🌱 RAM Two-Day Clinic + HHS Students Honor Classmate + Beer Recall

Hi all. 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 these days.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 78 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Harrisonburg today:

1. Harrisonburg High School students walked out of class on Monday afternoon in support of the family of a slain classmate. Calour Fields, 17, was shot and killed around 12 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 15, near Newberry Lane just south of the Harrisonburg city line. Students gathered after 2 p.m. at the school’s football field to honor Fields' love for the sport. Many of them wore red – Fields' favorite color. (WMRA Public Radio)
2. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is holding a free, two-day clinic May 6-7. RAM, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision, and medical care to those in need, will be set up at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Dental, vision, and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Services available will include dental cleanings, dental fillings, and more. (Northern Virginia Daily)
3. Three Notch’d Brewing Company is recalling two drinks due to product quality complaints. Brewmasters is recalling a few canned batches for "King of Clouds" and "40 Mile IPA" because of reports of a plasticky flavor profile. Anyone in possession of the beer products prepared in the following date ranges can swap them out for a free replacement. (NBC 29)

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Today in Harrisonburg:

• Historic Garden Week: Harrisonburg Tour At Elks Lodge No. 450 (10:00 AM)
• Annual Rug Event At Ten Thousand Villages (11:00 AM)
• The Great Community Happy Hour At Pale Fire Brewing Co. (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tyre Yancey, a former Harrisonburg High School (HHS) bus driver, is seeking to reconnect with old passengers. Now 87, Yancey drove HHS athletes across the Commonwealth for 10 years. If you have any memories of riding the Blue Bird bus between 1972-1982, Yancey would love to hear from you at rfdfolkart@gmail.com. (WHSV)
• This spring, Cat's Cradle is seeking foster parents, donations, and more. The mini cat café offers the opportunity to go into rooms and hang out with adoptable cats. For more information, visit the link. (WHSV)
• Interested in learning more about city expenses for the upcoming fiscal year? Harrisonburg's proposed budget for 2023-2024 and the budget in brief document are now available on the city's website. (Harrisonburg VA via Twitter)

That's it for today! I'll be 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.