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Bring your family and friends to Hillsboro’s Old Stone School on Saturday, July 6 for the annual Independence Day Celebration hosted by the Hillsboro Community Association & Friends of the Old Stone School (HCA)! The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. During the celebration, you’ll enjoy live music by the Franklin Park Big Band, games, prizes, free ice cream donated by the Hill Tom Market and Dot Shetterly, a performance by the Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers (and a chance to dance with them), BBQ chicken dinners prepared and sold by the Hillsboro Ruritans, a bake sale, a chance to decorate a square that will be used by Joshua's Hands to make a quilt for service men and women wounded while serving our country, sidewalk chalk art...and more! At dark, there will be brilliant fireworks! There is a charge for some items and activities. Also, jars will be passed around at 8 p.m. on the 6th to collect donations for our celebration, which costs nearly $10,000! The HCA is also looking for about 100 volunteers to help with the celebration. Please give an hour of

your time to help make this fun for all! Visit the HCA website at www.HillsboroVa.org to sign up! The HCA would like to recognize and thank the many local businesses and organizations that are supporting this event, including: Boy Scout Troop 961, Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers, Breaux Vineyards, Franklin Park Big Band, Grandale Restaurant at 868 Estate Vineyards, Hillsboro Farmers Market, Hillsboro Ruritans, Hillsborough Vineyards, Hill Tom Market, Homestead Traditions Club, Hunt Country Jewelers, Joshua’s Hands, Loudoun Valley Ki Aidiko, the local Loudoun Do Something Now chapter, Run Rabbit Run Theatre, and Stoneybrook Farm. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Old Stone School on July 6!

Join Us Saturday, July 6 to Celebrate Independence Day at the Old Stone School!

Congratulations to the HCA officers and Board of Directors for this year, voted in by HCA members at our annual meeting on Sunday, May 19!

Officers

♦ Mark Ware, President ♦ Amie Ware, Vice

President ♦ Sarah Fields, Secretary ♦ Sandy Simmers, Treasurer

Board of Directors

♦ Jennifer Blosser ♦ Greg Burnside ♦ Jackie Crim ♦ Ted Crim ♦ Claire Cutshall ♦ John Dean ♦ Jan Goodrich ♦ Judy Klinedinst ♦ Amy Marasco Newton ♦ Meredith Bean McMath ♦ Steve Morgart ♦ Belle Ware

Of Special Note…

Hillsboro Farmers Market Now Open!

The Hillsboro Farmers Market is open for the season on the grounds of the Old Stone School with new hours! The market is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through September 28. Learn more at HillsboroFarmersMarket.org.

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Note from the HCA President page 2

Take Part in the New Home Traditions Club page 2

Training in Ki Aikido Available at the Old Stone School! page 2

News from Our Neighborhood Friends and Businesses page 3

HCA Membership and Donation Form page 3

HCA Contact Information page 4

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Dear Friends of the Old Stone School, Come celebrate the 4th on the 6th! Our annual Independence Day Celebration will be Saturday, July 6 at the Old Stone School. Join us, volunteer, and please donate for this fun, home town celebration! Speaking of donations, we have kicked off the 140x140 campaign with the Town of Hillsboro to raise $140,000 for the Old Stone School before it’s 140th birthday in 2014. So far, we’ve raised $5,591. We have a long way to go, but with your help, we can make it! This money will help with critical building repairs. Our first priorities are gutters and roof and foundation work. More recently, we have kicked off the Hillsboro Community Association & Friends of the Old Stone School annual membership and donation drive. Your tax-deductible dues and donations help the HCA manage and maintain this historic treasure. Use the form on page 3 to join, renew, and donate! I also want to thank to all who joined us for our annual Spring meeting this past May, and to our performers, Romana Hartmetz, Matthew Spears-Heinel and Melissa Allen. Thank you all for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Mark Ware, President

Hillsboro Community Association & Friends of the Old Stone School

Take Part in the New Homestead Traditions Club Join a fun new club that has just been formed in our area to re-cultivate traditional and artisan skills such as soap making, quilting, candle making, canning, and more! Called the Homestead Traditions Club, members will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Old Stone School starting at 7 p.m. The next meeting is July 10, and the focus will be growing organic veggies and herbs. On July 6, the club is sponsoring a homemade pie contest. Winners will be announced during the Independence Day Celebra-tion at the Old Stone School! Drop off your homemade pie at the club’s table at the Hillsboro Farmers Market at 10:00 a.m. on July 6. Email Diana Taplin at DFTaplin@aol.com for details.

Training in Ki Aikido Available at the Old Stone School! Ki Aikido classes are held at the Old Stone School on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The classes are for ages 12 and up. Ki Aikido is a relatively modern, non-competitive, and non-violent Japanese defensive martial art based on the philosophy of being in harmony, rather than conflict, with your opponent. The Head Instructor, Bob Gardner, has more than 35 years of experience and holds the rank of Godan (5th degree black belt) in Aikido, Joden in Ki Development. He has been designated an Associate Lecturer and Associate Examiner by the Ki Society In-ternational. Loudoun Valley Ki Aikido is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at http://loudounaikido.org.

