Superbowl Trivia!!

What was the only NFL team in history to play a 'Perfect Season', ending in a Superbowl win?

Stay tuned Monday for the answer!!!!

Check out the Hilton Garden Inn for your wedding!

Having a wedding in the area and are in need of reception space? Well look no further we are a fully equipped hotel with banquet space to hold about 150 people. Come by and talk to our Director of Catering Kate Eucare to create a special catering menu to fit your taste buds. We also provide shuttle's to and from Dulles airport and area venue's for your convenience. Come schedule your site tour today with Victoria Dallas (p) 703.840.1622!

Route 9 Barrel Tasting

Looking for something to do after the Kim Cameron concert over at the Aloft? Why not check out the 4th Annual Route 9 Barrel Tasting this Saturday and Sunday and enjoy delicious wines from various local wineries. Check out this website for more details!

http://www.visitloudoun.org/Events/4th-Annual-Route-9-Barrel-Tasting

Kim and Side FX

Please come out and join us for a night full of fun as we support a local artist by the name of Kim Cameron and her band Side Fx. Kim and her band came as one in 2008 and have been rocking ever since. After just hitting the Billboard's Top 40 of course her next stop would have to be the Aloft Dulles North!! So come out and enjoy a live performance and take advantage of the discounted room rates, with rooms as low as $79.00/ night. We hope to see everyone there for this night full of music and dance!

2011 Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/shelby-jerkins/2011dullesdayfestivalandplanepull

Please join us at the Dulles Plane Pull on September 24, 2011 and help raise money for the Special Olympics and be part of the "big pull"!! You can make a donation by visiting our site directly at http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/shelby-jerkins/2011dullesdayfestivalandplanepull - Please help us reach our goal of $1000.00 (or more)!

Did you know?

Did you know that there are more than 3,000 businesses are located in the Ashburn, VA Community? We are lucky to be part of that number and hope that the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce will continue to grow our community to the fullest.

School Has Started! Be Cautious of Children and School Buses

During the 2011-12 school year school buses are expected to travel more than 9 million miles. The Official Loudoun County Public Schools Transportation Supervisor Alvin E. Hampton IV reminds drivers to watch for school buses picking up children and to be aware of children walking or biking to school. Virginia law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses loading and unloading students.

Redskins Package for Four!

Redskins Training Camp Fan Appreciation Day is this SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH! Can't make it out this weekend? No problem we offer these packages throughout training camp.

Book your Redskins package now!!

Redskins Packages for Three!

Redskins Training Camp Fan Appreciation Day is this SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH! Can't make it out this weekend? No problem we offer these packages throughout training camp.

Book your Redskins package now!!

Redskin Packages are here!!

Redskins Training Camp Fan Appreciation Day is this SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH! Can't make it out this weekend? No problem we offer these packages throughout training camp.

Book your Redskins package now!!


Washington Redskins Package for TWO:
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.​com/en/gi/hotels/specials_deta​il_popup.jhtml?ctyhocn=IADDNGI​&promoId=156760005

Trivia Question - August 1

The Redskins won three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks. Who was NOT a quarterback?

* Joe Theismann
* Doug Williams
* Hickman Snyder

FINALLY! Washington Redskins Training Camp VIP Ticket Packages are now available at the Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North, Ashburn, VA

FINALLY!
Washington Redskins Training Camp VIP Ticket Packages
are now available at the Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North, Ashburn, VA

The on-line booking links are not active yet. However, you can book now by calling our toll free# (1-877-STAY-HGI) to book the packages immediately. The general public has not been given this information yet; only our loyal guests who have stayed with us in the past! So you get first choice of dates and availability!

Here's the breakdown...

W Redskins Pkg for 2 (Package Code: OX)

Includes room, 2 passes, transportation to and from training camp, breakfast for 2 and dinner for 2 (beverage and gratuity not included).



W Redskins Pkg for 3 (Package Code: P6)

Includes room, 3 passes, transportation to and from training camp, breakfast for 3 and dinner for 3 (beverage and gratuity not included).



W Redskins Pkg for 4 (Package Code: OY)

Includes room, 4 passes, transportation to and from training camp, breakfast for 4 and dinner for 4 (beverage and gratuity not included).



