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The Loudoun Education Foundation is hosting a special reception honoring Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, on the release of his new book, The Business of Happiness: 6 Secrets to Extraordinary Success in Life and Work.  The event is set for Monday August 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1757 Golf Club.  Register by August 2, to receive a copy of the book, an opportunity to attend a private reception, take a photograph with Mr. Leonsis and get special recognition in the event program.  This reception will raise money for the Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF), which provides resources to foster and promote programs that enhance the educational experience in Loudoun County Public Schools.  Contact Robin Mong at 571-252-1808 or executivedirector@loudouneducationfoundation.org  for more information.

The Loudoun Free Clinic is sponsoring a Charity Race to raise funds for the non-profit Clinic, which provides vital health care services to the low-income and uninsured residents of Loudoun County at no cost.  The Race is a 450-meter swim + 5K run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on Saturday, August 21 and is followed by a great post-race party with food, live entertainment, and exhibits.  We are seeking business and individual sponsors for donations, volunteers to staff the Race, exhibitor businesses, and Race participants.  For more information, please contact Jennifer Kitrel, at the Loudoun Free Clinic at 703-779-5412 or jkitrel@loudounfreeclinic.org.

The YouthQuest Foundation announces that registration is now open for the 5th Annual YouthQuest Foundation Charity Golf Challenge being held at Trump National Golf Course on August 23. Visit www.youthquestfoundation.org to learn more about the history and mission of the foundation, and download the tournament participation forms.

Brambleton Kicks Off the Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series with exciting live performances   on Thursdays - July 15 and 29, and Aug. 12 and 26. The concerts are open to the public at no charge. Enjoy dinner at one of the Town Center's vibrant eateries, and bring a chair or blanket to the Town Center plaza to join the fun from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit  www.brambleton.com, or call  703-542-2925.
 
The GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus Regional Artist Series Exhibit Wild Things! explores Loudoun's wild side with more than 20 paintings from nine local artists. The artist reception is Thursday, July 15, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Building 2 First Floor Gallery and is open to the public. The reception features the Shenandoah Trio, sponsored by Olivera Music Entertainment.  Call 703-726-3650 for more information or  www.gwvirginia.gwu.edu
 
The Village @ Leesburg hosts a Summer Block Party Featuring American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin, Emmet Swimming and Kid's Entertainment on July 17th @ 5 PM. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Located at Route 7 & Crosstrail Blvd, near Wegmans.  visit www.villageatleesburg.com
 
A Summer Garden Wine Tasting July 18 at 5PM at Oatlands. Award-winning sommelier Mary Watson-DeLauder will lead groups of 20 on a walk through Oatlands' herb garden, describing how herbs impact the flavors of the wines. Hors d'oeuvres will be served  and additional wine will be sold by the glass by Corcoran Vineyards. Tickets, $55 per person. Reservations required: Call 703.777.3174 x110 or book online at www.oatlands.org

Cookology offers both adult and children's cooking classes, as well as wine tastings and wine education classes. Join us on July 24th and experience CUBAN NIGHT where delicious food & wine will transport you to the tropics. Learn to create an authentic Cuban menu with hands-on instruction from our professional chef.$59 per person includes instruction, 3-course meal, plus a glass of paired wine. For more information visit www.cookologyonline.com

Lower Loudoun Little League will host the prestigious Virginia State Junior League Baseball Tournament, from July 23 thru July 28 at Foltz Field and Park View high school in Sterling. Lower Loudoun Little League is seeking community help with donations of services or sponsorships from local businesses or individuals in exchange for a listing in the tournament program and packets that will be given to each player and their family. To support the Virginia State Junior League Baseball Tournament, contact Tim Lieb at The Sage Agency, at 202-431-5855 or tim@sageagency.com.

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Do you know somebody between the ages of 12 and 17 who is interested in babysitting? Tell them about the Child And Babysitting Safety class that is scheduled for Saturday, June 5 at Advanced Corrective Chiropractic in Lansdowne! This class includes CPR Certification, as well as general safety and babysitting "How To" information.  For more information visit http://cpr.newport-enterprises.com.

