Meet more than 40 local writers and authors on hand from 1:00 to 5:00 in Lansdowne's Clubhouse Auditorium with their books to sign and sell and lots to talk about. Leesburg’s own independent bookstore, Birch Tree Books, is partnering the LWVA Writers Group to host the event this year, along with the Loudoun County Public Library. The LWVA Writers Group will be presenting four inspirational workshops for all the other would-be writers in our community. Come join us at this FREE event and celebration of everything about books and writing. Pile up your summer reading or be inspired to start writing … or both!

Local Event: Lansdowne Woods Literary Festival

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Virginia

Lansdowne Woods Literary Festival

Meet  more than 40 local writers and authors  on hand from 1:00 to 5:00 in Lansdowne's Clubhouse Auditorium with their books to...

Halcyon Watson

Join Solace Brewing Co., Halcyon Watson and the Berlin Calling Band for a free 80's summer concert!This female fronted 80's cover band will be throwing it back beginning at 3PM on Saturday, June 27 in Leesburg at Halcyon Watson.This is a family friendly, pet friendly, free, open to the public concert. Concert will be held rain or shine with a tent to shield you either way.Food trucks will be Killer T's Sammies and Howdy Brews will be serving specialty sandwiches and crafted drinks.&nbsp; Solace Brewing Co. will be on site with beer, wine from Paradise Springs and canned cocktails from Coastal Cocktails.Bring the family, come hang out on the patio for this totally rad 80's concert!

Local Event: 80's Summer Concert

Ashburn

80's Summer Concert

Join Solace Brewing Co., Halcyon Watson and the Berlin Calling Band for a free 80's summer concert!This female fronted 80's...

Chapman DeMary Trail

Join us at the Chapman DeMary Trail on Sunday, June 28 to learn about Eastern bluebirds and walk to the bluebird trail that was installed for a Girl Scout Bronze Award project. At 1 p.m., we will walk from the Chapman DeMary Trail to the Suzanne R. Kane Nature Preserve where the bluebird boxes have been installed. Sign up online if you plan to join us: <a href="https://purcellvilleva.gov/881/Monthly-Nature-Walks" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleva.gov/881/Monthly-Nature-Walks</a>.
In 2025, Elaine Opinsky and Scarlett Baboval earned their Girl Scout Bronze Award by installing a bluebird trail. Learn about their project and why they selected it. This bluebird trail is part of the system of trails monitored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. One of their bluebird trail monitors will join the walk to provide details about the program, information about bluebirds, and the value of having these established trails. 
Here are some facts about Eastern Bluebirds from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website:
<ul>
 <li>Eastern Bluebirds live in our area year-round.</li>
 <li>Eastern Bluebirds eat mostly insects, wild fruit and berries.</li>
 <li>Occasionally, Eastern Bluebirds have also been observed capturing and eating larger prey items such as shrews, salamanders, snakes, lizards and tree frogs.</li>
 <li>Bluebirds can sight their tiny prey items from 60 feet or more away. </li>
 <li>Blue in birds always depends on the light, and male bluebirds often look plain gray-brown from a distance. </li>
 <li>Eastern Bluebird populations fell in the early twentieth century as aggressive introduced species such as European Starlings and House Sparrows made available nest holes increasingly difficult for bluebirds to hold on to. In the 1960s and 1970s, establishment of bluebird trails and other nest-box campaigns alleviated much of this competition and Eastern Bluebird numbers have been recovering since.</li>
</ul>
Discover Nature’s Secrets is a monthly series of nature walks and environmental programs designed to inspire appreciation for the natural world. The program is hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, often in partnership with the Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee and the Purcellville Arts Council.

Local Event: Walk Purcellville's Bluebird Trail!

Walk Purcellville's Bluebird Trail!

Join us at the Chapman DeMary Trail on Sunday, June 28 to learn about Eastern bluebirds and walk to the bluebird trail that was...

Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

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Volunteer Interest Meeting

National Harbor

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a vibrant weekend of waterfront activities including a Veterans' Maker's Market, live music from the School of Rock, and boating fun on the Potomac. While there are no fireworks, families can enjoy shopping at Tanger National Harbor, a outdoor screening of Back to the Future, and a Super Hero Summer experience at Gaylord National Resort.

Local Event: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor

District of Columbia

Washington DC

District Of Columbia

July 4th Weekend At National Harbor

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a vibrant weekend of waterfront activities including a Veterans' Maker's Market, live...

Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176

Celebrate America’s big day at Ida Lee Park and enjoy a great night of music, food, fireworks, and fun!
Gates open at 6:00 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm, so be sure to arrive early and grab a spot for a full night of celebration.&nbsp;
Go Go Gadjet will take the stage to deliver premium live music entertainment. Their signature sound fuses the infectious rhythms of dance music with reimagined classics and today's hottest hits.
A full food court will be onsite with funnel cakes, ice cream, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, and so much more.
The biggest bang of the evening begins at 9:30 pm when the largest fireworks show in the region will light up the sky. Choreographed to patriotic music, this light show is not to be missed. (From Leesburgva.gov)
Photo:&nbsp;Mark Nero/Patch

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Local Event:  Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park: Leesburg

 Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park: Leesburg

Celebrate America’s big day at Ida Lee Park and enjoy a great night of music, food, fireworks, and fun!
Gates open at 6:00 pm...

