Good morning, Leesburg.

Residents can join multiple spring events from Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy with a 'Writing in Nature' workshop today (April 2) at Rust Sanctuary, bird walks, guided wildflower tours, a Native Plant Sale on April 11, and a 'Run the Greenway' race on May 3.

Advance registration is required.

On March 10, the Loudoun County Finance and Economic Development Committee advanced the design for the Western Loudoun Recreation Complex on a 142-acre site west of Purcellville, with construction set to begin in early 2027 pending final approvals and funding.

A preconstruction community meeting for the upcoming Pickleball Courts project is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center near Freedom Park, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned for Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m.

Ketoctin DAR will plant four native saplings with lineage from historic presidential gardens to dedicate President’s Hill as part of America250 celebrations.

The event begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 24, at *Oatlands Plantation* and will welcome 60–75 community attendees.

Montana Cochran was crowned the first Miss Lincoln Strawberry Festival during a March evening at Endhardt Winery, where she expressed her excitement to serve the community.

The festival returns May 15-17 with strawberry contests, live music, family activities and a scholarship program for young women.

Loudoun County Public Library is holding its 13th annual poetry contest that offers cash prizes for local and regional poets; submissions are due online by Sunday, May 17, and winners will be announced on June 23 at Sterling Library.

Board members from Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains served as judges at the LCPS Regional Science & Engineering Fair, where high school students showcased interdisciplinary projects that addressed challenges such as climate change and energy demands (including computer vision and physics).

Thomas Balch Library will host historian Sherryl Belinsky on Saturday to present methods for documenting female patriots from the Revolutionary War.

The event, featuring live demonstrations of online resources, will take place in the library’s lower-level meeting room and online (pre-registration required).

Officials with Loudoun County Public Schools said records for detailed discipline statistics could not be found when asked through a FOIA request, despite discussions at a board meeting.

A March 3 presentation provided overall data for 2022 to 2025 — it did not include details by school level.

The Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition will host three public meetings on the groundwater supply.

Scheduled meetings occur April 6 at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville (6:30 p.m.), April 13 at Lucketts Community Center in Leesburg (7 p.m.) and April 20 at Middleburg American Legion in Middleburg (6:30 p.m.).

The demolition of Philomont’s historic Horse Show Grounds ended over 60 years as a community gathering spot — only the cook shack remains today as plans for nearly $30 million and seven acres on Snickersville Turnpike spark local concern.

The Army has offered to buy the historic Middleburg Training Center, a key horse-training facility, and local leaders, trainers and businesses worry it could hurt the equine economy.

Officials and community members are asking for more input and study before a final decision is made.

Dr. Mike, a local psychologist, explains that parenting teens can be challenging as their developing brains alter communication, urging Leesburg families to spend quiet moments together—whether during a car ride or a coffee run—to better connect with their children.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.