🌱 Winchester Pickup Parties + WPD Student Internship Opportunity

Hey, friends. It's Friday in Winchester and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 51 Low: 41.
• Saturday: Cloudy with showers around. High: 60 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. The City of Winchester's "Pickup Parties" are a new, fun twist on its monthly community cleanups! Participants are encouraged to wear clothes or costumes that reflect each month's unique theme, such as Shark Week, Halloween, or the 1990s. The first Pickup Party will be held on Apr. 6 at Friendship Park on North Pleasant Valley Road and the theme is Superheroes. Visit the link to learn more and to see the rest of the Pickup Party schedule. (Subscription: Winchester Star)
2. The Winchester Police Department is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students during its Kids and Cops Camp. Interns will help guide the campers through activities and an annual kickball tournament throughout the week. Students interested in recreation management, event planning, and child care careers would benefit from this internship. The camp begins Jun. 26 and internship applications are due by Apr. 21.
   Click here for details on the High School Internship and here for the College Internship. (Winchester Police Department via Facebook)
3. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office posted photos of two Reckless Driving tickets on their social media. One summons is for a driver traveling 96 miles-per-hour in a posted 65 miles-per-hour speed zone on Route 37. The second summons is for a driver traveling 94 miles-per-hour in a posted 45 miles-per-hour speed zone on Route 7. Due to the large difference between the posted speed and their actual speed, the traffic infraction changes from “speeding” to a Class 1 Misdemeanor of "Reckless Driving by Speed." The sheriff's office wanted to remind the community that speeding is not a victimless crime and there are fatalities on the road due to speeding. And deputies will continue to ticket drivers who ignore the speed limits. (Frederick County Virginia Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Friday, March 24

• Live Music at the Creek: Melanie Pearl At Dividing Creek Beer Co. (6:00 PM)
• All Grassed Up Live At West Oaks Farm Market (6:00 PM)

Saturday, March 25

• Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out in Concert At Millwood Station Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company-Official (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Award-winning bluegrass group, The SteelDrivers, announced its new Riding The Rails tour. They will perform in Winchester on Sep. 16 at Fiddles and Fifths Festival! (Broadway World)
• Don't miss the last day, Mar. 24, of Mutt Madness at the Winchester Area SPCA! Dog adoption fees will be reduced to $16 for approved adopters. (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)
• Frederick County Virginia Sheriff's Office found missing 75-year-old Julio Duranb and he will be checked medically and returned to his family. The sheriff's office thanked everyone who shared the social media post and who provided information. (Frederick County Virginia Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll catch up with you soon with your next 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!