Give Choose Day is March 28, 2023. This is Loudoun County’s biggest day of giving to nonprofits. To make your gifts online, begin by adding the organizations you choose to your cart at the following website: https://www.givechoose.org.
Also on the website, you can view their profile. If you “choose” to support them, you can add them to your cart. When you’re ready to complete your donation, checkout and decide how much to give.
For more information, visit givechoose.org.
We would like to invite you to our upcoming Family Fun Community Day event which will take place on April 29 at Dulles Golf Center and Sports Park. Come out and enjoy the spring weather playing games with your family and friends while supporting Touching Heart’s mission to inspire kids to help others.
The event includes four rounds of mini golf, 120 pitches in the batting cage, driving range with two large buckets of balls, community-service projects and other family fun.
Tickets are $50 for the ENTIRE family.
Please help us spread the word and make this event a success! For event details and tickets go here: https://touchingheart.com/event/familyfun2023/
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.
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.
Every year, NEST4US donates school supply kits to low-income families in the Washington Metro Area through our NEST Kares program. Grab some extra school supplies while you’re out shopping to help a child in need this upcoming school year. Together let’s help kids succeed!
Back2School Supply Drive (*ONLINE SHIPMENTS ARE WELCOME*): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa4a729ab9-back2#/
Donations (Tax-Deductible): PayPal.Me/nest4us
Supply Drive: Now Through August 31st, 2023
VOLUNTEER HOURS:
We will provide 30 minutes for donation items (X number of items = X number of hours, such as 1 slot = 30 minutes)
Those who have signed up to donate items, please drop them off before August 31st. Please contact the respective volunteer leads to coordinate donation drop off.
Drop Off Location: 20699 Tally Ho Court Ashburn VA, 20147. Contact Anu # 703-839-2953
Donations (Tax-Deductible): PayPal.Me/nest4us
*Please do not delete any of your signups last minute (Would greatly appreciate if you could give us 48 hours’ notice, thanks for understanding)
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 Sunday, Oct. 8, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale Street in Purcellville, is hosting their annual Bless the Pets event in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, nature’s saint. This special service will be at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. The community is invited to bring their animal friends of all sizes to be blessed.
“This annual event is an opportunity for church members and community friends to remember St. Francis’ devotion to God’s creatures and bless those that are such a blessing to us,” said Father Tom Simmons, of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Rescue groups PetConnect and HART will have a several animals available to adopt and provide loving homes to these deserving creatures.
Please be sure that small animals are in a proper carrier and large or potentially quarrelsome animals are properly restrained.
More information can be found at www.stpetes.net.
Loudoun County, VA (November 28, 2023) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is inviting county residents to attend its quarterly public information safety meetings at each of the agency’s four service areas next month.
Topics will include recent crimes and trends in the area, traffic safety, and other public safety-related concerns. In partnership with The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services (MHSADS), REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Reversal Training will be provided to attendees.
The meetings will be led by a Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Captain who represents the service area. Sheriff Mike Chapman or a member of the LCSO leadership team will also be present.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7 p.m. – Eastern Loudoun Station, 46620 E. Frederick Drive, Sterling
Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 7 p.m. – Ashburn Station, 20272 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. – Dulles South Station, 25216 Loudoun County Parkway, Chantilly
Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 7 p.m.- Western Loudoun Station, 47 W. Loudoun Street, Round Hill
To determine which station serves your home or business, please visit http://sheriff.loudoun.gov/findmystation.
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.