
JMU Job Shadow Day to showcase careers
Job Shadow Day, hosted by the Office of Human Resources at James Madison University, is Thursday, and will draw nearly 200 eighth-grade students from Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and local private schools.

Job Shadow Day, hosted by the Office of Human Resources at James Madison University, is Thursday, and will draw nearly 200 eighth-grade students from Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and local private schools.

The Fields of Gold Agritourism program celebrated another successful summer season along the expanding Fields of Gold Farm Trail by sponsoring a giveaway featuring gift certificates from member farms and businesses.

Augusta Free Press is sponsoring the Out of the Darkness Community Walk, set for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Va.

Augusta County Library has joined forces with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities to offer Talking Service, a reading and discussion program for veterans and their families.

Membership to the Augusta County Solar Co-op is closing on Sept. 30. The 86-member group is looking to add new members before the Sept. 30 deadline. Already, nearly a dozen people have signed contracts to go solar. System installations began earlier this month.

Those who dream of becoming the next Peyton Manning, Jason Elam or Matt Bryant will have the opportunity to showcase their pigskin skills Oct. 1 at the State Fair of Virginia.

Fifty high and middle schools across Virginia are kicking off a statewide campaign to increase seat belt usage rates among teens and youth.

United Way of Greater Augusta will hold its annual Corporate Cup event on Sunday. This year’s event will demonstrate how teamwork and healthy competition build camaraderie among organizational employees.

On Friday, Sept. 11, veterans at James Madison University will have a new safe haven on campus. The school’s Student Veterans Association chapter will officially be opening a space in Wilson Hall for any current or retired U.S. Military members to use as a quiet place to study, collaborate or socialize.

Staunton Parks and Recreation is moving forward sooner than expected with a natural playground, thanks to $8,000 in grant funding.
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