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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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The opening of the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital (RMH) in Harrisonburg has been eagerly anticipated by most residents for a long time now. In fact, a while back we posted about why this new hospital is so awesome. Well, wait no longer! The new RMH is hosting an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on [...]

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It is that time of year again! The 9th annual Herb and Garden Festival is taking place this Saturday, May 15th, at JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. Head over between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM (rain or shine!) and peruse through a wide variety of plants and trees that grow locally.
Some great features of this [...]

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Harrisonburg’s newest park — A Dream Come True — has been under construction on Neff Avenue for quite some time now, but the ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Arbor Day (April 30, 2010)!
This playground is unique in that all children can play together safely, including children with disabilities. Not only will this park [...]

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Bloom Magazine (a magazine oriented toward women published by the Daily News Record) is hosting an event on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Holiday Inn called “Beauty in Bloom: Pampering for the Mind, Body, and Spirit.” There will be a free seminar and fitness classes at this event, so register soon to make sure [...]

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