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  • Why Harrisonburg’s Farmers Market just earned 2025’s top downtown honor

Also on today's calendar: Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes) and 7 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance names Farmers Market the 2025 Destination of the Year (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg’s Farmers Market has been named the Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance 2025 Destination of the Year, highlighting its role as a year-round community hub. Vendors and organizers say the market’s mix of fresh food, crafts, and welcoming atmosphere keeps residents coming back, and they’re already planning expanded artisan offerings and events for 2026.
   

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