Loudoun County Government

09/20/2024

Kickoff the fall season at the annual Fall Fest and Photo Expo at Claude Moore Park this Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.!
Fall Fest is fun for all ages with attractions including pumpkin painting, music and a petting zoo. Admission to the event is free and food will be available for purchase. More details below!

The annual Fall Fest and Photo Expo at Claude Moore Park is this Saturday!

Spend a beautiful fall day outdoors and shop and enjoy handmade crafts from local artisans and view the amazing work of entrants to the Friends of Claude Moore Park’s 16th Annual Photo Expo.

Fall Fest is fun for all ages with attractions including pumpkin painting, music, and a petting zoo. The Claude Moore Park Fall Fest will be held on Saturday ( September 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Admission to the event is free and food will be available for purchase.

Parking for the event is available from the Loudoun Park Lane entrance at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, located at 21668 Heritage Farm Lane. The Old Vestals Gap entrance will be closed to traffic on September 21 until 3:00 p.m.

This event will be held rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, a cancelation notice will be posted on the Loudoun PRCS website at loudoun.gov/prcs and the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Claude Moore Park pages.

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Claude Moore Park provides a unique green space amid Eastern Loudoun's neighborhoods and commercial areas. Visitors to the park discover wooded lanes, green meadows, and sparkling ponds while catching a glimpse of the wildlife that makes their homes in the park's habitats. Natural areas provide peaceful surroundings for hikes, picnics, bird watching, and photography.

Claude Moore Park is located at 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road in Sterling.

09/20/2024

Attention employers: Learn the benefits of hiring veterans! The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Virginia Values Veterans Certification Session October 10, 2024, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. The free event will be held at Rust Library in Leesburg. Details here: https://bit.ly/3XQNjvA

09/20/2024

The John Champe High School girls soccer team was honored by the Board of Supervisors at its September 17, 2024, meeting. The Board adopted a resolution honoring the team for winning the 2024 Virginia High School League Class 4 State Championship. Read the resolution: https://bit.ly/3XJFibL

09/20/2024

Early Voting starts today! Be sure to check our website for more information on parking, acceptable forms of ID, and other early voting information.

https://ow.ly/2ske50TrkPE

09/19/2024

Take the Car Free Day pledge and telework or use car free travel alternatives on Monday, September 23, 2024. Enjoy a special promo offer to try Capital Bikes...

09/19/2024

Plan and bring your recyclables before September 30, 2024! Reminder, the Sterling Park Recycling Center located at Park View High School will close effective Monday, September 30, with Sunday, September 29, being the last day the public will have access to the center. Details: https://bit.ly/3X3p9fT

County is closing the Sterling Park Recycling Center located at Park View High School effective Monday, September 30, 2024.
➡️The last day the public will have access to the center is Sunday, September 29.
➡️Due to the Park View High School replacement project, the closure of the recycling center is permanent.
➡️Loudoun County is seeking a replacement site for a recycling center in the Sterling community.
➡️In the meantime, Sterling residents are encouraged to use any of the county’s other recycling drop-off centers.
➡️Details here: https://bit.ly/3X3p9fT

09/18/2024

Early voting begins 9/20 at the Office of Elections location in Leesburg. Early voting at satellite locations (Sterling, South Riding and Purcellville) begins 10/21.

Stay tuned for more voting information by following Loudoun County Elections & Voter Registration and or visit loudoun.gov/vote.

True or False - ALL of our Early Voting sites open this Friday?

Answer: FALSE

Our Office of Elections location in Leesburg is the only site that opens on 9/20. Our other satellite locations (Sterling, South Riding and Purcellville), open on 10/21. Stay tuned for more voting facts or visit our website for more information!

https://www.loudoun.gov/vote

09/18/2024

The County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed September as Hunger Action Month in Loudoun, where an estimated 6.9% of residents struggle with hunger and may not know where their next meal will come from. The proclamation encourages residents to join the movement to end hunger by taking action such as organizing a food drive. Read the proclamation: https://bit.ly/3TxTqlS

09/18/2024

Businesses and organizations that generate small amounts of hazardous waste may be eligible for County’s next business hazardous waste collection event on October 3, 2024. Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is September 27. Find details here: https://bit.ly/47vdhrI

09/18/2024

The County Board of Supervisors’ Transportation and Land Use Committee meets today, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be televised on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40 and livestreamed at loudoun.gov/meetings.

09/18/2024

Happy World Water Monitoring Day! Let's protect 's water resources by understanding and monitoring our local water bodies. Remember ONLY RAIN DOWN THE STORM DRAIN! Learn more at loudoun.gov/WaterMonitoring.

09/17/2024

Be a good neighbor! Start a conversation with neighbors and friends and talk about steps you’ve taken to prepare for emergencies and encourage others to ask questions about preparedness actions that might work for them. Don’t know where to start? County has advice and resources that will help. Learn more: loudoun.gov/ready

09/17/2024

The County Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting today, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be televised on Comcast Cable Channel 23 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40 and livestreamed at loudoun.gov/meetings.

