Bluemont News

The season's first Bluemont old-time country dance is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at a yet-to-be-determined site, said Peter Dunning, president of Bluemont.

Top By Hannah Hager Source: Loudoun Times-Mirror TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 2009 UPDATED FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 2009 Bluemont Fair When: Sept.

Hundreds of volunteers spread out across much of the region on Wednesday to help people in need with home improvement projects.

AT LOUDOUN COUNTY'S Bluemont Vineyard, some tasting-room visitors balk when offered a sample of the winery's Donkey Ros.

James Pope lifts a combined total of 1,545.5 pounds for four world records. By Reed S. Albers Wednesday, August 19, 2009 The thought of lifting 400 pounds might make some 50-year-oldsa knees tremble, but for one Fairfax County sheriff's deputy, it led to four world records at the World Police and Fire Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, ...

This weekend, take advantage of the outdoors by making plans in Loudoun. There will be a blackberry festival in Bluemont, an outdoor play in Leesburg and a car show in Purcellville.

Top By Staff Source: Loudoun Times-Mirror THURSDAY, JULY 9 2009 UPDATED THURSDAY, JULY 9 2009 The summer weekend planner: Bucking broncs, Shakespeare al fresco, music, wine and more plan your summer weekend in Loudoun.

The Fourth of July weekend may have come and gone, but there are still plenty of events that will make this weekend a memorable one in Loudoun.

Winchester, VA - AT&T* today announced the extension of its 3G mobile broadband network along I-81 traveling from Stephens City through Winchester and on to Clear Brook, as well as west along Route-7 from Round Hill through Bluemont and Berryville to Winchester.

Summer is the perfect time for enjoying the outdoors, visiting neighbors and going to concerts.

The mother of a 22-year-old woman killed earlier this month has a message for the Northern Shenandoah Valley: "Thank you." Deborah Plamondon, of Bluemont, said she wanted to thank all those that helped in the search for her daughter, Kayleigh, who was reported missing on June 9. "I just want to thank everyone who helped search for Kayleigh," said ...

That's the motto Kayleigh Marie Plamondon had tattooed on her arm, and it's a philosophy the 22-year-old lived by.

It's summer in Loudoun, and that means time for the fair. Time for the fair means time for four stalwart supporters of youth activities to get ready to pucker up for the porker.

As a hostess and former chef at Upperville's Hunter's Head Tavern, Anna regularly chats with diners about their meals, the weather, and her seemingly English accent.

Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication.

Early June is strawberry season and this week in particular they are ripe for the picking.

The strawberry patch is open for pick-your-own from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Authorities are investigating cases of DUI and an attempted abduction, according to a release from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

The Fredericksburg region is bursting with musical flavor over the summer. Pack some bug spray, a picnic and a few lawn chairs and head for any of the dozens of outdoor concerts scheduled for the next few months.

It's shaping up to be a battle of the bands this weekend in Loudoun, with something to suit nearly anybody's taste.