The Leesburg Tree Commission invites residents to help grow the Town's tree canopy by participating in the fall Treesburg Initiative, a free native tree giveaway on Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the event parking lot at Ida Lee Park. Through this biannual initiative, Leesburg residents can receive a free, potted native tree to plant on their property. Available species include pawpaw, river birch, hornbeam, fringetree, sweetbay magnolia, and blackgum, offering a variety of options for different landscape conditions. Read more here.

There is no change to next week's trash and recycling collection schedule due to the Veteran's Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11. All collections will occur as scheduled. Customers are encouraged to stay informed about schedule changes, service alerts, and collection reminders by registering their address with Recycle Coach. The free app can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices and is also available on the Town website.

The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief, is hosting the 24^th annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, November 21. The cross-county style 5K run will begin at 9:00 a.m. near the gazebo in the front field of Ida Lee Park. It will run through a scenic cross-country course along Ida Lee Park’s 138 acres. A 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 10:00 a.m. Registration is now open for both races. Read more here.

The Commission on Public Art and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts invite local schools and organizations to participate in the 2027 “Paint the Plow” art project. The theme, “Leesburg Snow Day,” encourages artists to paint their favorite snow day activities, whether it’s sledding in Town, building a snowman, enjoying a cup of hot cocoa, or reading by the fireplace. Submissions are due January 29, 2027. Read more here.

The next Meet the Mayor event with Mayor Kelly Burk will take place on Thursday, November 12, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Wonder Childhood Discovery, 16 West Market Street, in Leesburg. Meet the Mayor events provide an informal setting for residents and stakeholders to share ideas, concerns, and ask questions to the mayor. Read more here.

The Town of Leesburg is once again participating in the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s “Heroes for the Holidays” toy drive, held in partnership with the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756. Donations will be accepted through Friday, December 4, at the following locations: Leesburg Town Hall; Thomas Balch Library; Leesburg Police Department; Ida Lee Park Recreation Center; and Leesburg Executive Airport. Read more here.

Thomas Balch Library’s Genealogy Associate, Anna Carneal Davis, will present “Digging Deeper: Genealogy Research in the Cemetery and Beyond.” The event will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m. During the talk, the public will be introduced to effective methods for using cemetery records in genealogical research. The program will be offered at Thomas Balch Library as well as virtually. Pre-registration is required. Read more here.

A ribbon cutting was held Friday, October 30, to celebrate the grand opening of Birch Tree Books & Plants' new location. Located at 9 W. Market Street, just next door to its previous location, the new space offers more room for books, plants and events. Birch Tree Books & Plants is a woman-owned independent bookstore and houseplant shop in historic downtown Leesburg. The locally rooted small business combines curated books, indoor plants and community events in one space. Read more here.

This week's "Live in Leesburg" featured the Treesburg tree giveaway. The interview can be viewed on the Town's Facebook or YouTube channel. Want to watch it live? Join us on the Town's Facebook page every Friday, at 12:30 p.m., for an inside look at a different Town service or department as we take you behind the scenes and have your questions answered in real-time. 

This week's "Locally Leesburg" features Loudoun Crystals. The interview can be viewed on the Town's Facebook or YouTube channel. Tune in every Saturday for a new "Locally Leesburg" feature, beginning at 10 a.m.

Want to learn more about public safety news in the Town of Leesburg? Read more from our Leesburg Police Department at https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/police.

Want to know what's taking place in Leesburg this month? Visit www.leesburgva.gov/residents/calendar to see meetings, exhibits, and special events taking place in our Town.