Dates are as follows: (Please note that these are the days you book; the actual camp date is the day that follows. i.e.: If you want to

attend camp on Monday Aug 8, book the Aug 7th package)

Fri July 29

Sun July 31

Mon Aug 1

Tue Aug 2

Wed Aug 3

Fri Aug 5

Sun Aug 7

Mon Aug 8

Tue Aug 9

Sun Aug 14



Notes of interest:

The actual package cost will vary based on the actual dates.
Packages are based on the # of people requesting VIP ticket and hotel amenities. You can purchase the 2 person package and have 3 in the room. But only 2 people will receive VIP tickets, breakfast & dinner coupons. The additional person would purchase breakfast & dinner out of pocket.
If you are visiting DC for more than training camp and need multiple nights in our hotel, but only 1 night for the package, you will need to make separate reservations; 1 under the package and another regular room reservation for the remaining nights.
VIP tickets provide access onto the field level with the players; private tents; separate from upper level general admission area.
VIP tickets cannot be purchased separately.

We are very excited to see you all again this year!

- Hotel Team @ Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North

Hail to the Redskins!!!!!

Did somebody say "Hail to the Redskins"? We are very excited to once again be the "Official" home to the Redskins during their Training Camp! We expect a full house at Hilton Garden Inn!
Be on the lookout for some really fantastic packages for your stay during training camp!!

Stay and Fly 7, 14, or 21 Nights

Stay and Fly 7, 14, or 21 Nights

Flying out of Washington Dulles International? Stay with the Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North the night before and park your car with us for 7, 14, or 21 nights.

Both packages include:

* Overnight accommodations at our hotel
* Parking
* Complimentary shuttle to and from the airport

Select the number of parking nights you'd like to book:

Book the 7 Night Parking Package
From 84/night USD

Book the 14 Night Parking Package
From 89/night USD

Book the 21 Night Parking Package
From 99/night USD


Special Offer Dates:
Mar. 19, 2011 - Mar. 19, 2012

Official Redskins Training Camp Hotel

We're the Official Training Camp Hotel for the Washington Redskins!

The Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North hotel is once again offering limited number of room packages for fans attending Redskins Training Camp in Ashburn, Va.

All-inclusive packages include overnight accommodations, a three course dinner from an unbeatable Redskins Dinner Menu, a cooked-to-order breakfast and buffet, shuttle service to and from Redskins Park and -- best of all -- exclusive V.I.P. passes to training camp that gets every fan in your group so close to Mike Shanahan and the Redskins that you’ll still feel the hits long after the day has ended.

Upgrade to the Ultimate Fan Experience and enjoy the additional comforts of a two-room suite along with Washington Redskin’s memorabilia to serve as a permanent reminder of this amazing NFL football experience.

* Packages are available for nights prior to practice.

Thursday, July 29: 4 p.m. Practice
Friday, July 30: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Saturday, July 31: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Sunday, Aug. 1: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Monday, Aug. 2: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Tuesday, Aug. 3: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Wednesday, Aug. 4: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Thursday, Aug. 5: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Saturday, Aug. 7: Fan Appreciation Day, 12 noon
Wednesday, Aug. 11: 8:30 a.m. Practice
Sunday, Aug. 15: Practice (Time TBD)
Thursday, Aug. 19: Practice (Time TBD) – Camp Breaks

The Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North also offers the following amenities:
Indoor pool and spa
Full service restaurant-Great American Grill/Lounge serving breakfast, dinner & drinks
Workout facility with Precor equipment and Stay Fit Kits available for individual usage in the privacy of your own room
Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet access throughout the hotel
Refrigerator and microwave oven in every room
32-inch high-definition LCD TV

Feel the excitement of Washington Redskins Football at the Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North hotel – the Official Training Camp Hotel for the Washington Redskins.

Reserve your Redskins Training Camp Package or Ultimate Fan Package today!

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Tommy's Run For a Reason on Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at Algonkian Regional Park in Sterling, VA. The whole family will enjoy a 5K Run or 2K Family Fitness Walk, fun kids' activities, raffle, a silent auction, music and a catered BBQ lunch! Events and registration begin at 9:00 am. http://www.run4tommy.com/
What an Awesome Event!!! Anyone that brings there runners number to the Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North from now until July 24th, 2010 will receive 25% Off any standard weekend stay!!! *based on availability
Good Luck to all the runners and families that will be at the event on Saturday! lets have a fun and safe time!!!

WELCOME BACK WASHINGTON REDSKINS!!!

WELCOME BACK WASHINGTON REDSKINS!!!
The Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North is Proud to announce that for the 2nd year in a row we have been chosen to be the official hotel for training camp 2010! Once again we will be offering our exclusive REDSKINS training camp hotel package which includes meals, transportation and best of all VIP tickets to get you right on the sidelines!! Dates and more info to come. Keep following us on blog,Twitter and facebook for more updates!!
LETS GO SKINS!!

Next Storm Due January 2111

A storm of this magnitude hits our area once every 101 years!

Get Snowed Out at the Hilton Garden Inn!

Why get stuck at home? Come get snowed out at the Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North and enjoy an indoor pool and hot tub! Do not worry about making it to the store! We have the Great American Grill! Looking for cozy? Enjoy the day by our fireplace! See you soon!

