Karen Graham

Richmond

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Editor-at-Large at Digital Journal

Articles

Grow Your Own Produce at the Community Garden

2 weeks ago | themillbrooktimes.ca | Karen Graham

By Joanne RowlandFinally spring weather is here and we can start work in the Millbrook community garden. The garden is located next to the Old Millbrook School (where the library is)with a beautiful center flower garden looked after beautifully by some local volunteers. There are 12 individual plots that can be rented for $5 for the year and a large area where food is grown to donate to our local food share.
Earth Day Celebration

2 weeks ago | themillbrooktimes.ca | Karen Graham

When: April 22, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm2025-04-22T17:00:00-04:002025-04-22T19:00:00-04:00Where: Cavan Monaghan Community CentreTuesday, April 22nd from 5 to 7pm at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. Hosted by the township’s Sustainability Advisory Committee. the event features a repair café. Policy Regarding Letters to the EditorWe welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt

1 month ago | themillbrooktimes.ca | Karen Graham

When: April 13, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm2025-04-13T14:00:00-04:002025-04-13T16:00:00-04:00Policy Regarding Letters to the EditorWe welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals.
Mama G’s Mother’s Day Tea Auction and Raffle

Jun 12, 2024 | sdvoice.info | Karen Graham

By Karen Graham, Contributing Writer On May 25, 2024 at the beautiful El Camino Country Club, Ask Mama G hosted her sold-out annual Mother’s Day Tea during Memorial Day weekend. The table was set with beautiful mothers and daughters from San Diego County in support of the Rory Graham Jr. Foundation. The tea setting decor was designed by Linda Maynor. Chef Mr. Don prepared a charming menu that was delicious. This year’s entertainment was performed by Mr. J Boykin, the saxophonist.
What Loudoun students are up to

Apr 10, 2024 | loudountimes.com | Karen Graham

A group of Willard Middle School students have launched a fundraising campaign to help install a wheelchair accessible swing in a local park. Hanna Stolle, Gabriela Torres, Pareen Sandhu, Siri Gudi and Manasvi Theetla have named their project “Play 4 All.” They aim to raise $25,000 to purchase the swing for a newly constructed park in Sterling before their deadline of Dec. 24, which is when the equipment will be ordered.
Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Black Older Adults

Feb 1, 2024 | journals.healio.com | Karen Graham |Olimpia Paun

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Shake and Bops Botanical Cafe opens in downtown Leesburg

Dec 4, 2023 | loudountimes.com | Karen Graham

Downtown Leesburg has a new neighborhood coffee shop owned by the husband-and-wife team of Landey and Alexandra Patton. Shake and Bops Botanical Cafe, located at 19 Wirt Street SW, opened Nov. 13 in a space previously leased to District Hemp. Alexandra remembers when she lived in Italy in college, and she enjoyed the accessibility of local coffee shops. “We wanted to create that vibe for people in downtown Leesburg,” she said.
Indoor pickleball courts coming to Village at Leesburg

Dec 3, 2023 | loudountimes.com | Karen Graham

The United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Foundation is opening Village Pickle, an indoor pickleball facility in the Village at Leesburg, in early January, according to a press release. Village Pickle will be the first indoor dedicated pickleball facility in the county. Henry Fonvielle, president of Rappaport, which manages the Village at Leesburg, told the Times-Mirror that he is an avid tennis and pickleball player.
Claude Moore Foundation reaches $100 million milestone in giving

Dec 1, 2023 | loudountimes.com | Karen Graham

The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation announced this week it has surpassed $100 million in giving since 1990 through its grants and programs, many of which benefit Loudoun County residents. The foundation's longtime executive director, J Hamilton Lambert, said in an interview that the board of trustees and staff are very proud of this milestone.
Home of the Week: 18496 Yellow Schoolhouse Road, Round Hill

Dec 1, 2023 | loudountimes.com | Karen Graham

This newly renovated mid-century modern home located at 18496 Yellow Schoolhouse Road in Round Hill is on the market for $1,999,000. “Stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views” are among the highlights of the home and property, listing agent Janeen Marconi, of Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty, said. “The views are looking west and there are gorgeous sunsets,” she said.