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Hi there, Harrisonburg! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Harrisonburg concert is boosting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
  • Why Sentara RMH says now is the time for your flu shot
  • What Harrisonburg's drought warning means for your water use now

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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; morning mist, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harrisonburg Community foundation holds Dolly Parton benefit concert for education (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg residents turned out for a locally organized benefit concert supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, managed here by the Harrisonburg Community Foundation. Local musician Rebecca Porter and several area artists performed Dolly songs, with all ticket proceeds going directly to children's literacy efforts, giving families in Harrisonburg a way to honor Parton's legacy while backing early education.
   

• Sentara RMH drive-thru flu shot event sets new record (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg's Sentara RMH Medical Center just set a new record by giving 235 flu shots during its annual drive-thru clinic, helping boost community protection ahead of peak flu season. Health staff say now is the ideal time for residents to get vaccinated, before holiday gatherings and the higher-risk months of December and January arrive.
   

• Low River Flow Keeps Front Royal Under Water Restrictions (thewinchestergazette.com) — Harrisonburg remains under a regional drought warning as state officials track low streamflows in the Shenandoah River basin, even while Front Royal imposes strict water restrictions on its own system. While the toughest rules currently apply to Front Royal users, Harrisonburg residents are urged to conserve water, fix leaks, and limit nonessential use as dry conditions persist across Rockingham County and nearby cities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just saw a Golden Doodle running down the middle of Chicago Avenue in Harrisonburg.
    I tried to get him to come to me but he wouldn't. Hopefully the owner is out looking for it. (Nextdoor Downtown Harrisonburg)
  • Drive Home with Your New Best Friend at Subaru Loves Pets.
    No cost adoptions on Saturday, 10/10 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All adoption fees paid by Subaru. (Nextdoor Smithland Rd)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

  • Garden Grow Music Festival to be held on October 17 (rocktownnow.com)
  • Miranda Earns Reserve High Point Honors as Generals Place Fourth at Virginia Tech (generalssports.com)

Broadway

  • High School Football around Virginia: Scores from around the state (rocktownnow.com)

Elkton

  • East Rockingham football edges Spotswood in defensive battle (dnronline.com)

Ok Harrisonburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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