🌱 Cat Cafe In Harrisonburg + Capital Improvement Program Approved

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Here are the top three stories today in Harrisonburg:

1. A cat cafe is now open in downtown Harrisonburg. Aristocat Café combines gourmet tea with 480 square feet of space for adoptable cats, partnering with the Humane Society of Shenandoah County. Aristocat Café is located at 111 North Liberty St. and is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended in order to secure time with the felines. (WHSV)
2. The Harrisonburg community is invited to celebrate two newly installed greenhouses and a nursery space maintained by Harrisonburg Public Works on Thursday, Apr. 20, from 1-3 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the opportunity to take a tour of the greenhouse and nursery space and view a diverse selection of pollinator plants and trees that will soon be planted in The Friendly City. The celebration will take place at 1020 Greendale Road. (Augusta Free Press)
3. The Capital Improvement Program for years 2023-2027 was adopted Tuesday night with a 4-0 vote by the city council. Some projects include new phone systems for Harrisonburg and Rockingham Emergency Communication services, adding restrooms at Riven Rock, a new firehouse, and a kid’s splash pad. The Capital Improvement Program is for projects that exceed $50,000 and are not included in the city’s budget. (WHSV)

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Today in Harrisonburg:

• Escuela Grind At The Golden Pony (7:00 PM)
• The Mix At Fraternal Order Of Eagles (7:00 PM)
• Sideline Bluegrass Concert At Court Square Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• MACROCK, an annual music festival in Harrisonburg, had its largest year in recent history. The festival featured performers from multiple subgenres of rock and performers from across the nation! For a full recap of the event, visit the link. (The Breeze)
• Several pharmaceutical companies have announced the cutting of insulin prices by almost 80 percent, and staff with the Blue Ridge Free Clinic say this will help their diabetic patients. (WHSV)
• Congratulations to the Harrisonburg High School varsity girls' soccer team for winning a couple of matches against Louisa County High School. They won with scores of 1-0, 4-2, and 2-0. (The Central Virginian)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.