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Greetings Leesburg! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Leesburg flight school turned feedback into a national award

Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Sips: A Celebration of Virginia Wines, Ciders, Spirits & More! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What an AOPA Flight Training Experience Award can do for you (aopa.org) — A Leesburg Executive Airport flight school, NoVA Pilots, earned AOPA's national Best Flight School honor, spotlighting local instructors and well-maintained aircraft. The piece explains how AOPA's Flight Training Experience Awards and customer "report cards" can boost training quality, student retention, and even attract investment, offering lessons other Leesburg-area instructors and schools can adopt.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Inova Loudoun Hospital hosting Stop the Bleed™ workshop —Renee Brohard Read on Patch
  • Free Blood Pressure Screenings Offered Countywide by Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services —Renee Brohard Read on Patch
  • Hey neighbors!
    I'm running an Early Labor Day detailing special and figured I'd share it here in case anyone's car could use a good refresh before the holiday… (Nextdoor Exeter)
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    The Town of Leesburg is conducting an emergency management training exercise at Ida Lee Park. The public may observe the presence of emergency… (Nextdoor )
  • Blue Moon Estate Sales posted a job opening for Team Member - Pricing - Merchandising in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ashburn

  • Sneak peek at menu at Loudoun's new Torus Bagels (theburn.com)

Purcellville

  • Search Continues For Missing Loudoun Woman Last Seen In Purcellville (patch.com)
  • 9 Charming Virginia Train Stations That Have Been Turned Into Something Completely Different (myfamilytravels.com)

Ok Leesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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