When: Sun, Mar 07, 2010

Event Time: 4pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Suggested donation of $10/person

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 605 W. Market St Leesburg, VA 20176

703-777-4912

http://www.htlc-va.com

September 11 Observance  – Saturday, September 11, 2010

This annual observance commemorates the tragic events and the lives lost throughout the United States on September 11, 2001. A memorial ceremony will be held on the Town Green and the public is also invited pay their respects individually at the Freedom Memorial, located at Freedom Park. The park will be open to the public 7:30a.m. until 9:00pm.

For more information about the September 11 Observance, please contact the Special Events Supervisor or Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.

20th Annual Independence Day Celebration – Sunday, July 4, 2010

July 4 Parade Colors10:00am- Show your patriotic spirit at the annual Independence Day Parade, held through historic downtown Leesburg. The parade will begin at Ida Lee Park and travel down, King Street to Fairfax Street. Put on your patriotic best and join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the birthday of the United States! If you are interested in participating the parade, entry is free! Applications are available online or at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center.

July 4 Irish Dance

6:00pm- Celebrate America’s big day at Ida Lee Park while listening to some great tunes! Gates open at 6:00pm, so be sure to arrive early and grab a spot for a full night of fun, food and great music. A full food court will be onsite with funnel cakes, ice-cream, barbeque, and other goodies. Complete your evening by enjoying the areas largest firework show at 9:30pm.

July 4 Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty

Please remember there are no personal fireworks (including sparklers), no alcoholic beverages and no pets allowed at this event.

For more information about the Independence Day Celebration, please contact the Special Events Supervisor or Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.

Monday, May 24, 2010 10:00am

This annual observance will commemorate those who have lost their lives in battle, serving the United States, as well as recognize the brave military men and women who serve our country. Held at the Loudoun County Court House, this ceremony is highlighted by a guest speaker, a performance by the Loudoun Border Guards, and the reverent laying of the wreaths at several war memorials.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the Leesburg Town Council Chambers, located in Town Hall at 25 W. Market Street.

For more information about the Memorial Day Ceremony, please contact the Special Events Supervisor or Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.

When: April 17 and 18, 2010

The event runs from 10:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am- 5:00pm on Sunday.

This event has been 20 years in the making! Join us for the 20th annual Flower and Garden Festival where the streets will be in full bloom with lush landscapes and gorgeous gardens. Over 100 vendors will be on display featuring landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs and so much more! Stroll through the streets and take in the sights and sounds of springtime. Whether its gathering ideas for your new outdoor patio, stocking up on gardening supplies, or searching for a perfect gift for the avid gardener in your life- this event will have something for everyone!

Applications are now available for the 2010 event. Application deadline is January Flower and Garden Landscape11, 2010. Please remember to include photos with your application as this is a juried show. To apply as a Food Vendor, please use this application and be sure to submit the vendor agreement as well . For questions or more information about the festival, please contact the Special Events Supervisor or Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.

“Re-Collections” is the first solo exhibit of original paintings by Loudoun native, Dana B. Thompson. Dana is an award-winning painter in oils having studied with acclaimed artists Janet Fish, Kurt Schwarz, and Maggie Siner. She is recognized for her larger than life, tightly cropped paintings which often present clever and dramatic compositions of vintage items, organic matter, and shiny, reflective objects. Dana graduated from Radford University, receiving a BFA in Art with honors, and is now an artist at King Street Studios in Leesburg. She worked for 25 years as a Graphic Designer/Art Director and later served as Education Director for the Loudoun Academy of the Arts. She is now the Communications Director for that arts organization and is also a member of The Art League in Alexandria, the Loudoun Sketch Club, and the Loudoun Arts Council.

When: Fri, Nov 06, 2009 – Sat, Nov 28, 2009

Event Time: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and by appointment.

Opening reception Fri, Nov 6th from 6-9pm.

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free

Where: Gallery 222 222 S King StLeesburg, VA 20175

Phone: 703-777-5498

Website: http://www.gallery222.com

Cost: Free to Public

Location: Downtown Leesburg

Leesburg, Virginia

Halloween Parade down King Street from Ida Lee Dr to Fairfax Street. For participation application please contact Leesburg Kiwanis Club at slwright_va@comcast.net or lizandr@hotmail.com or visit their website at www.leesburgkiwanis.org

Locality: Loudoun County

Super scary Halloween Woods Haunted Forest in Sterling, VA. Walk through our haunted forest but beware of the terrifying ghouls and monsters around you. Located in Algonkian regional park. Due to extreme scariness, not recommended for children! WE ARE ONLY OPEN ON CERTAIN NIGHTS! For schedule of times and dates, go to: www.HalloweenWoods.com.

Date/Hours: Friday, October 09, 2009 – Sunday, November 01, 2009 (7:00 PM-10:30 PM)

Admission Fee: $13.00

Email: spectrumservice1@msn.com

Website: www.halloweenwoods.com

Experience an annual fall tradition in the countryside, where the only interruption to a relaxing day will be the cheer of excited fans and the storming of thundering hooves. Spectators sit in the shade of 100-year-old oak trees at the oldest continuously used race course in Virginia and experience what is called “the best view in steeplechasing.”

Event Time: Gates open at 12pm. Post time: Sat 1:30pm, Sun 2:00pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: General admission tickets purchased prior to 10/010/09: $20/car with 4 people; general admission purchased after 10/01/09: $30/car with 4 people; $10/each additional person. Reserved parking and boxes vary in pricing. See website or call for details.

Glenwood Park

Route 626, Foxcroft Road

Middleburg, VA 20117

540-687-5662

http://www.vafallraces.com

It’s that time of the year again! But this year it’s not just about the kids. Magnolia’s is sending you “Back to the Kitchen”! Enjoy a four course cooking demonstration with wine as Chef Mark shows you how to get the most of out of a kitchen that is focused too much on Hamburger Helper and hot dogs!

Date: Sat, Sep 26, 2009

Event Time: 1pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $50/person inclusive

Where: Magnolias at the Mill 198 N 21st St Purcellville, VA 20132

Call: 540-338-9800

Website: http://www.magnoliasmill.com/SpecialEvents.php