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In May 2008, when I was the Head Golf Professional at Westpark GC, I had the honor to host the first Loudoun First Responders Foundation golf classic. For those who don't know, the foundation's mission is to financially support any individual Loudoun County public safety officer (and their family) facing needs arising from injury, illness, … [Read more...]
The Fourth Annual Loudoun Bluegrass Festival is set for May 11, at the Loudoun County 4H Fairgrounds. Presented by the Rotary Club of Dulles International Airport, proceeds will help fund college tuition to local students, as well as other area charities. Featured performers include The Quebe Sisters Band and Audie Blaylock and … [Read more...]
Here's a list of upcoming events for LoCo this month: Reading Between the Wines: Wednesday, April 10, the Loudoun Literacy Council is hosting an event at the Sunset Hills Vineyard to support their programs throughout LoCo. Our great friends Chris & Melissa Bugaj, authors of Night Light Stories, will be taking part, stop by and say … [Read more...]
Back in 2008 when I was the Head Golf Professional at Westpark Golf Club, I helped kick start the First Responders Golf Classic. For those that don't know, the Loudoun First Responders Foundation (formerly the VALOR Foundation) is designed to help any individual Loudoun County public safety officer (and their family) with needs arising due … [Read more...]
This week's news, notes, and nuggets for Loudoun: iPads for teachers and students: The School board has a big meeting coming up next Thursday. The FY2014 budget is up for vote, including a provision for mobile devices for teachers and possibly closing Lincoln Elementary. Also, a controversial amendment allowing parents to freely enroll … [Read more...]
Image credit: Matt Callow Here is this week's news, notes, and nuggets for Loudoun: It's All Write: The Loudoun County Public Library has announced it's third annual short story competition for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. There are a series of workshops in conjunction with the contest and all entries must be submitted by March … [Read more...]
This is the week! The annual Loudoun County Fair starts today and runs through Saturday the 28th. Gates are open at 4pm today; and tonight is the Miss Loudoun Pageant. Every night beginning Monday, one of the 4H clubs is putting on a dinner. The carnival portion opens tomorrow at 6 pm, with plenty of rides for the kids. If you have never … [Read more...]
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Come out to Corcoran Vineyards and celebrate! My daughter Madeline played for the Loudoun Storm 10u Softball team that placed 2nd at Pony Nationals last week, and the parents are pouring wine to celebrate. Come see us between 12 and 5 pm and try some of the popular Apple Wine. If you can't make … [Read more...]
So it's been quiet here at LoCoMusings for the last week or so. Trust me, I haven't been sitting around eating bonbons and painting my toenails (although a vacation would be nice). My dance card has been full with contract negotiations, listing appointments...and the Realtor Rally. Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR, … [Read more...]
Image Credit So I was surprised to see media stories popping up yesterday reporting that Loudoun County Public Schools had brought criminal charges against parents Amy and Mark Denicore for their three children's habitual tardiness to Waterford Elementary. You can click through and read articles at the Loudoun Times, the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
