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Help Fix Distracted Driving (VA General Assembly)

You have an opportunity to convince the Virginia General Assembly to make our roads safer for driving, walking, and biking. A bill in the General Assembly (HB181) would strengthen the current laws against “texting” while driving and generally using a cell phone while behind the wheel. The bill is a step in the right direction to…
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February 21, 2018 0

Connect Our Schools Update

On Tuesday, January 23rd, City Council met to discuss the plans for the Connect Our Schools project (also known as the Garbers Church Shared-Use Path project). Many residents came forward to offer their opinions on the most recent proposal of the project, including residents of the Wyndham Woods neighborhood, individuals in neighboring communities, and the…
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February 15, 2018 0

Announcing Expansion, Search for an Executive Director

The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Announces Expansion, Search for an Executive Director With a 20+ year history of organizing and advocating for better biking opportunities in the Valley, powered by many long hours and the love of volunteers, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition is ready to take a historic step. We are pleased to announce…
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February 12, 2018 2

Contact Your Senator TODAY to ban Handheld Phone use while driving

Update on 2/26/2018:  Due to the hard work of many of you, HB181, a bill to strengthen the distracted driving law in Virginia, reported from Senate Courts Committee today! While this is great news, there is still a lot of work to ensure that this bill will pass. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Please take a…
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February 6, 2018 0

2/12: Annual Potluck and BIG Announcement

Join us for our annual potluck on Monday evening February 12 in Ruby’s (Basement of Clementine). This is an annual tradition where we transform our February social into a potluck at dinner time. We will meet at 6 pm rather than the usual 7pm time. Please bring a dish to share (ideally label it) and plan to buy drinks from the bar.…
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February 6, 2018 0

Connect Our Schools Update

From the Daily News Record on January 25, 2018 “Council OKs Shared-Use Path In City” Click to read the article on the DNR webstie ELLIE POTTER Daily News-Record    HARRISONBURG — City staff got the go-ahead Tuesday to begin negotiating with property owners along the proposed Garbers Church Road shared-use path. City Council voted unanimously to allow staff to…
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February 2, 2018 0

Youth Cycling: Join the SHEN-ROCK Team

SHEN-ROCK Mountain Bike Team Spring Practice Begins on March 13 on Massanutten’s Western Slope. All middle school, high school (and some elementary) students are eligible to ride with the team. Please read “How to join” below for full details ShenRock Mountain Bike Team is an interscholastic youth mountain bike team in the Shenandoah Valley consisting of…
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February 2, 2018 0

2/26: Monday Night Ski Madness Fundraiser

Every year, Massanutten Resort holds an event in the winter called “Monday Night Madness.” This is a 9-week-long charity event that takes place every Monday night from 4-9pm. During the event, visitors can ski or ride at Massanutten and a portion of that evening’s revenue will be donated to a local charity. The Shenandoah Valley…
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February 2, 2018 0

Want to Serve on the SVBC Board?

We kick off our Coalition Board elections every year in February at our annual potluck. If you would like to run for the board election (2 seats available) then please let us know ASAP so we can get your info up on the website or answer any questions you may have. We announce our board…
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February 1, 2018 0

Raise your Voice- Massanutten Western Slope Input

As we start to plan out the next one to five years of building and trail work for Massanutten’s Western Slope, we want your input. Let us know what you think about our current trails, what you want to see in the future, and some ideas that we might be able to borrow from other…
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January 21, 2018 0