April 21, 2022

Two eNewsletters in one week?!
The Town of Middleburg is buzzing with exciting events!

UPDATE!
Middleburg Spring Races - SOLD OUT

For the first time in many years, the Middleburg Spring Races is SOLD OUT!

But as a reminder for the attendees with little ones that have already purchased tickets the Stick Ponies hit the course at 11:30! Get your little ones to the Stick Pony Sales tent at around 11:00, and help us herd all the ponies onto the home stretch for the start flag.

The prize sponsor is The PLAYroom children’s game & toy shop in Middleburg!

For adults, don’t forget there is a Hat Contest, the Tailgate Contest and plenty of exciting jump races all afternoon!

See you at the races!

Spring Trunk Show at the Courtney Kennedy Shop

Don't miss the Spring Trunk Show at the Courtney Kennedy Shop THIS FRIDAY, April 22nd from 10:00am-4:00pm at 4 W. Marshall Street in Middleburg, Virginia.

They also encourage you to come back this Sunday, April 24th where they will proudly sponsor the Cherry Blossom 5k and Pooch Prance!

Seed Library Launch at The Middleburg Library

On Saturday, April 23rd, 11:00am-2:00pm come celebrate the opening of our Seed Library with light refreshments and snacks. Browse the collection and learn how you can donate and "borrow" seeds. There will also be Live Music from Quentin Walston, jazz pianist, composer and educator, plays standards and original selections from his recent album, The Good Book Suite.

Click here to learn more about the upcoming events such as Garden Week April 25-29 and at the Middleburg Library!

Coffee and Cars is BACK!

Start your morning off right by enjoying a delicious cup of coffee at Middleburg Common Grounds and a gathering of classic, collectible cars, jeeps, trucks and motorcycles this Saturday, April 23rd from 7:00-9:30am.

Bob Brown's Teddy Bear's Picnic Puppet Show

Once again, At the Parish House presents Bob Brown's Teddy Bear's Picnic on Sunday, April 24th from 3:00-5:00pm, suitable for all children, even adults. Master Puppeteer Bob Brown has performed on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, with Bil Baird, for three U.S. Presidents, and in countless Punch & Judy shows for the Smithsonian. Don't forget to bring your favorite puppet or stuffed animal. Wear a mask, please.

Mystique Jewelers Gumuchian Trunk Show

Shop the new spring collection this Sunday, April 24th from designer Gumuchian at Mystique Jewelers. Designed in New York by women for women, Gumuchian jewelry is exquisite and timeless. Each design is brought to life by master jewelers in Gumuchian’s Manhattan atelier, never using anything below platinum or 18k yellow, white and rose gold. Each piece is design as a tiny sculpture, built to wear with comfort while lasting a lifetime.

Middleburg Cherry Blossom 5k Run & 1 Mile Pooch Prance for Breast Cancer

You're invited to participate in this 5K and commit to helping the women of Fauquier and Loudoun counties fight breast cancer. Pink is the color of the day as we honor friends and survivors during this fun family event!

Registration and the beginning of the race will start in the front of the Middleburg Community Center. The race route will go through and around the town of Middleburg and finish back at the MCC where participants can enjoy live music, food and beverage vendors and more!

1 Mile Pooch Prance & 5K Race start at 8:00am on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 300 W. Washington St.

Register Here

Middleburg Spring Clean-Up & Drug Take Back

The Spring 2022 Middleburg Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday April 30th from 8:00-10:00am! Come and join friends and neighbors for a couple of hours of sprucing up our wonderful town.

We will meet outside the front doors of the Middleburg Community Center and enjoy some delicious Salamander Resort & Spa breakfast hospitality before passing out our safety vests, grabbing our buckets and trash grabbers and dispersing throughout Town.

All ages are welcome and the Middleburg Police Department will be keeping us on the straight and narrow!

Afterwards, you can drop off your spent household batteries and expired prescription drugs at the Town Office.

Join Us For Our Arbor Day Celebration!

Join us at the 2022 Middleburg Arbor Day at The Pink Box in honor of Mary Kay Garwood and Eura Lewis
Celebrating 150 Years of Arbor Day!

Location: 12 North Madison Street
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM

Middleburg Point-To-Point

Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022
Location: Glenwood Park, Middleburg, VA
Post Time: 1:00 P. M.

The Middleburg Hunt hopes that you will join us for a day in the country to enjoy the exciting sport of steeplechase racing at one of the most beautiful race courses in the nation. Glenwood Park is known for offering spectators a spectacular view of the racing action. This year's race card once again includes racing over the timber course, the hurdle course and on the flat.

Washington Sängerbund Spring Concert

Come enjoy the Washington Sangerbund Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1st at 4:00pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House at 105 East Washington Street.

A special program under the direction of conductor Christopher Knoedler exploring the cultural significance of trees and forests as reflected in German choral repertoire through the centuries.

While in Middleburg visit Old Ox Brewery! For this occasion they'll offer food and specially brewed

‘Sängerbund Lager’.

Plan A Mother's Day She Will Love!

