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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to tackle Harrisonburg’s closest fire lookout trail?
Coming up: 40th Annual Members' Show on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar
Good morning Harrisonburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to tackle Harrisonburg's closest fire lookout trail?
- How JMU's shorthanded Dukes still shut out Gardner-Webb at home
- How a Harrisonburg federal judge revived this stalled credit-report case
Also on today's calendar: 40th Annual Members' Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 13 Incredible U.S. Fire Lookout Trails With Breathtaking Views (onlyinyourstate.com) — One of the featured fire lookout hikes is the High Knob Tower Trail, with Harrisonburg listed as the closest town, giving locals a challenging 2.7-mile route to sweeping George Washington National Forest views. Expect steep climbs, late-summer wildflowers, and spectacular fall foliage along a ridge that straddles the Virginia–West Virginia state line. 
2. Pair of Second-Half Scores Push Dukes Past Gardner-Webb - James Madison University Athletics (jmusports.com) — JMU men's soccer notched a 2–0 home win in Harrisonburg over Gardner-Webb, powered by second-half goals from Manuel Lolas and Håkon Rake at Sentara Park. Despite playing down a man after a red card, the Dukes' defense and goalkeeper Erik Jaspers secured the shutout as they now look ahead to a road trip to Radford.
3. Court vacates default in FCRA suit (valawyersweekly.com) — A recent federal court decision in Harrisonburg's Western District of Virginia vacated a default against EnFin Corp. in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case, allowing the company to defend itself. The judge found EnFin acted promptly enough, that the delay didn't seriously harm the plaintiff, and that attorney-fee sanctions and strict scheduling would adequately address the missed response.
4. ICE Arrests 1,328 Illegal Aliens in Major Virginia and Maryland Operation (vinnews.com) — A recent ICE operation across Virginia and Maryland included the arrest of one person in Harrisonburg who federal officials say has a felony hit-and-run conviction and prior arrests. The two-week sweep focused on undocumented immigrants with criminal histories and drew strong, pro-enforcement comments from Homeland Security leadership about sanctuary policies and public safety.
📸 Around Harrisonburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg
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- Terrace reserved
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
11:00 am - 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 - Back to School Bash →
James Madison University Virtual Events Warner Commons (All)
5:00 pm - Back to School Bash | Concert Music Trivia + Giveaways →
James Madison University Virtual Events The Union, TDU Stage
6:00 pm - FPEC: Advisory Board Meeting
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
8:00 am - Mineral Museum Hours →
James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Mineral Museum
1:00 pm - Pavilion Reserved
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
4:45 pm - Movie on Festival Lawn →
James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Lawn
9:00 pm - 40th Annual Members' Show →
Park Gables Gallery at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, 1491 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg
2:00 pm - Community Gear Swap →
90 N Main St, Harrisonburg
9:00 am - Fall Community Gear Swap →
Walkabout Outfitter, 90 N Main St, Harrisonburg
11:00 am - Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society Splashing Color For 40 Years →
Park Gables Gallery at VMRC, 1491 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Friday September 4
📣 Harrisonburg Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ISO a furrever home for my foster kitten.
"Sir" Soren loves snuggles and is a purr machine. He uses the litter box like a champ. He has lived with other cats and a dog. Even my senior lady… (Nextdoor Sunset Heights)
- Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.
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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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