Stark Difference in Candidates!

Ken Cuccinelli
Republican Candidate for Attorney General

Steve Shannon
Democratic Candidate for Attorney General

Mayor's Summit a Big Hit!

Working as a Community for Tomorrow!

Over 200 Individuals representing scores of businesses and groups and personal interests in community sustainability participated in this day long conference.



The morning began early for the organizers, 7:15am, and officially at 9:00am for participants whose interests ranged from energy production to energy conservation, from car pooling to buy local, from recycling to bicycling, from policy theory for the future to action items on how we can make a difference ourselves beginning that day...


Notable for their presence were Harrisonburg City Councilwoman Carolyn Frank and Councilman Richard Baugh who both greatly contributed to the conversation during breakout sessions along with Planning Commission member and Harrisonburg Democratic Chairman Alan Finks.

Also participating were Democratic Candidates for VA House of Delegates:
Erik Curren (20th District-Bridgewater, Staunton, Western Augusta and Highland),
Gene Hart (26th District-Harrisonburg and Northern Rockingham),
and campaign representatives for:
Greg Marrow (25th District-Eastern Rockingham and Augusta, Waynesboro and Western Albemarle),
and John Lesinski (15th District-Shenandoah, Page, Luray, Woodstock, Strasburg, and Rappahanock)

Notable for their absence and obvious lack of interest in such efforts toward community improvement and future planning were VA Senator Mark Obenshain and Valley Delegates Matt Lohr, Todd Gilbert, Chris Saxman, and Steve Landes...


The event was attended by environmentalists and economists, by landscape designers and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) architects and builders, by city and rural citizens, by professors, teachers and students, by young people of all ages, and by carpenters, plumbers, lawyers, farmers, homemakers and a garage door salesman.

This is how American Government is supposed to work.

Of the people, by the people, for the people.

Thanks to all who participated.

Click here to visit the Official Summit Site

Movie at Mayor's Summit Today!

As part of the Harrisonburg Mayor's Sustainability Summit

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view.

The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.

The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

The Story of Stuff Will be followed by time for us to discuss the ideas Annie Leonard presents in this excellent short documentary.

Where? First Presbyterian Church on Court Square

When? Today! Saturday, May 30

Show Times? 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, and 2:45pm

Presented by:

and

Rockingham County Democratic Committee

Bike Rally for Big Brothers Big Sisters Today!

May 30, 2009

(Rain date: May 31, 2009)

Registration will begin at 9 a.m.
Departure will begin at 10:00 a.m.

In case of inclement weather check back here for postponement details.

Registration fee:
$25 Riders
$15 Passengers

Fundraise $100 and ride for free!

Ride to start at:
Blue Ridge Powersports
20 Heritage Drive
Harrisonburg, VA (Route 11 South)

Big Brothers Big Sisters makes a difference in the lives of youth. Children growing up today are faced with tough decisions at an early age. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers youth the support and guidance of a caring adult mentor.

For more information: Call 540.433.8886

Brian Moran in Harrisonburg Today

Join Brian Moran to discuss his main-street economic recovery plan and rural economic plan to restart the struggling economy WHEN: Saturday, May 30 4:30 p.m. WHERE: The Artful Dodge 47 Court Square Harrisonburg, VA 22801 If you would like to attend, please RSVP online. We hope to see you there!

Paid for and Authorized by

Virginians for Brian Moran.

Deeds: Carry On

Deeds for Virginia

Valley 4th of July! Volunteer Opportunities!

Valley 4^th Volunteers Needed

Plans are well underway for the annual Valley 4^th Celebration for July 4, 2009. Entertainment, vendors, a Beer Garden, the parade, and fireworks are scheduled for the event.

It takes a large number of volunteers to make this event happen. I am contacting you hoping that you will volunteer for at least one 2-hour shift throughout the day.

Many of you plan or attend events this day with family and friends, but we are asking that you only commit a 2 hour shift before or after your other plans.

This is a wonderful activity for a family, youth group or any other organization looking for a service activity.

We need people to do a little of everything—so there is the right kind of work for everyone. You could work in the hospitality room, information booth, place signs in strategic areas, help set-up stages, or participate in the pass the hats throughout the day.

The shifts begin at 9 am and run until 11 pm. Consider bringing family or friends with you to volunteer!

This is a great way to get to know the community and give back!

Please contact Mary Slade at dukesprof@gmail.com with the shift time that you are available with any work preference or to ask any questions.