Dulles Day Family Festival and 16th Annual Plane Pull Scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2008,

Is Canceled Due to Severe Weather Predictions

 

The Dulles Day Family Festival, featuring the 16th annual Plane Pull, was scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 6, at Washington Dulles International Airport.

 

Due to severe weather predictions from the approaching Tropical Storm Hanna, this event has been canceled. There is no rain date.

 

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Special Olympics Virginia would like to thank all of the Plane Pull teams, sponsors and volunteers for their support of Special Olympics Virginia. We are looking forward to sunny weather at next year’s event.

For More Information Contact:  

Courtney Prebich

Assistant Media Relations Manager

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

courtney.prebich@mwaa.com

703-417-8897

 

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Claude Moore Community Center – 571-258-3500

46111 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA 20164

 

September Outdoor Flea Market

 

Claude Moore Community Center, at 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, will hold an  

Outdoor Flea Market, Saturday September 6th, 2008, from 9:00 A. M. to l 2 Noon

The cost is $10. per space.

 

Pre-registration is required. Bring your own set up. The Flea Market will run

rain or shine. Call 571-258-3500.

                                                            

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Church Yard Sale at Roszell Chapel United Methodist Church

Saturday, September 6th, 2008, from 8 A. M. to 12 Noon

Roszell Chapel UMC will be holding a Church Yard Sale, at the Church located at 37141 Snickersville Turnpike, Philomont, Virginia.  There will be a variety of items from many different families.  To donate call 540-338-5861.  Some pickup service may be possible.

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Loudoun Archaeological Foundation Announces Program on “The Civil War Soldiers’ Life,”                                                                                

Dr. David T. Clark, Executive Director for the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation, Inc., (LAF) announced today that LAF and the Claude Moore Historic Park have joined forces to present an exciting historical and educational program for the whole family on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Claude Moore Historic Park in Sterling, Virginia at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event, entitled “The Civil War Soldiers’ Life,” will depict that historic time period as seen through archaeology of the period and as interpreted by professional re-enactors in anticipation of the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Civil War

 

LAF and the Claude Moore Historic Park encourage the whole community bring your families out to the park and visit the nine (9) individual stations to learn about the real life of the Civil War soldier. Look at artifacts archaeologists have found at Civil War encampment/fort sites and discover what they tell us about a soldier’s life. See and hear “interpreters” tell tales of civil war life and match artifacts with real or replicated equipment. Learn about the soldier’s camp life, their arms/equipment, foodways, folkways and much more. Most stations will have take-home items for kids and they can collect pieces of a secret civil war puzzle. The nine individual stations include the following:

 

• Enlistment Station: Sign-up/muster/inspection. Kids will “enlist” and receive a home-made haversack to collect things at stations along the way.

• Uniform/Military Equipment Station: See interpreters wearing/showing a variety of Civil War uniforms/equipment. (Artifacts: see dozens of different archaeological items from uniforms and equipment). 

• Medical/”Saw-Bones” Station: Learn all about Civil War medicine, medical treatment and medical kits/supplies. (Artifacts: kits/surgical tools, medicinal bottles, ointment pots, and more). 

• Signal Flag Station: Discover the Signal Corps and learn about signal codes used at Guilford Station at Claude Moore. 

• Weapons Station: See a variety of rifles and pistols (Artifacts: Minie Balls, “cleaner” rounds, ball shot and other weaponry artifacts). 

• Civil War Music Station: Enjoy live Civil War period music throughout the day.

• Foodways Station: What’s cookin’ for the soldiers? Learn about some common camp foods. What is Hardtack? Smell a Hot Pot cooking over an open fire. Check-out the field-kitchen equipment. (Artifacts: food bone, crate nails and other foodways artifacts). 

• Artillery Station: Hear details about Civil War artillery. (Artifacts: Cannonballs, mortar rounds, shot and equipment). 

• Tent-Life Station: Discover a soldier’s life around the Tent: Resting, eating, drinking. (Artifacts: mess equipment, drinking container fragments, smoking pipes, etc.

The following organizations have contributed to “The Civil War Soldiers’ Life” program:  

• Loudoun Archaeological Foundation
• Claude Moore Park
• Friends of Claude Moore Park
• Ottery Group, Inc.
• Fairfax Park Authority, Cultural Resource Section
• Northern Virginia Relic Hunters Association 

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Coffee Hour with Potomac District Supervisor Andrea McGimsey

Residents are invited to join Potomac District Supervisor Andrea McGimsey on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the Starbucks in Countryside from 10:00 A. M. until Noon.  The Starbucks is located at 3 Pidgeon Hill Drive in Sterling.

