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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Loudoun Grown Event Showcases Rural Economy, Purcellville

Third annual Loudoun Grown Expo has grown exponentially each year and promised more vendors this year.

More vendors have signed on than ever for what Purcellville Mayor Bob Lazaro anticipates will be the biggest Loudoun Grown Expo yet. In its third year, the expo runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Bush Tabernacle in the town. “The first year, we had about 1,000 people attend, the second year, about 2,000,” Lazaro said. “This year we are expecting many more.” The event, organized by the Town of Purcellville, provides an opportunity to “showcase what makes Loudoun unique and what makes Purcellville a great place to live and work,” Lazaro said, adding that attendees may notice some changes this year to make the event bigger and better. One noticeable change will be the addition of food and drink vendors outside the Tabernacle, …

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Make Those Healthy Resolutions Stick

Loudoun Flavor helps people get healthy and save time, all while supporting local farmers.

The start of each new year is filled with resolutions often chosen to improve one's self. According to the U.S. Government, the most common New Year's resolutions include: drink less alcohol, get a better job or education, get fit, lose weight, manage debt, manage stress, quit smoking, reduce-reuse and recycle, save money, take a trip and volunteer to help others. Well I have an idea that can help you reach almost half of those resolutions in one quick action. Let me introduce to you Loudoun Flavor. Loudoun Flavor is an online, easy way to receive high-quality fresh farm produce. In addition to produce, the market offers dairy, confections, flowers, baked goods, meats, snacks, spreads and a variety of household items and gifts. By using …

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