As someone who works downtown, I have walked by the Free Clinic hundreds (if not thousands) of times. And yet, I was not fully aware of what a remarkable and necessary community resource it is - a (quite literally) life-saving service for many of my neighbors. The clinic is full of exceptional people on a mission "to provide affordable, sustainable healthcare services for low-income and uninsured adults, primarily through volunteer resources and community support." An incredible resource for so many in the community, one Free Clinic doctor calls his volunteer work at the clinic "the purest form of medicine." Read on to learn a little bit about what the clinic is all about.
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The Wilson Downtown Gallery: Kate Scheel
We are thrilled to have Kate Scheel as our next artist in the Wilson Downtown Gallery. Stop by our office to see Kate's eye-catching and evocative paintings and drawings or join us for a joint artist reception and Holiday Parade open house on Friday, December 2nd!
The Design Corner: Dress Your Table to Impress
As we usher in the holidays we also usher people into our homes to gather around our tables for delicious meals. To help you prepare for this season, we've compiled a list of ideas that will elevate your table from everyday into something that will impress your family and friends.
Community Spotlight: Jenny Burden of the Arts Council of the Valley
We as a Team love and support the Arts Council of the Valley and the work they do to make life more enriched for all of us in Harrisonburg. We recently had the chance to talk with Jenny Burden who was a member of our Team before taking on the role of Executive Director at the Arts Council. Needless to say, she has a special place in our hearts and we're thrilled with the work she's doing for arts in our community.
A New Resource for Small Business Owners: PERFORMIDABLE
We're excited to get to tell you about an incredibly valuable new business in Harrisonburg whose mission is to help small businesses achieve the success their owner's dream of. We had the privilege of talking with Jim Smith, Harrisonburg local and founder of PERFORMIDABLE. Check out our conversation!
The Design Corner: Worthwhile Home Updates to Prepare for Selling Your Home
Are you planning to sell in the near future? Or maybe you'd just like to update your home to that I'd-want-to-buy-this feel. Either way, our design expert, Cathi Beighe, has compiled a short list of home improvements to get your house looking its best.