Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
Good morning, Leesburg.
🏘️ Community
America’s 9/11 Foundation’s annual commemorative motorcycle ride will come through downtown Leesburg on Friday, Aug.
15, entering Business Rt. 15 at about 1:45 p.m. and closing King Street for 30 to 45 minutes while onlookers are urged to arrive by 1 p.m. (The ride will start in Somerset, pause at the Pentagon and end at the World Trade Center to honor the memory of the heroes, volunteers and victims of Sept. 11, 2001.)
🎭 Culture
On the 200th anniversary of his Aug.
9 visit, Lafayette portrayed by Mark Schneider returned to Leesburg Saturday to meet residents at the Loudoun Museum and join a courthouse ceremony hosted by The American Friends of Lafayette — marking the town's historic celebration.
🏛️ Government
The Loudoun County surplus auction in Leesburg offers bargains on items like lawn care equipment, digital mixing boards, and a 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck, with bidding closing at 9:30 a.m. on Aug 14.
Buyers must register online and schedule pick-up at 14 Cardinal Park Drive—appointment slots are available between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.—while repurposing surplus items to keep them out of the landfill.
🎉 Leesburg Events
Submit an event →
Genealogy Club Interest Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Help establish a Genealogy Club while exploring your ancestral roots and connecting with others.
Leesburg Festival of Kites and Crafts
11 AM - 5 PM — Ida Lee Park Recreation Center — Free admission — Celebrate creativity and community with colorful kites, local crafts, and family fun activities.
Shake The Room Band
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Friday Night Live! — Price not listed — Enjoy a night of unforgettable rock covers from the 90s and 00s.
LandSafe Clinic: Fall Prevention Training
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Clairvaux LLC — $25-$40 for auditing — Perfect your fall response in this two-day unmounted clinic designed for ages 12-60.
Mini Gym Athlete Appreciation Open Gym
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Fitwize 4 Kids Ashburn — Free for members and guests — Celebrate fitness with a fun and active open gym experience.
Freddie Long Live Concert
5-8 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of classic hits and originals from a local favorite musician.
Classic Rock & Blues Night with Airmont Road
5-11 p.m. — Spanky's Shenanigans — Free entry — Experience the nostalgia of classic rock and blues with Airmont Road, a local band with a familial vibe.
Estate Experience at Stone Tower Winery
12-2 p.m. — Stone Tower Winery — Tasting fee applies — Discover the estate's history while enjoying wines paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.
David Cook Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of music with the talented David Cook as he shares his inspiring musical journey.
🏠 Leesburg Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Leesburg Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Leesburg Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Leesburg.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.