This informal gathering is a great chance to share your ideas with your neighbors and make sure Supervisor McGimsey understands any concerns you have.

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LOUDOUN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORIENTATION SET FOR SEPTEMBER

  

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity is hosting a Volunteer Orientation Saturday, September 6, 2008, 11:00 am at the Ashburn Library at 43316 Hay Road in Ashburn, VA.  LHFH’s mission is to provide affordable housing, built with the help of volunteers and contributions, for Loudoun families.  Prospective volunteers will receive information about committees and upcoming projects. Those who are interested in working alongside LHFH are encouraged to visit and see what a great opportunity LHFH offers for helping our community.  Come join us!

 

Contact: Tony McGraw, Volunteer Relations Committee Chairperson at “volunteers@loudounhabitat.org”

 

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The Virginia Draft Horse and Mule Association presents the Old Dominion Horse Show at Commonwealth Park in Culpeper on Saturday, September 6, 2008, with the opening ceremony at 8 AM. Exhibitors come from Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and other surrounding states to compete in this premiere show of heavy horses, donkeys and mules.  Percherons, Belgians, Clydesdales and Shires will be doing double-duty by showing in halter and riding classes and later harness up for pulling events such as log skidding, bale moving, performance pulling or hitched to show wagons, carts and antique farm equipment.  The VDHMA is very proud to sponsor one leg in the North American 6-Horse Hitch Classic Series, an event that draws teamsters from across the United States to compete for a purse prize of $2500.  Special guests are members of the US Army Caisson Platoon from Arlington Cemetery. The central courtyard will be filled with unique crafts, food and services and demonstrations planned include "Drafts in Dressage", equine acupuncture and chiropractics and coon mule jumping.  This is a wonderful family event and sure to delight young ones as well as seniors!  Admission is $5.00 with children under 10 free of charge.  For more information, visit their website www.vdhma.org.  VDHMA is a 501(c)5 non-profit organization.

 

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Benefit

Sunday September 7, 2008

1:00 PM– 4:00 PM

Ashburn Fire Department

Ashburn, Virginia

 

Silent auction with all proceeds to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Auction items include: Redskins club seat tickets, concert tickets; overnight

stays to various locations, 26 inch flat screen TV, Playstation 3,

numerous high end horse enthusiast items, jewelry, recreation packages (skiing, snowboarding, golf, batting cages, etc.) and much much more.

There will be games for the kids, 50/50 raffle, hot air balloon raffle, door prizes and food will be available for purchase.

  

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Promotion Sunday at Harmony United Methodist Church

September 7, 2008

Promotion Sunday at Harmony United Methodist Church, Sept 7, 2008, at 380 E. Colonial Hwy, Hamilton, VA.—Start the new school year off right by including Sunday school and worship in your schedules.  Children will be moved into Sunday school classes that correspond with public school grades on this date.  New adult small groups will also be starting up.  Please check our website for more details www.harmonyunitedmethodist.org

 

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Sterling’s Sunday Morning WoRM is Back!

 

Sterling United Methodist Church invites local elementary age children, grades 1 through 5, to join their exciting Sunday School format, the Workshop Rotation Model, or “WoRM.”  WoRM teaches children Bible stories and principles through their participation in a rotating series of interactive learning stations.   Each week children take part in a different activity employing drama, music, art, cooking, science, nature, puppetry, or storytelling.  The goal of the WoRM Sunday School format is to build up basic Bible knowledge through hands-on learning. 

Sterling United Methodist Church kicks off its WoRM Sunday School format on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.   The church is currently accepting registrations.  Registration is available on-line at www.sterlingumc.org or by calling the church office.  Registration and participation in WoRM is free.

 

Sterling United Methodist Church is located at 304 East Church Road in Sterling, just east of Sterling Boulevard.  For additional information or directions, please call the church office at 703-430-6455 or check out their website, www.sterlingumc.org.

 

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Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Loudoun campus will sponsor a “Fill-The-Truck” food drive event on our campus during NOVA Day, Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 11:30am-3:30pm.

