🌱 Rotating Street Closures In Winchester + Local Wine Festival

Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Winchester and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A shower in the afternoon. High: 68 Low: 56.
• Thursday: Cloudy with occasional rain. High: 68 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. There will be rotating street closures in the City of Winchester from now until the end of July due to city utility and streetscape improvement. The rotating street closures will take place during June and July from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, between Cameron Street and Braddock Street. Click here for more details. (Winchester City VA via Twitter)
2. The Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival is back! The events will take place Saturday, Jun. 24, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester. The event features 10 wineries and eight craft vendors serving drinks that participants can taste, and the ticket includes a souvenir glass. Click here to purchase your ticket in advance. (WHSV)
3. On Jun. 17, participants gathered to commemorate American Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan and his Beeline March. The Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) led the ceremony at Morgan’s tomb in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. Nine SAR Chapters, two Daughters of the American Revolution Chapters, the Children of the American Revolution Society, and the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America all participated in honoring Morgan. (Royal Examiner)

Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Wednesday, June 21

• Reading With The Royals At Handley Regional Library (2:00 PM)
• Handley 100th – Program Series: “The Creation Of John Handley High School” At John Handley High School (6:30 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• AVCC'S Trivia Night At 420News (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that you can pre-order pies and cheesecakes for your Jul. 4 celebration at the Winchester Farmer's Market? Customers can order ahead and then pick up their order at the market on Jul. 1 or Jul. 4 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Call (540) 532-9559 to order and view the link to see the large list of flavor options. (Winchester Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound K-9 Bleu was taken to Valley Veterinary Emergency Center in Winchester on Sunday evening, Jun. 18, by Deputy Dan Clark. The veterinarians discovered Bleu was suffering from Gastric Torsion and his stomach had flipped. Bleu was treated and then later released on Tuesday morning, Jun. 20. The pup should return to his trailing duties in the near future. (Frederick County Virginia Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• A large five-bedroom home is for sale on Stoneridge Road for $685,000! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Winchester area at the link. (Winchester Patch)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!