Mt. Rushmore with Ande Banks, City of Harrisonburg, VA

It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics.

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Ande Banks

City of Harrisonburg, Virginia – Deputy City Manager

Connect: LinkedIn 

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Harrisonburg Attractions

1. Explore More Discovery Museum
2. Downtown – anywhere!
3. A Dream Come True Playground
4. Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park

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Summer Activities

1. Rocktown Beer and Music Festival (technically in April, but marks the coming of summer)
2. Valley Fourth – July 4^th Celebration
3. International Festival
4. First Fridays and Fridays on the Square

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Music Acts

1. The Steel Wheels
2. The Judy Chops
3. Who Shot John
4. Beastie Boys

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Movies

1. Vanilla Sky
2. Saving Private Ryan
3. 28 Days Later
4. Trainspotting

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Issues Facing Harrisonburg

1. School System Expansion
2. Zoning and Planning Evolution
3. Changes associated with the rapid growth and diversification of a formerly small rural and agricultural town into a more regional hub)
4. Challenges and opportunities associated with a major state University (James Madison University) in the heart of our City.