Treat your Mom this Mother's Day at Boxwood Estate Winery with a tasting of of our newly bottled 2021 wines, paired with a delicious menu of four tasty, spring-inspired bites.

Pairing Menu:

2020 Sauvignon Blanc with Fruit Kebab & Dipping Sauce
2021 Sauvignon Gris and Portobello Puffs
2021 Rosé and Shrimp Spring Rolls
2019 Topiary with Beef & Roquefort Cheese Pockets
PLUS! A special dessert

Purchase your tickets, today, for this Saturday, May 7, - Sunday, May 8 event. https://boxwoodwinery.com/events/

Middleburg Career Fair

We're excited to announce that the Town of Middleburg and the Middleburg Business and Professional Association have partnered with the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center and Loudoun County's Department of Economic Development to provide an opportunity to connect our local talent to our local businesses.

You can expect positions ranging from full-time, part-time, and even volunteer opportunities for those looking to give back!

Date: Wednesday, May 11th
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: The Middleburg Community Center -
300 W Washington St, Middleburg, VA 20117

Jobseeker Registration: Sign up here at https://bit.ly/3K5J1Gy

Employer Registration: Middleburg employers interested in participating, please email Ali MacIntyre, Director of Business Development and Community Partnerships, Town of Middleburg, at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov

Spring Bouquet at The Byrne Gallery

The Byrne Gallery is proud to present Spring Bouquet!, an exhibition by three talented artists: Carolyn Marshall Wright, Dmitry Dorokhin and Caroline Cutrona Hottenstein. Each expresses color in their own unique way choosing different mediums to convey the joy of Spring. The exhibition will feature paintings in oil on canvas as well as in water-based mediums of watercolor on paper and acrylic on canvas. Sometimes delicate, sometimes bold, these floral and botanical compositions will thrill you with the energy of this new season. The exhibit will begin on May 4th and continue through Sunday, May 29th. There will be a reception for the artists on Saturday, May 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The exhibition and reception are both open to the public and everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Don't Miss DocWeek in Middleburg!

DocWeek is an annual film festival that takes place the third week of May, in Middleburg, Virginia. From Tuesday through Saturday, one film per day is shown at sunset, in an outdoor amphitheater setting, weather permitting, at the Middleburg Community Center. Doc Week features ONLY documentaries and is committed to limiting the audience to 150 viewers, ensuring an intimate, local community event. At a time when political discourse has become too often acrimonious, our goal is to bring together neighbors to share educational and often inspiring films and to encourage communication and highlight shared values.

This year's festival is from May 17th-21st. Click here to purchase your tickets now!

Save The Date!

This Spring 2022, Art in the Burg returns to Celebrate the Arts! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*NEW THIS YEAR*
In addition to paintings, pottery, sculptures and photography, we've expanded out event to include multiple new genres, including:

Art in the Ox Pop Art Exhibit (both a gallery and exhibitors)
Fashion Show
Local chefs offering cooking demonstrations
Walking Tours of Middleburg
10-Minute Musicals (performed throughout the day)
And the first ever Hunt Country Music Festival (see more below!)

Want to learn more about this event? Click here!

Join Us For The Hunt Country Music Festival

The first-ever Hunt Country Music Festival will be held May 20-22 in Middleburg and Upperville, Virginia. Produced by The Middleburg Concert Series, the 3-day festival will feature an eclectic mix of classical chamber and orchestral music, Argentinian tango music and 1940s big band tunes, as well as free street entertainment and walking tours of historic Middleburg, Virginia. For a complete schedule of events and ticket information, please visit: https://huntcountrymusicfestival.org.

Town Updates

Click here to learn about Middleburg's Aggressive Invader - English Ivy!

Construction on West Marshall Street near Town Office - There will be periodic lane closures along W. Marshall Street through April 29th. Please use caution in the area and follow all traffic direction.

Thank you to all who joined us at the Public Information Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

As a reminder, The Town of Middleburg has been approached by two property owners interested in annexation of their land or portions of their land into the Town through a process formally called a “Boundary Line Adjustment.” Before taking any formal steps, the Town Council feels it is important to present the details of the proposals to the Middleburg community, get input and feedback from residents, and answer any questions.

The Town Council held a Public Information Session on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The video of the meeting is posted below.

The Mayor's presentation is provided here as a PDF file. We'd also encourage you to download the full PowerPoint presentation to see the animation of maps/graphics (requires Microsoft PowerPoint).
Maps presented in the presentation:

We encourage public input. You may provide input by:

- Filling out the survey form on this page.
- Emailing the Town Clerk
- Calling us at 540-687-5152
- Attending a Town Council Meeting (2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6pm) - there will be a special Public Comment time on each agenda for the next couple of months.

Upcoming Meetings

April 25th 9:00 AM Economic Development Advisory Committee
April 25th 6:00 PM Cultural and Community Events Committee
April 28th 6:00 PM Town Council

Find all the latest Town Meetings and Community Events at our website.

We want to hear from YOU!

If you have any questions, concerns, exciting news, or would simply like to connect - please email me at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov. Looking forward to hearing from you!