Loudoun Habitat Dressing Up and Having a Ball

Money raised by the Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction goes back to the community, helping local people in need build a home of their own.

For the second year, Loudoun Habitat for Humanity has planned a Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction. The cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m., providing guests with an opportunity to mingle and bid on the long list of silent auction items. The cocktail hour will be followed by a seated dinner and dancing to the music of Pebble to Pearl, a local group that was well-received at last year’s event.  Established in 1993, Loudoun Habitat has built or rehabilitated 21 houses in Loudoun County, serving about 80 people. During the past two to three years, Habitat has built three new homes in western Loudoun in the Village of St. Louis, just north of Middleburg, and purchased, rehabbed and resold six foreclosed properties in the eastern part of the county…

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Ashburn Scout Plans Project to Benefit the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity

Stone Bridge student hopes to raise enough money to pay for construction of home in Purcellville to help earn Eagle badge.

Ashburn resident Brenton Jackson has invited the community to participate in his Eagle Scout service project that will benefit the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. Jackson, a member of Troop 1173 and a Stone Bridge High School student, is organizing a used book/CD/DVD drive with plans to hold a community book sale at the end. Jackson hopes to raise enough money to fund the construction of a house for Habitat near Purcellville. Here’s how residents in the community can help: Contribute to Donation Boxes through Nov. 10 Jackson has set out large green donation boxes with information and fliers attached in the following places around the community: Door-to-door Collection in Ashburn Farm, Saturday, Nov. 5 Two weeks before the book sale, Jackson …

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Ringing in Hope Draws Hundreds to Summer Event

Redskins Hogette’s signaled the start of the race, which had winners from all over the county.

The Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun (10K, 5K Race and 1K Walk) drew more than 500 registered runners to ring in its inaugural summer race June 25 in Ashburn. The Washington Redskin’s Hogettes signaled the start of the race and runners dashed off to compete along the newly certified USATF 10K and 5K course. Aaron Church of South Riding, Va, placed first overall for the men in the 10K, coming in at 33:02. Sarah Bard of Leesburg placed first overall for the women with a running time of 40:24. In the 5K race, first-place overall winners were Axel Tarnvik of Ashburn, coming in at 16:41, and Karen Haddon of Aldie with a run time of 20:56. Prizes were also awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in 14 different age categories for both …

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The Frugalista Corner

Save Money and Help Habitat

Reuse. Recycle. ReStore.

Save major moolah on future home renovations and help build a home for an area family in need when you shop at Loudoun Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Purcellville. The 23,000-square-foot facility, which opened April 18, 2009, is filled with new or nearly new home renovation items. From pipes and paint to furniture and appliances, the savings are impressive – 50 percent to 90 percent below retail. Other items for purchase include cabinets, windows, doors, lighting, lumber, molding and electrical supplies. “We have lots of people coming in who have never heard of the store before and are amazed when they find the place,” said Luca Dowd, assistant manager. According to Dowd, he would like the store to be more well-known to college-age kids…

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Laugh A Little, Help A Lot With The Capitol Steps

Holidays have you stir crazy? Get the family out of the house for an evening of laughs that helps the local Habitat for Humanity

Friday evening, after too many hours of turkey and football watching, plan to get out of the house for an evening filled with laughter at the River Creek Club in Leesburg. This is an annual event hosted by the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity that is designed to be filled with humor and relaxation while helping local families. Tickets cost $40 and proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.  In the past, 300 to 400 people have attended the event. Friday's event, which starts at 8:00pm, is headlined by the Capitol Steps. If you have never seen the Capitol Steps before, it is an engaging political comedy group that began as a group of Senate staffers. The Capitol Steps have been featured on National Public Radio, NBC, CBS and ABC. Habitat for …

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