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The Sterling Scoop – Fall Festival

Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10-4, Claude Moore Park is having it’s annual fall festival and it is FREE to attend. Lots of activities – music, petting zoo, pumpkin painting and more. It’s all happening in the historic district behind the Farm Museum.   https://youtu.be/V3UMpcpM-Nw ...

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Countryside Regal Development – Sterling Meadows

Last night I attended an information session regarding the potential condo community (Sterling Meadows) that will be replacing the current movie theater in the Countryside shopping center.  The room was full of concerned residents from the Calverts Glen and Countryside communities. As of Sept. 4, 2019, no action has been ...

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2019 Fall Fun

  Click on the links below to visit each website for details.  If you know of any other events and want me to add them, please contact me. Farms with Hayrides, Jumping Pillows, Slides, Corn Mazes and More! Sept. 14 & 15 – Cox Farms, Centreville  (Cox Farms Fall Festival) ...

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Polo in the Park – Leesburg

  Last night my family and some friends went to Polo in the Park at Morven Park in Leesburg and we had such a great time. It is a relaxing way to spend a summer evening and the kids were completely entertained.  My daughter is currently obsessed with horses so ...

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Horsepen Run – Beautiful Trail

One of the things I love about living in Countryside is this walking trail that takes you down to the Potomac River. The gravel trail is just shy of a mile and it leads to a quiet, peaceful spot to sit and be still. There are 10 miles of side ...

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The Sterling Scoop: iFly

Not only is iFLY a fun experience they offer STEM programs, Adult Leagues, All Ability Nights and Summer Camp. Learn more about it here and play the video below to watch the instructors do some cool tricks! A huge thank you to Trevor for the interview and the instructors, Thomas, ...

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Leesburg Parade – Tips and Tricks

One of our favorite things to do on the 4th of July is attend the Leesburg parade.  Here are a few tips to help you navigate this event. The parade starts at 10:00 AM, and you might think that getting there at 9:00 AM is plenty early, but it isn’t.  ...

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Star Spangled Sterling 2019

FIREWORKS! FOOD! LIVE MUSIC! This is happening in Sterling on Saturday, June 29th, starting at 6 PM with fireworks around 9:15 PM. The event is FREE and it takes place in the Sterling Middle School Track and Field area just off of Holly Avenue.  You can park in the school ...

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The Sterling Scoop – A New View

I fell instantly in love with this beautiful furniture and home decor place. Kim paints all of the pieces herself and has great ideas on how you can incorporate it into your own home. The best part about it is, it’s AFFORDABLE. She has tables and chairs, cabinets, desks and ...

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