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Good morning to you Harrisonburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could you open your home to an overcrowded Harrisonburg shelter dog?
• Stolen Harrisonburg plate turns up after Augusta County motorcycle chase

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

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA seeks foster homes amid dog intake surge (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg's Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA is overflowing with about 125 dogs and urgently needs local foster homes to free up space. Staff are holding foster send-outs this Saturday from 1:30–3 p.m., hoping to place at least 10 dogs so incoming animals have somewhere to go.
   

• Motorcyclist arrested after pursuit in Augusta County (whsv.com) — A Staunton man was arrested after deputies say he fled a traffic stop on Route 262 in Augusta County and crashed his motorcycle before being caught at Engleside Apartments. Authorities report the bike was stolen from Fairfax County and carried a license plate reported stolen from Harrisonburg, tying the incident to multiple Virginia localities.
   

📸 Around Harrisonburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg

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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
• Mineral Museum Hours →
  James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Mineral Museum
  1:00 pm
• CMSS Welcome Back Fest 2026 →
  James Madison University Virtual Events The Yard
  4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Back to School Bash →
  James Madison University Virtual Events Warner Commons (All)
  5:00 pm
• Heirloom Markets
  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Heirloom Markets run concurrently at three Dayton Historical Triangle sites: Rocktown History 382 High Street, Dayton, VA Fort Harrison 335 Main Street, Dayton, VA Virginia Quilt Museum at Silver Lake Mill 2328 Silver Lake Road, Dayton, VA
  5:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Community Gear Swap →
  90 N Main St, Harrisonburg
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• FPEC: Shenandoah Nature Journaling Club meeting
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  1:00 pm
• Dukes From Day One: Fight Song T-shirt Giveaway →
  James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Lawn
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Hold: FPEC and Ernst terrace
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  1:00 pm
Friday August 28
• FPEC: Advisory Board Meeting
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• James Madison University posted a job opening for Housekeeping Workers - Dayshift in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
• Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Freight Handler 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)
• Susquehanna Football Begins The Chris Pincince Era In 2026 (flofootball.com)

Elkton

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

Shenandoah

• Local Event: Shenandoah Sips: A Celebration of Virginia Wines, Ciders, Spirits & More! (patch.com)
• 9 Virginia Caves That Are Way More Impressive Than The Ones Tourists Flock To (myfamilytravels.com)
• Series to highlight '250 Years of Local Music' in Charlottesville, Albemarle (augustafreepress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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