Good morning, Leesburg.

Wonder, a multi-restaurant chain from New York, is set to open its first outlet in Loudoun County at Fort Evans Plaza II with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 and doors opening at 5 p.m. for the first 100 guests to receive a gift.

Over 100 volunteers cleaned 124 acres in Loudoun County parks and trails during this past Earth Day cleanup organized by New Heaven (New Earth Church in partnership with County Parks, Recreation and Community Services); participants focused on protecting local waterways including parts of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

Loudoun County offers free behavioral health training sessions in May, featuring Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid at the county office in Sterling, a virtual opioid overdose session on May 4, and suicide prevention trainings on May 18 and June 1.

Registration is required (seating limited).

Dr. Lauren Silvesti from Ashburn’s Farmwell Hunt neighborhood provided in-home euthanasia for Cindy McConnell’s greyhound Serena (a retired racer) in January after the pet battled bone cancer.

McConnell said Serena passed away peacefully at her Sterling home, marking a compassionate end-of-life care option for pets.

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.

Springtime in Provence

6-10:30 p.m. — Shiloh Manor Farm — $170 per person — Celebrate the charm and flavors of Provence with a gourmet dinner and live French swing music.

Root to Table: Field & Flame

5:30 p.m. — Riverside on the Potomac — Price TBA — Experience a unique culinary adventure with celebrated chefs and explore local farms.