February 2022
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Things are Looking Up! Around the Town
It seems, cautiously, we can say things may be looking up as far as Covid is concerned in our world. Tom reminds me that we must be grateful every day and be re…
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The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is Accepting Applications for Nursing School Tuition Assistance
The Scholarship Committee of The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is accepting applications for nursing school tuition assistance. Criteria for selection…
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The Dilemma: In Unison
I have talked a lot about Spotify over the years; I rely on this music streaming service for a lot of my musical consumption. But I never paid attention when Jo…
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Ten Foxcroft School Students Earn Prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
A group of ten Foxcroft students created 16 outstanding works of art and writing that were recently selected for special recognition in the 2022 Scholastic Art…
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Relaxation 101
Ace Certified Fitness and Pilates instructor Are you overwhelmed by the stresses of life? Maybe it's health issues that have you stressed. Or relationship issue…
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RESPECT
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson initiated the first "Negro History Week," commencing the week of February 7 to celebrate and raise awareness of Black history. In 197…
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Nine Students Elected to Foxcroft School Chapter of Cum Laude Society
Five seniors and four juniors were recently elected to the Foxcroft School Chapter of the Cum Laude Society. They join four members of the Senior Class who were…
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Middleburg Town Hall Parking Changes
The Town of Middleburg announces changes to the parking for the Middleburg Town Office effective Monday, February 21, 2022. Cooper Building Services, the Genera…
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Middleburg Town Council Report
Eura Lewis and Mark Snyder Remembered Eura and Mark served on the Town Council for many years and were long-time residents of Middleburg. Mayor Bridge Littleton…
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Marylin Goss Triplett Bigelow
Marylin Goss Triplett Bigelow, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Haymarket, VA on February 4, 2022. She was born May 22, 1933 in North Vernon, Indiana. She…
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Mango and Black Bean Salad
This simple salad can be made well in advance and a wonderful addition to any picnic - tailgate season is fast approaching. Serves 6 1 mango, diced 1 pint cherr…
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Letter From The Plains: Is Five Enough?
As 2022 enters the end of its second month one question that is uppermost in the minds of those who care about our country's international relations, and partic…
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Let's Go Racing! Horse-Crazy
The shorter month of February is highlighted by teasing glimpses of spring when brief periods of warmth encourage green shoots, which enliven the wintry landsca…
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JK Moving Partners with Nova Labs: Enabling Nonprofit STEAM Program to Move to New, Bigger Space
JK Moving Services, the largest independently owned moving company in North America, is helping a local STEAM nonprofit move to an even larger facility. As part…
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Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for My Child? Let's Talk Facts:
President & Chief Medical Officer, Virginia Heart The Pfizer vaccine has received emergency approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for childr…
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Historic Garden Week is coming
Historic Garden Week is coming! As part of America's largest "Open House" the Leesburg Garden Club invites you to stroll along Cornwall Street, the heart of Lee…
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Goose Creek Watching
Do you know where the source of Goose Creek is located? I know it begins in Front Royal, near Linden. It is at the top of my list of local places I have yet to…
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Girl Code
At times, women can be seriously catty individuals. Remember the movie "Mean Girls?" I wish that script was all Hollywood, but in reality, there is no woman I k…
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Foxcroft School to Host Screening of "Resilient Hearts" Haitian Earthquake Documentary
Haitian-American director and global philanthropist Claudine Oriol will screen and discuss her captivating documentary "Resilient Hearts" at Foxcroft School on…
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Five Ways Conservation Easements Make a Difference
With Virginia's population nearly doubling in 50 years, saving land is more important than ever According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Virginia…