Oh, Christmas Tree, oh, Christmas tree! There is usually much debate about whether a live Christmas tree should be donning living rooms this time of year, or whether artificial trees are better suited. I personally prefer live trees. You can't beat the hunt for the perfect tree, getting in the great outdoors, the fresh-cut tree scent, and, well, vacuuming up after them. For those of you who are like me, you'll be happy to know that there are several Christmas Tree Farms around the Harrisonburg area that offer the exhilarating experience of finding that "one" tree.
Places
New Hardware Store in Bridgewater: Randy’s Do It Best
Recently at 120 North Main Street in Bridgewater, Randy’s Do It Best Hardware held a grand opening, serving up free hot dogs and beverages, and offering many items on sale. The new hardware store has taken over where the old Dickson’s Drug Store used to be. According to the store...
Mama’s Caboose: A Cheery Red Mobile Kitchen
Have you ever seen Mama’s Caboose driving by, or stopped on the side of the road in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County? Established just weeks ago, this cheery red mobile kitchen serves up home cooked meals like Chicken Parmesan, Ham and Green Beans, and Steak and Cheese Sandwiches. The owner, Diane...
Kline May Company Surpasses $100 Million in Sales Volume
If you’ve worked with a Kline May agent in the past few years, you know that after each transaction, the client receives a satisfaction survey. Kline May takes very seriously the opinions and feedback received from clients in these surveys. To date, Kline May Company (which includes Kline May Realty...
Downtown Harrisonburg Businesses Receive Facade Enhancement Grants
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and the City of Harrisonburg have granted several businesses with facade enhancement grants this year. This grant program supports property improvements and has been able to stay in place, despite the state of the economy. In 2011, eight grants were awarded for a total of $20,000 in...
Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Willow West
Willow West is located in Dayton, Virginia, which is a few miles south of Harrisonburg, actually, but many residents commute the short drive to Harrisonburg for work. This neighborhood is tucked away on the northwest side of the Town of Dayton, and consists of two quiet streets — Willow Drive...