At this time of year people tend to be giving more than any other time of the year. Of course we get caught up in the stress and the shopping of the holidays. But in these bad economic times have you noticed people hoping to help each other more than they ever did?
Loudoun County residents are well known for their generosity. Yes, we are all feeling the economic pinch, but these are the times, more than ever, that we need to come together as a community and help each other. What can you do to help in Loudoun County this holiday season?
If you’re an animal lover
The Humane Society of Loudoun County, VA is a no kill, all volunteer organization working to save the lives of abandoned, feral, and injured animals. The members of their all-volunteer team live in all areas of Loudoun County, VA, including Leesburg, Sterling, Waterford, Ashburn, Lovettesville, Middleburg and many others.
Helping the Elderly
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is an organization that seeks to assist individuals fifty-five years of age or older to stay active and involved in their community. It’s a great way to become better connected to the older adults of the community - you may go in to touch their lives, but you never know how much they could touch yours.
Keep the roads safe this holiday season
Loudoun County MADD is a grass-roots organization, staffed with volunteers who are doing everything they can to eliminate drunk driving. You can do things like help the Sheriff’s Department with Loudoun County’s Sobriety checkpoints, staff booths at various festivals and help sponsor events and contests.
Making sure everybody gets a warm meal
The mission of Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Inc., is to feed the hungry by providing emergency food assistance to those in need to any person or family living in Loudoun County. That includes the poor, the unemployed, the elderly, the sick and the homeless. In 2008 alone they served a record 50,426 individuals - which is over 14,000 families.
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The Magic of Loudoun County at the Holidays
Loudoun County is famous for its picturesque scenery, historical villages and fairs and festivities that attract people from miles away. Can you imagine a better place to live during the holiday season?
Loudoun County is fondly known as DC’s Wine Country. In fitting Loudoun style, do a little wine tasting to kick off the holidays. The annual end of the year celebration at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards offers a special tasting of champagnes, sparkling wines and hors d’oeuvres on Saturday, December 12th.
The spirit of
Christmas is strong in the Loudoun County community which becomes very evident driving the streets filled with homes twinkling with lights, Santa’s reindeer and the like. The community has an opportunity to vote this year for your favorite condo, townhouse, and single family home in both the traditional category or the contemporary glitz category, as well as honorable mention for a street or block with extraordinary lights. Prizes will be awarded so email your votes to Events@southriding.net or vote at Town Hall.
It is not quite the Holidays until you see The Nutcracker, and the Loudoun Ballet Company puts on one of the best performances around. After years of extensive research, The LBC has reconstructed the original version of the Nutcracker. The results are rave reviews, sold-out performances and a truly spectacular show.
Living in Loudoun County sometimes means traveling back in time. Imagine back to days of carriage rides, carolers adorned in 19th century attire and families joining together to search for the perfect Christmas tree. You can do all of this and more at the Carriage Depot Christmas, an annual event held at Morven Park Equestrian Center on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Its easy to get stressed out during the holidays, but living in Loudoun reminds you just how magical the holidays can be. If you want to call Loudoun County "home," I can help.
Helena Talbot
Broker/Owner Exit Realty Talbot and Company
Phone: 703-574-3800
Email: Helena@mris.com
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Loudoun County is fondly known as DC’s Wine Country. In fitting Loudoun style, do a little wine tasting to kick off the holidays. The annual end of the year celebration at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards offers a special tasting of champagnes, sparkling wines and hors d’oeuvres on Saturday, December 12th.
The spirit of
Christmas is strong in the Loudoun County community which becomes very evident driving the streets filled with homes twinkling with lights, Santa’s reindeer and the like. The community has an opportunity to vote this year for your favorite condo, townhouse, and single family home in both the traditional category or the contemporary glitz category, as well as honorable mention for a street or block with extraordinary lights. Prizes will be awarded so email your votes to Events@southriding.net or vote at Town Hall.
It is not quite the Holidays until you see The Nutcracker, and the Loudoun Ballet Company puts on one of the best performances around. After years of extensive research, The LBC has reconstructed the original version of the Nutcracker. The results are rave reviews, sold-out performances and a truly spectacular show.
Living in Loudoun County sometimes means traveling back in time. Imagine back to days of carriage rides, carolers adorned in 19th century attire and families joining together to search for the perfect Christmas tree. You can do all of this and more at the Carriage Depot Christmas, an annual event held at Morven Park Equestrian Center on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Its easy to get stressed out during the holidays, but living in Loudoun reminds you just how magical the holidays can be. If you want to call Loudoun County "home," I can help.
Helena Talbot
Broker/Owner Exit Realty Talbot and Company
Phone: 703-574-3800
Email: Helena@mris.com
www.loudouncountyonline.com
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