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Marianne Bowen

I’m Marianne Bowen, a licensed Realtor with Long &amp; Foster in One Loudoun, proudly serving Loudoun County and the Blue Ridge region. After a rewarding career in Federal Government IT, including my time at Voice of America, I transitioned into real estate to combine my professional skills with my passion for community connection. As a buyers’ agent, I specialize in guiding clients through every step of the home‑buying process. From first‑time buyers to families relocating—especially newcomers from Germany—I make complex mortgage and legal details easy to understand, ensuring the experience is clear, approachable, and stress‑free. Beyond real estate, I’m deeply involved in animal rescue, supporting organizations like A Forever Home Rescue. My blend of professionalism, warmth, and advocacy makes me not just a Realtor, but a trusted neighbor ready to help you find the perfect place to call home.

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I’m Marianne Bowen, a licensed Realtor with Long & Foster in One Loudoun, proudly serving Loudoun County and the Blue Ridge region. After a...

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Founded in 2007, Loudoun Lyric Opera (LLO) is the resident opera company of Loudoun County in Northern Virginia. LLO’s core mission is to engage, enrich, and inspire our community through intimate and compelling vocal performances. Loudoun Lyric Opera is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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Come see the best Rush Tribute band in the land: BLAME CANADA live Saturday night at the Tally Ho Theatre!

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Morven Park Grounds

LEESBURG, VA — May 30, 2026 — On Friday morning at 8:30 AM, the fields of Morven Park will fill with students, families, and community members taking meaningful steps toward solving one of the world’s most urgent challenges: access to clean water.
Walking For Water, a youth-led initiative of Wisdom Spring, invites the public to participate in this annual community event that raises awareness and funds for clean water projects in Africa and India.
For many around the world, walking miles each day to collect water is a daily reality. This event offers participants a chance to experience a small glimpse of that journey—while supporting real solutions led by youth.
For more than 20 years, students across Loudoun County, including Tuscarora, Heritage, Dominion, Stone Bridge, and Independence High Schools, have organized and led Walking For Water events. Their efforts have helped fund over 60 water wells, providing clean water access, supporting education for girls, and strengthening communities globally.
“This event is about more than awareness—it’s about action,” said Susan Hough, co-founder of Wisdom Spring. “These young people are stepping into leadership and showing what’s possible when compassion meets commitment. They are creating real change in the world.”
The event will bring together people of all ages to walk in solidarity, celebrate youth leadership, and contribute to a growing global impact. Families, students, and local supporters are encouraged to attend.
Event Details: What: Walking For Water – Community Walk for Clean Water When: May 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM Where: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA Who: Open to the public
Those unable to attend can still support the cause by donating at <a href="https://www.wisdomspring.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wisdomspring.org</a>.
About Wisdom Spring Wisdom Spring is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing clean water and education to communities in need around the world. Through its youth-led Walking For Water program, students gain leadership skills while making a measurable global impact.
Media Contact: Susan Hough Co-Founder, Wisdom Spring 📧 <a href="mailto:susanhough@wisdomspring.org">susanhough@wisdomspring.org</a> 📞 <a href="tel:703-505-5152">703-505-5152</a> 🌐 <a href="https://www.wisdomspring.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wisdomspring.org</a>

Local Event: YOUTH-LED Walking For Water  Event Returns to Leesburg May 30 at Morven Park Local students lead 

YOUTH-LED Walking For Water  Event Returns to...

LEESBURG, VA — May 30, 2026 — On Friday morning at 8:30 AM, the fields of Morven Park will fill with students, families, and...

