Central Shenandoah News

A reminder that Sandy Bottom Mini-Golf is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 31.

Halloween at Oakdale Park

The Town of Bridgewater is welcoming all local businesses and organizations to set up at Oakdale Park for our Halloween Trick-or-Treat event in the Park.

City Council Meeting October 13

Due to the legal holiday, the City Council Meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

EDA Board Meeting Cancelled October 8

EDA directs strategic planning initiatives, oversees economic development incentives, and leads outreach efforts to the business community.

Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue offices announce closing

The Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue offices will be closed, Monday, October 11th, in observance of Columbus Day.

Blue Ridge fall classes open for registration

Blue Ridge Community College Continuing Education classes are open for registration.

Special thanks to Highland County Arts Council for being a Silver Sponsor of the 2021 Hands & Harvest Festival!

Special thanks to Highland County Arts Council for being a Silver Sponsor of the 2021 Hands & Harvest Festival! www.highlandcountyartscouncil.org

2021 Hands & Harvest Festival from October 8th - 10th

From farms to a fire tower, what will your Sweet Spot be next weekend during the 2021 Hands & Harvest Festival from October 8th - 10th?

The Highland Tourism Council meets at The Highland Center's Event Room in Monterey (61 Highland Center Drive) at 7 pm during the second Monday of the month

The Highland Tourism Council meets at The Highland Center's Event Room in Monterey (61 Highland Center Drive) at 7 pm during the second Monday of the month, accompanied by a virtual Zoom option.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Augusta Springs in 2020

By Central Shenandoah News | Oct 4, 2021

Of the 143 people living in Augusta Springs in 2020, 58.7 percent (84) were women and 41.3 percent (59) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Central Shenandoah News.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Staunton stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Staunton who signed the pledge on Oct. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Harrisonburg sign pledge on Oct. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Harrisonburg who signed the pledge on Oct. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

One Staunton teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Sept. 18

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Staunton who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.

No new teachers in Harrisonburg sign pledge in week ending Oct. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Harrisonburg who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Bridgewater in 2020

Of the 6,090 people living in Bridgewater in 2020, 57.5 percent (3,500) were women and 42.5 percent (2,590) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Central Shenandoah News.

No new teachers in Harrisonburg sign pledge on Sept. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Harrisonburg who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Staunton stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Staunton who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Central Shenandoah News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Central Shenandoah News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Two teachers in Harrisonburg pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

Critical Race Theory will be taught by two teachers in Harrisonburg who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Broadway in 2020