Ida Lee Park Recreation Center

Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park

Belmont Country Club

Studio Muse

A week of music, creativity, friendship, and all things Taylor Swift!
Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th 9:00AM - 12:30PM Daily
Swiftie Strings Summer Camp is a fun-filled week for beginner and intermediate violin, viola, and cello students who love Taylor Swift's music. Campers will learn and perform string arrangements inspired by Taylor Swift songs while making new friends and building confidence as musicians. Throughout the week, students will rehearse together, participate in music games and activities, create friendship bracelets, and prepare for a special performance for family and friends at the end of camp. No experience is necessary, and rental instruments are available for beginners. 
Tuition: $350
Extended Care Add-On: $200 (8:00AM - 3:30PM M-F daily)
Instrument Rental Add-On: $50 (Available for complete beginners who need an instrument for the week)It's your string era. Join us this summer. ✨

Local Event: Swiftie Strings Camp | July 6-10

Sterling

Swiftie Strings Camp | July 6-10

A week of music, creativity, friendship, and all things Taylor Swift!
Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th 9:00AM - 12:30PM...

Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field Complex (250 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville). The festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m., inviting guests to gather with family and friends for an afternoon and evening of local wine, beer, food, live music, art, and more.
This year’s event will showcase 40 vendors, including wineries, breweries, food and snack vendors, and local exhibitors. Enjoy live music performances by the Rick Reaves Band, The Darby Brothers, and the Franklin Park Big Band. The “Arts in the Garden” section, hosted by the Purcellville Arts Council, will highlight local artists who will create works of art live on-site. Additional activities include face painting and a photo stand-in booth. 
Early bird ticket pricing is available through 5 p.m. on July 17: 
• Early bird admission (ages 17 and over): $5 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink tickets (6 oz wine or 12 oz beer): $8.50 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink ticket package: 4 tickets for $32 (+ tax) 
• Early bird bottle of wine purchase: $35 (+ tax), available from participating wineries (bottles must be consumed on-site)
A souvenir glass will be provided with the purchase of the first drink ticket. Save time and money by purchasing your tickets in advance. 
The popular VIP experience returns for $275 (+ tax) and includes admission for six, a reserved table for six, three bottles of local wine, six souvenir glasses, six drink tickets, early entry to the festival, special commemorative gifts, and a selection of sweets and savories for the table. 
Tickets and VIP tables are available for purchase at <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>. Guests are encouraged to make a weekend of it and explore local lodging and attractions. Check the Accommodations page of the festival website, as well as the Visit Loudoun website, for more information.
 The Purcellville Wine and Food Festival is hosted by Purcellville Parks and Recreation and Loudoun Brewing Company, with support from Visit Loudoun, Renewal by Andersen, Harris Teeter, Prince William Home Improvement, truHealthNow, Valley Energy, Loudoun Brewing Company, Bush Tabernacle, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. Sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>

Local Event: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field...

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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

UPDATE (December 5, 2025): Exciting news! Our annual coat drive has been extended through January 11, 2026.
ORIGINAL (October 14, 2025): The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756 and Mobile Hope Loudoun have once again joined efforts with One Warm Coat to collect much needed winter apparel for Loudoun County residents in need.
Last year’s campaign was another incredible year, collecting over 1,000 coats, and over 800 cold weather items such as scarves, gloves, and hats. Let’s make this year even better!
From Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, December 7, 2025, we will be accepting donations of clean and gently used or new coats, jackets, scarves, winter hats, gloves, and mittens at all fire and rescue stations throughout the County, the training academy, and at our Leesburg headquarters (801 Sycolin Road). If you would rather make a monetary donation that will help Loudoun residents, please visit Mobile Hope's donation page.&nbsp;

Local Event: *Extended Donation Date* Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue Coat Drive to Benefit Mobile Hope

*Extended Donation Date* Loudoun County...

UPDATE (December 5, 2025): Exciting news! Our annual coat drive has been extended through January 11, 2026.
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*Extended Donation Date* Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue Coat Drive to Benefit Mobile Hope