YOUTH-LED Walking For Water  Event Returns to Leesburg May 30 at Morven Park Local students lead 

Youth-Led “Walking For Water” Event Returns to Leesburg May 30 at Morven Park Local students lead global impact, helping bring over 55+ water wells to communities in need
LEESBURG, VA — May 30, 2026 — On Friday morning at 8:30 AM, the fields of Morven Park will fill with students, families, and community members taking meaningful steps toward solving one of the world’s most urgent challenges: access to clean water.
Walking For Water, a youth-led initiative of Wisdom Spring, invites the public to participate in this annual community event that raises awareness and funds for clean water projects in Africa and India.
For many around the world, walking miles each day to collect water is a daily reality. This event offers participants a chance to experience a small glimpse of that journey—while supporting real solutions led by youth.
For more than 20 years, students across Loudoun County, including Tuscarora, Heritage, Dominion, Stone Bridge, and Independence High Schools, have organized and led Walking For Water events. Their efforts have helped fund over 60 water wells, providing clean water access, supporting education for girls, and strengthening communities globally.
“This event is about more than awareness—it’s about action,” said Susan Hough, co-founder of Wisdom Spring. “These young people are stepping into leadership and showing what’s possible when compassion meets commitment. They are creating real change in the world.”
The event will bring together people of all ages to walk in solidarity, celebrate youth leadership, and contribute to a growing global impact. Families, students, and local supporters are encouraged to attend.
Event Details: What: Walking For Water – Community Walk for Clean Water When: May 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM Where: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA Who: Open to the public
Those unable to attend can still support the cause by donating at <a href="https://www.wisdomspring.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wisdomspring.org</a>.
About Wisdom Spring Wisdom Spring is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing clean water and education to communities in need around the world. Through its youth-led Walking For Water program, students gain leadership skills while making a measurable global impact.
Media Contact: Susan Hough Co-Founder, Wisdom Spring 📧 <a href="mailto:susanhough@wisdomspring.org">susanhough@wisdomspring.org</a> 📞 <a href="tel:703-505-5152">703-505-5152</a> 🌐 <a href="https://www.wisdomspring.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.wisdomspring.org</a>

Local Event: Youth-Led Walking For Water Event Returns to Leesburg May 30 at Morven Park

Youth-Led Walking For Water Event Returns to...

Youth-Led “Walking For Water” Event Returns to Leesburg May 30 at Morven Park Local students lead global impact, helping bring...

Youth-Led Walking For Water Event Returns to Leesburg May 30 at Morven Park

South 20th Street

Community members are invited to reconnect with nature during a special session of gentle outdoor yoga at the Purcellville Mini-Forest on Sunday, May 31. The program, part of the ongoing Discover Nature’s Secrets
series, will begin at 4 p.m. and will include a relaxing yoga session followed by an opportunity to explore the mini-forest. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel. Space is limited to 25 participants. Register online in advance by completing the required waiver form at: <a href="https://purcellvilleva.gov/FormCenter/Parks-and-Rec-Forms-2/2026-Yoga-in-the-Purcellville-MiniForest-277" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleva.gov/FormCenter/Parks-and-Rec-Forms-2/2026-Yoga-in-the-Purcellville-MiniForest-277</a>. 
The yoga session will be led by Jacqlyn Riposo, who is currently completing her yoga teacher training through Yoga Time Studio. Inspired by outdoor yoga classes that combined movement and nature, Riposo is passionate about helping others experience the joy and calm of practicing yoga in natural settings. 
The Purcellville Mini-Forest project was launched in 2024 with support from the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Since its establishment, volunteers have contributed hundreds of hours planting native trees and shrubs, installing and monitoring protective fencing, and removing invasive plant species that threaten the young ecosystem.
The mini-forest was created using a method developed by renowned Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. The Miyawaki Method, refined over four decades and implemented in cities around the world, focuses on planting diverse native species at high density in nutrient-rich soil to encourage rapid growth and biodiversity.
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: Gentle Yoga at the Purcellville Mini-Forest

Gentle Yoga at the Purcellville Mini-Forest

Community members are invited to reconnect with nature during a special session of gentle outdoor yoga at the Purcellville...