Come out and play in the 15th Annual Tennis Classic Mixed Doubles Fundraiser benefiting ECHO (Every Citizen Has Opportunities)  a private, nonprofit agency specializing in community-base training, supported employment, and transportation services for adult citizens with disabilities on June 13. Play is at various locations in Loudoun County in the morning. Lunch will be served and finals played in the afternoon at Ida Lee Recreation Center in Leesburg. For more information visit www.echoworks.org  or call Karen Russell at 703-779-2100
 

Celebrate at the Breaux Vineyards Annual Cajun Fest on Saturday, June 19th, beginning at 11:00am - 6pm. Enjoy Cajun fare, true Cajun and Zydeco music, award winning wines of the vineyard and you'll be stompin' your feet and raising your glass to toast this fun-filled event. Tickets are required and advanced reservations are available online until 4:00 pm, June 18th at www.breauxvineyards.com/events. Share some fun, sun, food and wine with the Breaux family; you'll be pleased that you did.

Loudoun Health for Life Day on Saturday, June 26 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Rust Library,  promotes a healthy lifestyle for all Loudoun residents through good nutrition, physical fitness, and preventive healthcare. Bring the family out and enjoy free health screenings, Training exercises with former NFL player Cliff Russell, yoga demonstration, Nintendo Wii Fit, Dance Dance Revolution, cooking demonstrations & tasting, Local resources & information.  Learn, ask questions and take home free materials!

Loudoun Youth Inc., Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services along with the Youth Advisory Council are pleased to announce that Youth Fest  2010 will be held on Saturday, June 26th from 2:00-8:00 pm at the Brambleton Town Center thanks to the generosity of their Grand Sponsors-Brambleton/Soave Real Estate and Miller & Smith.  Brambleton Group and Miller and Smith each donated $10,000 to help promote Youth Fest 2010. Visit www.millerandsmith.com  or www.loudounyouth.org 

The Civil War Comes Alive At Morven Park on June 26th and 27th. Come and witness life as it was for the soldiers of the 17th Mississippi Regiment of the Confederate States of America as they prepare for battle at nearby Balls Bluff. The portrayals of everyday camp life will be complemented by special drilling and firing demonstrations at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day. All tours begin in the Visitors Center located in the Governor's residence. For more details, visit www.morvenpark.org.

Northern Virginia Volleyball Association (www.nvva.com) is a non -profit 501c (3) organization committed to promoting the sport of volleyball to young adults in NOVA regardless of socioeconomic status has opened a volleyball dedicated facility in Sterling.  Please consider partnering with NVVA as a sponsor to assist us in erasing the financial barriers and create the opportunity so that all who desire to play volleyball can afford to. For more info - Tory Schulte at 703-507-9234 or  email  tschulte729@verizon.net.

You are invited to Loudoun's only Kentucky Derby Party to benefit the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc. on Saturday, May 1st from 4:30 to 9:30 pm at the Morven Park Equestrian Center overlooking the race course. The party will include great food by Better Events Catering, Mint Juleps, some old fashioned horse races of our own, a live telecast of the Kentucky Derby on a big screen, a hat contest, silent and live auction, and dancing into the evening. Tickets are $100 per person. Call 703-771-2689 or jhart@ltrf.org  for details.
 
Good Shepherd Alliance, Inc. hosts their 8th Annual Golf Tournament on May 10th  from 9:00a.m.to 3:00p.m.  at the Brambleton Regional Park & Golf Course in Ashburn.   Come and participate in this golfing event that will help support our homeless shelter program.  Cost:  $125 per person ($100 per person if paid before April 19, 2010 For additional information  contact Joy Trickett at 703-404-8412 or  e-mail: joygoodshepherd@verizon.net.

Mclean Insurance Agency hosts their 3rd American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday April 29  from 9:30am-2:30pm at 46179 Westlake Drive, Potomac Falls.  In order to meet community needs, our region currently has to import blood from other American Red Cross Regions. Help increase collections to support local needs.  To participate in the blood drive,  contact Nora Roth (703) 790-5770 to sign up.
 
On May 20th, you can drive for charity and see tolls returned to your community. The Drive for Charity is initiative where the toll proceeds from a single day on the Greenway are distributed to March of Dimes, Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter, Fresh Air/Full Care, Echo Works, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Greenway Scholarship Program that benefit Loudoun County. The charities will share in the distribution of the Drive for Charity's 1 day gross revenues through 2011. Visit  www.dullesgreenway.com/drive-for-charity.html.

