🌱 'Cask For A Cause' For Meals On Wheels + Rockingham Park Policies

Hello, Harrisonburg. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Occasional afternoon rain. High: 60 Low: 31.
• Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m.. High: 47 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories in Harrisonburg today:

1. Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) is organizing its 21st annual March for Meals to celebrate its Meals on Wheels program, which provides nutritious meals to older adults in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area. To raise awareness and funds, a "Cask for a Cause" event will be held tonight (Friday, Mar. 17), from 6-10 p.m. at Brothers Craft Brewing in Harrisonburg; the event will feature a raffle, live music, and a food truck. Over the past year, VPAS delivered upward of 55,000 meals to housebound seniors in the area. (WHSV)
2. Rockingham County Parks and Recreation (RCPR) is reminding visitors to adhere to mandatory pet policies when visiting Rockingham Park at the Crossroads in nearby Penn Laird. In particular, dog owners are asked to leash and clean up after their four-legged friends. This reminder comes after several recent incidents involving agitated and unleashed pets. According to RCPR Director Kirby Dean, following these policies can help avoid situations that could lead to more restrictive limits on dogs in the park. (WHSV)
3. Harrisonburg officials remind the community of continued work for the Route 33 bridge replacement and I-81 Exit 247 interchange improvement project. Alternating lane closures will remain in effect, with work zone speed limits of 25 miles per hour. For more information on the project and impacted roads, visit the Virginia DOT website. (Harrisonburg VA via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in Harrisonburg:

Friday, March 17

• Photos With The Bunny At Valley Mall (11:00 AM)
• St Patrick's Day Celebration With Spencer Hatcher And The Ole Son Gang At Fraternal Order Of Eagles (7:00 PM)
• St. Patrick’s Day Massacre At The Golden Pony (7:30 PM)

Saturday, March 18

• Spring Bouquet At Creative Art Studio And Event Center (6:30 PM)
• Matthew O'Donnell At Pale Fire Brewing Co. (7:00 PM)
• Concert: Hickory Wind At Arts Incarnate (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Harrisonburg area! Get all the property details at the link. (Harrisonburg Patch)
• Police are increasing patrol during spring break, urging people to take precautions, such as securing valuables and letting neighbors know when they're out of town. Law enforcement warns against sharing personal information on social media, which can make people vulnerable to break-ins. (NBC 29)
• Sherri Heischman has been named Cat's Cradle's first-ever full-time executive director. She said it's an "adventure every day" at the foster-based organization. (WHSV)

That's it for today! See you all soon for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.