We are excited to host a fun event for a great cause in our downtown office space, AKA Wilson Downtown Gallery! Stop by on November 8 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM to peruse the Festival of Gifts. The Relay for Life team Smiles for a Cure is putting on...
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How to Eat Out on the Cheap in Harrisonburg
If you know us at all, you are fully aware that we love food. The fact that our office is nestled in the heart of the downtown Culinary District makes our hearts (and bellies) sing. Eating, for us, isn’t a problem. The problem comes when we want to dine on...
Halloween on the Square: October 25, 2014
The 11th annual Halloween on the Square, one of Harrisonburg’s most popular — and spooky — downtown events, will feature fun holiday festivities for the whole family — even pets! Young folks can enjoy face painting by Larkin Arts, balloon animals, magic tricks, caricatures, games, and more from 10:00 AM...
Vote For Turner Ashby High School’s $100,000 Grant to Construct Mile-Long Trail Around Campus
Cindy Ferek, a Physical Education teacher at Turner Ashby High School is seeking a grant for the school to construct a mile-long track to assist with physical health and education for special needs youth. This paved trail would allow her students and others in the community access to parts of the...
Downtown Hotel & Conference Center Back on the Table
A few months ago, the development of a downtown hotel and conference center was being discussed, but because of disagreements about how to finance the project, it was put on hold indefinitely. Since June, though, the City of Harrisonburg and the JMU Foundation have revisited this discussion and have tentatively come...
Introducing House Stories: Every Home Has a History… We’re Here to Tell the Story
The Shenandoah Valley is rich with history, most widely known for the American Civil War… but have you ever wondered about the homes that are nestled in this luscious valley? Some have been around for hundreds of years, while others have just been constructed. House Stories, just launched by The Harrisonburg Homes...