Take a spin through the last fifty years at the Third Annual Morven Park Classic Car Cruise-In on Saturday, May 22nd.  Spend the day listening to oldie's music and admiring an impressive collection of classic cars, street rods and muscle cars, fun, food, and festivities for the entire family and a display of over 30,000 Matchbox and Hot Wheels Cars.  Gates open 10:00 am  . Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for Senior Citizens and kids 12 and under are free. Rain date is May 23rd.   For more information visit www.morvenpark.org. 

Join us in the Oatlands Carriage House on May 23  at 4pm for a unique, entertaining and educational event Wine-Aroma! Featuring award winning sommelier Mary Watson-DeLauder. A taste identification competition, complete with prizes, will leave you better informed.  $40 per person, call 703 777 3174 x110 for reservations or book online at www.oatlands.org.  20% discount for purchase of six or more tickets.  Registration deadline May 18.

The Washington Redskins are excited to announce that their 2010 training camp will be held at Redskins Park in Loudoun County. This will mark the ninth year the Redskins will prepare for the NFL season at their year-round facility.  Fans will have the opportunity to watch Head Coach Mike Shanahan begin his inaugural campaign, and will be able to get autographs and pictures of their favorite Redskins players. A complete practice schedule with dates and times for the Redskins 2010 training camp will be available at a later date.  Visit www.redskins.com

The March of Dimes March for Babies at Ida Lee Park will be held on April 25 at 9:00 am. We invite you and your friends and family to join us for a wonderful day of fun, food, and music, all while celebrating babies and the mission of the March of Dimes. To sign up to participate in the event, visit www.marchforbabies.org or call Heather Pesch at 703-824-0111 or e-mail at hpesch@marchofdimes.com.

Plan now to attend a  benefit concert in support of Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers on Saturday, April 10, at 8 p.m. featuring performances by local Loudoun County artists.  Seating is limited. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Suggested admission donation is $30 per person, and please bring a non-perishable item or three for the Food Bank at Interfaith Relief. The concert will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun at 20460 Gleedsville Road in  Leesburg . For more info visit: www.shenandoahacoustics.com  or call (703) 737-7644. 

Loudoun Literacy Council is inviting companies to become  team sponsors at the 4th Annual Corporate Spelling Bee, hosted by Lightfoot Restaurant on Monday, April 26,  6:30 - 9:00 PM. Teams of employees participate in a fun round robin spelling competition. All proceeds go to supporting Loudoun Literacy programs. Contact Candace Kroehl at ckroehl@loudounliteracy.org  or at 703-777-2205 for further details.

We are pleased to announce that our spring/summer junior camps and adult group classes are now available online for you to view and register.  We are utilizing a new process and when you register you will be requested to pay online for the class(es) you choose to register.  We hope you find this process easy to use and we look forward to seeing you this spring/summer.

We are offering two spring break junior golf camps at Raspberry Falls.  The morning camp runs Monday - Thursday 9-1pm and the afternoon camp runs Monday - Thursday 2 - 5pm. To see a full list of the junior camps and adult classes we are offering, visit our website: raspberrygolfacedamy.com.

Dulles Little League Presents: ANTE UP FOR TEAM DIVINEY -A Casino Night Fundraiser to benefit Ryan Diviney and Family. Saturday March 6, 2010 8:00 pm - 12:00 am; National Conference Center. $150 per couple or $100 single Ticket prices include hors d'oeuvres and playing chips Tickets are limited - purchase your ticket today - call 703-946-3990!

The GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus will honor the 10th District artwork submissions to the annual Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the US House of Representatives, Rep. Frank Wolf. The Best in Show will be announced  at an Artist Reception scheduled on Friday, March 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at  GW Virginia campus in Ashburn. For details  call  703-726-3650;  reservations@va.gwu.edu.
 
Please join us for a  Spring Auction to benefit Loudoun Youth Inc. on Saturday, March 13, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  at the  Creighton Model Home at Grenata in Leesburg. Tickets are $10 in advance  / $20 at the door. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation to the auction, contact Christina Druther at cdruther@loudounyouth.org or 703-989-6781.

