🌱 Zachary Cummings For State Senate + Loudon Serenity House Opens

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Leesburg Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly Sunny & Breezy in the afternoon. High: 81 Low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly Sunny & Breezy. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Leesburg:

1. Leesburg Town Councilman, Zachary Cummings is in the running for State Senate for the 31st District. He is seeking the Democratic nomination in the Primary this year and his opponent is attorney Russet Perry. So far, both are in agreement on all major policies. (Ground News)
2. A new Recovery Center is Opening in Leesburg! Loudon Serenity House held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate the center opening. Serenity House is located in downtown Leesburg at 29 North King Street. (Loudon Times-Mirror)
3. Scholarship awards were presented to two Leesburg students. Two "Heart of Humanity " Awards were presented by the Ryan Bartel Foundation. The scholarships recognize the offering of hope and compassion to others suffering from drug addiction and hopelessness, and their importance to mental health. (Loudon Times-Mirror)

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Today in Leesburg:

Wednesday, June 7

• Family Storytime At Rust Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Wine Industry Day At October One Vinyard Wine Tasting Shop (12:00 PM)

Thursday, June 8

• Indoor Sandbox Fun At Douglas Community Center (8:30 AM)
• Live Music Justin Suede At Spankys Shenanigans (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you interested in being able to vote from home? Request your absentee ballot from the Loudoun County Elections & Voter Registration. The last day to request your absentee ballot is this Friday, Jun. 9. (Loudoun County Elections & Voter Registration via Facebook)
• Get your "Citizens Preparedness Guide" now! The Emergency Management Office of Leesburg has published its first edition to help citizens combat disaster when it strikes. The guide is available in printed form at the town hall and online in both English and Spanish. Learn more here. (Town of Leesburg, Virginia via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.