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In today's newsletter:
- How far are Harrisonburg fans going to follow JMU football?
- How Harrisonburg bikers turned holiday miles into smiles for sick kids
Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Harrisonburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 35 degrees.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 37.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• JMU fans make adventure out of trip to CFP game against Oregon (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg-based JMU fans are crisscrossing the country by plane, train, and car to watch the Dukes face Oregon in the College Football Playoff, turning the long trek into a shared adventure. Alumni describe scrambling for tickets, documenting epic rail journeys, and savoring the camaraderie and once-in-a-lifetime chance to support a history-making season.
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Find out what's happening in Harrisonburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Motorcycle groups make special delivery to UVA Health Children's Hospital (whsv.com) — Motorcycle groups from Harrisonburg, including the Proud American Riders and Brotherhood on Wheels, rode to UVA Health Children’s Hospital to deliver more than 300 toys for young cancer patients. Inspired by a former patient named Waylon, riders and families say the gifts and simple kindness help brighten long, stressful hospital stays during the holidays.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg
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- "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer " and "Frosty the Snowman" Free Holiday Films Sponsored by Paul Riner
Court Square Theater , 41-F Court Square , Harrisonburg
11:00 am - Walk On Wedding
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum , 780 University Blvd , Harrisonburg
3:00 pm - Randy Black’s Annual Holiday Jam to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Cave Hill Farms Brewery , 1001 Jacob Burner Dr , McGaheysville
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
📣 Harrisonburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Trivia Night! — The Burn Barrel
The Burn Barrel , 1618 Orkney Grde , Basye
7:00 pm - Afternoon Classics
Staunton Public Library , 1 Churchville Ave , Staunton
1:30 pm - Trivia in the Cantina at Baja Bean
Baja Bean Co , 9 W Beverley St , Staunton
7:00 pm - Walk On Wedding
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum , 780 University Blvd , Harrisonburg
3:00 pm - Live Music- CJ Hise
Cave Ridge Vineyard , 1476 Conicville Rd , Mt Jackson
2:00 pm - Live Music- CJ Hise — Cave Ridge Vineyard
Cave Ridge Vineyard , 1476 Conicville Rd , Mt Jackson
2:00 pm - Basketball: G/V
Strasburg High School
5:30 pm - Circle Time for Kids at the Library
Grottoes Branch Library , 601 Dogwood Ave , Grottoes
10:00 am - No School "Zoo at CREW": Wild Animals Adventures
Wild Child: Museum & Menagerie , 6044 Main St Room 102 , Mt Jackson
12:00 pm
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- not too long ago, a man posted looking for ski poles because he teaches kids to ski.
If that is you could you let me know, or could anyone tell me his name so i could contact? Thank you (Nextdoor Park View)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Broadway
- From Broadway to Coors Field for former Virginia Tech softball standout (augustafreepress.com)
- NYE Rentals Offer Everything From Bunkers to Castles (pymnts.com)
- New Brocks Gap Natural Area Preserve protects rare forest (capecharlesmirror.com)
Elkton
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