July

♦ Independence Day Celebration, July 6 Hosted by the HCA

♦ Hillsboro Farmers Market, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

August

♦ Hillsboro Farmers Market, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

♦ Pickwick Players Summer Drama Camp, August 5 - 16

September

♦ “House Concert” featuring music legend Iain Matthews of Fairport Convention, Plainsong and Matthews Southern Comfort, September 2

♦ Hillsboro Farmers Market, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October

♦ Bluemont Dance, October 19 November

♦ Bluemont Dance, November 16 December

♦ Greens Workshop, December 8 Hosted by the HCA

♦ Town Tree Lighting, December 8 Co-hosted by the HCA and the Town of Hillsboro

♦ Annual Holiday Craft Fair December 14 Hosted by the HCA

♦ Bluemont Dance, December 21 Ongoing Activities at the Old Stone School

♦ Ki Aikido, Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

♦ Homestead Traditions Club Meetings, Second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

♦ Boy Scout Troop 961 Meetings, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

♦ Hillsboro Town Council Meetings, Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

♦ Hillsboro Ruritans Meetings, Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

♦ Hillsboro Community Association & Friends of the Old Stone School (HCA) Meetings, Last Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

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Fieldstone Farm: A Country Retreat Now Open in Hillsboro! The moment you step into Fieldstone Farm you realize you are in one of America’s treasured historic homes. This 1770 Quaker-built stone manor boasts five sleeping rooms, meeting rooms, and a library. Outside, there are beautiful gardens with walking paths, a patio, a heated pool, and breath-taking views. This B&B Inn is booked for groups. You get the entire house so it becomes your country home during your stay. Consider it for your family reunions, business meetings, and wedding guests. It’s also a great place to host a corporate party or rehearsal dinner. To learn more, visit fieldstoneva.com.

Hillsborough Bed and Breakfast Open in the Hillsboro Area! The Hillsborough B&B is a rustic log cabin country retreat right outside the historic town of Hillsboro, located in the heart of Northern Virginia's wine region. Owners Steve and Kim Zurschmeide added a log cabin to the 1898 Victorian and converted the home into a country-style cabin. Hillsborough B&B offers three queen bedrooms that share a full bathroom and a King suite with private bathroom. There is a heated pool, kitchenette, full gym, and a lounge/bar area. Guests have a private parking area and private access to the B&B, located on the top level. The whole house may also be rented. Learn more at www.hillsboroughbandb.com.

Run Rabbit Run Theatre Auditions for Little Women Run Rabbit Run Theatre will be holding auditions for A Musical LITTLE WOMEN August 17 and 18. For audition information or to sign up for an audition, visit www.RRRtheatre.org. This musical theatre version of Louisa May Alcott's timeless story will be presented at Franklin Park Arts Center November 22 through December 1. The show is created and directed by McMath, El-Shafey and Oliverez—the same team that brought you Once Upon A Christmas Carol—and partial proceeds go to the Hillsboro Commu-nity Association & Friends of the Old Stone School. For more information about the show, visit www.RRRtheatre.org; tickets go on sale in August!

Please make your check to the Hillsboro Community Association and mail it with this completed form to:

The HCA/The Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132

2013 HILLSBORO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & FRIENDS OF THE OLD STONE SCHOOL (HCA) MEMBERSHIP AND DONATION FORM

Be a Friend of the Old Stone School by becoming a member of the HCA, renewing your membership, and making a donation to the HCA. Just fill out this form and send it with your tax-deductible dues/donation to the address below.

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Please check off the appropriate box or boxes:

� 2013 Annual Membership dues of $20.00

� Lifetime Membership of $250.00

� Donation to HCA for maintenance, expenses, and minor repairs of $

� Donation for the Independence Day Celebration hosted by the HCA of $

� Donation to Old Stone School 140x140 Campaign of $

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Hillsboro Community Association & Friends of the Old

Stone School Contact Information

Address:

The Old Stone School 37098 Charles Town Pike Hillsboro, VA 20132

Web Address: www.HillsboroVa.org

Email: contact@hillsborova.com

To reserve the Old Stone School: 540-668-7738

Sponsor Liaison: Claire Cutshall, 540-668-6563 ebcutshall@huntcountry.com

Officers, 2013/2014 Mark Ware, President

Amie Ware, Vice President Sarah Fields, Secretary

Sandy Simmers, Treasurer

Board of Directors, 2013/2014 Jennifer Blosser Greg Burnside Jackie Crim Ted Crim

Claire Cutshall John Dean Jan Goodrich Judy Klinedinst

Amy Marasco Newton Meredith Bean McMath

Steve Morgart Belle Ware

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In 1976, the non-profit Hillsboro Community Association, or HCA, was formed to save the Old Stone School, formerly the Locust Grove Academy, from destruction. For more than 35 years, the HCA has had the responsibility of maintaining and managing the Old Stone School, and raising funds to do so.

The HCA also hosts community events such as our annual Independence Day Celebration, the holiday craft fair, the greens workshops, and the biennial Christmas in Hillsboro Homes Tour. The HCA also co-hosts with the Town of Hillsboro the Hillsboro Farmers Market and the Town Tree Lighting. The Old Stone School is also available to rent for your special events.

Your tax-deductible dues and donations help us continue our efforts to maintain and manage this historic building! And, you can join or make a donation no matter where you live! See page 3 to join, renew, and donate! Please help us with the Old Stone School today!

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