🌱 Patch AM: Why a top Kansas QB commit chose Leesburg for senior year

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a top Kansas QB commit chose Leesburg for senior year

Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Sips: A Celebration of Virginia Wines, Ciders, Spirits & More! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bishop Gorman (NV) QB and Kansas commit announces transfer to Virginia high school (usatoday.com) — A Kansas-committed quarterback, Chance Thomas, is transferring to Loudoun Sports Academy in Leesburg for his senior season, bringing major attention to the local football scene. After backing up another starter at national powerhouse Bishop Gorman in Nevada, he's chosen Leesburg as the place to showcase his strong passing stats and finish high school.
   

📸 Around Leesburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leesburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Shenandoah Sips: A Celebration of Virginia Wines, Ciders, Spirits & More! →
  336 Belle Grove Rd, Middletown
  11:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Loco Music All Day Long! →
  868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Drop-In American Mahjong →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  1:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Advisory Commission on Youth Meeting →
  Loudoun County Government Meetings - Leesburg VA 20175
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Art Advisory Committee →
  Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Government Center - 1 Harrison St. SE Leesburg VA 20175
  3:30 pm
• JL Teens Information Session →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Clear the Shelters - Fee-Waived Adoptions! →
  42225 Adoption Dr, Leesburg
  11:00 am
• Yappy Hour →
  October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop, 7 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Gonzo's Nose - The DC Area's Most Popular Party Band (REUNION SHOW) →
  Tarara Summer Concert Series, 13648 Tarara Ln, Leesburg
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Rock Painting at the Chapman DeMary Trail! →
  Chapman DeMary Trail, 355 N Hatcher Ave, Purcellville
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Mystery Book Club - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Cat Video Fest! →
  Alamo Drafthouse Cinema One Loudoun, 20575 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Ashburn

• Award-winning Ashburn teens shine with unique form of dance (theburn.com)
• Ashburn's new Tous Les Jours restaurant opens its doors (theburn.com)
• 5 Great Happy Hours to Visit in Ashburn and Leesburg (northernvirginiamag.com)

Purcellville

• Crowning Achievement: Liberty student wins Miss Virginia Teen USA, heads to national competition (liberty.edu)

Ok Leesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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