Good morning, Leesburg.

Local vineyards were hit by a hard freeze Monday night when temperatures fell into the mid-20s, damaging buds at many wineries while some higher elevations were spared.

Growers now assess losses + prepare for a challenging season ahead.

Loudoun County will host a free festival celebrating local Latino culture on Saturday, May 2 at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg.

Residents around Loudoun County are reconnecting with traditional crafting (often called grannie crafts) as they rediscover old skills and techniques.

Local workshops and classes are supporting a renewed interest in these time-honored hobbies.

The Loudoun Student Environmental Action Showcase is set for April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Academies of Loudoun, where 90 student teams will present projects on water, energy and habitat conservation to compete for $4,000 in prizes—including a Virginia Diploma Seal for Excellence.

Three Loudoun County Public Schools principals have been named Principals of Distinction (an honor granted by the Virginia Department of Education) for their proven leadership.

Today, the U.S. Drought Monitor declared severe drought in most of Loudoun County after a month of below-average rainfall and high temperatures; this is the county’s first severe classification since February.

Nearly all of Virginia now faces severe drought.

Loudoun County’s Earth Day festival will take place at Franklin Park in Purcellville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr.

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Loudoun County supervisors approved plans Wednesday to transform the former Westpark Golf Course into a park with trails, pavilions, and an 18-hole disc golf course near homes despite neighbor noise concerns; changes include repositioning baskets and adding plant buffers to reduce sound.

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.