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It’s Friday, Harrisonburg! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Beloved baker’s inspiring comeback, adoptable pets Gus and Evie, and Viva La ‘Burg casino night + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Area shelters’ latest lineup: The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA recently spotlighted adoptable pets Gus and Evie, sharing Gus’s cuddly charm and Evie’s smart, playful spirit. Both were featured in late February for local families to meet — browse all dogs and cats.
Beloved baker’s inspiring comeback: Andrea Dawn, owner of Harrisonburg favorite Strite’s Legendary Donuts, has returned home after a December fire-related injury, now off oxygen and feeding tubes and walking without a walker — read the recovery update.
Students showcase ethical excellence: For the first time since 2003, Bridgewater College won the VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl, defeating 15 Virginia colleges at the University of Richmond, guided by faculty coordinator Dr. Matthew Lamb — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Plant-based lunch hack: Skip the sad desk salad and let Friendly City Food Co-op handle lunch, with a rotating hot bar of hearty vegan picks like chilis, stir-fries, and Mabo Dofu. There’s a cozy café to enjoy it. A simple midweek upgrade without the meal-prep drama.
Antiquing made easy: At Shenandoah Heritage Market, it’s a choose-your-own-treasure adventure. Browse the Antique Barn and the big antique mall, then dip into neighboring shops when you need a breather. A low-effort, high-reward hunt for the week, all without leaving Harrisonburg.
Elevate your everyday: If your jewelry box needs a refresh, James McHone Jewelry offers estate treasures, modern pieces, and careful repairs that revive heirlooms. Browsing is half the fun, and custom designs feel truly personal, collaborative, and made to be worn.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🧸 Giggles & Goods Kid’s Consignment Event @ Rockingham County Fairgrounds | Friday (3/6) at 2:00 PM – Because kids outgrow everything by Tuesday, the Giggles & Goods consignment sale at Rockingham County Fairgrounds is a gold mine of gently used clothes, toys, books, furniture, and maternity finds. Shop, sell, and feel smug about the bargains, the decluttering, and recycling. Details at gigglesandgoods.net.
🎨 Artists & Apprentices Opening Reception @ Explore More Discovery Museum | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Hit First Friday on the museum’s third floor for a reception where kid apprentices show off work they made with actual local pros, mentors included. It’s charming and genuinely good, the kind of exhibit that makes you linger, clap politely, and text a friend.
🌸 Farm Store Re-Opening Weekend @ Revercomb Farms | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Revercomb Farms reopens the store for spring, a warm, simple outing centered around the table. Browse refreshed shelves, taste seasonal treats, explore subscriptions and workshops, and ice floral cookies that even adults can nail, with calmer, women-focused vibe or a family-friendly session, no sales pitch.
🌱 Landscaping with Native Plants @ Rocking R Ace Hardware | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Swap the thirsty turf for natives that actually feed bees, birds, and your conscience. Head to Rocking R Ace in Harrisonburg for a free class with Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, and learn year-round, low-fuss plant options. Seats are limited, so register online.
🎉 Viva La ‘Burg @ The Loft at Liberty St. | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from the grind, trade TSA lines for felt and chips at The Loft at Liberty Street’s casino night with Vegas-style tables, a silent auction, and a grand travel prize. Magpie brings the eats, you bring your poker face, and a decent bluff.
🌊 Though the Tempest Rages: Concert and Hymn Sing @ Park View Mennonite Church | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Cantore is charting a course through sea shanties, new biblical shanties, and a hymn sing, with the congregation as crew. Expect Mediterranean highlights, then raise your voice for hymns, because choppy times call for sturdy choruses. No life jacket required, just a freewill offering.
🖼 Coffee & Canvas @ Broadway Coffee House | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Need an excuse to drink coffee and call it art? Coffee & Canvas is a relaxed paint session where $25 gets you all the supplies, caffeine, and zero pressure to be Picasso. Bring a friend, sip, swirl, and leave with something fridge-worthy.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Harrisonburg report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 31%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 2 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 47%
Patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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