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Friendly City Beer Fest returns with focus on community and craft 

Good food, great friends, and even better drinks are in store at the third Friendly City Beer Fest on April 25. Sage Bird Ciderworks and Restless Moons Brewing are collaborating to bring the Valley a selection of unique beverages to celebrate Harrisonburg’s craft producers.

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The Shenandoah Comic Con offers a distinct experience  

The 5th annual Shenandoah Comic Con returned to the Rockingham County Fairgrounds on April 11, drawing crowds to celebrate comics, toys and storytelling.

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AeroNimble introduces aircraft innovation to the Valley

During a whirlwind tour of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County on Tuesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery announced that AeroNimble, a new company specializing in aircraft engine repair and maintenance, will expand its operations in Harrisonburg.

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Blacks Run Clean Up Day protects Harrisonburg’s natural resources

On April 11, Harrisonburg is rolling up its sleeves.

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Build A Bouquet Flower Walk welcomes spring

With spring on the horizon, Blakemore’s Flowers and Mary McMahan are hosting Build A Bouquet Flower Walk on March 21 to welcome the blooming new season to Harrisonburg.  “Five years ago, I came up with the idea for the flower walk with the Friendly City Merchants, a group of downtown retailers,” McMahan, the Director of …

Harrisonburg’s first Mutt Strut 5K will kick off on March 21

Anicira Veterinary Center will host Harrisonburg’s first Mutt Strut 5K on March 21 to raise awareness and funds for local pet support. “Anicira is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for 20 years, and our mission is to end animal suffering,” Mary Golden-Hughes, the Director of Advancement at Anicira, said. “We’re always …

Rockingham County Recreation Center’s sensory room champions children with special needs

Rockingham County celebrated the grand opening of the new Sensory Room located in Rockingham County Recreation Center late last month.  

Local kids shine in Act One Theater Company’s The Little Mermaid JR

Presented by Act One Theater Company, The Little Mermaid JR will run from February 19 to March 1 at the Court Square Theater in downtown Harrisonburg.

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