Planning a Meeting?

Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North is now offering 30% off standard pricing for all meetings/events booked in the month, for the month. Call Julie at 703-840-1625 for details!

Hilton, Virgin America partner on loyalty effort

Hilton HHonors, Hilton Hotels' loyalty program, has partnered with airline Virgin America on a program that allows members to earn Virgin rewards points for stays at Hilton-owned hotels.
Customers can earn one point in Virgin's Elevate loyalty program for every $2 spent at a Hilton property, or a fixed number of points per night spent at a hotel with the point value varying according to the franchise.

Hilton Hotels and "Up in the Air"

Hilton Hotels is ready for its close-up. In anticipation of one of the most talked about film releases this year, the hotelier is giving guests a chance to live the life of a global traveler with the Hilton Up in the Air Sweepstakes celebrating Paramount Pictures’ upcoming film about a frequent business traveler whose life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and after he’s met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams. Up in the Air, from Oscar® nominated director Jason Reitman, will arrive in U.S. theatres this December.“Up in the Air is a compelling story set within the world of frequent travelers. As the leading global hotel brand, Hilton welcomes countless guests around the world into our hotels each day and becomes part of their life on the road,” Dave Horton – Global Head, Hilton Hotels, said. “It is a true compliment to see Hilton represent the hospitality industry in this film and we are excited to give our guests opportunities to experience the amenities that these characters and other travelers value from our hotels.”Scenes of the film were shot at multiple Hilton hotels and signature Hilton products and amenities are used throughout. Props designed for the movie include a Hilton HHonors Diamond VIP card made for George Clooney’s character, Ryan Bingham.“We are thrilled to have an iconic brand like Hilton as our marketing partner on this film,” commented LeeAnne Stables, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Partnerships at Paramount Pictures. “It was important to our director, Jason Rietman, to have an authentic depiction of life among frequent travelers, and the Hilton team was incredibly supportive of our production while on the road.”Hilton is giving away one million Hilton HHonors points, Hilton HHonors Diamond VIP status, a trip to Paris and other prizes. Beginning November 3rd, travelers who book a Hilton stay at www.Hilton.com/UpintheAir will be entered for a chance to win a selection of prizes inspired by Bingham*.Any guest who makes a booking for a Hilton hotel stay through Hilton.com between November 3 and January 11, 2010 will automatically be entered into the Hilton Up in the Air Sweepstakes for a chance to win both the grand prize as well as the prize-of-the-week.* Winners could receive a fast track to the world of travel privileges experienced by the film’s main character and other Hilton HHonors VIP members. Sweepstakes prizes include:• Grand Prize: One million Hilton HHonors points, Hilton HHonors Diamond VIP status for a year and a trip to Paris that includes round trip airfare for two, accommodations at the Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris and ground transportation between the airport and hotel• Ten Weekly Prizes: o Week 1: Trip for two to the Up in the Air movie premiere, including roundtrip airfare, accommodations at a Hilton hotel and ground transportation between the airport and hotel and to and from the premiereo Week 2: A private screening of Up in the Air for the winner and up to 200 of his or her friends o Week 3: 150,000 Hilton HHonors points and Hilton HHonors Gold VIP status for one yearo Week 4: Prize pack including roundtrip airfare, ground transportation between the airport and hotel, a three-night stay in the Presidential Suite at the Hilton St. Louis Ballpark, a tour of local Hilton hotels and attractions where scenes of the movie were filmed, and a $150 gift certificate to Sub Zero Vodka Baro Week 5: Products from The Hilton Serenity Collection™, including King sized Serenity mattress & box spring, two Serenity pillows, down comforter, duvet cover, sheet seto Week 6: 200,000 Hilton HHonors points and Hilton HHonors Gold VIP status for one yearo Week 7: An island-hopper package in Hawaii including accommodations, for three nights at each resort, at Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hilton Waikoloa Village resorts on Oahu and Hawaii’s Big Island, round trip airfare, ground transportation between airports and resorts, and admission to the Waikiki Starlight Luau and Dolphin Quest Encounterso Week 8: Travelpro® (registered mark) three-piece luggage set from the WalkAbout® Lite 3 Collection, Hilton bath robe, autographed movie poster and in-room amenities used on the Up in the Air seto Week 9: 250,000 Hilton HHonors points and Hilton HHonors Gold VIP statuso Week 10: Four-day, three-night stay at the newly opened Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, including roundtrip airfare, ground transportation between the airport and hotel and dinner for two at La Luce restaurant for up to $150The Hilton.com/UpintheAir site also features the film trailer, photos, an online game giving visitors the chance to win one of 1,000 pairs of Up in the Air movie tickets and, in celebration of the film’s debut, Hilton is also partnering with thisMoment.com – a new social media platform that lets people create and share beautiful, multimedia galleries about their experiences – to collect stories that illustrate how Hilton team members worldwide help guests make the most of their stays. Travelers can see and hear examples of true Hilton hospitality in the words of Hilton team members at Hilton.com/UpintheAir. For more information about the Hilton Up in the Air Sweepstakes or to make a reservation, travelers can visit Hilton.com/UpintheAir. *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Begins on 11/3/09 at 12:00 a.m. ET and ends on 1/11/10 at 11:59p.m. ET. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada of majority age, excluding Quebec. Official rules available at Hilton.com/UpintheAir. Void where prohibited. The Hilton Up in the Air Sweepstakes is sponsored by Hilton Worldwide.

