pints for Presents: Help Raise Funds to Purchase Gifts for Children @ The Purcellville Pub
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm

The nonprofit, One Family Gives, has teamed up with The Pub in Purcellville to raise money for 10 military families.

There will be raffle tickets for merchandise and a grand prize to win a private party with a new vintage 1946 Chevy tap truck. A dollar per pint will go to One Family Gives to purchase the gifts for those military families in need this holiday season.

One Family Gives is a non-profit that aims to help families and individuals in need. To learn more, visit: onefamilygives.com.

Dec
16
Thu
Love Local Night Benefiting HeroHomes @ Dirt Farm Brewing
Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

On Thursdays, Bluemont Vineyard hosts “Love Local Night” with a purpose to spark a season of giving back to charities in Loudoun County.

Love Local guests are invited on the patio for a countdown to the illumination of the lights with a toast to support HeroHomes. The organization focuses on building houses, jobs, and communities for those who have fought for the preservation of freedom and democracy for others. They provide the opportunity for disabled veterans to rejoin society with the security and pride of homeownership.

Guests looking to support HeroHomes but are not able to be onsite for the profit-share night are invited to join virtually at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15.00 per guest and include a welcome beverage.

Dec
18
Sat
Loudoun County Animal Shelter Will Host a Fee-waived Adoption Event @ Loudoun County Animal Shelter
Dec 18 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Loudoun County Animal Shelter Will Host a Fee-waived Adoption Event @ Loudoun County Animal Shelter

The Loudoun County Animal Shelter will host a fee-waived adoption event to get homes for as many animals as possible before the holidays.

The adoption event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18. The day-long event will take place at Loudoun County Animal Services’s new shelter at 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg.

Loudoun County Animal Services announced that they would also take in dogs and cats from under-resourced shelters around the area before the event to help as many animals in need find a home for Christmas.

Jan
15
Sat
Volunteer on Day of Service with NEST4US @ CJR Martial Arts
Jan 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Volunteer on Day of Service with NEST4US @ CJR Martial Arts

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

Apr
5
Tue
Easter Bunny fun at Morven Park @ Morven Park
Apr 5 @ 4:29 pm – 5:29 pm
Easter Bunny fun at Morven Park @ Morven Park

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.