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Last year, we reported on a regional job fair that the local Chamber of Commerce was hosting, and it was a great success with more than 1,000 job seekers attending! The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is holding this Regional Job Fair again this year, on Thursday, March 17th.
Harrisonburg’s unemployment rate is 6.7%, and Rockingham County’s [...]

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Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas… the holiday festivities in Downtown Harrisonburg kick off at 4:00 PM tomorrow! Everything is FREE this year, too (thanks to a title sponsorship by The Colonnade Apartments and additional support from Arby’s Harrisonburg and Wal-Mart Logistics), so gather all your friends and family and enjoy [...]

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I hear Jingle Bells! The holiday season is upon us, and that means the annual Holiday Home Tour is just around the corner. On Sunday, December 5th, tour a select group of the finest homes in the Old Town (historic) neighborhood of Harrisonburg. The self-guided tour begins with appetizers, desserts and refreshments provided by [...]

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This year, Downtown Harrisonburg has some exciting news for shoppers looking for great deals. Black Friday shopping will be better than ever this year, because merchants in Downtown will be offering exceptional prices on some of their favorite items… and for a whole week! From November 26th through December 3rd, you will find holiday gift [...]

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Back in September, JMU hosted an open house at their new Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. They have an additional open house scheduled for November 6th, which will be here before we know it! If you didn’t make it to the first open house, be sure to put this one on your calendar. You’ll [...]

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Massanutten Resort is a four-season resort located just a few minutes east of Harrisonburg, and always proves to be a fun time for folks of all ages. Fall is a fantastic time to visit the resort because of the beautiful foliage, crisp weather, and abundance of recreational activities available. (Remember to check out the new [...]

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James Madison University (JMU) has built yet another architectural beauty called the Forbes Center (for the performing arts). Located on Route 11 in Harrisonburg, it features “five remarkable venues, each unique and acoustically designed to perfection. The Forbes Center will captivate your spirit with its soaring floor-to-ceiling glass lobbies, comfortable seating with ample [...]

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Sustainability, building greener homes, farming sustainable foods, and protecting our environment are all important issues in the world today. Now you can learn about these issues and more from local businesses. Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg is hosting the First Annual Green Expo this Saturday, September 25th, at the Commons on campus. What can you [...]

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It is probably safe to say that we could all use a little stress relief — some of us a lot more than others. Well, folks, stress out no longer! Rockingham Memorial Hospital (RMH) is now providing a stress relief course called “The Power of Mindfulness,” facilitated by Dr. Keffer, a professor in the JMU [...]

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This Saturday, September 11, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (while supplies last), the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are hosting a compost bin and rain barrel sale! If you’ve ever owned either of these eco-friendly yard toys, you know how valuable they are.
Compost bins allow you to toss natural waste (old coffee grinds, [...]

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