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Morning Harrisonburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What a Harrisonburg federal ruling means for Tesla Solar Roof disputes.
Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
- Saturday: Cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Homeowners' contractual claims sent to arbitration (valawyersweekly.com) — A federal judge in Harrisonburg has ruled that homeowners suing over a Tesla Solar Roof must send their contractual claims to arbitration in West Virginia, enforcing a mandatory forum-selection clause. The court also refused to send the case back to state court and dismissed a claim under Virginia's Home Solicitation Sales Act for lack of specific solicitation allegations.
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📸 Around Harrisonburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Singo →
Pale Fire Brewing Co., 217 S Liberty St Ste 105, Harrisonburg
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Open Coffee with Brett Danielson ('18) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale →
421 Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg
10:00 am - October First Friday: Dia de los Muertos →
Pale Fire Brewing Co., 217 S Liberty St Ste 105, Harrisonburg
5:00 pm - Danny Schmidt →
The Little Grill, 621 North Main Street, Harrisonburg
5:30 pm - East Rockingham at Rocktown →
Rocktown High School, 2868 S Main St, Harrisonburg
7:00 pm - 5K Race For Relief →
Harrisonburg VA - PetSmart Adopt Joy Dog Adoptions →
PetSmart, 1671 E Market St, Harrisonburg
10:30 am - PetSmart Cat Adoptions →
PetSmart, 1671 E Market St, Harrisonburg
10:30 am - Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop →
Kline May Realty, 1962 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg
1:00 pm - Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop (Live Virtual Sign-Up) →
Kline May Realty, 1962 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg
1:00 pm - Free First Time Home Buyer Class: Learn How to Buy in the Shenandoah Valley →
Kline May Realty, 1962 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg
5:30 pm - SOCKtober: Buy 3 pairs of socks, get 1 FREE! →
Walkabout Outfitter, 90 N Main St, Harrisonburg
11:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 15
📣 Harrisonburg Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- So far the pumpkins and mums on the front porch have still remained untouched.
I had two bandits patrolling the grounds early this morning 🩵 (Nextdoor Park View) - Did anyone lose a cat at overlook at stone spring?
My ring recorded a cat walking through the breezeway at 1am last night. (Nextdoor Harrisonburg)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Cashier in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgewater
- Suspect in triple shooting in Manassas dead after self-inflicted gunshot wound on Interstate 81 (rocktownnow.com)
- Makenna McNeal embracing leadership role for Turner Ashby volleyball (dnronline.com)
- Beth Macy hosting 'AI and the Workforce' town hall in Staunton on Oct. 4 (augustafreepress.com)
Broadway
- East Rockingham volleyball rallies for much-needed comeback win over Broadway (dnronline.com)
- Feeding the need: Produce giveaway serves record number (nvdaily.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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