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Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Book Review: Born and Raised in the Shenandoah Valley (hburgcitizen.com) — Harrisonburg readers can dive into a new Shenandoah Valley–set story collection that's closely tied to the city's literary scene and local artist Jeffrey D. Guinn. The review highlights the book's themes of home, race, and place, and notes you can buy copies at Mark-It downtown, attend a November reading at Parentheses Books, and see the artwork at The Frame Factory in January.
2. Property Transfers September 7 (dnronline.com) — Recent property transfers in Harrisonburg include notable sales on Stuart Street and South Main Street, alongside many transactions across Rockingham County districts. These listings give you a snapshot of current home and land prices, from city parcels to multi‑acre rural properties, plus a few local classified ads for household items and real estate.
3. JMU receives $3.5 million gift to advance expansion of health programs (whsv.com) — James Madison University in Harrisonburg has received a $3.5 million gift to boost its fast‑growing nursing and health programs, on top of nearly $150 million in recent state funding. University leaders say the money will upgrade facilities, technology, and simulation labs, helping train more nurses and health professionals to serve the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia.
4. Voices of Democracy exhibit at Rocktown History highlights local, national history (dnronline.com) — A new Voices of Democracy exhibit at Rocktown History in nearby Dayton invites Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residents to explore how local people have shaped civic life. With interactive games, mock voting, and stories tied to Harrisonburg City Public Schools and regional history, it offers a family‑friendly way to learn how everyday citizens influence government year‑round.
5. Volleyball Opens Sun Belt Action with 3-0 Sweep of South Alabama (jmusports.com) — JMU volleyball opened Sun Belt play in Harrisonburg with a 3–0 sweep of South Alabama, staying perfect at home this season. The Dukes dominated hitting and rallied through a tense third set, and they'll be back on the Convocation Center court Saturday afternoon for another matchup with the Jaguars.
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