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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County is seeking public input through in-person and virtual workshops to develop a Comprehensive Arts Plan to guide future arts and cultural programming. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ The JK Community Farm in Virginia donated over 247,000 pounds of organic produce and proteins to local food banks, marking a record year in its fight against food insecurity. Blue Ridge Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun County School Board endorsed a $1.5 billion construction budget for the next six years, including one new school and numerous renovation and maintenance projects. Loudoun Now
- ➤ A Loudoun County teacher's use of raw cotton in a lesson on the cotton gin and slavery sparked emotional reactions and led to the school's commitment to develop guidance on sensitive topics. WTOP
- ➤ Loudoun County Public Schools staff voted overwhelmingly to select the Loudoun Education Association as their official bargaining agent, initiating negotiations for their first collective bargaining agreements. Blue Ridge Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg Town Council approved code amendments to include sleet, hail, and freezing rain in winter weather responses, expanding actions such as on-street parking restrictions during significant ice events. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk and Town Council members were officially sworn into office on Dec. 12, marking the start of new terms. Blue Ridge Leader
- ➤ Loudoun County Board of Supervisors allocates historic $250 million budget surplus to various projects, including $60 million for future capital improvements and nearly $9.8 million to public schools, with plans to discuss further allocations in January. Loudoun Now
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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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