🌱 Volunteer For City Of Harrisonburg + Spring Break Home Safety

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 51 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories in Harrisonburg today:

1. Harrisonburg Police warn residents, especially students, to be cautious when leaving houses unattended during Spring Break. Student housing is particularly vulnerable to break-ins, and there are steps residents can take to prevent unwanted visitors. Harrisonburg Police Department Lieutenant Chris Monahan recommends drawing your curtains and leaving on a front door light. Asking a neighbor to keep an eye on your house can also help. (NBC 29)
2. Do you want to get involved with the City of Harrisonburg? Consider joining the city's volunteer program. City Hall is looking for volunteers to serve at the information desk on the first floor. Volunteers help greet guests, answer incoming calls, and direct visitors. Volunteers will work at least one 4.5-hour shift per week. For more information, visit the city's website here. (City of Harrisonburg)
3. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Apr. 15, at 2 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of Historic Garden Week in Virginia at the Virginia Quilt Museum. The museum will be hosting a hands-on presentation and serving tea. The event will allow guests to see and touch eight quilts from the VQM collection. To register, visit this link. (Virginia Quilt Museum via Facebook)

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Today in Harrisonburg:

• Jazz Night Jams At Three Notch'd Valley Collab House (7:00 PM)
• Adult League Kickball COED At Horizons Edge Sports Campus (7:00 PM)
• Photos With The Easter Bunny At Valley Mall (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Harrisonburg Police Department for coffee and conversation this week on Mar. 23 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Mr. J's on East Market Street! Regular Conversation With A Cop meetings help the Harrisonburg Police Department connect with community members over a great cup of coffee. (Harrisonburg, VA via Twitter)
• The Virginia Quilt Museum has put out a call for entries for local artists. Artists are invited to interpret the theme “No Boundaries” in an original piece of fiber-based artwork. Artwork will be considered in any media but MUST contain a minimum of 25 percent fiber component or fiber techniques. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 15 - May 15, 2023. Each piece should be accompanied by a brief artist/process statement of up to 150 words. Submit your entry here today! (Virginia Quilt Museum via Facebook)
• Want to win tickets to Red Wing Roots Music Festival in June? Shenandoah Beerwerks is hosting a photo contest and will award one lucky winner with tickets. To participate, post a photo of yourself with a pint, a flight, a brewery sign, or with your favorite bartenders at one of the 17 Beerwerks Trail breweries. Tag @shenandoahbeerwerks and use #BeerwerksTrail. That's it! You have until May 14 to enter. (Shenandoah Beerwerks via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.