This Week in Lovettsville
This Week in Lovettsville:
🗓 There are no scheduled meetings this week.
🦃 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED
November 27th – 29th
Town Administrative Offices will be closing at 12:00PM on Wednesday, November 27th and will remain closed through Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. Payments may be placed in the drive-by drop box located across from the porch behind the Lovettsville Museum. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd.
📚 CHILDREN’S BOOK DONATION DRIVE🎄
Share the joy of reading this holiday season! The Town of Lovettsville is collecting new or gently used children’s books to be distributed by Santa and his elves during Lovettsville Wintertainmentfest at the Tree Lighting on December 7, 2024, at 6:30PM. Drop-Off Location: Lovettsville Town Hall, located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue. Please leave books in the box on the front porch between November 18th – December 4th. Thank you for helping us bring smiles and stories to local kids this holiday season!
📌 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Town of Lovettsville’s Community Engagement and Economic Development (CEED) Coordinator Sarah Moseley, in coordination with the Commerce and Business Development Committee, has invited members of the Town of Lovettsville business community to an end-of-year meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:00PM in Town Council Chambers to reflect on this year’s engagements and brainstorm ways to collaborate in 2025 for events and promotions. The meeting will help Town staff better understand how to support local businesses and their 2025 goals. While Town Council Members may be in attendance, this business input meeting is being held by CEED Coordinator Moseley for the stated primary focus on the business community and is not a Town Council meeting.
📌 PLANNING COMMISSION FEEDBACK REQUESTED
The Planning Commission is reviewing the Town’s parking standards to ensure the standards are reasonable and support our residential and business communities. The Commission would like to invite residents and business operators to comment on parking issues and opportunities at the upcoming Planning Commission Meeting to be held Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00PM in the Town Council Chambers. The Commission previously discussed parking at their November 6th meeting, and material from that meeting can be viewed at https://www.lovettsvilleva.gov/government/planning-commission/
🗑♻️ HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION UPDATE:
There will be no disruption to trash collection services the week of Thanksgiving, and trash will be collected on Wednesday, November 27th as normal.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
☕ Saturday, December 7th
Town of Lovettsville Annual Cocoa Crawl
2:00PM-5:00PM – Town Wide
Gather your friends and family, bundle up, and stroll through the Town of Lovettsville on Saturday, December 7th, enjoying this year’s Cocoa Crawl! Visit participating businesses to sample and purchase delicious hot chocolates and cocoa-inspired treats while enjoying everything the Town of Lovettsville has to offer. Make it an afternoon filled with community spirit, delectable treats, and holiday shopping and cheer as you explore local businesses.
🎄Saturday, December 7th
Lovettsville Wintertainmentfest
6:30PM – Zoldos Square/the “Squirkle”
The Town of Lovettsville invites you to attend our annual Wintertainmentfest! Grab your friends, family, and neighbors, don your favorite festive wear (and coats, hats, and gloves!), and join us at Zoldos Square/the “Squirkle” as we all gather together to welcome the arrival of the annual Lantern Parade, sing along with the Lovettsville Elementary School Chorus, listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas, search for the hidden Christmas Pickle, officially welcome the season with our annual Tree Lighting, and enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus!
The Town of Lovettsville is currently collecting new or gently used children’s books to be distributed by Santa and his elves during the celebration. Books can be dropped off at Lovettsville Town Hall, located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue, and placed in the box on the front porch through December 4th. Thank you for helping us bring smiles and stories to local kids this holiday!
🏆 Monday, December 9th
Light Up Lovettsville | Decorate by December 9th
6:30PM – Town Wide
It’s time to Light Up Lovettsville! Our esteemed judging panel will be touring the town on Monday, December 9th at 6:30PM and we can’t wait to see all of your creativity and community spirit.
Please decorate by Monday, December 9th to be considered for this year’s contest.
This year’s awards will be announced and presented at the Wednesday, December 11th Town Council Meeting starting at 6:30PM in Town Council Chambers located at 6 E Pennsylvania Ave.
Awards will be presented for the following categories:
🏆Thomas Kinkade Award: Best Overall House
🏆Bing Crosby Award: Most Traditional Decorations
🏆Chevy Chase Award: Most Lights
🏆Juniper Award: Best Street
🏆Rudolph Award: Best New House – New residents that moved within Lovettsville Town limits on or after 01/01/2024 may register here: https://forms.gle/4Lq29S4FwHtFKDgq5
📌 REMINDERS:
📲 Please visit www.lovettsvilleva.gov to view upcoming meeting agendas and documents, volunteer for one of our many amazing committees, view project updates, and more!
🍂 Have a great week, and a very Happy Thanksgiving!