🌱 The Mobile Cafe Returns + JMU To Allow Microwaves In Dorms 2023-24

Hello, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Harrisonburg Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy, a t-storm; warmer. High: 74 Low: 60.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 78 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Harrisonburg today:

1. The summertime Mobile Cafe is rolling around the city again. Harrisonburg City Schools program has been feeding the community since 2017 and is still driving on. They say two mobile cafe units will operate within the city throughout July, and even offer live music at times. (WHSV)
2. During campus tours led by Grace Treml, a Student Ambassador and rising sophomore, she noticed a peculiar appliance in sample residential rooms. Resembling a microwave, this appliance, known as a "MicroFridge," raised curiosity among touring students and parents as microwaves had been prohibited in individual rooms on campus. JMU has signed a contract with MicroFridge's Virginia contractor, Melvin Corp., to offer this two-door refrigerator, freezer, and microwave combination for rental at a price of $209.99 to on-campus students during the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year, a decision supported by JMU's Vice President for Student Affairs, Tim Miller. (The Breeze)
3. The Rockingham-Harrisonburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RHSPCA is at full capacity! With over 371 cats currently at the facility they are urging patrons to call first and visit the website, before dropping a cat or kitten off. (WHSV)

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Today and tomorrow in Harrisonburg:

Friday, June 23

• Free Friday - Harrisonburg Turks Baseball Game At JMU Veterans Park (7:30 PM)

Saturday, June 24

• Gardening Workshop At Shenandoah Community Library (12:00 PM)
• Horizons Edge United V. Skyline Elite Soccer Club At Horizons' Edge Sports Complex (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Paradise Energy Solutions is holding a Solar Bash on Saturday, Jun. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy lawn games, food, prizes and more, all while soaking in the latest news in solar energy development. (Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce)
• "You Made It" a paint-your-own pottery shop will be having a Grand Reopening on Saturday, Jun. 24, in Harrisonburg! The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments including Scotty's Italian Ice and door prizes including a $100 gift card, plus discounted prices on pottery will be featured at the soiree. (All Events Harrisonburg)
• REMINDER - Saturday Morning, Jun. 24 Road Ride will take place at 8:00 a.m. at the Shannondoah Bicycle Company for a group ride along paved and dirt county roads. The trip will be between 20 to 30 miles at a speed between 12 and 14 mph. (Harrisonburg Tourism)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with 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.