Buy your tickets now for the 11th Annual American Girl Fashion Show to benefit Blue Ridge Speech & Hearing Center!  Shows will be held on Saturday, March 20th at 12:00 and 3:30 pm & Sunday, March 21st at 12:00 and 3:30 pm at The National Conference Center. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.speechhearing.org. For information on sponsorship opportunities call Kristi Stilen-Lare at 703.858.7620.
 
Loudoun Habitat for Humanity will hold a Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, March 27 at 11am  Ashburn Library   - covering first-time volunteer questions to learning more about each of our committees. Please call the Habitat office at 703.737.6772 if you have any questions.

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity is seeking an experienced Executive Director to serve as the affiliate's day-to-day chief operating officer, overseeing its internal activities and staff while working closely with the President/Executive Committee and the Board of Directors to execute LHFH's strategic mission and direct programs to meet financial and organizational goals. Send cover letter, resume' and salary requirements to pmcgraw@loudounhabitat.org.

Join the YMCA for an evening full of desserts and hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, wine, champagne, music and more! Friday, February 19, at West Belmont Place at The National Conference Center. Reserved seating: $70 per person / General admission: $60 per person ($50.00 is tax deductible). To purchase tickets please call 703.777.9622 or www.ymcadc.org

Oatlands is announcing some exciting events in our 2010 lineup, including a new series call "Oatlands after Five". For all the details visit Oatlands Calendar.

A Business Programs Information Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Marymount's Reston Center located at 1861 Wiehle Ave. Programs include the "Essential MBA" which can be completed in as little as 21 months. Graduate programs in Management and HR Management are also offered. There is no charge to attend the luncheon. To register for the event, call (703) 284-5902 or visit www.marymont.edu/reston.

The Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services is hosting the meetings to offer citizens an opportunity to participate in planning the Tysons Express bus service which will begin this summer and operate weekdays through the end of 2013. Tysons Express will provide morning departures and afternoon and evening returns between park-and-ride lots in Leesburg and Brambleton and various employment sites in Tysons Corner. Passenger fares will be $3.00 per ride.The meetings will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, at the Ashburn Library  on Tuesday, February 23, at the Loudoun County Government Center. Call
703-771-5665 for details.

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets® hosts its annual Presidents' Day Sale on Friday, Feb 12 through Monday, Feb 15.  All are invited to enjoy additional savings beyond the everyday savings of 25% - 65% on designer and brand name fashions, houseware, specialty gifts and more. Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets features 110 stores including Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Kate Spade, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren,  Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and many more. For additional information visit us  www.premiumoutlets.com/leesburg

Annual Family Concert "Fairy Tales, Furry Tails" featuring the Loudoun Ballet Company on Saturday, February 27th at 4pm at Stone Bridge High School,followed by dinner catered by  Mama Lucci's Visit www.loudounsym.org or call 703-771-8287 for advance tickets to the concert and/or dinner.

BB&T Bank proudly sponsors the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association by hosting its 2nd Annual silent auction on January 30 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm at their Ashburn Branch (43865 Freedom Station Plaza). NVVA is dedicated to promoting self-esteem, leadership skills and discipline among their athletes. Donations are welcome, in the form of prizes, sponsorships and attendance to the event. The Ashburn Branch of BBT is located at 43865 Freedom Station Plaza, Ashburn VA 20148.  If you have any questions or wish to donate please contact Gale Paige at 703-901-5217 or via email at paige_gale@hotmail.com.

George Mason University announced a major land gift of 37 acres in Loudoun County, Va., from Van Metre Companies. The property is located in Ashburn, near exit 6 of the Dulles Greenway. It is within one mile of a future Dulles Corridor Metrorail station.

“We are very excited and appreciative of the great generosity of the Van Metre Companies,” says Mason President Alan Merten.

“As we assess the university’s future and determine how best we can continue meeting the educational needs of our region, this significant gift provides us with strong options to make many of our programs more accessible to many more people.”

Mason is part of the Loudoun Planning Project, a partnership with Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun County Public Schools, the Town of Leesburg and the Loudoun County government. The group is exploring the possibility of using the land to establish a Loudoun County campus for George Mason University.