NOVA Day is an annual welcome back event, for our students, that includes a BBQ cook out, carnival rides and games. In conjunction with NOVA Day, we will have a food drive on campus. We will donate the collected food to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, which is a nonprofit Virginia corporation that was established in 1981 to help feed people in our community. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will be present with their van which we hope to fill.

 

To make this event a success we hope to load the food bank van with as many canned good donations as possible from not only students, but also the community. NOVA is the nation’s second largest community college with six campuses and two centers. The Loudoun campus alone has over 7,000 students enrolled. In order to obtain maximum participation we are seeking your support in covering this event live.

We hope that you will be able to participate in “Fill-The-Truck” food drive. This event will help kick off our week long food drive that is scheduled October 20-24. 

 

Thank you for your time and consideration. You may contact me at tlaing@nvcc.edu or call 703-450-2616.

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ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER

PHILOMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT

12th September 2008

Parents and Children of all ages, on Friday, September 12th, 2008, from 6:30-8:30 P. M. at the Philomont Fire Department, join us for good food (Spaghetti with meat sauce or veggie sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert!) and great fun!  Affordable food from some of the best chefs around!

The cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 per child.  Reservations STRONGLY encouraged.  Call 1 540 338 5882 for details.

Sponsored by the Philomont Community Center

Any Questions? Call Tiffany Fleming - PRCS  540 338 5882

Philomont Community Center

36592 Jeb Stuart Road

Philomont, Virginia 20131

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Disaster Ministry Early Response Team Training--Saturday, September 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Harmony United Methodist Church, 380 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia. Lunch provided.  To register, call 571-246-1675.  Early Response training is required for all those who desire to go into areas impacted by disasters as first responders.  The training covers measures to ensure that areas are safe, sanitary, and secure before other responders begin to work.  

 

More information about Early Response can be found on the Virginia Conference website at http://www.vaumc.org/index.cfm/fa/content.view/menuID/3347.htm or by going to www.vaumc.org, selecting “Ministries,” then “Disaster Response.”

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Lucketts 3rd Annual Proud Pooch Dog Show

The Lucketts Community Center is proud to present our 3rd Annual Proud Pooch Dog Show on Saturday, September 13th, 2008, 10:00 A. M. to 12 Noon.

Dog lovers show off your favorite furry friend at the Lucketts Dog Show.  Local resident and AKC Judge Norbert Dee will award prizes in 6 different categories: Best Costume, Most Handsome, Most Glamorous, Smallest, Largest, Most Talented, and Best in Show. Come by and visit with local dog vendors, dog adoption through the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, and McGruff the Crime Dog.  Enjoy complimentary popcorn and lemonade while watching the show.

Admission for Humans is Free.  Dogs pay $5.00 for 1st category entered, $10.00 for unlimited entries.

To Register your dog or for more information email

nancy.radcliffe@loudoun.gov or call 703 771 5281

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The Loudoun Master Gardener Volunteer Program

The Public invited to learn how to join the Loudoun Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Have you heard of the Master Gardener Volunteers?

Do you know what Master Gardener Volunteers do?

Would you like to learn how to become a Master Gardener Volunteer?

Then come to one of two FREE programs "So You Want To Be a Master Gardener?" and learn about the Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Loudoun County and the requirements for becoming a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer.

September 15, 2008, at 6:00 P. M.

Loudoun Extension Office

30 Catoctin Circle, S. E., Suite B

Leesburg, Virginia 20175

No Registration Required.  Contact Debbie Dillion if you have questions at 703 771 5838 at at ddillion@vt.edu.

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SEMINAR:        “START YOUR BUSINESS”

  

A Seminar entitled "START YOUR BUSINESS" sponsored by the Loudoun Small Business Development Center, 21145 Whitfield Place, Suite 104, Sterling, VA 20165 this seminar will be held on Monday, September 15, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Thomas Balch Library, 208 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA. Ms. Robin Suomi, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for successfully starting a small business. Mr. Terry Corle, a marketing and insurance specialist, will give 21 marketing tips and discuss the types of insurance needed for small businesses. Highlights of the seminar will include: taxes, licensing, accounting & record keeping, business plan development, sources of financing, marketing, and insurance.

 

The program is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Please contact Cathy Campbell at the Center at (703) 430-7222 or sbdc@loudounsbdc.org to register. Please enter the library through its center rear door. On-site parking is limited; additional parking is available on Market Street (metered and non-metered) and in the Town Parking Garage at 25 West Market Street. 