09/17/2024

Today is ! Do you know if you're registered for the November 5th election? If you aren't, today is a great day to fill out your voter registration form. Click on the link below for more information or to fill out your form.

https://www.loudoun.gov/196/How-do-I-Register-to-VoteUpdate-my-Regis

09/17/2024

The County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed September 17-23, 2024, as Constitution Week, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The resolution was presented to a representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which initiated the celebration of Constitution Week in 1956. Read the resolution: https://bit.ly/3Xdq6Cb

09/16/2024

County is expanding opportunities for affordable homeownership. The Board of Supervisors has approved changes to existing programs and the creation of a new program designed to help people with moderate incomes become homeowners. Details here: https://bit.ly/3TxCiwN

09/16/2024

The next session of Loudoun County’s online initiative to help fathers build their parenting skills begins October 8, 2024. The 12-week, virtual program is free. Register early. Space is limited. Find details here: https://bit.ly/3TrwWDd

09/15/2024

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of Hispanic Americans in .

09/13/2024

The County Youth and Family Resource Center offers free workshops on a variety of topics. The next workshop is “Back to School: Why Attendance Matters” and it’s being offered on two dates in two locations. Both are from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

➡️ Sept. 26: Youth & Family Resource Center, 42055 Gourley Transit Drive, Leesburg

➡️ Oct. 10: Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling

Learn more and sign up for notifications of upcoming workshops and events: https://bit.ly/3uzqSiG

09/13/2024

As the Route 7 West Safety and Operational Study continues, County will host a public input meeting September 25, 2024, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., in Bluemont to gain feedback from the community about short-term recommendations and concepts for improving safety along Route 7 from Route 690 to the Clarke County line. Details here: https://bit.ly/3zjxBzG

09/13/2024

A Middleburg woman is facing charges of animal cruelty following an investigation by Loudoun County Animal Services that found animals living in conditions that were a direct threat to their life, health and safety. Details here: https://bit.ly/3XEPh26

09/13/2024

Car Free Day is just two weeks from today! Have you pledged to reduce your car trips by taking transit, walking, biking, or teleworking? Pledge today to be entered to win great prizes at CarFreeMetroDC.org.

To learn more about commuter options in Loudoun County, visit loudoun.gov/commute.

09/12/2024

With the election coming up, you're going to see a lot of information about the Virginia election/voter registration process. To make it easier to understand, we're going to spend the next few weeks breaking the process down into easy and simple steps. Make sure to check back over the next few weeks for details on each step of the election and voter registration process.

09/12/2024

Watch the highlights from the County Charles Hamilton Houston Courthouse Designation Ceremony in honor of the famed civil rights attorney. The event took place on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., on the grounds of the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex at 18 East Market St. in Leesburg Details here: https://bit.ly/3X4TTgr

09/12/2024

Reminder: The Sterling Park Recycling Center located at Park View High School is closing effective Monday, September 30, 2024. Details here:
https://bit.ly/3X3p9fT

County is closing the Sterling Park Recycling Center located at Park View High School effective Monday, September 30, 2024.
➡️The last day the public will have access to the center is Sunday, September 29.
➡️Due to the Park View High School replacement project, the closure of the recycling center is permanent.
➡️Loudoun County is seeking a replacement site for a recycling center in the Sterling community.
➡️In the meantime, Sterling residents are encouraged to use any of the county’s other recycling drop-off centers.
➡️Details here: https://bit.ly/3X3p9fT

09/11/2024

County election officials remind voters that the first day of early voting for the November 5 general election is Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Dr. SE, Suite 150, in Leesburg. The deadline to register to vote a non-provisional ballot or update your information is October 15. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3XmNxZV

Loudoun County Elections & Voter Registration

09/11/2024

This Friday, Sept. 13, all branches will be closed for Staff Development Day. Our online resources are always available, and you can still check out books and DVDs from one of our book vending machines thanks to Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services! May Friday the 13th be your lucky day, after all.

Regular service resumes Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m.

Online resources: library.loudoun.gov/online
Book vending machines: library.loudoun.gov/bookvending

Bluemont Community Center
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
Douglass Community Center
Lucketts Community Center

09/11/2024

The County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly public hearing tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Loudoun County Government Center. The meeting will be aired on Comcast Government Channel 23, Verizon FIOS Channel 40 and online at loudoun.gov/meetings.

09/11/2024

Be prepared! Join Katy and Fran of the Office of Emergency Management today, Wednesday, September 11, at the Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg until 1:00 p.m. for emergency preparedness information, giveaways and demonstrations as part of National Preparedness Month! Learn more about emergency preparedness at loudoun.gov/ready.