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As National Police Week concludes, we are excited to announce that National Night Out at Erin's Elderberries 2026 is Tuesday, August 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.! 🚓👮‍♂️👮‍♀️🚨 National Night Out (NNO) is an annual, family-friendly community-building event that brings together neighbors, local law enforcement, and businesses to develop and strengthen police-community relationships. 🚓🤝❤️ This nationwide celebration takes place on the first Tuesday of August each year and has grown to include more than 38 million neighbors in over 17,000 communities across all 50 states, allowing citizens to build relationships with their local law enforcement officers. Thanks to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Virginia State Police, New Baltimore Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, and fellow businesses and organizations, attendees at National Night Out at Erin's Elderberries can meet law enforcement and fire personnel, explore police and fire Vehicles, and enjoy FREE food, treats, and activities! Because we're partnering with Bee the Community, a nonprofit founded by Dr. Erin Mann designed to raise funds for education in our community, all donations and event sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible! If your business or organization would like to contribute to the joy of National Night Out, visit this link to sponsor an activity or treat! https://f.mtr.cool/ppgqujkicm Be sure to save the date for National Night Out on your calendar! View the official event link here: https://f.mtr.cool/jatgbxtrdg @beethecommunity #erinselderberries #nationalnightout

Save the date for an evening of holiday cheer! Candy Cane Christmas is coming to Erin's Elderberries on December 7, 2025, and we're looking for local businesses to help us create a magical experience for the community. 🎄 This is a fantastic opportunity to connect your business to the community by sponsoring beloved activities like s'mores stations, visits with Santa, and other festive treats. Your support makes this free family event possible! As a sponsor, your contribution is fully tax-deductible, and your business will be recognized for its generous community support. Ready to make a difference this holiday season? Explore all sponsorship options and find the perfect fit for your business by visiting: https://f.mtr.cool/ajowbzqokl View the official event link here: https://f.mtr.cool/gsmbukoyxd @beethecommunity

If you're interested in helping make Trunk or Treat Boo Bash possible for our community, fill out the Cognito form at the link below by Wednesday, October 15, no later than 5 p.m., for recognition on our Trunk or Treat Boo Bash t-shirts and welcome banner! Thank you for your generosity! https://f.mtr.cool/rotkyuaiyg @beethecommunity @fauquierparksandrec

Live in a neighborhood that doesn't get trick-or-treaters, but love handing out candy for Halloween?🍬🍭🍫 Sign up to host a trunk at Trunk or Treat Boo Bash on October 26 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (the event concludes at 6 p.m., but trunk or treating will conclude at 5 p.m.). Reserve your space with a $25 donation to Bee the Community's Community Education Fund, decorate your trunk, hatchback, truck bed, or table, and hand out candy to hundreds of adorable trick-or-treaters! Sign up using this link: https://f.mtr.cool/jmcjycjnwh We can't wait for you to join us for Trunk or Treat Boo Bash at Erin's Elderberries, presented in collaboration with Fauquier County Parks and Recreation and nonprofit Bee the Community! @fauquierparksandrec @beethecommunity #erinselderberries #eeboobash #beethecommunity #warrentonva #northernvirginia #freeevents

There are still plenty of exciting sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your brand and support Trunk or Treat Boo Bash at Erin's Elderberries, presented in collaboration with Fauquier County Parks and Rec and nonprofit Bee the Community!👻🍭🍬🍫 If you wish to be a sponsor at the event, have your logo displayed on the event sponsor banner, and your business name featured on the Boo Bash T-shirt, you can generously choose to sponsor one of the following options! 🎃Title Sponsor- $1,750.00 🎃Boo Sponsor- $1,200 🎃Magician- $550.00 🎃Popcorn- $350.00 🎃Cotton Candy- $675.00- (or 3 $225.00 sponsors) 🎃Ring Toss- $200.00 🎃Ducky Game-$200.00 🎃Frankensteins Booger- $350.00 🎃Pong Ball Fish Bowl- $300.00 🎃Putt Putt-$300.00 🎃Tic Tac-Toe- $250.00 🎃Ghosts and Ghouls- $250.00 🎃PLINKO-$175.00 🎃Scare a Ghost- $175.00 🎃Rolling Candies- $250.00 🎃Stackz- $175.00 🎃Pumpkin Bowling- $300.00 🎃Spider Web toss- $300.00 🎃Tic Tac Throw- $200.00 🎃Frisbee Toss- $200.00 🎃Coin Drop- $175.00 🎃Human Whirl- $850.00 🎃Fantastic Flyer- $1,500 (or 2 $750.00) 🎃Face Painter- $300.00 🎃Hay Ride- $1,300.00 or 2 $750.00 sponsors (sign put at line start and on hayride trailer) 🎃Train Ride- $1,200.00 (or 2 $600.00 sponsorships) 🎃Paint a Pumpkin- $1000.00 (or 4 $250.00 sponsors) (each child gets a mini pumpkin to paint on site and then take home) 🎃Lemonade Stand- $650.00 (or 2 $325.00) 🎃Apple Stand- $1,000.00 (or 4 $250.00 sponsors) 🎃Pumpkin Carving Contest- $450.00 🎃Hot Pretzels- $1,000.00 (or 2 $500.00 sponsorships) 🎃Human Fruit Machine- $500.00 🎃Free game activity- ( your promise to bring/supply $200.00 worth of fun for kids). 🎃Balloons- $800.00 (or 4 $200.00 sponsors) 🎃Name Sponsorship- $150.00 🎃T-shirt Sponsorship- $175.00 If you would like to sponsor an activity, visit this link: https://f.mtr.cool/ympermzfft If you would like to host a trunk at this event, visit this link: https://f.mtr.cool/lrpcnhkrzx Visit the official event link here: https://f.mtr.cool/kuleokmxcb @beethecommunity @erinselderberries @fauquierparksandrec