 

This publication was developed by the Loudoun SBDC, which is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of its authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.  Additional funders of the Loudoun SBDC include George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center at the School of Public Policy, the County of Loudoun, Loudoun County Industrial Development Authority and Town of Leesburg.

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SEMINAR:        “SHARPEN YOUR SALES SKILLS”

 

CONTACT:       Cathy Campbell (703) 430-7222

 

 

A Seminar entitled "SHARPEN YOUR SALES SKILLS" sponsored by sponsored by the Loudoun Small Business Development Center, this seminar will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Thomas Balch Library, 208 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA. Honing techniques for selling is one essential for gaining confidence and achieving superior sales results. With expertise gained from over 25 years in business-to-business sales, Cindy Gavelek will share her insights on how to get past the gatekeeper, turn “No” into “Yes”, use voicemail to advantage, add value to get in the door, and manage the sales pipeline. Ms. Gavelek, Vice President of C-Scape, Inc. in Purcellville, VA, is a sales software specialist and ACT! certified consultant.

 

The program is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Please contact Cathy Campbell at the Center at (703) 430-7222 or sbdc@loudounsbdc.org to register. Please enter the library through its center rear door. On-site parking is limited; additional parking is available on Market Street (metered and non-metered) and in the Town Parking Garage at 25 West Market Street.

  

This publication was developed by the Loudoun SBDC, which is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of its authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.  Additional funders of the Loudoun SBDC include George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center at the School of Public Policy, the County of Loudoun, Loudoun County Industrial Development Authority and Town of Leesburg.

 

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Congregation Sha'are Shalom Study Sessions for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur

 

Congregation Sha'are Shalom invites all new and prospective members to a special kiddush luncheon following shabbat services on Saturday, September 20, 2008. The luncheon will begin about noon following services which begin at 9.30 AM. There is no charge, but guests are asked to RSVP to the synagogue by calling 703.737.6500 or sending an e-mail to membership@sha-areshalom.org.

Congregation Sha'are Shalom will hold three free study sessions in preparation for Rosh HaShanah (the new year) and Yom Kippur (the day of atonement). The Jewish High Holy Days ("yamim noraim" or days of awe) start with Rosh Hashanah, Monday evening, September 29, 2008, which marks the beginning of the year 5769, and end with Yom Kippur, a 25-hour fast which will begin on October 8, 2008, Wednesday, at 6.15 PM.

Thursday, September 4, 7.30-9.00 PM

Teshuvah: Returning to our Roots. A workshop on repentance and returning

 

Thursday September 11, 7:30 PM-9.00 PM

The Binding of Isaac. Explore this challenging text through the lens of 2000 years of Jewish interpretation.

 

Saturday, September 27, 8.00 PM-9.00 PM

Selichot: The Gates are Opening. An evening of prayer, study and spiritual preparation beginning with havdalah, continuing with selichot (prayers for forgiveness), and concluding with a brief study of the Rosh Hashanah liturgy

 

Congregation Sha'are Shalom, the Conservative synagogue in Loudoun County, Virginia, is an egalitarian community, authentically Jewish, and fully engaged in the world. Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Sha'are Shalom welcomes new members and serves families and individuals through religious services, Jewish education for all ages, programs for interfaith families, and social events. Founded in 1996, CSS is led by Rabbi Michael A. Ragozin and now counts more than 130 households in its membership. The congregation holds Kabbalat Shabbat services welcoming the sabbath every Friday evening at 7.30 PM and Shabbat morning services every Saturday at 9.30 AM.

 

Congregation Sha'are Shalom is located at 19357 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Virginia. For more information, call Congregation Sha'are Shalom at 703.737.6500 or write to CSS at P. O. Box 4518, Leesburg, VA 20177-8577. Visit Congregation Sha'are Shalom on the Internet at www.sha-areshalom.org .

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Town Announces Fall Schedule for Street Milling and Paving Operations

 

Leesburg, VA (August 22, 2008) – The Town of Leesburg will begin its Milling and Paving schedule on Monday, September 08, 2008. This schedule is subject to change depending upon weather conditions and/or unforeseen mechanical breakdowns.  Message boards and/or flyer handouts will be utilized to keep the public informed of any changes. For more information, please call the Leesburg Public Works - Street Division at 703-737-2159 or 703-737-7070 or visit our web site: www.leesburgva.gov.

