Aldie

Aldie child releases Apple App Store application

Joey Sacchini, 13, of Aldie and the proprietor of The Brainiac Owls has written 14 applications that have been released in the Apple AppStore for iPhone and Mac computers. Sacchini is now in the process of releasing another application called Tennis Tap, which is a new take on the Atari Classic – Pong. The new application is built specifically for iPhone or iPod Touch. The new application will be entering the App Store under The Brainiac Owls.

Hamilton

Electric car charging stations

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a fee policy for electric vehicle charging stations in Hamilton on July 6. The charging station, which will be located at the new Harmony Park and Ride facility at Scott Jenkins Memorial Park in Hamilton, will have five charging stations and will be the first charging stations in the area available to the public. During the first year of operation, the use of the station will be provided to the public for a fee of $1.44 per session. The fee is based on the average cost of electricity for a single full battery charge. The board will re-evaluate the program next year to determine the usage rate and maintenance cost of sessions. The purchase of the charging stations is part of the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. The county is also installing 24 energy-efficient LED light fixtures with solar arrays at the Harmony Park and Ride lot. For more information about the county’s energy programs go to loudoun.gov/energy.

Hillsboro

History on stage

The Run Rabbit Run Theatre presents “All for the Union in Confederate Virginia” at the Old Stone School on weekends through 24. The play tells the story of local heroes from Loudoun’s Civil War history. Tickets cost $15 and 25 percent of ticket sales will go the the Hillsboro Community Association. For more information go to hillsborova.org.

Leesburg

Loudoun Interfaith Relief partners up

Loudoun Interfaith Relief has received more than $5,000 of food purchased by BB&T bank. Loudoun Interfaith used the donated money to meet the needs of its Summer Pack program. The Summer Pack program is designed to provide school age children with food to make their breakfasts or lunches. Executive director of Loudoun Interfaith, Bonnie Inman says they are thankful for the support of BB&T. All BB&T employees are encouraged to participate in the project.

Finance Department receives award

The Town of Leesburg’s Finance Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the town’s fiscal 2010. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. This year’s award marks the 23rd consecutive year that the Town of Leesburg has received it. To be recognized for this award, the department must meet high standards of the Government Finance Officers Association reporting program.

“I’m so proud of this accomplishment. Receiving this award for the 23rd consecutive year is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the finance employees,” said Norm Butts, the town’s director of finance. “This award shows the taxpayers the Town’s commitment to accountability and transparency of the financial data.”

Registration for Senior Olympics

Registration for the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics has begun. The event will be held Sept. 17 through Sept. 28. Participants must be at least 50 years old by Dec. 30. The registration deadline is Sept. 1, and the registration fee is $10. Events include: track and field, swimming, diving, tennis, table tennis, golf, miniature golf, 10-pin bowling, Wii bowling, pickleball, bocce, racquetball, Scrabble, cribbage, chess, duplicate bridge, backgammon, bunco, shuffleboard, horseshoes, men’s 3-on-3 basketball, men’s and women’s basketball free throw, team line dancing, yo-yo tricks, eight ball pool, Frisbee throw and softball hit and throw. To register go to nvso.us or call 703-228-4721.

Volunteer management training

Volunteer Loudoun is offering a Volunteer Management Training Series in September for anyone in the public, private or nonprofit sector who supervisors or manages volunteers. The workshop will be held Sept. 12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad at 143 Catoctin Circle in Leesburg. It is $200 with a discount for additional enrollees from the same organization. For more information call 703-777-0505 or go to loudoun.gov/volunteer.

Purcellville

Town wins transportation grants

The Town of Purcellville was awarded two grants from the Virginia Department of Transportation for their transportation projects on Southern Collector and Hirst roads. On the Southern Collector Road, the town was awarded $2.8 million to complete the final one-fourth mile of the road construction. On Hirst Road, the town was awarded $375,000 for the repair and repaving between Route 690 and Hatcher Avenue. Purcellville received a total of $3.175 million in transportation grants.

New turn lane to be on Route 287

Purcellville Mayor Bob Lazaro is pleased to report that the Virginia Department of Transportation will be constructing a right turn lane southbound on Route 287 at Hirst Road. Work is scheduled to begin in late July.

West J Street closures

West J Street in Purcellville will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of July 11 and the week of July 18 due to work by Dominion Virginia Power for the Town Hall Project.

Nursery Street delays

Starting July 13, South Nursery Street will experience delays through July 16. South Nursery will be limited to one-lane traffic to install storm sewers.