🌱 Winchester Student Arrested For Social Media Threats + Film Fest

Good morning, Winchester! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Occasional rain. High: 62 Low: 53.
• Saturday: Very windy; an a.m. t-storm. High: 73 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. A 16-year-old Winchester student was arrested after making violent threats on social media. The Millbrook High School student is facing federal charges for the threats, which included a picture of a firearm. The sheriff's office said the student admitted to having a plan to commit “acts of violence.” (DC News Now)
2. The Film Studio at Shenandoah’s Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival will be held on Mar. 31 and Apr. 1 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, located at 181 Kernstown Commons Boulevard in Winchester. The festival will feature over 40 films and will host special guests to celebrate the work of student filmmakers from around the country. Click here for tickets and showtimes. (Winchester Star)
3. The Ladies Horticultural Luncheon will feature Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Lynch as a guest speaker on May 5 during the 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. at Millwood Station Banquet Hall, located at 252 Costello Drive in Winchester. Those who wish to attend the Luncheon can call 540-662-3409 for tickets. (Winchester Star)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Friday, March 31

• Easter Egg Hunt At Once Upon A Child - Winchester (9:00 AM)
• Dancin' Out: Shenandoah Dance Ensemble At Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre (7:30 PM)

Saturday, April 1

• Wright Live Acoustic Cafe: Zac Townsend, Elijah Myers, Brad Harden At Granny's (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A young female chihuahua with no collar or microchip was found at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury. Winchester SPCA is currently looking for her owners. View the link to see a picture of the dog, and call 540-662-8616 if you know the dog's owners. (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)
• Winchester Police Department posted a photo of a fraud suspect. If you recognize the male in the photo, contact Officer Jimenez at 540-662-4131 or use p3 tips to remain anonymous. Reference number 23009408. (Winchester Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox 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!