 

Chadfield Way (from Battlefield Pkwy. To Stoneledge Pl.)

Milling operations on September 8th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 9th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Stoneledge Pl. (from Cul-de-sac to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 8th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 9th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Marshall Dr. (from Mayfair Dr. to end)

Milling operations on September 9th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

         Paving operations on September 10th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Edwards Ferry Rd. (from Washington St. to Plaza St.)

Milling operations on September 9th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 10th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

North St. (from Harrison St. to Woodberry Rd.)

Milling operations on September 10th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Wildman St. (from North St. to Oakcrest Manor Dr.)

Milling operations on September 10th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Trailview Blvd. (from Cardinal Park Dr. to Lawson Rd.)

Milling operations on September 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Rockbridge Dr. (from Plaza St. to Harrison St.)

Milling operations on September 11th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Catoctin Cir. (from Harrison St. to South St.) – (NIGHT WORK)

Milling operations on September 15th, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 15th and 16th, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

 

Nansemond St. (from Harrison St. to End)

Milling operations on September 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nottoway St. (from Harrison St. to End)

Milling operations on September 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Roanoke Dr. (from Harrison St. to Shenandoah St. / Harrison St. to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Shenandoah St. (from Harrison St. to Roanoke Dr. / Harrison St. to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 12th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Marlow St. (from Crestwood St. to Crestwood St.)

Milling operations on September 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Crestwood St. (from Valley View Ave. to Carlton St.)

Milling operations on September 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Carlton St. (from Catoctin Cir. to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Lafayette Pl. (from Belmont Dr. to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Paving operations on September 19th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

Lafayette Terr. (from Belmont Dr. to Dry Mill Rd.)

Milling operations on September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Paving operations on September 19th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

Dry Mill Rd. (from W&OD Trail to Catoctin Cir.)

Milling operations on September 18th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 19th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Belmont Dr. (from Catoctin Cir. to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 18th, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 19th, 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Dodd Ct. (from Dodd Dr. to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 19th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Dodd Dr. (from Wilson Ave. to Arylee Ave.)

Milling operations on September 19th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Arylee Ave. (from Morven Park Rd. to Lakeview Way)

Milling operations on September 19th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

S. King St. (from Greenway Dr. to Meade Dr.)

Milling operations on September 22nd, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 23rd, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Hawling Pl. (from WCL to Cul-de-sac)

Milling operations on September 22nd, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paving operations on September 23rd, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Wirt St. (from Market St. to North St.)

Milling operations on October 10th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Paving operations on October 13th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

Fairview St. (from Rosebrook Ct. to Old Waterford Rd.)

Milling operations on October 10th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Paving operations on October 13th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Loudoun Volunteer Financial Council Holding Volunteer Training

 

The Loudoun Cooperative Extension is seeking volunteers to assist with financial education.  Free classes will be offered September 22, 29, and October 6 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. each evening, at the Loudoun Cooperative Extension Office.  Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

 

Topics to be covered will include debt management, money management, reviewing credit reports, budgeting, and bankruptcy.

 

For more information, please contact Guy Johnson at Loudoun Cooperative Extension at 703.771.5419.

 

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Leesburg, VA (August 13, 2008) – The Town of Leesburg turns 250 this year, and now it’s party time! From now until the end of October, there will be various activities and festivities to mark this monumental occasion. The Town’s 250th section of its website, http://www.leesburgva.gov/250, outlines all of the festivities and events, as well as merchandise available. Some of the highlights of the upcoming celebration include:

 

• September 9: Ceremonial keg tapping of a specially created 250th Anniversary Beer at Vintage 50 (50 Catoctin Circle).
• September 14 – Downtown comes alive with a 250th Anniversary Celebration, including a cake-cutting.
• September 27: Temple Hall 250th Corn Maize Ribbon Cutting, Temple Hall Farm.
• September 28: “Leesburg’s African American Community: an Exceptional Experience” at the Thomas Balch Library from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

• October 18: Court and Market Days, Downtown Leesburg from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

There is merchandise available to commemorate the event, as well, including tee-shirts and garden flags. Merchandise is available at the Ida Lee Recreation Center in Leesburg. 

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Fall/Winter Programs and Events

Thomas Balch Library

208 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA  20176

703.737.7195 -- balchlib@leesburgva.gov

 

Programs sponsored by Thomas Balch Library are held in the downstairs meeting room and are free unless otherwise noted. Due to limited seating we recommend registering in advance by calling 703/737-7195.

