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News Release: 1/30/2023
Joshua Puffenbarger, of Mount Solon, was named the Chairman of the Board of the Virginia Auctioneers Association (VAA) at their annual convention in Richmond on January 28th. Puffenbarger is the owner of Allied Auctioneers & Associates LLC. based in Mount Solon which specializes in providing a simple and stress free way to sell real estate and other assets. "I'm proud to serve our association and it's members through the ranks of leadership. I appreciate the trust given to me by the members and past
Elizabeth C. Southall Joins Flora Pettit
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Southall has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office. Liz has practiced law in Charlottesville since 2015, following a judicial clerkship in the 13th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. Liz focuses her practice on litigation in the areas of family law, real estate, local government law, intentional torts, and negligence. She has litigated and resolved matters involving real property disputes, trucking and motor vehicle accidents,
FLORA PETTIT ELECTS CHRISTOPHER R. TATE AND THOMAS B. GLADIN AS NEW SHAREHOLDERS
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Christopher R. Tate and Thomas B. Gladin were elected as shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2023. Chris focuses his practice on commercial litigation and construction law. He has handled numerous trials and appeals in federal and state court, in matters involving partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract, insurance coverage, employment matters, and real property disputes, among others. Chris also maintains an active higher education law
Gaines Group Architects Elevates New Partners
Gaines Group Architects has elevated four new partners to the leadership of the firm: James Halstead, Deborah Smith, Adrienne Stronge, and Paul Tassell. They join Raymond Gaines and Charles Hendricks in the leadership of the firm. Raymond founded the business in 1987 and Charles joined as a partner in 2008. This leadership expansion provides resiliency and stability. Charles says, “This is a huge step forward for the business allowing us to better serve our communities. I am very excited to continue to work
EMU names new provost
Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Tynisha D. Willingham as provost and vice president of academic affairs. She starts July 3, 2023. She will succeed Fred Kniss, who retires in June after 14 years as the university’s top academic leader. Willingham who holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction, brings significant experience and accomplishments. She has served as vice president of academic affairs and dean at small liberal arts colleges with a proven record of success in key
News Release: 1/19/2023 - Local Business Provides Product Solution for Strapped Consumers
Local Business Providing Product Solution for Strapped ConsumersCreative Floral Boutique Announces “Flower Bar” Harrisonburg, VA— January 19, 2023— As the cost of living has become a challenge to more and more households and discretionary purchases have been put on pause, an award-winning floral boutique has stepped up to answer this challenge. Today, The Wishing Well, a local Shenandoah Valley florist unveiled their consumer-friendly “Flower Bar”. This creative solution enables The Wishing Well’s
EMU celebrates MLK Day of Service and Learning
Eastern Mennonite University honors Martin Luther King Jr Day on Sunday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 16. Immanuel Mennonite Church, 400 Kelley St. in Harrisonburg, will be the site of a worship service Sunday from 3-5 p.m. A screening of the documentary “On These Grounds” (see below for a description) will be from 6-8 p.m. in the gathering space of Old Common Grounds in the University Commons. Monday’s activities begin with a 9 a.m. Speak Out and March in the Student Union, featuring alumnus Christian
2023 Scholarships Now Available
2023 Student Scholarships now Available (Harrisonburg, VA) Harrisonburg-Rockingham students may now apply for college funding from The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) until April 10, 2023. The majority of scholarships give to current or former residents of Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. Scholarship funds are for tuition and related educational expenses and made directly to the educational institution. In 2022, TCFHR distributed 63 scholarships totaling $229,800.
EMS Theater Presents Godspel
Tickets to the Eastern Mennonite High School performance of the musical Godspell are now on sale. Show times: Fri. and Sat., Feb. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. All reserved seating: $15 for center, $12 for sides and balcony. Discounts for seniors and students. Purchase tickets at the door, by calling 540-236-6025, or online at easternmennonite.org/tickets.
