🌱 Why a 113-mile justice run began at Bridgewater’s Wildwood Park

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• Why a 113-mile justice run began at Bridgewater’s Wildwood Park

Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 58.
• Thursday: Showers around in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Seven people run relay to bring awareness to the cause of missing and murdered indigenous women (dnronline.com) — A 113‑mile awareness relay for missing and murdered Indigenous women started at Wildwood Park in Bridgewater before continuing to Harrisonburg’s Hillandale Park on May 5. Runners from around the country joined local participants to honor victims like Emily Pike and spotlight the justice and reporting gaps Indigenous families face nationwide.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 19

• Pavilion reserved
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  9:15 am
• Nature Journaling
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  2:00 pm
• Planting a Vegetable Garden @North River Library →
  North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
  3:00 pm
• 2026 May Symposium →
  James Madison University Virtual Events "Other" Space 2
  3:00 pm
• Pavilion: Greenville Garden Club
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  5:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Battle of the books (@Montevideo Middle School)
  Thomas Harrison Middle 7648 McGaheysville Rd, Penn Laird, VA 22846, USA
  6:15 am
• HHS Orchestra Concert
  Stone Spring Elementary Harrisonburg High School, 1001 Garbers Church Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA
  4:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Townie Summer Cool Party →
  Pale Fire Brewing Co., 217 S Liberty St #105, Harrisonburg
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• ValleyFest 2026 →
  4614 Massanutten Dr, Massanutten
  3:30 pm
• Mojo Parker Express at Massanutten Valley Fest →
  Massanutten Resort, 1822 Resort Dr, Massanutten
  5:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• Crafting Together @North River Library →
  North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
  3:30 pm

Thursday May 28

• HEADING TO THE BEACH-at Marceline Vineyards →
  Marceline Vineyards, 5887 Cross Keys Rd, Mt Crawford
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bridgewater College posted a job opening for Assistant Professor or Practitioner in Residence of Business Administration in Bridgewater. Apply here.
• Kerry posted a job opening for Material Handler - 12 Hr Night Shift in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Harrisonburg

• Getting Loan-Ready: What You Need to Know Before You Borrow (rocktownnow.com)
• Swim for Sadie: Harrisonburg launches youth swimming initiative (augustafreepress.com)
• RCBL momentum continues building entering 2026 season (whsv.com)

Verona

• Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 4 Day results for May 17, 2026 (newsleader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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