Sarah Watkins

Loudoun County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Leesburg

Virginia

Patch AM Team

Lansdowne

Loudoun

Belmont

Michelle Witte

Ashburn

Hamilton

Broadlands

Countryside

Purcellville

Brambleton

Loudoun Valley Estates

Dulles Town Center

Local artisans will put out the welcome mat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 for the seventh annual Purcellville Artisan Tour, sponsored by the Purcellville Arts Council.Find unique and beautiful pieces of art for people on your holiday shopping list! 
The list of participating artists, agri-artists, and tour stops is below.
TOUR STOP #1 - 19929 Telegraph Springs Road
Blooming Hill with homegrown and handmade lavender products, giclée prints of Western Loudoun historic towns
TOUR STOP #2 - 785 South 20th Street
Purcellville Makersmiths where you can tour the facility and view work created by artist members including Diane Bollinger, Courtney Cline, Melinda Gretsinger, Dawn Martin, Kiran Martin, Cricket Pagnano, Diane Painter, Glenda Skelley, and Lucile Weschler
TOUR STOP #3 - 511 South Nursery Avenue
<ul><li>Geoff DeMark with wheel-thrown and altered pottery</li><li>Lori DeMark with sterling silver, brass, copper, stoneware, or porcelain clay jewelry</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #4 - 516 South Nursery Avenue
Joe Baker with ink and mixed media art
TOUR STOP #5 - 200 North 21st Street
Purcellville Train Station
<ul><li>Jim Haller with pen and ink art with stippling</li><li>KarenLee Fabric Design with quilting and textiles</li><li>Patricia Stephenson with wearable and decorative art of wool and felt</li><li>Eric Wickstrom with photography</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #6 - 201 North Maple Avenue, Suite 207
Station Stitchers with heritage quilts
TOUR STOP #7 - 725 East Main Street
<ul><li>Eleven Eleven Brewing Company with hand-crafted small batch beers</li><li>Jenn Bodamer with hand-crafted, wheel-thrown pottery</li><li>Cheryl Chirillo with photography</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #8 - 37797 Drawbridge Way
Amy Berringer with photography, painting and ceramics
TOUR STOP #9 - 14001 Harpers Ferry Road
<ul><li>868 Estate Vineyards, a winery with tasting room art gallery</li><li>Lizzy B. Javier with acrylic and watercolor painting</li></ul>
Many of the artists on tour have their work displayed in Purcellville Town Hall as part of a Sneak Peek Art Show of the tour. Visit during regular business hours (Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays), and stop by during the week of Celebrate Purcellville to see the work and get a sticker in your Celebrate Purcellville Passport! 
The Purcellville Artisan Tour (PAT) was created by the Purcellville area members of the Loudoun County Artisan Trail and Purcellville Arts Council. Come and spend a day in Purcellville as the artists open their studios and share their stories and inspiration. For more information, visit <a href="https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/</a>
and follow the Purcellville Artisan Tour on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Artisan Tour

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NVFS Hunger Resource Center, 10058 Dean Dr. Manassas, VA 20110

For many families in Northern Virginia, affording groceries is a challenge year-round, and the holiday season puts additional strain on already tight budgets. 
At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), we help individuals and families meet essential needs and build lasting stability. This fall and winter, we invite you to join us in helping our neighbors access nutritious food through our Hunger Resource Center. 
Through our Hunger Resource Center (HRC), we connect hundreds of local families each month with fresh produce, pantry staples, and grocery store gift cards. Your food donation or financial contribution will help families put nourishing meals on the table this holiday season. Here’s how you can help: 
Donate Food 
Drop off food donations at the NVFS Hunger Resource Center, located at 10058 Dean Dr. Manassas, VA 20110. 
Most needed items include: 
<ul><li>Canned fruit (in natural juices, not syrup)</li><li>Canned soup (low sodium; vegetable soups and soups/stews with meat)</li><li>Canned tuna</li><li>Canned chicken</li><li>Dried beans (black, pinto, kidney, garbanzo)</li><li>Pasta</li><li>Pasta sauce (low/no sugar added)</li><li>Peanut butter (low/no sugar)</li><li>Low sugar cereals and oatmeal (examples: Kix, Cheerios</li><li>Cooking oil</li></ul>









