Author: Olivia DeWan
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Olivia DeWan, contributor
Parentheses Books offers Second Saturday Stories to build community
Parentheses Books, an independent bookstore in the Liberty St. Mercantile, is full of colorful paperbacks, sparkling fairy lights, and, of course, stories. On the second Saturday of every month, Parentheses hosts Second Saturday Stories, a time of reading and crafts for Harrisonburg’s kids and families.
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Dogs 2 Read 2 helps children build reading confidence
On Thursday afternoons at the Massanutten Regional Library in downtown Harrisonburg, young readers gather around wagging tails for Dogs 2 Read 2, or D2R2, a program where service dogs become fluffy, judgment-free reading buddies.
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Simply Natural Living by Great.full Goods to Celebrate Rebranding and Grand Opening
Great.full Goods, one of Harrisonburg’s favorite local businesses, is rebranding and will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 6.
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Stuff the Trunk: Harrisonburg Rallies to Restock Bolt’s Closet
Harrisonburg High School is inviting the community to help “Stuff the Trunk” on Saturday, Nov. 15, to support Bolt’s Closet, a free resource that provides personal care items to students and their families. Volunteers will be collecting donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Walmart Center on Burgess Road.
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Barefoot Puppet Theater brings ‘Galapagos George’ to Court Square Theater
Richmond’s Barefoot Puppets Theater is coming to Court Square Theater tonight for a “magical” performance of Galapagos George, based on the true story of “Lonesome George,” the last known tortoise of his kind from Pinta Island in the Galápagos.
A bewitching brew: Blue Ridge Florist & Tea Room hosts Spooktacular Tea Experience
Throughout October, by reservation only on Fridays and Saturdays, Blue Ridge Florist & Tea Room has turned its bright pink space into a whimsical Halloween wonderland affectionately called “Spooktacular Tea.”
Anicira hosts free ‘Healthy Pets’ Event to expand access to pet care
Anicira, a non-profit veterinary service in Harrisonburg, will host its first free Healthy Pets event at Hillandale Park in Harrisonburg.
Aristocat Cafe has been serving not only cats, but tea as well
By Olivia DeWan, contributor For the past two years, Aristocat Cafe has served as a haven for tea and cat lovers alike. Founded by Amanda Atwell in 2023, the cozy Harrisonburg establishment blends her love for loose-leaf teas and feline companionship into a one-of-a-kind experience. “I’ve fostered cats since I was 16,” Atwell said. “I …
