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🌱 Why Diane Warren brought her relentless creative drive to Middleburg
And check out Model Railroad Extravaganza on the Middleburg Patch calendar
Hello Middleburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Diane Warren brought her relentless creative drive to Middleburg
Also on today's calendar: DIY: Holiday Cards and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Middleburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Middleburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 37, low: 26.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Songwriter Diane Warren reveals the hit Cher 'hated' and the one that made Lady Gaga cry (usatoday.com) — Middleburg takes center stage as famed songwriter Diane Warren visits Salamander Resort to promote her new documentary during the Middleburg Film Festival. In a candid fireside chat, she talks about her relentless work ethic, Oscar near-misses, love of animals, and why she refuses to let artificial intelligence write her songs. 
📸 Around Middleburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middleburg
★ Featured events ★
- Model Railroad Extravaganza
Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St, Middleburg
9:30 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- DIY: Holiday Cards
Middleburg Library , 101 Reed St , Middleburg
10:00 am - Dill Pickers at Lost Barrel Brewing Friday, December 12, 2025
Lost Barrel Brewing , 36138 Little River Tpke , Middleburg
5:30 pm - Model Railroad Extravaganza
Middleburg Library , 101 Reed St , Middleburg
9:30 am - Bring Love Home for the Holidays Adoption Party
Middleburg Humane Foundation , 5000 Cunningham Farm Dr , Marshall
10:00 am - Holly Jolly Fest
Lost Barrel Brewing , 36138 Little River Tpke , Middleburg
12:00 pm - Holly Jolly Fest - Market & 5 Year Anniversary Party!
Lost Barrel Brewing , 36138 Little River Tpke , Middleburg
12:00 pm - Live Music by Scott Kurt
Lost Barrel Brewing , 36138 Little River Tpke , Middleburg
4:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Middleburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Story Time
Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Community Room
10:30 am - An Evening with Glen Manor Vineyards – Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Field & Main Restaurant , 8369 W Main St , Marshall
6:00 pm - Adult/Senior Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Pottery
Marshall Community Center , 4133-A , Marshall
10:00 am - PreK Skill Builders
Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Community Room
10:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a quote on repair of an indoor wood railing (missing baluster) or replacing and installing new railings all together.
No rush on the job. Carpenter, railing/stair install?? (Nextdoor Middleburg)
- Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Leesburg. Apply here.
- City of Leesburg posted a job opening for Recreation Instructor - Music in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middleburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Purcellville
- Split Purcellville Council Approves $50K Salary for Latest Interim Manager (loudounnow.com)
- Perry Says General Assembly is 'Watching' Purcellville Town Council (loudounnow.com)
- State Decertifies Nett as Law Enforcement Officer (loudounnow.com)
Leesburg
- Leesburg Amends Town Plan for Sycolin Residential Developments (loudounnow.com)
- Loudoun Buses See Ridership Growth; Free On-Demand Service Eyed for Sterling (loudounnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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