🌱 Patch AM: How will Harrisonburg’s extended winter bus hours affect your routine?

Coffee in hand, Harrisonburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Harrisonburg’s extended winter bus hours affect your routine?
• How JMU vaulted Harrisonburg to the top of the Sun Belt standings

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.
• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 49, low: 40.
• Friday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harrisonburg extends winter bus hours through mid-January (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg is extending city bus hours from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, now through Jan. 17, giving residents more options for work, shopping, and errands. Service pauses on Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Sundays, and riders can track buses in real time with the Passio GO! app.
   

• JMU Sits Atop Sun Belt's Bubas Cup Standings After Fall Sports (jmusports.com) — James Madison University in Harrisonburg currently leads the Sun Belt Conference’s Vic Bubas Cup race after a dominant fall, highlighted by an 8-0 football record and a volleyball regular-season title. Strong showings in women’s soccer and cross country also boosted JMU’s all-sports points, putting the Dukes ahead of Arkansas State and other league rivals.
   

📸 Around Harrisonburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonburg

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Wednesday December 17

• "Love Actually" film
  Court Square Theater , 41-F Court Square , Harrisonburg
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer " and "Frosty the Snowman" Free Holiday Films Sponsored by Paul Riner
  Court Square Theater , 41-F Court Square , Harrisonburg
  11:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Walk On Wedding
  Edith J. Carrier Arboretum , 780 University Blvd , Harrisonburg
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Randy Black’s Annual Holiday Jam to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
  Cave Hill Farms Brewery , 1001 Jacob Burner Dr , McGaheysville
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• "It's A Wonderful Life" film
  Court Square Theater , 41-F Court Square , Harrisonburg
  2:00 pm
• Wreath Making Class 12/17
  Friendly City Food Co-op , 150 E Wolfe St , Harrisonburg
  5:30 pm
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia
  Pale Fire Brewing Co. , 217 S Liberty St #105 , Harrisonburg
  8:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Fall Bball @Hillyard
  Montevideo Middle , Penn Laird , Penn Laird
  4:30 pm
• Trivia at Sage Bird Ciderworks
  Sage Bird , 325 N Liberty St , Harrisonburg
  8:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Paint & Sip
  Sage Bird , 325 N Liberty St , Harrisonburg
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Vietnam Veterans Breakfast
  Wood Grill Buffet , 1711 Reservoir St , Harrisonburg
  9:00 am
• Whoville Christmas Celebration
  3105 S Main St , Harrisonburg
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey ND!
  We are moving out of this motel on Wednesday, whooohoo! Finally all my warnings about bears are going to be for real! Ha. Happy Holidays to all and… (Nextdoor Longview and Vine Street)
• I will be driving back from Fairfax, VA, around January 6.
  If you are an experienced driver and would like a ride, please feel free to contact me at hanlinghui92@gmail.com. (Nextdoor Reservoir Street)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

• Bridgewater Residents Create Foundation to support Police Department (rocktownnow.com)
• Brethren Faith in Action Fund makes last round of grants for 2025 (brethren.org)
• January Photo Exhibit Features Native Bees (bridgewater.edu)

Broadway

• Broadway Coffee House hosts Christmas Market (whsv.com)

Ok Harrisonburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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