🌱 Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival + Efficiency Apartments Open Soon

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 67 Low: 57.
• Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Harrisonburg:

1. Get ready to un-wine this weekend as the Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival returns on Saturday, Jun. 24 at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley from 1:00-7:00 p.m. A total of 10 wineries, eight craft vendors, food trucks, and live music will be present at the festival, and your ticket will gain you 20 different wine tastings. Purchase tickets in advance here. (WHSV)
2. Two new "efficiency apartments" for individuals who have previously struggled with chronic homelessness will open this Friday, Jun. 23. The two affordable apartments on Reservoir Street will be opened by local nonprofit Our Community Place with a ribbon cutting at 3:00 p.m. In addition to the lower apartment rates, the organization will also help tenants acquire any necessities, like furniture and dishes, for the new homes. (The Citizen)
3. It's currently National Pollinator Week, but The City of Harrisonburg has been celebrating National Pollinator Month with a variety of events taking place across town all month long. Take part in upcoming events like a Lunch and Learn About Pollinators on Jun. 23 or a Bee Hotel Workshop on Jun. 27, to celebrate the month and Harrisonburg's status as a city known for its pollinator efforts. (WHSV)

Today and tomorrow in Harrisonburg:

Wednesday, June 21

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia At Pale Fire Brewing Co. (8:00 PM)
• Celebrating The Firefly At Heritage Oaks Golf Course (8:30 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• X2 Comedy Al Fresca At Island Wing Company Grill & Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Registration for Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation's Fall Soccer League is now open. Programs for children ages five to 12 are open, with the registration deadline on Aug. 12. To learn more and register click here. (Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation-Athletics via Facebook)
• Bark in the Park is coming up soon on Friday, Jun. 23 at Smithland Road Dog Park. Bring along your furry friends to check out dog-related booths and items for purchase, plus the chance to win a Yeti dog bowl. (Harrisonburg, VA-Government via Facebook)
• During the last week of June, Friendly City Safe Space will host a variety of events for Pride Week. Starting Monday, Jun. 26, Harrisonburg residents and visitors can take part in events happening every day, from Queer Trivia to a poetry jam. You can learn more at the link. (Friendly City Safe Space via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.