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The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is collecting food and donations for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank now through July 4th in the Governor’s Bowl Food and Fund Drive competition.
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Author James “Jerry” John announces the release of his new children’s book, “Grandpa’s Little White Truck Goes On a Picnic.”
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The Harrisonburg Community Health Center (HCHC) received a $12,500 check from Emmett Toms, Manager, Dominion Resources, to support its Telemedicine Program for high-risk pregnant women.
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Secure Futures, LLC, a developer of solar energy for non-profit institutions in education and other fields, announced today that it has signed a 20 year solar services agreement with the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (the “Authority”) to install, own and operate a solar photovoltaic project on the roof of a 60-unit low-income housing apartment building in Harrisonburg.
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East Rockingham Community Center hosted the first annual Community Organization Fair on Thursday May 16 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Approximately 20 organizations from Elkton and the surrounding community displayed information on their organization. VPAS HR was among the exhibitors.
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Elly Lafkin, a Harrisonburg parent, represented parents across the country at a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) press event Thursday where Secretary Kathleen Sebelius proposed new health and safety guidelines for child care settings, including fingerprint background checks of providers.
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On Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. the Harrisonburg Campus of National College will hold its graduation ceremony at James Madison Convocation Center with special guest Lowell Fulk.
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As the Bike Capital of Virginia, Harrisonburg is paving the way for an unforgettable celebration of National Bike Month in May. Through Bike Month, New Community Project’s Northend Greenway, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC), and the City of Harrisonburg are encouraging community members of all age levels to bike more often, noting it’s a greener, healthier, and less expensive form of transportation.
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Virginia Organizing and other groups rallied 300 people who gathered and marched in the streets of Harrisonburg in support of comprehensive immigration reform with a clear path to citizenship on April 9. The diverse crowd began at Court Square and marched to U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte’s office to show solidarity.
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The Harrisonburg Startup Weekend is scheduled to open this Friday evening at Showker Hall on the JMU campus. This event is being organized by a coalition of local organizations interested in fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in the Harrisonburg region. The event runs from Friday evening to Sunday evening when a panel of judges will select one team as the winner for their idea, presentation and feasibility.
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