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First Fridays Downtown: September

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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The Arts Council of the Valley First Fridays Downtown for this month is Friday, September 3, 5 – 7pm.  Scheduled events are listed in the following press release:

Fairfield Center’s Student-Citizen Summit: Tuesday Sept. 21

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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Fairfield Center’s Harrisonburg Summits series continues with a evening focusing on creating connections between local college students and the community at the Harrisonburg Student-Citizen Summit. The free event is scheduled from 3:30- 9:00 pm on Tuesday, September 21st, and will convene at Memorial Hall (Entrance B), the former Harrisonburg High school at James Madison University. [...]

Conservationists Warn Against Drilling in Bergton

Monday, August 30, 2010

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Three Rockingham County preservation groups are warning the Board of Supervisors of the potentially hazardous effects of unregulated drilling in Bergton. State mining officials will not require emergency management plans for a proposed Marcellus Shale natural gas well near Bergton

Library Closing Branches, Reducing Hours

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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On Monday, Massanutten Regional Library announced they will be closing their Bergton and Stanley branches, and reducing hours at the downtown Harrisonburg library.

Cuchi Guidos Shut Down

Friday, August 20, 2010

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Cuchi Guidos, a New Jersey-style pizza and sub restaurant in downtown Harrisonburg, was open a little under seven months before they closed their doors last week. TV3 reports that the some employees haven’t been paid.

Upcoming Harrisonburg Taste of Downtown

Friday, August 13, 2010

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Harrisonburg’s Taste of Downtown week continues to grow in popularity and restaurant participation.  The biannual event begins again this Sunday, August 15th.  Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance has posted the menus online.

City, County To Hold Special Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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This September, the Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County public works departments will hold a “distribution event” to give city and county residents the opportunity to purchase rain barrels and compost bins at a greatly reduced rate.

Bell’s Paintings Re-examine Everyday Images

Friday, August 6, 2010

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BRCC art professor John M. Bell will exhibit his works in oil and acrylic August 6 – 31 at the The Artful Dodger in downtown Harrisonburg. A reception will be held Friday, August 6 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

VDACS Photo Contest Seeks to Highlight Farmers’ Markets

Thursday, August 5, 2010

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VDACS Photo Contest Seeks to Highlight Farmers’ Markets

Carrying your camera along when you visit the Harrisonburg Farmers Market could help put the market on the map. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced a photo contest for pictures submitted from farmers’ markets around the state. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top entry in three age groups. In [...]

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  • First Fridays Downtown: September

    The Arts Council of the Valley First Fridays Downtown for this month is Friday, September 3, 5 – 7pm.  Scheduled events are listed in the following press release:

  • Fairfield Center’s Student-Citizen Summit: Tuesday Sept. 21

    Fairfield Center’s Harrisonburg Summits series continues with a evening focusing on creating connections between local college students and the community at the Harrisonburg Student-Citizen Summit. The free event is scheduled from 3:30- 9:00 pm on Tuesday, September 21st, and will convene at Memorial Hall (Entrance B), the former Harrisonburg High school at James Madison University. [...]

  • Conservationists Warn Against Drilling in Bergton

    Three Rockingham County preservation groups are warning the Board of Supervisors of the potentially hazardous effects of unregulated drilling in Bergton. State mining officials will not require emergency management plans for a proposed Marcellus Shale natural gas well near Bergton