 

Leesburg as Transportation Hub, Sunday, 14 September 2008, 2PM

Leesburg 250th Anniversary Lecture Series continues with a panel presentation chaired by Paul McCray of the Northern Virginia Park Authority and including Tim Deike of the Leesburg Executive Airport and Noel Grove, a former writer for National Geographic and co-author of a recently-published volume on Loudoun history.

An Evening with James Monroe “Bringing History Alive”

Saturday, 20 September 2008, 5:30-8PM

Daniel F. Preston, PhD., editor of The Papers of James Monroe and professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, will speak about President Monroe at Oak Hill, home of the fifth President of the United States.  Jay Harrison, a re-enactor, will meet and greet guests as James Monroe.  This event, sponsored by Friends of the Thomas Balch Library, Inc., is in support of Thomas Balch Library. Tickets are $125 per person and seating is limited.  For information contact Friends of the Thomas Balch Library at 703-737-2166. 

The Civil War in Loudoun County Virginia: A History of Hard Times - Stevan F. Meserve - Sunday, 21 September 2008, 2PM

Author Stevan Meserve will discuss and autograph his recent publication The Civil War in Loudoun County Virginia: A History of Hard Times (March 2008).  Meserve is a Loudoun County historian, president of the Eastern Loudoun Civil War Roundtable, and part-time tour guide at Civil War battlefields and sites for Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services. Meserve contributed to the Library of Congress Civil War Desk Reference and was a photo researcher for Time-Life’s The Civil War: Images of an American Tragedy.  Publications include articles which have appeared in America’s Civil War, Civil War Times Illustrated, Civil War Magazine, The Skirmish Line, and the Washington Times.  In the Shadow of the Enemy: The Civil War Journal of Ida Powell Dulany of Oakley, which Meserve edited, is due for release later this year. Books will be available for purchase.

Leesburg’s African American Community: An Exceptional Experience - Sunday, 28 September 2008, 2PM

Leesburg 250th Anniversary Lecture Series continues with a discussion of unique African-American experiences, social relations, and the vital role of church and schools.  Speakers will include Deborah A. Lee, public historian and Elaine E. Thompson, author, and the Rev. Harold Stinger of the First Mount Olivet Baptist Church.

Maximizing your Time at Thomas Balch Library:  An Introduction to the Library, Its Resources and Research Techniques

A series of classes introducing novice and experienced researchers to the intricacies of resources at Thomas Balch Library will be offered throughout the year.  This series will include a tour of the facility; subject specific training by experienced staff, handouts, and an opportunity to ask questions. These classes will be limited in size, registration is required, and classes will repeat as demand suggests.

 

Research Using Visual Collections at Thomas Balch Library

Thursday, 4 September 2008 10-11:30AM

Beth Schuster, Library Reference Specialist, will introduce users to visual collections at Thomas Balch Library. Types of images available, how they may be accessed, and their use in historical and genealogical research will be discussed.

 

Exhibits 2008 - 2009 – Margaret Mercer Room

September: 250th Anniversary Celebration Town of Leesburg

October: Loudoun County Kitchens – Loudoun Farm Museum

November: Loudoun History Awards and Virginia Native American Heritage

December: New collections at Thomas Balch Library

January: History of Education in Loudoun – Beth Schuster and Stephanie Adams Hunter

February: African Americans and their role in Loudoun’s history - Black History Committee

March: Civil War Relics and history on J.E.B. Stuart and Robert E. Lee - John Wyrick

April: Restoration of Governor Westmoreland Davis’ mansion, and his life at Morven Park - Morven Park

May: Local artists - sketches, paintings, and drawings - Loudoun Sketch Club

June: African American involvement in rice plantations of South Carolina through history and art - Kathie O’Keefe

July-August – Civil War Artifacts – John Creamer

September: Postal History of Leesburg – Lewis Leigh, Jr.

 

Lower Level Meeting Room Exhibits 2008-2009

August through October: Essence of Loudoun - featuring scenes of historic homes, buildings, and the more rural areas of the county, photographs of Loudoun County by Fran Poston.

 

November through December will feature photography of Sarah Huntington highlighting photographs from her book In their own Words, Recollections of an Earlier Loudoun.

 

January-March will feature photographic images of nature in Northern Virginia by photographer Neal Steinberg.