🌱 Crumbl Cookies Opens + Salvation Army Captain Retires Again

Morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Harrisonburg Patch newsletter. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Breezy, humid and not as warm. High: 74 Low: 50.
• Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness. High: 80 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Harrisonburg:

1. Going into the weekend, Shenandoah Valley had air quality hazards due to the Canadian wildfires. By Saturday morning, conditions were drastically better than the day prior, where it was highly recommended that no one should be outside if they do not need to be or make your times outside brief. If you are ever curious about the air quality status in your area, you can click here to see what the conditions are outside and if it is safe for you to be outdoors. (The River 95.3)
2. Harrisonburg has finally joined the wave and opened a Crumbl Cookies located on Burgess Road between Walmart and Home Depot. It took a bit more than a year before the company was able to establish itself in Harrisonburg, but co-owner Paul Howell is happy that it's finally here. The cookie shop will be open Monday to Saturday and the new weekly flavors will be announced every Sunday night so you know what to look forward to on the rotating menu. (WHSV)
3. After returning and serving at the Salvation Army for a second time, Captain Duane Burleigh is again retiring. Burleigh stepped back into the captain role in what he thought was going to be a four-month interim period and ended up holding the role for 16 months. He was requested to come out of retirement after allegations were made of mismanagement by the previous captains, he served the salvation army with his wife from 2008-2014. The new captains who are taking over the role will be beginning on Jun. 25. (WHSV)

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Today and tomorrow in Harrisonburg:

Monday, June 12

• Multi-Activity Day Camp At Horizons Edge Sports Campus (8:00 AM)
• Read With The Turks At Elkton Community Library (11:00 AM)
• Knitting & Crocheting Circle At North River Library (4:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 13

• Pajama Story Time At Shenandoah Community Library (11:00 AM)
• Arts & Drafts At Brothers Craft Brewing (1:00 PM)
• Community Input Meeting At Central Library Meeting Rooms (6:00 PM)
• Teen Edible Architecture At Central Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The summer is just about here in Harrisonburg and everyone is looking for ways to beat the heat. The Westover Pool is officially open for the season and you can cool off from 12:00-7:00 p.m. Check here for updates and if you have any questions. (Harrisonburg, VA Government via Facebook)
• The Harrisonburg Police Department is accepting applications for the role of Deputy Chief of Police. You can learn more about the position by clicking here. The deadline for applications is on Jul. 10, so don't wait too long. (Harrisonburg Police Department via Facebook)
• The Parks and Recreation Department has a couple of fun events going on at the end of June that you don't want to miss out on. You can take a look at these events listed and what is to come in the future by clicking on the link here. (Harrisonburg, VA Government via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.