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🌱 Patch AM: Why Harrisonburg’s Farmers Market just earned 2025’s top local destination honor
You won't want to miss General Loss Support Group (No Children, Please) on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar
Good morning to you Harrisonburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Harrisonburg’s Farmers Market just earned 2025’s top local destination honor
- Which local schools, including Harrisonburg, are opening late this morning?
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Harrisonburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Breezy and cold with some sun, with a high of 32 and low of 20 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 44, low: 28.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance names Farmers Market the 2025 Destination of the Year (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg’s Downtown Renaissance has named the Harrisonburg Farmers Market its 2025 Destination of the Year, spotlighting the market’s role as a year-round community hub. Vendors and organizers describe how the market supports small businesses, offers local food and crafts, and plans to keep expanding events and artisan offerings into 2026. 
Find out what's happening in Harrisonburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Winter weather closings and delays for Monday (wvax.com) — Harrisonburg City Schools and Rockingham County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay this Monday due to winter weather, alongside many neighboring districts. Families should plan for a later start while 12‑month staff instructions vary by division across the region.
📸 Around Harrisonburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg
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- General Loss Support Group (No Children, Please)
First Church of the Brethren , 315 S Dogwood Dr , Harrisonburg
7:00 pm - "From Waste to Wonder" Family Program: Reusing Materials to Create Amazing Gifts
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum , 780 University Blvd , Harrisonburg
11:00 am - Women's Empowerment Network
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center , 710 South Main Street , Harrisonburg
4:00 pm - "It's A Wonderful Life" film
Court Square Theater , 41-F Court Square , Harrisonburg
2:00 pm - "Love Actually" film
Court Square Theater , 41-F Court Square , Harrisonburg
7:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
📣 Harrisonburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Bball w/Elkton
Montevideo Middle , Penn Laird , Penn Laird
4:30 pm - Wrestling @Hillyard
Montevideo Middle , Penn Laird , Penn Laird
4:30 pm - Paint Workshop
Valley Pike Farm Market , 3494 Lee Hwy , Weyers Cave
5:30 pm - Basketball: B/JV
Broadway High School
5:30 pm - Basketball: G/V
Staunton High School
6:00 pm - Winter Choir & Theatre Concert
J. Frank Hillyard Middle Broadway, VA 22815
6:30 pm - WMRA Books & Brews: December 16@ Pale Fire in Harrisonburg hosted by Mary Katharine Froehlich (2)
Pale Fire Brewing Co. , 217 S Liberty St #105 , Harrisonburg
7:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am trying to purchase ski poles and maybe boots and skis, but mainly ski poles.
I train children with a father vacuum and others to ski for free. And I furnish the gear. There seems to be a shortage of ski poles in the area. And… (Nextdoor Old Town Harrisonburg)
- Burlington Coat Factory Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Hampton Inn Harrisonburg South - Housekeeper in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgewater
- Big first half helps Little Giants earn first win of the season (dnronline.com)
Broadway
- Broadway Coffee House hosts Christmas Market (whsv.com)
- Falcons remain perfect with road win over Broadway (dnronline.com)
- Ella Yoder shines, Gobblers put it all together in blowout of Central (dnronline.com)
Ok Harrisonburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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