Sep 13 Sunday
Join in the fun at Run the Runway 2026 on September 13 at Shenandoah Valley Airport! This unique, family-friendly community event features a 1K for kids 3-12 and a chip-timed 5K for all fitness levels on the taxiway and runway. For runners, walkers, strollers, and families, this event includes educational activities and aircraft displays before and after the race, plus food trucks and a photo booth.
Sep 17 Thursday
The Furious Flower Reading Series kicks off its first event of the season in the renovated Carrier Library! Join us as we bask in a poetry-filled evening with poetry prize honorable mention Sherina Rodriguez Sharpe, prize winner Wes Matthews, and our Guest Judge Major Jackson. The reading will conclude with a book signing with Major Jackson at the reception in the dedicated Gwendolyn Brooks Reading Room and Furious Flower Suite. This event is free and open to the public; free parking will be available across the street in the Grace Street Parking Garage.
A fundraiser for A Small Hand diaper pantry - because we cover a lot of butts! Live Music by The Instigators | Exciting Raffle Items | Park Lane Jewelry available for purchase | Have fun while helping local families keep their little ones clean, dry, and healthy. www.svlm.org
Sep 19 Saturday
One of Open Doors' signature events, Food Truck Fest supports safe shelter for the unhoused, compassionate support, and access to services for all. All proceeds from the event – including admission – support our local mission!
Save with discounted pre-sale tickets available August 1–31.
Beginning September 1, standard tickets can be purchased online through the end of the event or at the gate
Sep 26 Saturday
Now in its fifth year, Beats on the Bend has become an annual tradition bringing people together to celebrate the natural beauty of Seven Bends State Park. The event encourages people of all ages to experience the park and discover opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, stewardship, and community engagement. This year’s event will celebrate National Public Lands Day, an annual observance recognizing the importance of America’s public lands and the people who enjoy, protect, and care for them.
In addition to live music from Taylor LaFever and the Fever Project, attendees can enjoy food and refreshments from local vendors, including Rutz BBQ and Sugar Creek Snowy & Sweet Ice Cream.
Visitors will also have opportunities to learn more about the Friends of Seven Bends State Park and its work supporting the park.
Start your day with a hike before the music! Register for a hike here
From Hiring to Retiring: A Life-Stage Approach to Employee Benefits
The Employee Benefits Webinar Series 2026 is designed for HR professionals and organizational leaders who want practical strategies to support employees at every stage of their careers. Explore how designing thoughtful benefits can strengthen your workplace, from initial hire to retirement and everything in between.
Sep 18 Friday
Learn about the City of Harrisonburg's Environmental Action Plan. Hear Sustainability Stories from City Business, Education, Government and Organizational Leaders. Build new sustainability-focused community collaborations.
Sep 24 Thursday
Sep 27 Sunday
New Life Covenant Brethren Church located at b923 Natural Chimneys Rd Mt Solon VA 22843 will be hosting Fall Revival services with Pastor Billy Curry from the Spring Creek Nazarene Church beginning Sunday evening Sept 27 through Tuesday evening Sept 29 beginning at 7 pm each evening. There will be special music each evening. There will also be a meal serviced at 6 pm prior to each service. All are invited and welcomed!
Sep 28 Monday
Sep 29 Tuesday
Oct 02 Friday
Are you looking to buy your first home but feeling overwhelmed? Join our in-person seminar where we'll walk you through the entire process! From understanding mortgages to closing on your dream home, we've got you covered. Our experts will answer all your questions and provide valuable tips. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your home-buying journey! Reserve your spot now.
Oct 03 Saturday
This is a live seminar designed to help you build credit, secure funding, and leverage real estate for wealth creation. Learn expert strategies to improve your credit profile, access capital, and invest in property—even if you're starting from scratch.Whether you're a first-time home-buyer, investor, entrepreneur, wholesaler, or your credit has been impacted after your home purchase preventing you from moving, this event will provide actionable steps to grow your financial future. Gain insights, network with like-minded professionals, and discover how to use credit and real estate to create lasting wealth.Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your financial success!RSVP IS REQUIRED as food will be provided. We may offer it online as well in the future, so please RSVP so you will be the first to know if we do.
**Credit & Real Estate Wealth: Unlocking Your Future** —Learn to build credit, secure funding, and invest in real estate for lasting wealth!
Credit & Real Estate Wealth: Unlocking Your Future is a live seminar designed to help you build credit, secure funding, and leverage real estate for wealth creation. Learn expert strategies to improve your credit profile, access capital, and invest in property, even if you're starting from scratch.
Whether your a first time home buyer, investor, entrepreneur, wholesaler, or your credit has been impacted after your home purchase preventing you from moving, this event will provide actionable steps to grow your financial future. Gain insights, network with like-minded professionals, and discover how to use credit and real estate to create lasting wealth.
Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your financial success!
Oct 07 Wednesday
If you’ve been renting and wondering if buying a home is even realistic for you, this workshop will give you a clear answer.Most people I talk to think they need perfect credit, a large down payment, or years of preparation before they can even consider buying. In reality, many of them are much closer than they think, they just don’t have the right information.In this free, in-person workshop, we’ll walk through exactly what it takes to buy your first home in today’s market, using real examples and straightforward explanations. You’ll leave knowing what’s possible for your situation and what your next step would be if you decide to move forward.
This is not a sales pitch or a commitment, it’s simply a chance to get clarity so you can stop guessing and start making informed decisions.
🎟️ Space is limited. Reserve your spot today and start your home-buying journey with clarity and confidence.
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