Sandra Lynn Jeanneret and Roy Burnham Thompson, Jr. recently celebrated their marriage in The Plains. Photo by Jessica Lenehan. Photo by Vicky Moon
Jil Brunette of Second Chapter Books always has a smile, especially on her birthday. Photo by John Scott Nelson Photography
Executive Director Sally Price who joined the Land Trust of Virginia in 2017, plans to retire at the end of 2022 and is passing the baton to Ashton Cole, the current Director of Conservation and Stewardship.
Wednesday evenings at the Buchanan Hall Farmer’s Market are back. Just ask Montana Lanier Ruffner, Katie Call and Fletcher Slater with daughter, Bowie. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced the appointment of Scott Andrews, a long-time resident of The Plains, as chairman of the board of trustees of the Virginia Retirement System. Andrews is also chairman and chief executive officer of Northern Contours, Inc. The Virginia Retirement System, or VRS, is the state agency that administers the pension fund for state employees. It also manages life insurance benefits, long-term care programs, severance benefits and military leave benefits.
The PLAYroom and Emmanuel Church partner to collect toys for Afghan refugee children The PLAYroom and Emmanuel Church, both on Washington Street, Middleburg, have teamed up to welcome Afghan refugee families who have been living in Loudoun County since March by sending new toys for their children. In addition to donating toys to this drive, the PLAYroom at 108 W. Washington St. is offering a 10% discount on select toys. Emmanuel Church’s office at 104 E. Federal St. (behind the Parish House) is a drop-off site for those wishing to donate new toys for these children. Developmental toys are needed for children up to age 5; toys for children ages 5-10 are also needed. The National Conference Center in Lansdowne has been offering a safe haven to temporarily house Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome since March. Toys should be small enough to fit in suitcases to accompany children to their new homes throughout the United States.
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The Rev. Eugene LeCouteur and PLAYroom owner Michelle McNaughton have teamed to collect toys for displaced children.
