🌱 DMV Connect Comes To City Hall + Be Aware Of Local Phishing Scams

Welcome back, Harrisonburg! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Increasing cloudiness. High: 77 Low: 53.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Harrisonburg:

1. On Thursday (May 25), DMV Connect officers will be at Harrisonburg City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DMV Connect can help with Real ID, driver's licenses, vehicle titles, address changes, and more. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you want to make an appointment, you can do so here. (Harrisonburg VA via Twitter)
2. Get ready for the first Pop Up in the Park event on Jun. 3 at Hillandale Park in Harrisonburg! Bring your bike and enjoy a morning filled with obstacle courses, riding, and tune-ups. The Parks and Recreation staff will be available to assist with inflating tires, adjusting seats, and ensuring helmets fit properly for a safe and enjoyable biking experience. Remember, helmets are required for children 14 years old and younger, and the event will proceed rain or shine unless there is extreme weather, in which case cancellations will be communicated through social media. (Harrisonburg, VA - Government via Facebook)
3. Shenandoah Valley residents should be aware of local phishing and scam reports throughout the region. A lot of the scams are being run through Facebook Marketplace or identity theft. The Better Business Bureau advises conducting thorough research and exercising caution when engaging in online transactions to avoid potential scams. (WHSV)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Harrisonburg:

Monday, May 22

• Monday Game Night At Restless Moons Brewing (4:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 23

• The Novel-Tea Book Club At Elkton Community Library, Elkton (6:30 PM)
• Harrisonburg Farmer's Market At Turner Pavilion (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Jun. 1 marks the start of hurricane season on the East Coast. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has put together a list of safety precautions for those living near the Atlantic and can take in advance of a hurricane. It also includes tips for those who don't live near the water and how it can affect in-land residents. (Harrisonburg, VA via Twitter)
• The next City Council meeting will take place on May 23. For those who would like to submit a comment on the agenda, you can do so here in advance of the meeting, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. (Harrisonburg, VA Govt)
• Sign up now for the Youth TryAthlon in Harrisonburg! The deadline to register is Aug. 4 or when 100 participants have signed up. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Westover Park and is open to those aged 5-17. (Harrisonburg, VA Govt)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you soon for another 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.