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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ray Billings has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Dulles Area Transportation Association, bringing extensive nonprofit leadership experience to enhance mobility services. Inside Nova
- ➤ Loudoun County Animal Services will offer fee-waived adoptions for pets including cats, dogs, and small pets during its 'Home for the Holidays' event on Dec. 14 & 15, aiming to find homes for animals that have been waiting for months. Blue Ridge Leader
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee will showcase a quilt exhibit by the Waterford Quilters Guild from Dec. 16 to Jan. 31, 2025, at the Loudoun County Government Center. Blue Ridge Leader
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. electric vehicle infrastructure has tripled over five years, with Virginia showing significant growth in charging stations, amid investments from both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Inside Nova
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hillsboro Charter Academy students communicated with Astronaut Suni Williams aboard the ISS via amateur radio, marking the school's first participation in the ARISS program. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The town council discussed the potential impact of data center revenues on the upcoming budget, with uncertainty around the financial contributions from Microsoft's data center due to undisclosed equipment value depreciation. Loudoun Now
- ➤ A report by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission reveals the significant energy demands of data centers in Virginia, recommending tax incentives for stricter standards and greater local land use authority, prompting a variety of responses from local leaders and legislators on future actions. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Oaklawn data center and affordable housing development public hearing has been postponed to January 28, 2025, following community concerns and a Planning Commission recommendation to deny the application. Loudoun Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Play the Par Social Club, featuring golf simulators and multi-sport arcades, is set to open in Leesburg's Virginia Village, aiming for a grand opening in March. The Burn
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The Jingle Jam: A Festive Return to Tally Ho Theater
After a two-year hiatus, The Jingle Jam, a beloved holiday event featuring an evening of entertainment, returns to the Tally Ho Theater with tickets available for $30.
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Leesburg Christmas and Holiday Parade
The annual Christmas and Holiday Parade in Leesburg features festive floats, live music, and Santa's arrival, starting at Ida Lee Park and concluding on Fairfax Street.
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Fork in the Road Concert
Fork in the Road, a five-piece country rock band from Virginia, offers a unique and lively musical experience influenced by red dirt country and southern rock.
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Christmas Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Meet Santa, enjoy thousands of outdoor lights and illuminated hill slides. Take holiday photos with the animals and make an ornament to take home! Roast marshmallows at the bonfire and take a ride on the Christmas mini-train. Open Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23 from 6-9pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance in the website.
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Christmas Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Meet Santa, enjoy thousands of outdoor lights and illuminated hill slides. Take holiday photos with the animals and make an ornament to take home! Roast marshmallows at the bonfire and take a ride on the Christmas mini-train. Open Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23 from 6-9pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance in the website.
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High Noon: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock Concert in Leesburg
The event features a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Annie Kids Musical Production
This musical production is based on the beloved comic strip and is adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, offering a high-quality performance by students of a respected performing arts school.
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