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• Cut down your sing-use plastic waste by bringing your own container to Great.full Goods in Agora Downtown Market. Not only do they have cleaning, beauty, laundry, and apothecary items in bulk, but they also carry simple swaps to make your everyday life more sustainable.
• There are thousands of chemicals found in the products living on bathroom counters and store shelves. withSimplicity educates customers about common, harmful ingredients that are in products you use every day and offers clean alternatives to makeup and skincare products, and more.
• Sparrows Floral Design has a recycling program where you can bring in vases or pots in good condition and receive a punch card. Get one punch for every 3 items, and when you fill it up there’s a percentage off a future purchase. Plus, they are reducing single-use plastic waste by removing plant food packets from future orders.
• Buying vintage is a sustainable solution for household items, gifts, and clothing. Vintage stores keep items in circulation to be worn again, used again, and repurposed. They also reuse shopping/grocery bags at check out and repurpose packing, shipping, and wrapping materials. Check out our vintage stores Heartworn Vintage and Water Street Vintage & Bohemian for unique and sustainable finds.

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The Downtown Scene:

• Downtown Events
  • Golden Pony has a list of events coming up in the next few weeks! Join them on April 27 from 7:30 - 11:59 PM as the band, The Dude Ranch, performs a Blink-182 tribute show! Golden Pony is also hosting Will Overman with Spencer Hatcher on April 28 at 8 PM! On April 29, from 6 - 10 PM, Golden Pony is celebrating the release of Rebecca Porter’s debut EP - Prime Rainbow Conditions! Click here to view all events and to get tickets!
  • Kick off the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival season with an evening of live music, featuring everything from classical to bluegrass, at Magpie & The Perch on April 30. The Spring Into Bach concert event, benefitting the 30th Annual Bach Festival, will run from 6 - 9 PM (Kids Concert at 5 PM) and includes activities for families and kids, local vendors, Bach Fest merch, food trucks, an online auction, and a tasty "Bachtail!" Tickets are “pay what you can” from $10 - $40. Kids get in free! 
  • Arts Incarnate is hosting a concert for The Walking Roots on May 6 at 7 PM! Tickets $10 at the door/online! Plus, they’re FREE to ALL students (with a valid student ID) and children! Click here to get your tickets online.
  • In collaboration with Sustainability Matters, the Friendly City Co-Op Plant Swap is happening on Saturday, May 14! Share and swap plants from 1 - 2 PM (early access for Sustainability Matters & Food Co-op members) and 2 - 4 PM.
  • Great.full Goods is holding another free meet-the-maker event in their shop. Meet Delaney Nave, copper enamel earring artist on May 7 from 11 AM - 2 PM.
• Good Eats
  • Have a craving for something sweet? Branch's Softserve Etc. is back open for the spring and summer! 
  • Mashita’s Korean-style hotdogs are BACK! Mashita offers three different hotdog styles: Bulgogi Dog, Kimchi Dog, and Chili Cheese Dog! These are highly demanded special items that are both delicious and fun! Check off all three on your bucket list next time you visit Mashita!
• Mother's Day
  • Treat mom to a special Mother’s Day with brunch in Hotel Madison’s Appalachian ballroom, a lovely space to celebrate her day!  With particular consideration to providing culinary selections for all in the family to enjoy, the buffet will feature classic brunch offerings and made-to-order stations. Comfortable space for small to large groups.  Each mother will receive a rose and complimentary drink courtesy of Hotel Madison. Three seatings are available but reservations with prepayment is required. Learn more here.
  • Sparrow’s Flowers has flower arrangements ready to be ordered in time for Mother’s Day on May 8! They have several gorgeous options on their website that are 100% sure to put a huge smile on your mom's face! Click here to order a floral arrangement ahead of time for Mother’s Day! Also, be sure to check out Sparrow’s Flowers in-store to see their new wall mural painted by Torie Topor!
  • withSimplicity and HUGO KOHL are doing a fun new collab just in time for Mother's Day. Treat your mom, friend, or even yourself to a relaxing bath filled with aromas of Rose, Tangerine, and Vanilla. As soon as the bath bomb finishes fizzing, be on the lookout for your unique sterling silver ring floating on top of the water! (don't worry, the ring is protected inside and won't be damaged). Each $60 bath bomb contains 1 ring valued at $100-$225! Sign up for withSimplicity's newsletter and follow their social media for more updates on this promo.
• Weekly Events & Promos
  • You know spring is officially here when the Harrisonburg Farmers Market is back open on Tuesdays! Stop by next Tuesday from 8 AM - 1 PM to see local produce and the emergence of spring flowers for your home and garden.
  • Jack Brown’s is hostingTakeover Tuesdays! Check out what new weekly event they'll host every Tuesday by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Dart Resale & Trade hosts Trade Tuesday every Tuesday from 11 AM - 6 PM! Bring in your gently used clothing, shoes, and bags that follow current trends to either sell or trade. There’s no appointment necessary at this time! Click here to learn more about the eligibility requirements for Trade Tuesday!
• Announcements
  • Arts Council of the Valley's Call for Proposals from artists for 2023 Smith House Galleries exhibitions are now open. The deadline is 11:59 PM Sunday, May 15.
  • Agora Downtown Market is now offering pop-up vendor space every Saturday! Sign up by filling out this survey! Registration is only $25 and must be paid day-of to the Market! Showcase your small business this Saturday! Food and drink tastings welcome!
• Sales
  • Ten Thousand Villages is hosting its annual Fair Trade Rug Event from April 28 - May 1! Come and explore the large selection of Tribal, Bokhara, and Persian rugs. From classic to contemporary, from sizes 2’x3’ to 10’x14's, and a large collection of rounds, squares, and table runners, they have the piece you’re searching for! These rugs are all produced by Bunyaad, a fair trade artisan group dedicated to producing high-quality hand-knotted rugs, all made by fairly paid adult artisans. Find the perfect rug crafted with the quality to last a lifetime and the fair trade labor standards to reflect your desire for a more just and fair world for all. Click here for more information on the event.

Now Hiring Downtown:

• Friendly City Inn is now hiring part-time Housekeepers and Breakfast Servers! They offer flexible scheduling and competitive pay with no experience necessary! Weekend availability required. If you’re interested, contact info@friendlycityinn.com for more information!
• Charlee Rose Boutique is hiring! They are seeking a hardworking, friendly, fashion-loving, individual to join their growing sales team. Job duties include serving customers by helping them select products, driving sales through engagement, suggestive selling, sharing product knowledge, and running a cash register in a busy atmosphere. Small boutique experience preferred but not required. Apply here.
• Looking for a restaurant job? Many downtown locations are still hiring servers, cooks, and prep staff. Check out a list of restaurants on our downtown directory, for social media and website listings to guide your search.