Friday, February 15, 2013
Bows for Belmont Ridge, Leesburg UMC women share their love on Cupid's holiday.
Giving, caring and expressing thanks – for two local groups wanting to help others, that’s what Valentine’s Day is all about. The women of the Leesburg United Methodist Church arrived at The Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital today with their annual spread of baked items and healthy snacks to thank the hospital employees for their hard work. “We’ve been doing this since the late ‘90s. We do this just to show our appreciation to the hospital,” said church member Nancy Wolford. The ladies arrived with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit, homemade cookies and other healthy snacks for the staff of The Birthing Inn. “It’s fun! We divide up the work,” said Betsy Creamer, another member of Leesburg UMC. Selecting a different department each …
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Whether you're a fan or not we want to know what you're up to.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day...you either love it or you don't. The annual holiday has become one of the biggest celebrations when it comes to expressing one's love. So what are your plans for this special day? Answer our Patch Poll below. When you're done make sure to check out the facts and figures we posted earlier today.
Fun facts and figures regarding the special day.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Expressing one's love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine's Day; whereby sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared Feb. 14 as Valentine Day. Esther Howland, a native of Massachusetts, is given credit for selling the first mass-produced valentine cards in the 1840s. The spirit continues today with even young children exchanging valentine's cards with their fellow classmates. CANDY 1,177 - Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
In this edition of Patch Picks, we look at some of the most romantic restaurants in Leesburg.
Valentine's Day is on Monday, but most of you will be having your romantic dinners this weekend. In case you haven't made reservations yet, Patch has some suggestions for restaurants in which to have your perfect Valentine's Day dinner. These restaurants may be different sizes and offer different menu options, but here are the five most romantic restaurants in Leesburg.
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Lightfoot Restaurant
11 N King St, Leesburg, VA
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The Wine Kitchen
7 S King St, Leesburg, VA
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Tuscarora Mill Restaurant
203 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA
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Travinia Italian Kitchen
1605 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg, VA
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19286 Promenade Dr, Leesburg, VA
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Whether you're on your own or with your honey, Rouge provides some much needed relaxation
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Whether you're part of a couple or sailing the single ship, the holiday can be stressful. Why not take some time for relaxation this weekend? Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much-deserved break from the stress of the work-week and your every day lives. Pamper yourself, have fun, and see what Leesburg has to offer! This week, our featured escape is Rouge Beauty, Spa & Apothecary Boutique. Come in for their Valentine's Day special and receive a 1 hour facial and a 1 hour massage for just $150. It makes a great gift for the special someone in your life or just as a treat for yourself. If you are spending a special day with your honey, Rouge also offers side-by-side …
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Rouge Beauty, Spa & Apothecary Boutique
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Nancy Gordon
11:31 am on Friday, February 15, 2013
Thank you for this great article! more ›