Month: August 2018

12 FREE Printable Menu Planners

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12 FREE Printable Menu Planners

If you’ve been wanting to save money at home, the food budget is a great place to start. Cutting back on convenience foods, take out, and restaurants will make a big dent in how much you spend each month. One reason we spend so much on such items is because we don’t have a lot of time or we don’t want to make the ‘what’s for dinner?’ decisions after a hard day. Planning ahead for meals will help you eliminate the worry of what to make. You’ll know what to shop for before the last minute because your grocery list will be done already. You can even look forward to busy nights by planning crock pots or freezer meals ahead of time.

To get you started, I’ve searched the internet to find you 12 FREE Menu Planning Printables.

 

 

 

Town of Leesburg to Observe 17th Anniversary of 9/11 with Morning Ceremony at Freedom Park

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The Town of Leesburg encourages residents to observe the designated “National Day of Service and Remembrance” by volunteering, donating time or goods, or simply offering a helping hand during this day of commemoration.

Town of Leesburg to Observe 17th Anniversary of 9/11 with Morning Ceremony at Freedom Park

In commemoration of the tragic events and the lives lost throughout the United States on September 11, 2001, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a brief remembrance ceremony at the Town’s Freedom Memorial, located at Freedom Park (off Tolbert Lane at Evergreen Mill Road) on Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018.

The ceremony will begin at 8:40 a.m. For the safety of attendees, the gates to the park will close at 8:30 a.m. prior to the start of the ceremony. Anyone wishing to attend the ceremony is encouraged to arrive early.  Immediately following the ceremony, the gates will re-open and the park will remain open to the public until 9:00 p.m. for those wishing to visit the memorial on their own.

In addition, the Town Council will observe a moment of silence and reflection during their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

“Remembering September 11 is a solemn commitment that reminds our community of the ultimate sacrifice many innocent people made that day,” said Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk. “The people in the towers and the first responders lost their lives because a group of cruel and malicious men decided the United States was evil and needed to be taught a lesson. Well, a lesson was learned. The lesson is that America is strong and its people responded to hate with love, unity, and compassion. We owe a great deal to the men and women who lost their lives that day and we must never forget.”   

The Town of Leesburg encourages residents to observe the designated “National Day of Service and Remembrance” by volunteering, donating time or goods, or simply offering a helping hand during this day of commemoration. The “Serve America Act” was signed into law by President Obama on April 21, 2009. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), a supporter of the legislation, said, “September 11 should not only be a day of mourning. It should be a day to think about our neighbors, our community, and our country.”

For more information about the ceremony, please contact the Town of Leesburg’s Park and Recreation Department at 703-777-1368 or visit www.idalee.org. 

 

America’s 9/11 Foundation Motorcycle Ride Returns to Leesburg on Friday, August 17, 2018

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America’s 9/11 Foundation annual commemorative motorcycle ride will come through downtown Leesburg on Friday, August 17, 2018.  The ride, which will begin in Somerset, PA, and stop at the Pentagon before ending at the World Trade Center site, honors the memory of the heroes, volunteers and victims who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001.  The parade of motorcycles is expected to enter Leesburg heading south on Business Route 15 around 2:00 p.m. and will travel down King Street through the historic downtown.   The motorcycles will proceed from South King Street to the Route 7/15 Bypass and onto the Dulles Greenway.  

The time the riders will enter Leesburg is approximate, based on traffic, road construction, and weather.  King Street will be closed to traffic as the motorcycles pass through town.  All King Street intersections will be closed to east-west pedestrian and vehicular cross traffic.  The road closures are expected to last 30 to 45 minutes until the motorcycles are clear of town.

Anyone wishing to come downtown, watch, and cheer on the riders as they pass through Leesburg are encouraged to arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.  Parking will be available in several areas around downtown, including the Town Hall Parking Garage, the Church Street Parking Lot, and the Liberty Street Parking Lot.   Spectators are asked not to hand anything to the motorcycle riders or passengers, for safety reasons.  

For more information, visit www.americas911ride.org.

 

 

TASTE Leesburg 8/11/18

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Come experience the flavor of Leesburg’s food, beverages, arts, and entertainment.

Inaugural TASTE Leesburg Event Comes to Downtown Leesburg on Saturday, August 11

Head to Leesburg on Saturday, August 11, when food vendors, breweries, wineries, businesses, artisans, and entertainment will fill four blocks of the historic downtown for an evening of fun. Come experience the flavor of Leesburg with over 50 booths showcasing a taste of all that Leesburg has to offer. Stroll the streets and sample food from on-street food vendors or stop into one of the local restaurants for a bite to eat. Enjoy samples of beer and wine from local breweries and wineries while listening to entertainment on one of three stages. TASTE Leesburg begins at 5:00 p.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m.

Admission to TASTE Leesburg is free. Food vendors will offer $3, $4, and $5 tasting menus. Try them all and pay the vendors directly. A wristband is required to purchase tickets for wine and beer samples. Wristbands, sampling glasses, and beverage tickets will be available at ticket tents located throughout the event footprint (ID required).   

Plenty of entertainment will be on hand with the Center Stage located on the corner of Market and King featuring three different performances beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The Town Green Stage will have live music from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  A Demonstration Stage at the corner of North King and Cornwall will feature demonstrations, live performances, and karaoke.

Parking will be available downtown at the Town Hall Parking Garage, the Liberty Street Parking Lot, the Church Street Parking Lot, and the Loudoun County Parking Garage, or at Ida Lee Park’s festival parking field.  Free shuttle service will be provided from Ida Lee Park to the downtown event.

Downtown street closures will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Streets are expected to reopen at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018.

TASTE is the place to be this August! For more information about the event, visit www.tasteleesburg.com or call Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368