Virtual Event

On Jan 17th from 8pm to 9:15pm Eastern Standard Time, Meek Earth&nbsp;Studio in partnership with <a href="https://www.stepdc.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">STEP&nbsp;DC(Their Website)</a> will raise funds to feed our neighbors--families in the Deanwood area through your concert ticket.&nbsp;100% of the base ticket goes to providing meals to families in a food desert in our nation's capital.&nbsp;Deanwood is a historically black neighborhood in Ward 7, and this intimate concert directly supports them.&nbsp;You get an amazing night of music. Families get multiple meals, and you get to see exactly how it happened post-concert.
<a href="https://www.zeponicfarms.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zeponic Farm(Their Website</a>)&nbsp;and members of their day program will help us deliver the food to a food bank in Ward 7, <a href="https://www.hughesmemorial.org/ministries.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church's Food Pantry(Their Website).</a>&nbsp;Zeponic Farms employs adults with special needs, and we will purchase as much of their fresh kale as we can.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.findhelp.org/hughes-memorial-united-methodist--washington-dc--food-pantry/5092495626141696?postal=20019" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hughes Memorial UMC's Food Pantry(Their Website)</a>, under their Missions Ministry, gives away free groceries on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. No sign up is required for their patrons.&nbsp;We have coordinated with them to find out what food their patrons prefer and what they are running low on, so we can supplement their ministry for those in need.
This is an exclusive, live-streamed concert event featuring the pianist and composer, <a href="https://www.musicjoystudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Grace J. Reid (Her Website)</a>&nbsp;and the vocalist/dancer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fromsuna/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Suna(Her Instagram).</a>&nbsp;
Grace Reid is an accomplished composer and classically trained pianist. Her body of original compositions include a series of songs dedicated to <a href="https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/vinnie-ream" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vinnie Ream</a>, a teenager the white house commissioned to sculpt Abraham Lincoln.&nbsp; Grace performed her composition at the Lincoln Bicentennial, a concert sponsored by the <a href="https://www.nlapw.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">National League of American Pen Women</a>. Vinnie and Grace are both members of this historic organization of women artists, writers, and creatives. Grace makes the piano talk, speak to you.
Suna is a multi-disciplinary artist who we are honored to have at our concert. She will be singing&nbsp;"In A Sentimental Mood," originally by Phyllis Hyman. You can find her on instagram here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fromsuna/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">instagram.com/fromsuna/.</a> &nbsp;Suna performed an amazing dance at the Releaven Conference to Nina Simone's version of "Strange Fruit." Suna infuses all her art with her entire being, and you don't want to miss her voice in motion.
THE EVENT EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>8:00 PM: Welcome &amp; Introductory Remarks</li><li>8:10 PM:&nbsp;Suna will sing&nbsp;"In A Sentimental Mood," originally by Phyllis Hyman</li><li>8:17&nbsp;PM: An intimate, unplugged set of performances by Grace J. Reid, broadcast live from our studio directly to your home.</li><li>9:00 PM: A look inside Meek Earth&nbsp;Studio</li><li>9:05 PM:&nbsp;An interview with Doc Jones from STEP&nbsp;DC, a Deanwood Nonprofit.</li><li>9:15 PM:&nbsp;Concert Adjourned</li></ul>
CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT (The Menu):
$35 — The MEALS TICKET (Meals &amp; Entertainment)
<ul><li>The Concert: Full digital access to the livestream.</li><li>The Impact: This ticket funds&nbsp;as much food as $35 will buy for a family in Deanwood.</li><li>The Promise: 100% of this $35 goes directly to buy food from low-cost wholesale/retail and Zeponic Farms in Lorton, VA</li><li>(This ticket does not fund Meek Earth Studio or the Artist. It is a pure impact contract.)</li></ul>
$75 — THE SUPPORTER TICKET (Impact + Artist/Studio Fee)
<ul><li>The Concert: Full digital access to the livestream.</li><li>The Impact: Funds the $35 "Meals Ticket"&nbsp;(same as above).</li><li>The Investment: Includes a $40 Artist &amp; Studio Fee.&nbsp;This is the only money that pays the humans running the show (Grace J. Reid and Suna and the Meek Earth team) and funds the research and development for our next community event. We will hold additional events of this nature using the funds from this ticket.</li><li>Choose this if you want to be a "Co-Founder" of this new model.</li></ul>
OUR TRANSPARENCY CONTRACT:&nbsp;
After the event, every single attendee will receive a public "Transparency Report." This isn't a newsletter; it's a receipt. We will show you exactly how much money came in, and share the receipts for every dollar paid out to Zeponic, the Wholesale Retailers, the Artists, and Meek Earth&nbsp;Studio in this <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jft88dG4UHwL0WM8MYvK94" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WhatsApp Announcement Channel</a> and on our website.
Secure your spot and help us build the future of impact.
And finally, I want to thank God for giving me this vision, and I pray many can be blessed through this work.
To learn more about the history of Deanwood, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deanwoodcitizens.org/history-of-dca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deanwood Citizens Association.</a>&nbsp;The DCA&nbsp;was founded in 1912 by concerned neighbors.

Local Event: A Virtual Concert For Deanwood In Washington D.C.

Brambleton

A Virtual Concert For Deanwood In Washington D.C.

On Jan 17th from 8pm to 9:15pm Eastern Standard Time, Meek Earth Studio in partnership with STEP DC(Their Website) will raise...

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Dulles Town Center

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Loudoun

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Broadlands Family Practice

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Lansdowne Woods Literary Festival

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1:00 PM

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80's Summer Concert

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27

3:00 PM

Halcyon Watson, 23528 Watson Rd, Leesburg, VA

Sunday, June 28

Walk Purcellville's Bluebird Trail!

JUN

28

1:00 PM

Chapman DeMary Trail, 355 N Hatcher Ave, Purcellville, VA

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