Join the Alliance staff, board members, community members and partners in a Great Community Give virtual morning meeting to celebrate progress towards clean water, conservation and vibrant communities in Harrisonburg and Rockingham.
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Wake Up and Make a Difference!
April 17 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Each year, we’re honored to participate in the Great Community Give, hosted April 17 from 6am to 8pm by The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, because it highlights the impact of the many local nonprofits we’re working alongside to help make Harrisonburg and Rockingham a beautiful place to live, work and play.
And it gives YOU the opportunity to give back with a donation to one or many groups, all in the same transaction.
We set an ambitious $10,000 goal for the day, and made it $8,570 of the way there with donations from 57 folks. Thank you!!
If you missed it, you can still watch the recording of our morning meeting to hear about progress on several projects in Harrisonburg and Rockingham.
8:00 AM – Welcome
Kate Wofford, Alliance Executive Director
8:05 AM – A Word About the Great Community Give
What is the Great Community Give all about?
Help us reach our $10K goal!
Join our Virtual Event
Wake Up and Make a Difference!
Wednesday, April 17
8-10am
8:10 AM – Catch up with Kim Sandum, Rockingham County Coordinator
What should we have our eye on in Harrisonburg and Rockingham?
Kate Wofford, Alliance Executive Director
Kim Sandum, Alliance Rockingham County Coordinator and Transportation Lead
8:20 AM – Walking Path Enhancements at Silver Lake
This longtime project is nearing completion and we’re excited to share an update!
Kim Woodwell, Alliance Deputy Director
Taylor Evans, Valley Conservation Council Director of Land Protection
Cheryl Lyon, Silver Lake Mill Owner (via recording)
8:35 AM – Land and Water Conservation in Rockingham
The Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative and the Smith Creek Watershed Partnership are working on-the-ground with farmers to increase soil health and water quality.
Kate Wofford, Alliance Executive Director
Kevin Tate, Alliance Director of Conservation
8:50 AM – Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project – Mapping a Legacy
From Roots Run Deep tours to an interactive database of African American historical and cultural resources, Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project is making sure the Valley’s Black American stories are saved and told.
Maya Alexander (left), Alliance Community Engagement Manager
Robin Lyttle, Board Vice President, Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project
9:05 AM – Keezletown Community Meetings—Articulating a Vision for the Future
Through an interactive meeting series, the Keezletown Community outlined its vision for the future to be included in Rockingham County’s Comprehensive Plan update.
Kim Sandum, Alliance Rockingham County Coordinator and Transportation Lead
Bob Threewitts, Alliance Board Member, Keezletown Resident
9:20 AM – The NEW Mauzy Agricultural and Forestal District and the Landowners Behind It
The journey from a truck stop proposal to an Agricultural and Forestal District. Rockingham added a new Agricultural and Forestal District less than a month ago thanks to neighbors in the Mauzy area.
Kim Sandum, Alliance Rockingham County Coordinator and Transportation Lead
Tim Murray, Mauzy Landowner
9:35 AM – Shenandoah Rail Trail – The Path Forward
The almost 50-mile proposed shared use path between Broadway and Front Royal on the unused rail corridor is delayed, but the Alliance and partners are confident this wonderful project will come to fruition. If you love this project, also consider supporting Friends of the Shenandoah Rail Trail and Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition.
Kate Wofford, Alliance Executive Director
Brent Trumbo, Alliance Board Member
Details
- Date:
- April 17
- Time:
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8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Event Category:
- Rockingham County