We love making cotton candy for our guests at Trunk or Treat Boo Bash at Erin's Elderberries, and you can help us continue this tradition!🩷 Trunk or Treat Boo Bash and all its treats and activities are made possible by the dozens of businesses and organizations that generously donate to help create a fun, completely free experience for our community, while helping nonprofit Bee the Community in raising funds to further education. If you would like to be one of the generous sponsors who help families make memories together with no cost to them, click the link below to sponsor cotton candy ($675.00, or 3 $225.00 sponsors) or another treat or activity! https://f.mtr.cool/xxpsgcqxbc All donations are 100% tax-deductible through Bee the Community. #erinselderberries #cottoncandy #trunkortreat #trunkortreatboobash #freefamilyevent

We’ve been touched by the number of community members asking if they can donate candy for our Trunk or Treat Boo Bash!🥹 Although we hadn’t originally planned to accept donations, we’re deeply grateful for your enthusiasm and generosity in helping make this event truly special for everyone involved. Thanks to your thoughtful support, we’re now happily accepting donations of candy and small trinkets (like party favors) to use as prizes and treats throughout the event. Your kindness and willingness to contribute mean so much to us, and together, we can make this Boo Bash an unforgettable experience for our community! If you would like to donate candy or trinkets, bring them to Erin's Elderberries and place them in our candy and trinket donation box! If you would like to participate by hosting a trunk on October 26, click this link! https://f.mtr.cool/rtnqppbhgm If you would like to sponsor this event, click this link! https://f.mtr.cool/wyyeriwbrv View the official event link here: https://f.mtr.cool/vmbxzgunnp @beethecommunity #erinselderberries #eeboobash #boobash #trunkortreatboobash

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making National Night Out 2025 at Erin’s Elderberries an unforgettable celebration of community and connection! Whether you joined us as a guest, sponsor, volunteer, or as one of our dedicated police officers or first responders, your presence and support were the heartbeat of this incredible event. A special thank you to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Virginia State Police, and New Baltimore Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company for your unwavering commitment to fostering relationships within our community. The evening began on a high note with a stunning performance of the National Anthem by the Kettle Run Choir’s Class of 2025, as patriot and community icon James Stanley proudly presented the American Flag. Erin and Sheriff Falls then awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Jaidyn, a college student pursuing a career in law enforcement, on behalf of Bee the Community. The excitement continued with jaw-dropping demonstrations by the Fauquier County Sheriff Department K-9 Unit, featuring the incredible skills of K-9s Remi, Ladee, Morgan, Katie, and their newest star, Maverick. Then, Erin and Deputy Rowe undertook the Foot Pursuit Challenge, where Deputy Rowe swiftly caught Erin! Guests enjoyed free hot dogs, lemonade, ice cream, chips, and popcorn, generously provided by our amazing sponsors. Families and friends bounced through obstacle courses, played laser tag, created heartfelt thank-you cards, and explored dozens of free activities offered by local businesses, all while building meaningful connections with our law enforcement and first responders. National Night Out 2025 was a night to remember, filled with laughter, learning, and community spirit. If you captured any memorable moments, we’d love to see them! Please send your photos to [email protected] or message us directly. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary event! @thefauquiertimes @fauquiercountysheriff @virginia_state_police @beethecommunity

