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St. Vincent Pallotti High School

Attend our Spring Open House to take a campus tour and meet faculty, administration and coaches. We are still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. This event is perfect for middle school students searching for a high school and current high school students looking to transfer. Arrive anytime during the event hours. The last tour will be held at 7:40 PM.&nbsp; We look forward to meeting you at this family event. <a href="https://www.pallottihs.org/springopenhouse" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP Today!</a>

Local Event: Spring Open House

Spring Open House

Attend our Spring Open House to take a campus tour and meet faculty, administration and coaches. We are still accepting...

Palmer Park Community Center

Join Community Advocates for Family &amp; Youth for an evening dedicated to honoring survivors, uplifting voices, and reaffirming a commitment to justice during Victims' Rights Awareness Week. The event features guest speaker Sheriff John D. B. Carr and special performances including poet laureate Saniya Pearson and popular songstress Tomika Arnold. Please register via the provided link or QR code to attend this powerful community moment.

Local Event: Ignite Hope

Ignite Hope

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Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Fireman’s Field Park and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue.

Enjoy a full day of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with an art exhibit, games, chalk art, and a variety of interactive activities. Browse offerings from local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, food, beverages, and more. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk art, and t-shirt or tote bag decorating. Local non-profits will also be on-site sharing information and resources. Special activities will highlight and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 
Inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink—transformed into the Art Hall—you’ll find more than 30 works of art, live performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on activities including quilt square decorating and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Be sure to pick up a festival scavenger hunt booklet and complete it for a chance to win a prize! 
Thank you to the sponsors of the festival: Renewal by Andersen, The Back Nine Golf Leesburg, Northern Virginia Orthodontics, Bank of Clarke Foundation, Longhouse Architects, Valley Energy, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email <a href="mailto:events@purcellvilleva.gov">events@purcellvilleva.gov</a>. 
The Purcellville Music and Arts Festival is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Arts Council, and the Town of Purcellville. For more information about the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival please visit <a href="https://www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com</a> and follow PVilleMusicArts on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

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Leesburg

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Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or...

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