Ashburn Woman Repurposes Trashed Furniture to Support Charity
Think twice before you trash a piece of furniture with one too many dings in the wood finish. Furniture is the least recycled household item. But there’s a local woman who is helping to change that with one refinished wood project at a time.
Read full storyCommunity Artists Paint Birdhouses and Barrels for Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
What if people and nature could thrive together? That's a question one local nonprofit has been working to answer. Since 1995, the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy has been hard at work to do what it can to protect nature, from animals to their environment. Over the years, Loudoun County has seen a transformation from rural land to suburban development and growth that is certainly not slowing down. With that in mind, it's become even more important to preserve and protect critical elements to keep the wonderful wildlife and their habitat sustainable.
Read full storyHearts Spread Love Through Downtown Leesburg
If you walked around Downtown Leesburg on Valentine's Day, you may have noticed the love symbol along King Street businesses. On Tuesday, the Town of Leesburg shared the heart-warming photos around town where the hearts showed up.
Read full storyLeesburg Beads and Studio Opens in Leesburg
Jewelry creators and those looking for a fun hobby, have a new place to check out in Loudoun County. Leesburg Beads and Studio held a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off its grand re-opening on Saturday morning. The shop offers thousands of beads made out of precious and semi-precious stone, glass, metal, wood, resin, and other materials. Inventory also includes pearls both real and faux, and tools to create a variety of jewelry pieces.
Read full storyNOVA Wild Zoo Reopens in Reston with a Fun, Light Show to Celebrate
Come experience the revamped zoo, a local treasure for generations. Now under new ownership, the nonprofit has teamed up with Lumagica to host the Great Migration Light Show from February 17 - April 19, 2023, to celebrate its grand reopening.
Read full storyMorven Park Launches a Social Justice Initiative Dedicated to Honoring Enslaved Men, Women, and Children
Morven Park, a historic site in Leesburg, Virginia, which includes three museums, an equestrian center, and athletic field complex, has announced a new project that will document and honor enslaved individuals.
Read full storyFive Events to Check Out to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Loudoun
Whether you plan to spend Valentine's Day with your partner, galantine, or the kids, there's something for everyone with fun "love" events in Loudoun. Check out the list and see which one speaks to your heart.
Read full storyMental Health Nonprofit Recognizes High Schoolers Who Help Others Struggling Emotionally
The Ryan Bartel Foundation Launches $2,500 Heart of Humanity Award Scholarship on February 14. The Ryan Bartel Foundation, a Loudoun County nonprofit focused on preventing youth suicide, has announced the launch of a new $2,500 scholarship award called “The Heart of Humanity Award.”
Read full storyTed Bulletin Holds Soft Opening Specials at One Loudoun
The popular restaurant is ready to open its door to the public at its newest location. Ted Bulletin has multiple locations throughout DC and is now ready to serve the One Loudoun community. To hype up and prepare for the big day, the restaurant has scheduled a few preview events.
Read full storyLocal Libraries Offering Card Making to Deliver to Seniors
February is the month to make people feel loved-- and cards are an easy way to let someone know they're special. While you're making or purchasing cards, be sure to think about adding a few for the community's nursing-home and assisted-living residents. Even better, the Loudoun County Public Libraries have made it easy for you.
Read full storyVolunteers Needed to Bake Birthday Cakes for Children in Loudoun Community
Birthday cakes are something that many of us take for granted. Unfortunately, there are children who've never experienced the joy of a birthday cake on their special day. One local organization is voluntarily making birthday cakes for children who otherwise wouldn't have one. More volunteers are needed to meet demand, however.
Read full storyNorthern Virginia Science Center is Asking for Corporate and Private Donors
The Northern Virginia Science Center will be a place for STEM and fun and estimated to bring more than 300,000 visitors yearly. Although the project has been in the works for years, it's inching closer to its debut with the help of its newest title partner of the Launch the Future Capital Campaign.
Read full storyNew Therapy Center Opens in Ashburn to Help Teens and Young Adults
Embark Behavioral Health held its ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, Jan. 20 at its new Ashburn location. Embark operates a large network of treatment and therapy programs across the United States and has done so for over 25 years. The therapy center serves preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance use issues.
Read full storyImmersive Winter Lantern Light Show Comes to Tysons
If you're looking for a fun walkthrough light show experience, you must check out the Winter Lantern Festival at the Lerner Town Square in Tysons. The show runs through February 12th. Created by Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group, the Winter Lantern Festival has thousands of LED Chinese-inspired artisan lanterns, along with live performances and on-site food vendors.
Read full story9 Homes Sharing Christmas Lights for Charity
If you're on the hunt for the best Christmas lights and looking to spread holiday joy this season, you must see these homes throughout Northern Virginia. This list shares the addresses and what charity the home supports.
Read full storyThe Wish Tree in Leesburg Spreads Holiday Joy to Nonprofit
Has your child made their Christmas list? If they have (or haven't), there's still time to submit the list and make their wish to send up to Santa at the North Pole. Not only that, their wish will help benefit the nonprofit Mobile Hope.
Read full storyHow One Loudoun Home Decks Out for Charity
Photo byLoudoun Holiday Lights (Facebook) There's a Leesburg home that's making a name for itself with its holiday lights display. The home, located at 704 Seaton Court SE in Leesburg, is twinkling with lights-- and lit up for a good cause.
Read full storyHow One Man's Love of Christmas Lights Has Sparked Community Joy
Incatasciato's home, located at 18399 Rim Rock Circle, Leesburg VAPhoto byBill Incatasciato. Every neighborhood has a home that's decked out with Christmas lights and a notch above the rest. Bill Incatasciato's Leesburg, Virginia home in the Lakes at Red Rock community, is that house. The home, transforms into a "Griswald" appearance each year with many coming to see it. "Once I got into doing large displays, I realized that the real joy was in having others come and enjoy the kaleidoscope of color," he said.
Read full storyHoliday Magic at the Village at Leesburg
The Village at Leesburg has family friendly events throughout this month to celebrate the holiday season. There’s everything from Santa meet and greets, story time with Mrs. Claus, to special performances. Check out the details below.
Read full storyGiving Tuesday in Loudoun County
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a special day. Following two of the biggest shopping days of the year, Giving Tuesday celebrates generously giving back to causes close to your heart.
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