🌱 Patch AM: How badly did that late freeze really hurt local orchards?

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In today's newsletter:

• How badly did that late freeze really hurt local orchards?
• How safe is your child's fresh produce this summer?

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

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: A thundershower in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Late spring freeze still felt months later (29news.com) — Farmers near Harrisonburg are still feeling the sting of a late spring freeze that wiped out peaches and damaged apple crops at Cross Keys Farm. Owner Mary Godinez describes how wild temperature swings and unexpected fire blight reduced yields and quality, yet she's relieved the entire orchard wasn't lost as the community heads into late summer.
   

• VDH discusses keeping kids eating healthy amid foodborne illness outbreaks (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg parents are getting fresh advice from the local health district on how to keep kids safely eating fruits and vegetables despite recent Cyclospora and other foodborne illness outbreaks. A Virginia Department of Health specialist explains why the U.S. food system remains generally safe, and shares practical tips for washing produce, watching for recalls, and encouraging children to eat more fruits and veggies.
   

📸 Around Harrisonburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg

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Sunday August 23
• FPEC: Shenandoah Nature Journaling Club meeting
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  1:00 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
• 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
• 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
• Hold: FPEC and Ernst terrace
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  1:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Marketing That Moves Your Mission: Canva Essentials Training →
  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Friendly City Events 126 W Bruce Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801
• Pastor's Prayer Breakfast
  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce DoubleTree by Hilton 400 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  8:00 am
Monday August 31
• Community Gear Swap →
  90 N Main St, Harrisonburg
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• Breneman-Turner Mill Open House — Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center →
  Historic Turner-Brenneman Mill, 5001 Turners Mill Ln, Harrisonburg
  10:00 am
• Breneman-Turner Mill Open House — Brethren ... →
  Historic Turner-Brenneman Mill, 5001 Turners Mill Ln, Harrisonburg
  10:00 am
Sunday August 23
• FPEC: Shenandoah Nature Journaling Club meeting
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  1:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Hold: FPEC and Ernst terrace
  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

• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
• Nationwide Janitorial Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping Crew in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

• Town of Bridgewater hires new Police Chief (rocktownnow.com)
• 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

• Carl Wayne 'CW' Clark II (pagevalleynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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