General News and Items of Interest

Last Updated 08/31/2010


 

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Surplus Store Open Saturday, August 28


On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the Loudoun County Surplus Store will feature a large selection of books as well as a new selection of firefighter boots, chairs, two children's bicycles, children's toys, new clothing, a large selection of children's clothing, a lighted drafting table, computer equipment and office furniture. 

  

The Surplus Store will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. 

 

The Loudoun County Surplus Store is located at 14 Cardinal Park Drive, Suite 106 in Leesburg and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first, second and third Friday of the month, and the last Saturday of the month. 

 

Photos of items for sale as well as directions to the store are online at www.loudoun.gov/surplus.

 

Next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event


The Loudoun County Department of Construction & Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at Harmony Middle School, 38174 West Colonial Highway, Hamilton.   

 

HHW includes items such as fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, oil-based paints/stains/varnishes, paint thinners, metal polishes, rust removers, wood preservatives, furniture polish, waxes, pesticides/insecticides/herbicides, pool chemicals, old fuels including gas/oil mixes, and many others. Latex or water-based paints are not a hazardous waste and can be dried or solidified and disposed of in your household garbage.   

 

Used motor oil, antifreeze, automobile batteries, lead-acid batteries and propane tanks will not be accepted at any HHW collection events. They can be recycled year round at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility on 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg.  

 

For more tips on proper paint disposal, items accepted or not accepted at the event, or the 2010 HHW event schedule, visit www.loudoun.gov/hhw or call the Department of Construction & Waste Management at 703-777-0187.

 

First Annual Loudoun County "Tools for Healthy Aging Fair" Set for Friday, September 17

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging will present the first annual "Tools for Healthy Aging Fair" Friday, September 17, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades in Sterling. 

 

This free event for seniors, families, and caregivers will feature services to help older adults remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.  

 

There also will be refreshments, door prizes and plenty of free parking! 

 

The Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades is located at  21060 Whitfield Place Sterling VA, 20165. The phone number is 703-430-2397. 

 

More information about the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging is available at www.loudoun.gov/aaa.  

 

  

Volunteers Needed For Hauntings 2010

The Loudoun Museum is seeking a number of dedicated volunteers to make this year’s 19th annual Hauntings event a success. Each year, costumed guides lead visitors through downtown Leesburg’s historic, and reportedly haunted, sites. This year’s walking tours will be on Friday,October 22 and Saturday, October 23 from 6pm-10pm. The museum needs volunteers in all areas of the event. Examples of volunteer opportunities include tour guides, site interpreters/storytellers and museum visitor services help. All talents are welcome!

If you are interested in volunteering for Hauntings 2010, please call Beth Friedmann, Director of Administration, at
703-777-7427 or email hauntings@loudounmuseum.org .

 

Problems with Comcast or Verizon FTTP?

 

Try the Online Cable Complaint Form - Consumers who have experienced ongoing problems with their cable company may file a complaint form online through the Loudoun County government website at:

 

http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=293.

 

 

 

 

Loudoun Free Clinic is hosting the Charity Race Duathlon


Race to historic downtown Leesburg for a fun event to benefit the Loudoun Free Clinic
450-YARD SWIM + 5K RUN

Help raise money to support the Loudoun
Free Clinic, a non-profit agency that provides free health care services to lowincome, uninsured Loudoun residents!


Race with a Friend!
Individuals or 2-person teams can compete! Bring your family and friends to cheer you on and join the festivities at the post-Race party! Enjoy live entertainment, food and drinks, and local businesses featuring healthy products and services!


All Race participants receive a T-shirt and tote bag. Medals awarded to top male, female and age group finishers.  Register online and get more information at www.active.com or visit the Charity Race website at www.loudounrace.org to
download registration and pledge forms..   

 

DATE: Sunday, September 26, 2010
TIME: 6:00 a.m. packet pick-up*
            7:00 a.m. swim start
LOCATION: Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
                       60 Ida Lee Drive NW
                       Leesburg, VA
COST: (includes food & drink tickets)
$45 per individual participant
OR $35 per participant for 2-participant team (1
swimmer, 1 runner)


*PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY for Race by September 19 (no Race day registration). Post-
Race party tickets available on Race day.  All pledge contributions are tax-deductible.

 

                               

     

 

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