Food Donation Drop-Off Dates: November 9, 16, 18, and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Make a Financial Contribution 
<a href="https://nvfs.org/get-involved/events/fall-food-drive/?bbFormId=b42078eb-1d58-4be3-9a0b-c05603db9043" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate a financial gift online</a> to help NVFS purchase what’s needed most, including grocery store gift cards provided to families who visit the HRC before the holidays. 
Together, we can help ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food and essential resources throughout the fall and winter. Whether you donate food or make a financial contribution, your generosity will make a difference for families across Northern Virginia who are experiencing food insecurity. 
Learn more: <a href="https://nvfs.link/FFD_26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nvfs.link/FFD_26</a>

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Discover a treasure among the thousands of quality antiques at this 50th Anniversary of the show! You'll discover fine art, mid century modern, fine jewelry, vintage couture clothing, silver, porcelain, rugs, furniture and decorative accessories. Join us Saturday morning for a special presentation by noted Interior Designer Josh Hildreth "Decorating with Antiques" at 10am or "Muffins &amp; Mimosas" at 9am. Advance purchase required for Muffins &amp; Mimosas at www.dfshows.com The show runs Saturday November 14 from 10-5 &amp; Sunday November 15 from 11am-4. Visit website www.dfshows.com for more details.

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Ease into your holiday shopping with the 15th Annual Catoctin Holiday Art Tour on November 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days!
In 2026 we're presenting 20 artists at 9 studios. Perennial favorites bringing you work in glass, wood, jewelry, fiber, metalwork, painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, and more.
We're still keeping things cozy, with all studios located within a five mile radius, so you can get to all the stops in a day, or slow it down, stop in town for lunch or brunch, and spend the weekend with us.
We can't wait to see you!
Get more details at <a href="https://catoctinart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">catoctinart.com/</a>

Local Event: Catoctin Holiday Art Tour

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Celebrate the 50th Annual Antiques Show &amp; Sale, featuring dozens of dealers offering fine antiques, art, furniture, jewelry, collectibles and unique finds from around the world. Enjoy the onsite café and a free anniversary lecture by interior designer Josh Hildreth at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Alden Theatre.Want to socialize with fellow Antique-afficionados? Make sure to come at 9 a.m. for an exclusive Muffins &amp; Mimosas event that also grants you access to VIP seating at the Josh Hildreth lecture on how to incorporate antiques with modern and contemporary decor. Registration for Muffins &amp; Mimosas is required; must be 21 or older to drink.

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NOVEMBER&nbsp;14 from 10am-5pmVIP&nbsp;Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip coffees from around the world, brought to you by local vendors. Taste chocolates of every form for every palate, handcrafted by caring artisans. Explore other unique vendors with products like teas, soaps, candles, gifts, and art! Enjoy time with your friends and family as you sample from the many vendors, learn from the experts, and shop for something nice to share later. Smile for an instagram shot, get your kids involved in the activities, and make it a family weekend to remember as we come together to support local businesses!

200+ Vendors to meet!
Classes &amp; Presentations
Free mascot photo opportunities
Gourmet Coffee Baristas
Sampling experiences provided by select vendors
Kids Coffee Filter Craft Table
Prize drawings for food drive supporters
Demonstrations &amp; More!

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Agents: before your client offers on a Loudoun home, a Montrose Brief lists the county's public records for that one address &mdash; permits, assessment and sales history, and flood context &mdash; each line with its source and the date it was read. One address, $49, delivered within one business day. Not an inspection, title search, appraisal or legal advice. <a href="https://bluebirdmontrose.com/loudoun?src=patch" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bluebirdmontrose.com/loudoun?src=patch</a>

Loudoun property records, sourced and dated — $49

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