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Want to be the first to know about happenings in town? Need something exciting to do? We've featured several new eats, treats, and fun events in this edition of The Word on the Street. Be sure to give it a "like" on Facebook! 
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monthly roundup
- There is a new literary eatery - Fatty Lumpkin's - coming to downtown next summer!
- Bring Your Own LLC (a zero waste store) is opening in the airstream on S. Main on October 6th.
- The Friendly Fermenter - a brew-your-own beer business - just opened on the corner of Mason and E Market.
- GG's Gourmet Goods has recently opened a new location in Mt. Crawford.
- There’s a new catering collaboration with Mama’s Caboose and Dayton Tavern called Dayton Catering Co.
- RISE is hosting The Mac and Cheese Off October 15th for local amateurs and chefs to try their hand at creating the best mac and cheese for the public to try and vote for their favorite.
- JMU’s X-Labs won the governor’s technology award!
- The Virginia Department of Forestry is opening their online store October 2nd with 47 species of tree seedlings for sale to Virginia homeowners.
- Harrisonburg is in the process of rebranding!
- The International Festival is celebrating its 20th year in the Harrisonburg community September 30th at Hillandale Park. Visit the many food and art vendors, and enjoy the performances throughout the day.
- The former president of JMU – Dr. Ronald Carrier – passed away September 18th.
- The JMU Marching Royal Dukes have been selected to perform in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Community Highlight: Little Shop of Horrors at the Schultz Theatre
The Schultz Theatre in Broadway is presenting Little Shop of Horrors opening September 29th at the J. Frank Hillyard middle school. The director, JP Gulla, kindly answered our questions on the upcoming show!
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Spotlight On: Harrisonburg’s Escape Room
Love scavenger hunts and brain puzzles? Enjoy working as a team under pressure? Then you'll love Escape Rooms! Harrisonburg opened an escape room this past winter - House of Clues LLC. House of Clues has two rooms - The Heist and Dr. Skarz' Lab, each with its own unique story line and set of clues. Tara Einstein - owner extraordinaire - was kind enough to answer our questions!
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Great Places to Hike In and Around Harrisonburg!
Crunchy leaves under foot, changing colors, crisp evenings...it's finally Fall, y'all! To celebrate the beautiful colors of the Shenandoah Valley its phenomenal hiking locations, we've compiled a list of easy, moderate, and difficult hiking trails in and around the Harrisonburg area! Happy Hiking!
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OCTOBER & NOVEMBER //
Wilson Downtown Gallery: Brenda Hounshell – New Works
We are so excited to have the accomplished and incredibly talented artist, Brenda Hounshell, display her artwork in the Wilson Downtown Gallery for the months of October and November. We so enjoyed having her last year, and are excited to see her new works this year! Come join us for the First Fridays Art Opening October 6th from 5pm-8pm at the Wilson Downtown Gallery! There will be light refreshments!
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VISIT //
Wilson Downtown Gallery
You can always stop by the gallery at 83 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, during our regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and during special events, but to be in the loop on what's happening over here, be sure to like the Wilson Downtown Gallery Facebook page.
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SALES
845
(-1% from YTD2016)
CONTRACTS
1,013
(-5% from YTD2016)
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
$196,125
(+5% from YTD2016)
AVERAGE PRICE/SQ FT
$115
(+4% from YTD2016)
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET
88
(-16% from YTD2016)
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10 Eastgate Drive
Verona
$179,900
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3739 Traveler Road
Rockingham
$549,900
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469 Preston Drive
Harrisonburg
$449,900
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2311 Breckenridge Ct
Harrisonburg
$134,500
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6751 Kieffer Road
Singers Glen
$449,900
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