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Good morning Leesburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Leesburg dairy leader tapped for national Holstein Foundation board role
  • Planning to watch world-class eventing at Morven Park this October?

Also on today's calendar: Spritz Night! @ October One Vineyard and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-shower in spots; warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Emily Yeiser Stepp Joins Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees (cowsmo.com subscription) — Leesburg resident Emily Yeiser Stepp has been appointed to the Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees, helping guide youth and young adult leadership programs in the dairy industry. A longtime dairy advocate with degrees from Penn State and Virginia Tech, she and her family maintain a small registered herd while she serves as Senior Director of Industry Affairs at fairlife.
   

• Saturday Links from Morven Park International (eventingnation.com) — Leesburg's Morven Park is gearing up to host the Morven Park Fall International and US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final October 8–11, with divisions up to CCI4*-L. Riders and spectators are encouraged to start planning trips and entries as registration opens August 25.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Beautiful day
    After thunderstorms cool breeze . Great day to relax outside after long day. ...... Enjoy nice breezy day little wind mill video (Nextdoor Lansdowne On The Potomac)
  • A bumper crop of okra...
    Today, I'm trying a stir-fry with okra, tofu, and cured meat... (Nextdoor Limestone / Spinks Ferry)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Purcellville

  • 10 Little-Known Virginia Diners Serving Some Of The Best Burgers Around (takingthekids.com)
  • A Virginia Dairy Barn Has Emerged From a Two-Year Conversion With Gothic Flair (mansionglobal.com)

Herndon

  • Herndon Resident Indicted On Federal Child Pornography Distribution Charge (patch.com)

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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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