From the Town of Leesburg, VA – At 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, Town of Leesburg officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Aiyara Thai Restaurant located at 5 Catoctin Circle SE, in celebration of their first anniversary.  Mayor Kristen C. Umstattd will be officiating.

“Please come join the Sermbhongse Family -- Noom, Apple, and Aunty Goong -- as we serve you authentic Thai cuisine,” invited owner, Noom Sermbhongse.  “We use fresh, locally grown vegetables from the Leesburg Farmer’s Market, along with fresh herbs and spices from our gardens to flavor our dishes.”

The name Aiyara (i-ya-ra) in the Thai language means “elephant”, a very meaningful symbol for loyalty, friendliness, good fortune and happiness.  To thank the Leesburg community for their support and patronage during this first year, Aiyara Thai Restaurant will be offering a special discount of 50% off meals all day on October 5. 

South Riding Community is hosting it's 11th Annual Oktoberfest this Saturday, October 2 from 12:00-7:00 on the Town Green.

SR transforms it's Town Green into a local biergarten filled with incredible bratwursts cooking and cold brews to follow. Come dressed in your best Lederhosen and let loose!

There will also be the 1st "unofficial" Volksmarch starting at 11:30. It will be a quick 5.7 mile walk. Starting point is at the church parking lot across from the Town Green. Rain or shine come ready to celebrate!

For more information, please CLICK HERE.

The Sewing and Quilt Expo will be held this weekend at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. It opens Thursday and will continue until Saturday, 10:00-6:00. There will be more than 150 booths on all things craft related as well as trunk shows, how-to's, classes, and workshops. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. For more info go to www.sewingexpo.com.