Loudoun County dignitaries and VIPs, including Supervisors and Library employees, as well as members of the press, Chesapeake Contracting Group, Inc. and The Brambleton Group L.L.C. were on hand Friday, February 24 for the official ground breaking ceremony for the new Loudoun County Public Library located in the Brambleton Town Center. Crews have begun site development, and construction will soon follow on the 80,000+ square foot commercial office building that will house the library on the 1st and 2nd floors. The Brambleton Group hired HGA Architects and has worked closely with Loudoun County Public Library’s staff to design a state-of-the-art facility providing next-generation technology. General contractor, Chesapeake Contracting Group, Inc., anticipates completion of the building early next year before turning the space over to the library to finalize and open by mid 2018. The Brambleton Group’s acceleration of this proffered amenity allows the library to open three years earlier.
The Quick Cardio Fun Challenge was a 5-day fitness challenge that ended last week; however, you can still get your heart racing by completing Coach Jeff’s workouts found on the community association’s Youtube channel. We’re partnering with ShareCare to bring you a line up of healthy programs throughout the year, so stay tuned for more fun challenges! In the meantime, be sure to sign up for MyBramHealth and take steps to become the best version of yourself.
New Model Home Opening March 11th: Van Metre’s Newcastle townhome model, located at 23386 Epperson Square. The Berkshire Collection features 4-level towns with rooftop terraces, priced from the upper $500s. Contact the Community Sales Manager, Philip Pollard, for more information.2017 YTD Sales = 28
PTD Sales = 5,204
Lost Rhino Retreat:
Go Bananas attended the 2017 Toy Fair in New York City during February and were powered up to see all of the new toys being introduced for 2017. Stop in to check out the new items.American Heart Association: Little Smiles & Costa Family Cosmetic Dentistry are celebrating American Heart Month in February by donating $5 to the American Heart Association for EVERY Facebook check-in to their office. Simply check-in and post a message to let your friends know that you’re Checking-In For Charity!
: Animal Medical Centers of Loudoun recently enrolled in the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund, a program of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). The program was created to support veterinarians who provide medical services to the lost, neglected and abused animals that find their way into our hospital. The program also allows us to care for animals in our community when their owners face extraordinary hardships. We invite you to support us in this new endeavor by making a donation to the AVMF to support our charitable work. Online donations can be made at AVMF.org/CARE, then choose the DONATE NOW button. Select “Donate to a Veterinary Practice” and find Animal Medical Centers of Loudoun.
ArmorUp: Visit Bloo Dental in February for a FREE oral cancer screening and schedule an appointment to make your smile look its best with Zoom In-Office Whitening for only $375. 100% of the cost will go directly to ArmorUp for LIFE to help outfit cancer patients with fitness gear right here in our area.
: Little Smiles & Costa Family Cosmetic Dentistry are gearing up for another successful Caps season with their Costa Cares Program, designed to pay it forward! For every regular season win the Washington Capitals get, Costa Cares will donate $100 to The Step Sisters, an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of those affected by breast cancer.
Van Metre Run 5-Mile Run: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Van Metre Companies’ Annual 5 Mile Run benefiting Children’s National Health System will celebrate its silver anniversary on Saturday, April 1, in Ashburn, Virginia. As a spring staple in the Broadlands community, this event has annually seen over 500 participants from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, who, in conjunction with numerous race supporters and sponsors alike, have set a goal of over $150,000 in contributions each year.
The 25th Annual 5 Mile Run will follow its classic format, using a ChronoTrack race timing system with a disposable D-tag on a USATF certified course. Participants will include competitive runners, weekend and occasional joggers, walkers with strollers, and even pets! New for 2017, the category of “Virtual Runner” will be available for participants who are unable to attend the April 1st event, allowing for individuals to continue their support of Van Metre’s great cause by enabling them to run from any remote location across the world! Cash & door prizes, face painting and a post-race party will also add to the event’s fun. Sign up for the race and take advantage of early bird price savings before January 31. Be sure to join us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.
Humans of Brambleton
This month we discovered a hip-hop artist living right here in Brambleton! In fact, you can catch him in concert at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, VA on Friday, March 10! Tickets are $10 in advance / $15 at the door.
Yonas originates from New York City but moved to Brambleton 5 years ago. Yonas is one of hip-hop’s most-hyped emerging artists. Known for his incredibly unique style, the 30-year old makes it known that he is unlike anyone else in the game. Fusing thought-provoking content and infectious melodies with crossover music production, Yonas has begun changing the face of music. In just the past three years, Yonas has independently sold 100,000+ songs, 15,000+ albums, and has accumulated over 70 million streams digitally. His albums have consistently reached Top 5 on the iTunes Hip Hop Charts, Top 25 on the overall iTunes Albums Charts, and Top 50 on the Billboard Hip-Hop charts. The buzz generated from Yonas’ movement has also captured the attention of Mainstream Culture. His song “Fall Back” was featured in the major motion picture The Place Beyond The Pines, leading to similar song placements in major campaigns with Warrior Sports, Pepsi, and Fuse TV.
My name is Jin Chen, and my partner and I formed Community Real Estate Group, a part of Pearson Smith Realty. Having lived in Brambleton for 11 years, I specialize in Brambleton and am the local area expert! I am familiar with the community, the events, the amenities in Brambleton, and what’s available in new construction and the process involved, as well as market trends for resales to get your house sold!
I am passionate about both real estate and helping people. Whether it is buying, selling, or investing, I will help you through the entire real estate life cycle. I am a hard-working, detail-oriented, responsive, and enthusiastic real estate agent who cares about my clients and the service I provide. My ability to understand and work well with people helps me successfully collaborate and mediate various real estate situations. I approach my real estate clients and transactions with care and detail.
I am also a life-long Northern Virginian. Having resided in numerous cities across Northern Virginia throughout my life, I have firsthand and unique knowledge as a local. I am familiar with the neighborhoods, the culture, and the nuances of the area which will be a huge asset to my buyers and sellers. I attended Chantilly High School and got my Bachelor’s from the University of Virginia, and my Master’s from Virginia Commonwealth University.
My primary goal is to bring exceptional customer service to all my clients through my diligence, effective communication, and warm personality. Please visit my website at www.brambletonhomes.com and contact me at 703-625-4779 or jinchen@gmail.com.
The Loudoun County School Board is seeking name suggestions for four new schools—one elementary school, one middle school, and two high schools. One of the high schools (HS-11) will open fall 2019 on a site adjacent to Brambleton Middle School. School Board members are in the process of appointing residents to four naming committees. The committees will consider geographic and historic names, as well as names of deceased individuals who significantly contributed to improving life in Loudoun County, in Virginia, or the U.S.
School name suggestions should be sent to Loudoun County Public Schools Department of Planning Services, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148 or emailed to lcpsplan@lcps.org by March 6. Citizens suggesting a school name are requested to provide background information to aid in the selection process.
Supervisor Tony Buffington’s Blue Ridge District newsletter
Stay updated on road improvements and other enhancements in Brambleton and beyond in Supervisor Buffington’s Winter 2017 Quarterly Newsletter.
Metro Silver Line Progress Continues
The February 2017 Metrorail On Track newsletter is now available for you to keep up with the latest Silver Line Phase 2 developments.
