Five Things to Know This Week

1. The Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club will meet at the Tuscarora Mill Restaurant on Tuesday, April 3 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Enjoy food, fun and fellowship with other business men and women in Leesburg.

Experience the art of cooking with Olwen Woodier, renowned cookbook author and food writer, during a two-hour Glenfiddich Farm Cooking Class on Wednesday, April 4 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The class will include a demonstration from a demo-mirrored island with an 8-burner Wolf cook top, hands-on participation for those who are interested, and a four-course meal. Classes are limited to 12-14 people so early reservations are recommended. 

3. The Loudoun County Master Gardeners will hold their monthly lecture, Vertical Gardening, on Thursday, April 5 beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and will take place at the at 30 Catoctin Circle SE. 

4. Stroll around the historic downtown during Leesburg's First Friday on April 6. Enjoy numerous live music performances (bluegrass, rock, classical ...) throughout the town, art exhibits, wine tastings, lectures, a comedy show, charity events and so much more! 

5. The 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the grounds of Dodona Manor on Saturday, April 7 beginning at 1:30 p.m. More than 2,000 Easter eggs full of surprises and treats will be hidden for the children. In addition to the hunt, there will be bag decorating, face painting, raffles and more! A $5 donation per child at entry is appreciated. Registration is not required.