Happy weekend, Harrisonburg! In today’s happening-today edition: Historic bridge restoration, a national sing-off winner, and a summer reading celebration party + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Historic span gets restored: Bridge work on Route 778 over Middle River in Augusta County will begin Monday, June 22, lasting 13 months, restoring a 1915-style span closed since early 2024 for repairs -- track the bridge repairs.
National celebration spotlight: WHSV revealed the "Star-Spangled Sing-Off" winner Thursday, part of Gray’s We The People initiative. The champion earns an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville for a performance airing across Gray stations nationwide -- see the contest winner.
New era on the staff: JMU women’s golf hired Madison Freeman as assistant coach after she led Erskine College to back-to-back Conference Carolinas titles and its first NCAA Division II regional appearances, replacing Caroline Craig -- meet the new coach.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick forest reset: Tucked in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, Hone Quarry Campground is a close-to-home exhale with a small lake up the road and trails to waterfall views and rock outcrops. Easy choice this week when you want pine-scented quiet without a full weekend production. (dwr.virginia.gov)
Fresh catch, sorted: Pickford's Seafood & Gourmet brings in seafood within 24 hours of catch, skips the farm-raised stuff, and pairs it with Virginia wine, craft beer, and local gourmet extras; pre-order this week’s haul and pretend you planned your menu days ago.
Smarter fairway scouting: If you’re plotting this week’s round close to home, Virginia Golf Course Reviews is a homegrown guide to courses across Virginia, with straightforward reviews, course-by-course nuggets, and local perspective that helps you pick the right track for your vibe before you book.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛒 Harrisonburg Farmers Market @ The Turner Pavilion on the Municipal Parking Lot | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Swing by the Harrisonburg Farmers Market for spring’s freshest haul, all homegrown or handmade by neighbors. Produce, pasture-raised meats, coffee, and chocolate, rain or shine, these folks do not cancel for drizzle. Cash, card, and SNAP welcome, with SNAP matched up to $30.
♾ Play without Boundaries @ Explore More Discovery Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Whether your kiddo craves calm corners or just fewer buzzing doohickeys, Explore More’s Play without Boundaries opens the whole museum, minus the crowd. Sensory-friendly activities, Quiet Zones, and zero side-eye from strangers. Free for families with advance registration, typically on third Saturdays.
✍ Meet the Author - Summer England @ Shops At Agora | Saturday (6/20) at 10:15 AM – Spend a morning at Crucible x Agora with author Summer England, celebrating her debut, The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne. If your to-be-read stack rivals your basil, chat with Summer, sip a whimsical, novel-inspired drink, and get your copy signed before real life calls.
🍅 Preserve the Season: Summer Kitchen Summer Sauces @ Revercomb Farms (Bridgewater) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Negotiating one more bite every night? This hands-on kitchen class gives busy moms a pantry-friendly three-part sauce playbook, making familiar foods feel finished, proteins and grains get a glow-up, and leftovers stop sulking. Make two kid-friendly sauces, leave with jars, confidence, and fewer evening decisions.
🎨 Paint & Sip - "Hello Birdie" Wood Sign Class @ American Legion | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Paint and Sip is swooping in with a "Hello Birdie" wood sign class, because your summer porch needs something cuter than last year’s wilting fern. You paint, you sip, you chat, and a cheerful bird lands on a rustic board, no power tools required.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – The library is throwing its first Summer Reading Celebration Party for young readers, with crafts, stories, and plenty of book-fueled excitement, parents in tow. Finally, a summer rager where glitter glue replaces glitter cocktails, and quality time beats screen time by a mile. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Harrisonburg report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 7 to 13 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 3 to 12 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 5%
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