Virginia's new Governor Bob McDonnell is the keynote speaker at the Loudoun Chamber's Annual Meeting! Elected as Virginia's 71st Governor on November 3rd, McDonnell will make his first appearance before a Northern Virginia business organization when he addresses the Loudoun County Chamber just several days after his inauguration.

The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Annual Meeting will be held on January 21 February 4th, from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The National Conference Center in Leesburg. Admission: $60 Members; $90 Non Members (includes lunch) Register here or visit www.loudounchamber.org

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BB&T Bank  proudly sponsors the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association by hosting  its 2nd Annual silent auction on January 30 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm at their Ashburn Branch (43865 Freedom Station Plaza). NVVA is dedicated to promoting self-esteem, leadership skills and discipline among their athletes. Donations are welcome, in the form of prizes, sponsorships and attendance to the event. The Ashburn Branch of BBT is located at 43865 Freedom Station Plaza, Ashburn VA 20148. If you have any questions or wish to donate please contact Gale Paige at 703-901-5217 or via email at paige_gale@hotmail.com.

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Lansdowne Resort was presented with the EcoCEO Award, sponsored by SmartCEO magazine. The EcoCEO Award recognizes environmental excellence in business and honors companies who are catalysts for change, not only in their own companies, but with their client companies. Out of 60 applicants, Lansdowne Resort was one of 28 finalists divided into three categories: the facilitators, implementers and innovators.

Loudoun Water is now distributing an email newsletter. To subscribe, see the "Loudoun Water News" sign up form on the @Home page.

Each issue will provide timely information about

• Community water quality,
• All about wells,
• Testing procedures and results,
• General education and
• Citizens Advisory Group news.
  

Raspberry Golf Academy

Mark your calendars today and book your appointment with the PING Fitting Van. Great opportunity to see the newest clubs. The PING fitting van will be at Raspberry Falls on Sunday, October 4 10-2pm. Register online or call the pro shop at (703) 779-2555 x1. Call today to get your spot guaranteed!

In case you are wondering about the status at our neighboring Selma development:

The economic downturn has some developers feeling the pain. Selma Estates, LLC (An Edgemoore limited liability company) filed for Chapter 11 in November of last year. The company has stopped work on the Historic Selma property. Winchester Homes continues its new construction work and has about six lots left under an agreement with Edgemoore.

A Winchester VP said:

while the work stoppage has required Winchester to answer some challenging questions from visitors at the model home, the sales activity at Selma by his company continues.

(The above was recently reported in The Loudoun Newsletter published semi-monthly by Virginia Newsletters LLC.)

Loudoun County's newest winery, the Bluemont Vinyard, opened in October, 2007. Raspberry's own Bob and Loree Rupy are partners in the new venture. Located on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bluemont Vinyard boasts an elevation of about 1,000 feet. Their unique theme is "where elevation not only defines our location, but also our goal."

This morning's email contained a note from Loree ...

The Leesburg Vintner recently launced The Vintner Blog announcing Saturday wine tastings and various wine specials. The Vintner has anchored the corner of Loudoun and King Streets in downtown Leesburg since 1988. Mike Carroll, the proprietor, has a knack for finding and stocking great wines at a value price. Mike and his crew routinely hold wine tastings each Saturday afternoon from noon to 4:00 pm featuring some of the newest offerings by his distributors. In addition to great value offerings, the Vintner also carries a selection of great vintages from around the world including California, France and Italy.

A new venture has just launched called Modern Mom. Initially focused on Loudoun County, Modern Mom includes a full featured social media web portal complete with "Blogs Du Jour" and a new quarterly magazine. The founder, Hulya Aksu, is hoping to attract upwards of 20,000 moms from across the county. From the Loudoun Times Mirror, October 23rd:

Modern Mom Magazine debuts in Loudoun

Every issue of the glossy quarterly magazine will feature a Loudoun mom, articles on local businesses -- everything from toy stores to spas -- and provide information about family-friendly events in the area. The Web site will provide more content and opportunity for online interaction.

Here's an excerpt from the Modern Mom Website ~ About Us:

The @Home in Raspberry Falls public site is redesigned and in full production. An important feature of the public site is In The News, a repository of announcements, general news and information about the community, news from Van Metre, the county and the HOA.

The Residents Only portion that includes On The Vine and the The Directory is slated to be available on or about November 1st. Watch this space for a future announcement.