Don’t try to outrun Deputy Rowe, folks! 😅 One of the highlights of National Night Out at Erin’s Elderberries was the unforgettable Foot Pursuit Challenge. Let’s just say I didn’t last long before getting caught, but it was all in good fun! A huge thank you to Deputy Rowe for joining in and making this demo so memorable for all in attendance. If you have any photos or videos of this iconic challenge or other moments from National Night Out, we’d love to see them! Feel free to share them with Erin’s Elderberries on Facebook, Instagram, or by emailing [email protected]. Stay tuned, because more exciting highlights from National Night Out at Erin’s Elderberries are on the way! @fauquiercountysheriff @nationalnightout_ @beethecommunity #erinselderberries #footpursuitchallenge #nationalnightout

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!!🚓🚨❤️🤍💙 National Night Out at Erin's Elderberries is Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4257 Aiken Dr in Warrenton, Virginia. Join us for the largest National Night Out celebration in Fauquier County and enjoy free hot dogs, chips, lemonade, dunk tank, face painting, ice cream, bounce house, popcorn, glowsticks, music, crime scene maze, and so much more as we bring together neighbors, local law enforcement, and businesses to develop and strengthen police-community relationships. 🚓🤝❤️ View and save the event here! https://f.mtr.cool/agulyetowg

National Night Out is only one week away!!🤯👮🚨🧑‍🚒🚒🌭🍿🍦 On Tuesday, August 5, join Erin's Elderberries and dozens of other local businesses and organizations as they come together to provide your family with a fun, 100% free experience. This event is designed to bring our law enforcement and first responders closer to the families in our community. ❤️ National Night Out (NNO) is an annual, family-friendly community-building event that brings together neighbors, local law enforcement, and businesses to develop and strengthen police-community relationships. 🚓🤝❤️ This nationwide celebration has grown to include more than 38 million neighbors in over 17,000 communities from all 50 states and allows citizens to build relationships with their local law enforcement officers. Thanks to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Virginia State Police, New Baltimore Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, and fellow businesses and organizations, attendees at National Night Out at Erin's Elderberries can meet law enforcement and fire personnel, explore police and fire Vehicles, and enjoy FREE food, treats and activities courtesy of local businesses and organizations, including: ✅Face Painting🎨 ✅Hot dogs🌭 ✅Dunk Tank💧 ✅Ice Cream🍦 ✅Laser tag🎯 ✅Balloons🎈 ✅Potato Sack Race🏁 ✅Crime Scene Maze⚠️ ✅Lemonade🍋 ✅Bounce House🎈 ✅Popcorn🍿 ✅Glowsticks🌟 ✅Thank you card tent✍🏼 ✅Painting craft🎨 AND MORE! Be sure to save the date in your calendars and join us for National Night Out on August 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Erin's Elderberries! 📍4257 Aiken Dr Ste D Warrenton VA 20187 #nationalnightout #erinselderberries #warrentonva #communityevent #freefamilyevent #fauquiercounty #northernva

My heart is full, as it's time I announce a big secret we've been keeping. Meet Bee the Community, the nonprofit I founded to fulfill a long-time goal of mine for my community. When I first began Erin's Elderberries, I asked myself, "How can I give back to the community in a more meaningful way?" Ever since that question crossed my mind, the idea of starting an education-focused nonprofit has been close to my heart, and I waited for the right time to bring this dream to fruition. While there were numerous roadblocks throughout the process, other educational givebacks I created (like the Lucas Allen Erin's Elderberries Scholarships), I never gave up, and a few months ago, this dream became a reality. By offering educational support to those in need, Bee the Community helps individuals of all ages work toward financial independence and stronger family foundations, offering support programs that uplift underserved families and utilizing outreach, targeted assistance, and partnerships to equip individuals with the tools to build brighter futures. Our commitment is to foster educational growth, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen our community by empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. Although I founded this nonprofit, it belongs to the community, guided by me and a fantastic board of directors who will help it grow to its full potential now and for decades to come. This initiative is an extension of Erin's Elderberries, created to make a lasting, positive impact on the community. Erin's Elderberries will always be my passion, but I hope Bee the Community becomes the legacy I leave behind for years to come. Please meet our board: Erin Mann Lauren Sibole Olivia Stringfellow Renee Purswell Erika Lingamfelter Sydney Beckman Chelsea Brown We look forward to serving our community with our hearts, minds, and talents, hosting events in partnership with Erin's Elderberries to raise funds for education. We hope to see you at our first official fundraiser and free community event, National Night Out at Erin's Elderberries. Thank you for your support and belief in me over the last 7 years, without which Bee the Community wouldn't exist. -Erin