December 27, 2019

Reminders and Announcements

Reminder to Businesses

Your customers and friends are counting on you to keep the sidewalks free of snow and ice in front of your building.  Please have it removed as soon as possible to keep everyone safe. 

-Thank you

What's Going on This Week?
 December 27 - January 3, 2020 

Telling the story of sporting life through books and art at the National Sporting Library & Museum

Current Exhibitions

The Byrne Gallery

The Byrne Gallery celebrates its 24th anniversary this year with a celebration and exhibition of the vivid oil and enamel paintings of internationally-acclaimed artist Yuri Gorbachev.  The Byrne Gallery welcomes Yuri Gorbachev for his 16th consecutive exhibition in Middleburg, Virginia.  The Gallery will feature some of his classic paintings along with new works from his 2019 museum world-tour.  The exhibition will  begin on November 12th and continue through 

January 5th.
http://www.byrnegallery.com/
7 W Washington St
540-687-6986

What's Going on Next Week and Beyond?

Thursday, January 9, 2020, 7:30 pm

Laura Tierney to Speak at Foxcroft School
on #WinAtSocial Program for Teens 
 
The public is invited to hear Founder and CEO of The Social Institute Laura Tierney speak on Thursday, January 9 at 7:30pm in the Audrey Bruce Currier Library at Foxcroft School about the #WinAtSocial program developed by her organization to empower students to navigate social media and technology positively.
  
Featured in The Washington Post, USA TODAY, and NPR, Tierney’s organization partners with schools nationwide. The Institute’s unique gamified social media curriculum, co-created with over 50,000 students at 60 schools, has been touted as the gold standard in the country. Tierney has been named a 2019-20 Alison Harrison Goodyear ’29 Fellow by Foxcroft School and will keynote the launch of a school-wide Wellness Weekend. 
There is no admission charge, but space is limited. Please call 540.687.4510 for details and to reserve seating.
22407 Foxhound Lane

Sunday, January 19, 2:00 pm

 The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
Emmanuel Parish House
For the third year in a row, Middleburg’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church welcomes The Gay Men’s Chorus as part of the At The Parish House performing arts series. The troupe will send their brilliant ensemble “Rock Creek Singers” to deliver a variety of pop and show tunes guaranteed to lift spirits and get folks humming all the way home.The performance takes place on Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m. at the Emmanuel Parish House, 105 East Washington Street.
Reservations are recommended but not required (540-687-6297). A free-will donation of $20 is suggested to help cover the Chorus’s travel expenses, but no one will be turned away!

To view all of our events, check out our
 Events Calendar on our website!

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Classes & Ongoing Events

Mondays

Mondays - Back Pain and Osteoporosis,  4:00-5:00 pm -On-going classes for Back Pain and Osteoporosis Relief at the Middleburg  Community Center. Posture Perfect! is a Sara Meeks, PT inspired exercise program that is appropriate for adults of all ages and abilities. $80 for 8 week.  Call or text Woody McMahon 703-628-2880 or email to woody@sequoiahealth.com
 
Mondays - Hatha Slow Flow Yoga, 8:00 am-9:15 am - Ongoing classes at The Studio Middleburg, 103B West Federal Street, 2nd floor. Join us for yoga in a safe, supportive and social environment. Each class includes poses, breath work and guided meditation that will stretch and strengthen your body and settle your mind and spirit for the day ahead.  Contact Nancy McMahon at 703-597-8981 or email nancy@yogaworkz.com

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Wednesdays - Beginner Balance Class, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm -  On-going classes for Better Balance and Fall Prevention at the Middleburg Community Center. Beginner Better Balance! is a Sara Meeks, PT inspired exercise program that is appropriate for adults needing a slower pace and more rest time than the regular balance class offers. $80 for 8 weeks. Call or text Woody McMahon 703-628-2880 or email to woody@sequoiahealth.com


Wednesdays - Advanced Balance Class, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - On-going classes for Better Balance and Fall Prevention at the Middleburg Community Center. Better Balance! is a Sara Meeks, PT inspired exercise program that is appropriate for adults of all ages and abilities. $80 for 8 weeks. Call or text Woody McMahon 703-628-2880 or email to woody@sequoiahealth.com

Thursdays

Thursdays - Chair Yoga, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  - at The Studio Middleburg, 103B West Federal Street, 2^nd floor.  You will use a chair to sit or stand as we gently and slowly move from one yoga pose to another as we use regular and adapted yoga poses. This is a wonderful class if you are new to yoga, are balance challenged or are an experienced yogi who may need some additional support or stability.    Advanced registration required. Contact Nancy McMahon at 703-597-8981 or email nancy@yogaworkz.com.  

Upcoming Meetings in the Town Office:

Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day, Town Office Closed

Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 pm - Go Green 

Thursday, January 9, 8:30 am - Streetscape Committee

Thursday, January 9, 6:00 pm - Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 4:00 pm - Utility Committee

Wednesday, January 15, 5:30 pm - Arts Council

Tuesday, January 20 - Martin Luther King Day, Town Office Closed

Tuesday, January 21, 6:00 pm - Cultural & Community Events Committee

Tuesday, January 21, 6:00 pm - Wellhead Protection Advisory Committee 

Thursday, January 23, 6:00 pm - Town Council Meeting

Monday, January 27, 9:00 am - Economic Development Advisory Committee 

Monday, January 27, 7:00 pm - Planning Commission

Other
Announcements:

CALL FOR ARTISTS
2020 Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour
(June 5, 6 & 7, 2020, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am - 5:00pm!)
 
Visual artists can apply online now for the 15th annual Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour.  Deadline for submission is close of business,
February 1, 2020

All applications must be submitted online through the CaFE online system. The process consists of two steps:

• Create a free artist profile in CaFE and upload images for work to be submitted to the jury here: www.callforentry.org 
• Search within CaFE for Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour (WLAST) and apply.

Loudoun artists working in all visual media may apply to this juried event. Those selected will open their studios to the public and demonstrate their artistic process to visitors from the metropolitan region. Last year’s tour brought more than a thousand visitors into more than 30 studios and arts centers. Artists connected with a targeted audience, increasing their visibility and providing an opportunity to promote and share their work.

Frequently asked questions and answers about participating on the tour can be found here: http://www.wlast.org/artists/artist-faqs.htm

Do you have an update or a new event you would like to add?
Please feel free to email Marcia Horgen at info@middleburgva.gov
with your information or with any questions that you may have.