🌱 Upcoming Roadway Reconfigurations + First Marches For Meals Event

Hello there, Harrisonburg. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

A few morning showers. High: 64 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Harrisonburg:

1. Harrisonburg Public Works is hosting an open house on Thursday, Mar. 30 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming roadway reconfiguration projects. The open house, which will take place in the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center Auditorium, will discuss multiple road corridors, including portions of Mt. Clinton Pike, Garbers Church Road, and East Market Street. The city’s goals for each reconfiguration are to decrease crashes and improve the safety and desirability of biking and walking on the corridor. More detailed information regarding the nature and timeline of each project may be found at the link. (City of Harrisonburg, VA)
2. In an 11-mile march through the Friendly City, Harrisonburg Radio Group helped gather food and funds for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The operation, which took seven hours, raised awareness about food insecurity by pushing carts. The march was the first of many Marches for Meals. "The main thing is just bringing awareness to this, not only collecting funds, but also letting people know that if they are in a situation where they have food insecurity, that there is a place to go, and a connection that can be made,” Harrisonburg Radio Group FM Operations Manager Brandy Lindsey said. (WHSV)
3. The Harrisonburg Cardinals are heading to Wichita, Kansas on Friday, Mar. 31 to compete in the 2023 National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Championship Series. Currently, the Cardinals rank number six in the nation. Those interested in following the Cardinals along on their journey can watch them compete on their Facebook page here. (WHSV)

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Today in Harrisonburg:

• Spring Into The Island Wing At Island Wing Company Grill & Bar (5:00 PM)
• Jazz Night Jams At Three Notch’d Valley Collab House (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Can't get to DMV? DMV Connect will be in the Harrisonburg City Hall lobby this week on Thursday, Mar. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for real IDs, drivers' licenses, address changes, and more. Walk-ins are welcome. (Harrisonburg VA via Twitter)
• The tennis courts at Purcell Park will be closed Mar. 27 through Mar. 31 for the first phase of renovations. Additional closures remain to be announced. (Harrisonburg Parks via Twitter)
• Looking to dip your toes in the house market but don't know where to start? Check out the latest batch of new homes to hit the market in and near Harrisonburg, including a three-bed, four-bathroom home for $280,000. (Harrisonburg Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you later with a new 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.