Central Library Offers Book Sale January 12-14, 2023
Central Library Offers Book Sale January 12-14, 2023Over 10,000 titles available for purchase Massanutten Regional Library is ready to sell thousands of gently used books at a book sale event January 12-14, 2023, at the Central Library in downtown Harrisonburg at 174 S. Main Street. Hours are as follows: Thursday, January 12, 2023: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Friday, January 13, 2023: 12 Noon – 3 p.m.Saturday, January 14, 2023: 12 Noon – 3 p.m. Adult hard and softcover titles are $1.00 each and children’s
Bridgewater College and the Town of Bridgewater to Host Annual MLK Day Celebration
Bridgewater College and the Town of Bridgewater to Host Annual MLK Day Celebration BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Members of the community are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Bridgewater College during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, “Celebrating the Dream, Continuing the Journey,” in partnership with the town of Bridgewater. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. The event kicks off with remarks from
Children’s Sock and Underwear Drive Delivery Friday, January 6
Children’s Sock and Underwear Drive Delivery Friday, January 6 HARRISONBURG, VA – On Friday, January 6, Steven Faught of Shenandoah Automotive will be delivering children’s socks and underwear to the RMH Foundation. The items were donated by his customers and are for children receiving medical care at Sentara RMH. Shenandoah Automotive has been coordinating the donation effort since 2017. Faught will be arriving with the donations at 10 a.m. Friday morning. He and a member of the RMH Foundation will be
Local Nonprofits Receive Funding from The Community Foundation
Local Nonprofits Receive Funding from The Community Foundation Harrisonburg, VA - It feels like Christmas over at The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR)! No, it is not quite time for the holiday, but TCFHR is in the giving spirit since they are soon issuing Fall 2022 grants to nonprofit organizations. This year’s grants total $152,235 to 13 local nonprofits, more than TCFHR has given out in years past. The largest distribution ($55,000) coming from the Earlynn J. Miller Fund
Bridgewater College Partners with The Washington Center on Innovative Academic Internship Program
Bridgewater College Partners with The Washington Center on Innovative Academic Internship Program BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Graduating students with career-ready skills and a broad worldview is a focal point for Bridgewater College. A new partnership between the College and The Washington Center (TWC) in Washington, D.C., expands on that goal by offering a more accessible avenue for students seeking internship and study away experiences. In the BC2DC program, students will spend a semester in D.C. and will
Giving Back on Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Back on Giving Tuesday 2022 Harrisonburg, VA – #GivingTuesday is coming up next week! This annual, worldwide day of generosity encourages communities to do good on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) makes it easy to give back to the community we love. That is why TCFHR has created an easy to follow, giving guide that promotes sixty-five nonprofit agencies and their specific project funding needs. TCFHR hopes the community will
Innovation Hub coming to Downtown Harrisonburg - Opening Late 2023
Media Contact: Hannah Cooper, Directorhannah@harrisonburghub.com 540-212-9595FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInnovation Hub coming to Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg Innovation Hub to renovate and occupy historic 26,500 sqft Wetsel Seed Building Nov. 16, 2022 – HARRISONBURG, VA – A state-of-the-art innovation hub is slated to occupy a historic building in downtown Harrisonburg. Harrisonburg Innovation Hub (or more simply known as “HIH”), with the support of local investors and partners, closed on the space in
Bridgewater College Announces Undergraduate Engineering Major
Bridgewater College Announces Undergraduate Engineering Major BRIDGEWATER, Va. — With the development of its newest major in engineering, Bridgewater College seeks to give students a clearer path to their desired career outcomes. Over the last five years, the field of engineering has consistently been named among the top four career objectives by admitted students to Bridgewater College. In response to student interest, the College reworked its applied physics major curriculum to offer an undergraduate
Great Community Give 2023 Nonprofit Registration Will Launch on National Philanthropy Day
Great Community Give 2023 Nonprofit Registration Will Launch on National Philanthropy Day Great Community Give (GCG) is back for its sixth year! The GCG Planning Team will open registration for interested nonprofits on National Philanthropy Day, November 15th. Returning and newly participating nonprofit agencies can sign up for GCG 2023 at www.greatcommunitygive.org. Registration will remain open until February 15, 2023. Eligibility requirements include having IRS 501(c)(3) tax status and located in and
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Receives Funding from Sentara Healthcare
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Receives Funding from Sentara Healthcare The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) and Sentara Healthcare are collaborating to bring books into the hands of all children under five years old in our community. TCFHR, a local nonprofit organization, received word that Sentara Healthcare will fund a $15,000 grant to their latest program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. TCFHR became a local community affiliate in July 2021. In the eight months
SVEC awards $13,000 through Operation Round Up
SVEC awards $13,000 through Operation Round UpROCKINGHAM– SVEC’s Operation Round Up Committee has selected eight community organizations throughout the Valley as the latest group of grant recipients. The total amount to be distributed for this grant cycle is $13,000. Operation Round Up is SVEC’s charitable program that features a pool of money that grows as members voluntarily “round up” their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month. Applications for the first grant cycle of 2023 will be
MRL Board of Trustees Names Zachary Elder Library Director
MRL Board of Trustees Names Zachary Elder Library DirectorHarrisonburg, VA – October 21, 2022 – The Massanutten Regional Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Zachary Elder has been named Library Director, a role which focuses on the strategic leadership and vision for the seven branch regional system. Elder was selected after a national search was conducted by Bradbury Miller Associates, a recruiting firm which specializes in identifying library leadership. Elder replaces Rochelle Carr who
SAVE THE DATES!?Winter Wine Weekend at Hotel Madison February 23 – 26, 2023
Winter Wine Weekend 2023 Hotel Madison presents our 3rd annual Winter Wine Weekend: A learning, tasting, and dining experience. Harrisonburg, VA: Hotel Madison presents our 3rd annual Winter Wine Weekend: A learning, tasting, and dining experience. SAVE THE DATES! February 23 – 26, 2023 Join us over four days in February 2023, all dedicated to wine. The Winter Wine Weekend is a one-of-a-kind event enjoyed by both beginners and connoisseurs alike that you do not want to miss. This event
Bridgewater College Receives Regional Recognition from Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review
Bridgewater College Receives Regional Recognition from Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Bridgewater College received multiple regional accolades for its continued dedication to welcoming and graduating a large number of economically disadvantaged students, research initiatives and affordability for all students. Bridgewater again ranked among the top 200 Liberal Arts Colleges in Washington Monthly’s 2022 rankings. Schools earn top rankings by demonstrating their
