May 2008
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Your Horse's Health: Understanding Equine Acupuncture
With all of today's advanced veterinary technologies, why are so many horse owners and veterinarians traveling back in time and utilizing the ancient Chinese pr…
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Whooooo Was That Owl in the Painting
Jay Burch had just moved to her Upperville studio and was driving back there from a Halloween Party about 2 a.m. in full Indian Squaw costume dress when an enor…
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Virginia Gold Cup
Virginia Gold Cup
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Upperville Kick Off Party
Upperville Kick Off Party
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Summer Brings Seersucker Thursday to Senate and to The Piedmont
Every U.S. Senator knows that sweltering summer days are much more civilized in a Seersucker suit, but few know the history of the tradition. Now, thanks to Mar…
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Sheila Johnson Honors Mentor and Friend with $4m Gift
When Sheila Johnson arrived at the University of Illinois in 1966 with a scholarship to study music, she had already been the beneficiary of kind guidance and f…
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Save Middleburg School! Council to School Board
Amidst fears that Middleburg's century-old, 85-student elementary school might soon be closed, Town Council unanimously adopted a "Resolution in Opposition to t…
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Piedmont Community Foundation Selects 2008 Spring Community Grant Awards
The Board of Directors of the Piedmont Community Foundation (PCF) is pleased to announce the selection of the 2008 Competitive Community Grant Awards. The Water…
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Perfect Match Creates Middleburg Polo Academy
When a well-traveled and highly successful Middleburg lawyer volunteered to help polo players and Buddhist monks with their immigration applications, she had no…
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New MARE Advisory Council Members
Dr. Matthew Mackay-Smith of White Post and James Treptow of Middleburg were elected to the Advisory Council at the bi-annual meeting of the Middleburg Agricultu…
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Middleburg Community Center Auction
Middleburg Community Center Auction
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Local Investment Manager / IRA Rollover Specialist Attends Exclusive IRA Distribution Workshop
Helen Modly, CFP, ChFC of Focus Wealth Management, Ltd., Middleburg, VA completed the advanced two day Ed Slott IRA Workshop in Orlando, Florida on April 3rd an…
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Hummingbirds Love Bat Face Cuphea
One group of plants has increased mightily over the years and consistently proves its worth, these are the cupheas. I'm pleased with their performance over the…
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Historic Renovation Tax Credit for Purcellville
Purcellville businessman Robert Lauten was recently approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Historic Resources for a substantial tax credit for…
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From True Confessions To Parrotheads, Something For Everyone
Whether your tastes run the gamut from elegant Gothic suspense or compelling nonfiction, you'll find it in an abundance of new releases. There are one or two od…
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European-trained Hotelier Made Blackberry Farm #1 in the World!
The Goodstone Inn & Estate announces the appointment of Simon Smith as general manager for the luxurious, intimate property located just outside historic Middle…
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Delightful Activities Planned for Peace & Plenty Extravaganza
Pool Table, Tiffany Lamp, Dell Laptop, Fabulous Holidays, Elizabeth Locke and Marilyn Monroe to be Auctioned Fabulous live and silent auctions will embellish Mi…
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Christmas In Your Mouth: Red Berries and Green Salads
Red, ripe, juicy and sweet. Ah, strawberries. Green, tender, crisp and flavorful. Mmm, baby salad greens. Spring has sprung, and we are full swing into one of m…
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Chefs on Bikes Ride to Raise Funds for Hungry Kids
Supporters and sponsors of the award-winning Chefs on Bikes fundraiser are revving up to end childhood hunger in America June 24th when the 100-mile motorcycle…
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Cat-a-Palooza Coming to Loudoun County Government Center
Back by popular demand… Cat-apalooza is returning to the Loudoun County Government Center every Tuesday in June! In honor of Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month, cats and…