🌱 Patch AM: Where JMU move-in will snarl Harrisonburg traffic this weekend

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• Where JMU move-in will snarl Harrisonburg traffic this weekend

Also on today's calendar: Community Gear Swap and 6 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Clearing, a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• JMU move-in begins August 21; classes start August 26 (rocktownnow.com) — JMU students start moving into Harrisonburg residence halls this weekend, bringing thousands of new residents and visitors plus heavier traffic around campus. City and university officials highlight major construction on East Market Street, University Boulevard, and Port Republic Road, urging locals and arriving families to plan routes carefully, watch for speed cameras, and follow updated transit and parking guidance.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Breneman-Turner Mill Open House — Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center →
  Historic Turner-Brenneman Mill, 5001 Turners Mill Ln, Harrisonburg
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• UPB Bridgeforth Movie Night →
  James Madison University Virtual Events Bridgeforth Turf
  9:00 pm
• Insect Discovery Night
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  9:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• FPEC: Shenandoah Nature Journaling Club meeting
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  1:00 pm
• Great Valley Baking Challenge: Kid's SNACKdown!
  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce The Loft at Liberty Street 76 W. Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  2:00 pm
• The Great Valley Baking Challenge - Adagio House Benefit →
  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce The Loft at Liberty Street: https://www.libertystreetloft.com/
  2:00 pm
• Dukes From Day One: Fight Song T-shirt Giveaway →
  James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Lawn
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Member Success Orientation - Open to Current, New & Prospective Members
  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce 800 Country Club Road Harrisonburg, VA
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Community Gear Swap →
  90 N Main St, Harrisonburg
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Terrace Reserved
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  12:00 pm
• Interlochen College of Creative Arts Adult Chamber Camp: Bear Serenade - 2026-08-21 (Event 629943) →
  Corson Lobby, 3935 Sunnyside Dr, Harrisonburg
  7:30 pm
• Insect Discovery Night
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  9:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• FPEC: Shenandoah Nature Journaling Club meeting
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

• Bridgewater Hires New Police Chief (bridgewater.blog)
• Movie of the Week: Masters of the Universe (bridgewater.blog)
• Shenandoah Valley college leaders share campus challenges and visions for the future (rocktownnow.com)

Elkton

• Lynchburg Police to pause, review use of Flock license plate cameras (augustafreepress.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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