Loudoun County Government Center

Purcellville, VA — Residents opposing the proposed Valley Commerce Center rezoning application are being urged to attend the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Business Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175.
The June 2nd meeting is expected to be the final opportunity for residents to publicly speak before the Board of Supervisors votes on the controversial rezoning application. Opponents say the proposed industrial development conflicts with the Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan and threatens the rural character of Western Loudoun County.
The proposed Valley Commerce Center would allow approximately one million square feet of industrial development in Western Loudoun County and would be serviced by well water, raising concerns among residents about potential impacts on groundwater resources and nearby private wells.
Community members believe the upcoming vote could be extremely close and are encouraging residents throughout Loudoun County to attend and make their voices heard.
Particular attention is being focused on Catoctin District Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner, whose vote is viewed as critical to the outcome. Residents note that, historically, many members of the Board of Supervisors give significant weight to the position of the Supervisor representing the district directly affected by a rezoning application. Because the Valley Commerce Center proposal is located in the Catoctin District, opponents believe Supervisor Kershner’s leadership on this issue could heavily influence the final vote.
“This may be the last chance for residents to stand up and defend the integrity of Western Loudoun and the Comprehensive Plan,” said community advocate Daniel Carvill. “The Board should not reward speculative industrial rezoning efforts that attempt to bypass the intent of the Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan. Western Loudoun’s rural communities were never intended to become targets for large-scale industrial expansion simply because land may be less expensive. We need residents to show up, speak out, and remind the Board that the Comprehensive Plan exists to guide responsible growth, preserve rural character, and protect our communities from inappropriate industrial development.”
Residents who cannot attend the meeting in person are encouraged to immediately contact Catoctin District Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner and respectfully ask him to uphold the integrity of the Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan by opposing the Valley Commerce Center rezoning application.
Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner 
Email: <a href="mailto:caleb.kershner@loudoun.gov">caleb.kershner@loudoun.gov</a>
Opponents argue that approving the Valley Commerce Center rezoning application would set a dangerous precedent for future industrial encroachment into Western Loudoun County and undermine years of planning intended to preserve the area’s rural heritage, environment, and quality of life.
For more information about the Valley Commerce Center and community efforts opposing the rezoning application, visit StopVCC.org.
Meeting Information: 
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Business Meeting 
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 
4:00 PM 
1 Harrison St. SE 
Leesburg, VA 20175

Local Event: Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Valley Commerce Center Rezoning Application

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Ashburn-Sterling Masonic Lodge No. 288

Honor our heroes this Memorial Day season by helping save lives right here in our community.
Join us on Thursday, June 4, 2026, for an INOVA Blood Drive at Ashburn-Sterling Masonic Lodge No. 288. A single donation can make a life-changing difference for patients in need.
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 📍 Ashburn-Sterling Masonic Lodge No. 288 43881 Waxpool Rd, Ashburn, VA 20146
Appointments are strongly encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome.
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Local Event: 🩸 INOVA Blood Drive at Ashburn-Sterling Masonic Lodge No. 288 🩸

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Honor our heroes this Memorial Day season by helping save lives right here in our community.
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Ida Lee Park

Celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community with a day of live music and performances, delicious food, and diverse vendors. This family-friendly event features exciting shows and tons of fun activities. All supported by a $5 donation for LGBTQ+ advocacy, get tickets now at www.LoudounPride.org!

Local Event: Loudoun Pride Festival

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Join us for an epic afternoon as the orchestra journeys to a galaxy far, far away with the legendary music of Star Wars. Experience the power and grandeur of John Williams’ iconic scores, performed live in concert — a thrilling tribute to one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.&nbsp; For the full fan experience come in costume and arrive at 1 PM for visits with your favorite costumed characters, robotics and vehicle demos, light-saber-inspired crafts and treats from Kona ice and other vendors.

Local Event: Loudoun Symphony Presents Star Wars at the Symphony

Loudoun Symphony Presents Star Wars at the...

Join us for an epic afternoon as the orchestra journeys to a galaxy far, far away with the legendary music of Star Wars....

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