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On Friday, Feb. 3, the Harrisonburg community will have the opportunity to experience the Guerilla Gallery Art Show, a one-night-only exhibition by local artists. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place from 6-9 p.m. in the Newman Ruddle Building at 2 North Main Street, on the corner of Market…
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Jenn Monterrozo loves to spoil her hostesses with free and discounted Lia Sophia Jewelry. As a trainer in direct sales, Monterrozo knows customer service is the most important thing she offers. She’s passionate about Lia Sophia Jewelry and loves sharing that enthusiasm every day. Lia Sophia Jewelry will be one of more than 15 vendors participating in…
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Lisa Brubeck’s calling to Scentsy Wickless Candles came five years ago. In a short time, she has grown to be one of the top leaders in a competitive direct-sales enterprise. Brubeck’s success comes from her strong belief in the product line and her steadfast commitment, doing what most direct sales consultants only dream of, making…
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It’s got new written all over it but it’s winning over people all over the world, including Jessica Clements. Perfectly Posh offers products made in the USA that give you the pampering you deserve. “I love that the products are all natural and good for your skin,” said Clements, who has been selling Perfectly Posh…
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The Virginia Tourism Corporation will bring oversized LOVE artwork to Waynesboro on Saturday, Feb. 11, as part of a state and local partnership to promote tourism. The artwork, which is 16 feet long and more than six feet high, is part of the Virginia is for Lovers campaign and promotes the message that love is…
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On the heels of its most successful year ever in 2011, Augusta Free Press LLC will mark its 10th year in business in 2012. “Our focus in this anniversary year is the same as it has been for us from day one – building on our success both for ourselves and for our growing list…
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AFP principal Chris Graham will lead a Jan. 23 seminar on social media and web marketing being sponsored by the Augusta Health Community Health Forum. The seminar – Building the Machine – will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Virginia Regional Transit/CATS building, 51 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville. The $25 fee…
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The Augusta County Fair Board is hosting its second annual New Year’s Eve Silent Auction/Dinner and Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 31, at Augusta Expoland in Fishersville. Featuring City Limits as the Band, Simple Elegance Catering and a Silent Auction with more than 150 items. Doors open at 6:30 p.m Dinner 7-8:30 p.m. provided by…
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More than 100 shoppers were on hand for the 2012 Holiday Fashion Showcase sponsored by Augusta Free Press on Dec. 5. Local vendors for direct-sales companies including Cookie Lee, Mary Kay, Jockey P2P, thirty-one, BeautiControl and Initial Outfitters joined local businesses Radiance Tanning and Hair Salon and Fordell Farm at the Showcase, a feature of…
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“My husband,” the caller was telling me, or I should say, selling me, “is an expert at finding financing options for people who think they have credit issues.” “OK.” “I think that’s a good news story.” I didn’t. Actually, what this clearly was to me was an attempt by a small-business owner to get a…
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