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Salvation Army Needs Our Help!

Ring! Ring! Ring!
It wouldn't be the Holidays without the Salvation Army Ringers. Those ringers, however, are in need of our help! Due to the snow last weekend many of them were a little lonely at times.
The Red Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army's leading fundraiser for the year. Their goal for 2009 is $155,000 and now at the campaigns halfway point they have only reached $50,275.

Today at the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce breakfast I had the pleasure of meeting Judy Brittle, the director of Development for the Loudoun County Salvation Army. She stressed the fact that at the half way point they have only raised a third of their goal. They are not only in need of monetary donations but also in need of people to donate their time ringing the bell. More information can be found on the Corps Website, www.salvationarmyloudounva.org.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

On December 12th, 2009 the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department will continue in its tradition of bringing Holiday Cheer to to the local area! The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Parade will begin at 5 PM. To accommodate the growth of the Ashburn area they will have two separate routes, Red and Green. The Red route begins at Leisure World and the Green route begins at Ashburn Elementary School. Be sure to check out http://www.ashburnfirerescue.org/ for details! See you at the parade!

Babe Ruth Gears Up For World Series; Volunteers Needed

Loudoun Babe Ruth is moving ahead with preparations for this August's Babe Ruth 14-Year-Old World Series, to be held at Fireman's Field in Purcellville. Since 1998, the county has hosted World Series games for 18, 16, 13 and 15-year-olds.For Dale Polen Myers, this will be the fifth Babe Ruth World Series she has either chaired or co-chaired, but preparing for this year's event, to be held Aug. 21-28, is proving to be a big challenge, in part because of the tight economy and its impact on sponsors' donations.The players are scheduled to arrive Aug. 19, and Virginia Regional Transit will meet them at local airports, gather their luggage and ferry them to the host hotel, the Best Western in Leesburg, where host families will pick them up and take them to their homes. The players' families stay in four or five hotels where the Babe Ruth committee has arranged block of rooms.And that's where the big push is right now. While volunteers are also needed to help out during the event, with concession sales, parking, gate management, "what we really need is for host families to sign up," Myers said this week.It's a big job to organize. There will be approximately 144 young men needing to stay somewhere and some of them could be staying in the county for the full 10 days, depending on how far their team progresses.Myers said she'd like to find families that could accommodate at least two kids so they wouldn't feel isolated. The committee also is working on getting several houses on a street, or in a neighborhood, to host the players. "It would be cool if a whole street took, say a team," Myers said.Families "basically adopt them for a week, giving them bed and board and commit to getting them to practices and games." It's a lot of work, but the host families that have done it in the past have enjoyed the experience. Myers said she'd like to have a range of between 30 and 50 families to accommodate any emergencies.The Loudoun Babe Ruth Board of Directors is also adopting a new, and realistic, approach on sponsorships-going for a greater number of donors at lower levels. The smallest level is $75 for a business card ad and ranges up to $1,000. "We're all feeling the pinch," Myers said.Checks should be made out to "GLBR World Series 2010" and addressed to 2010 Babe Ruth, PO Box 2156, Purcellville, VA 20134. For more information, contact Myers at 571-437-4908.The expenses are significant. When a locality wins the opportunity to host the World Series, it has to pay upfront a $40,000 to the national organization. That sum pays for the players' airline or bus tickets and for rooms for all the coaches and managers of the 10 teams as well as league officials.The other big expense is the opening night banquet when the teams arrive Aug. 19. The board will have to cater for up to 700 people. Since the players, host families and all the coaches eat free, that leaves only about 100 who will pay for the meal, which is held at Loudoun Valley High School.The toll on volunteers is also large, Myers said, noting by the time the 10 days is over "starting with seven or eight games a day dwindling to one, we'll have gone through between 100 and 200 volunteers."

By Margaret Morton
Leesburg Today