Spirit Reins Equine Center plans events

Thanks to WoodmenLife, Jena Junior High School has a brand new flag flying in front of its building on the flagpole. WoodmenLife Sales Representative, Jane Phillips, shown at left, presented a new American Flag to the school recently for the upcoming school year. Also shown: (left to right) Jake Miller (Flag boy), Jeremy Cassels (Principal), and Dylan Hudnall (Flag boy).

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August 31, 2021

Run for the Reins 5th Annual 5K Run/ Walk and Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, September 18th!! Come join us at the Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market for a day of family fun!! Immediately following the race, Spirit Reins will host a co-ed softball tournament. Come enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, shop our vendors, and stay to enjoy a lunch with our food vendors while the softball tournament is going on.

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