Leesburg
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg will host the 35th Annual Flower & Garden Festival on Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th in historic downtown, hosted by the Town of Leesburg and presented by Loudoun Medical Group, with nearly 150 vendors offering plants, flowers, and gardening supplies; several streets will close starting Friday, April 25th at 5:30 p.m.—guests can use a free shuttle from Ida Lee Park and park in local garages—and the festival will run rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Loudoun County will host pit stops—one in Leesburg and one in Sterling—for Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15 from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Registered participants will pick up free T-shirts, giveaways and refreshments while registration events are held on April 24 at Trek Leesburg and on May 3 at Maverick Bikes. Blue Ridge Leader
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Zeon Detwan Garner (22) was sentenced to six years and three months after being convicted on three counts of malicious wounding and one count of reckless handling of a firearm for firing at least eight rounds in a Leesburg apartment complex courtyard on May 30th, injuring three people. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office held a candlelight vigil at Douglass Community Center in Leesburg Sunday night to support crime victims and highlight services such as the Victim Advocate Unit established in 2023—remarks by Sgt. Lorraine Goldberg, county prosecutor Jonathan Dickey and stalking advocate Nicole Bialko underscored the event’s focus on community kinship. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Blue Ridge Middle School art students had an in-house field trip where they explored clay art and learned hand building and wheel throwing in three 50-minute sessions led by local experts—helping them gain practical skills without losing full class time. The creative workshops allowed students to experiment with textured designs and imaginative shapes that enriched their art learning. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Child care providers in Loudoun County can apply for a $750 quality improvement grant funded by $286,500 in ARPA funds. Loudoun County will host two virtual help sessions—on April 9 at 6 p.m. and on June 4 at 6 p.m.—to review application requirements and assist providers with the process. Blue Ridge Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg Town Council is holding a public hearing today at Town Hall at 7 p.m. to review changes to the noise ordinance—if approved, the changes will ban loud outdoor music without a permit and set a 75 decibel limit with fines for repeat violators. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Loudoun County has extended its Tourism Grant Program deadline to Friday, April 18 for nonprofits, municipalities and businesses seeking support for tourism projects. Up to $25,000 per project will be available for initiatives that boost local tourism—applications must be submitted online by 4 p.m. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System announced James Williams as its new fire chief, replacing retiring Chief Keith Johnson; County Administrator Tim Hemstreet said Williams was chosen after an extensive national search. Williams has served the county since 2001 and has been assistant chief of operations since 2018—he will now lead fire, rescue and EMS services. Loudoun Now
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Wildflower Walk at Ball's Bluff Regional Park
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park — Free entry — Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers in a scenic riverside park.
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Adelitas Way Concert
6-9 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening with Las Vegas's Adelitas Way as they celebrate their music's success.
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Open House in River Creek
12-3 p.m. — 18545 Sandpiper Pl, Leesburg, VA — Free entry — Explore 36 homes for sale with Compass and connect with agents for all your house-hunting needs.
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Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt
11 AM – 2 PM — The Branch - Restaurant & Bowling — Menu prices apply — Indulge in a delicious brunch followed by a delightful Easter Egg Hunt for kids.
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Christian Lopez Concert in Leesburg
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with Christian Lopez and special guests Enslow and Justin Trawick.
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Freddie Long Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with local favorite Freddie Long playing a mix of hits across genres.
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LGS Walk 'N' Wheel
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Douglass Community Center — Support the fight against LGS with a fun community walk and wheel event.
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Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experience
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets available — Experience the Grammy-nominated tribute band delivering the best of Depeche Mode hits.
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L.A. Guns Live in Leesburg
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an epic night of rock featuring 80s legends L.A. Guns and special guest Red Reign.
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Goose Creek Players present: 'Clue: On Stage'
2-4 p.m. — Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious stage adaptation of the beloved board game and movie classic.
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