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Thursday, March 26th, 2026

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Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On March 21, 401 volunteers from Loudoun County removed more than 3 million spotted lanternfly eggs during the first of three Scrape for the Grape events this spring — a community effort to fight the invasive pest. Additional events are planned later this season.  Loudoun Times-Mirror

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Retired astronaut Barry E. (Butch) Wilmore spoke with LCPS students about his months on the space station and shared his unique take on being stranded in space, giving them a firsthand look at life beyond Earth.  Loudoun Times-Mirror

SPORTS NEWS

  • Loudoun United FC announced it will join the USL W League to boost local opportunities for female soccer players, with training starting at the end of April and the first game set for May 16 at RavenTek Park south of Leesburg (the team partners with D.C. Power for pro exposure).  Loudoun Now

EVENTS

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  • Reverend Horton Heat Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night of rockabilly with the legendary Reverend Horton Heat.

    Tue, 4/7/26

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  • Genealogy Club Meeting

    6-7:30 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — No cost — Explore genealogy resources and techniques while sharing research insights with fellow enthusiasts.

    Thu, 4/9/26

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  • Village Pickle Tour #1

    3 AM — Village Pickle — Cost details not provided — Discover your pickleball skills and enjoy community play in Leesburg's premier facility.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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  • Walk for LGS Research

    10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Douglass Community Center Playground — $10 adults, free for children and those living with LGS — Connect with families and advocates while raising awareness for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • The Plot Thickens: Founding Gardeners Book Club

    6:45-7:45 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Dive into history-focused literature with fellow book enthusiasts in Leesburg.

    Thu, 4/23/26

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  • Walk for LGS Research

    10:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Douglass Community Center Playground — Free event — Connect with fellow families and advocates in support of LGS research.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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