Volume 43, Number 10 October 2021

Bridgewater Current

October at Sipe Center As we head into fall, we’re excited to offer two unique and very entertaining acts at Sipe Center:

Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic will be appearing (and maybe disappearing!) on the Sipe Center stage on Friday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $27. Each performance of Jason’s exclusive grand illusions and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic is delivered with his wry wit and engaging audience participation. From his stunning double levitation to his astonishing close up magic, Jason gives the audience a clear view of every detail. Bishop comes to Bridgewater after having been featured on many national television shows.

The Second City will be making us laugh all evening long on October 23! This nationally known improv group’s alumni list is a veritable "Who's Who" of comedy including Bill Murray, John & Jim Belushi, Mike Myers, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tina Fey, Joan Rivers, John Candy, Stephen Colbert, Chris Farley, Jane Lynch, Keegan-Michael Key, Jason Sudeikis and so many more. This political and social satire night of comedy will be sure to involve the audience and keep you laughing all night. This performance is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $27.

Tickets are always available online at sipecenter.com, over the phone at (540) 908-4208 or in person during box office hours (Thursday-Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m.)

What about 2022 shows?

We’re putting the final touches on our 2022 Sipe Center season. We will publish a performance center guide for the full season very soon, listing all performances and information for purchasing tickets. Please be sure to check Bridgewater Buzz News at bridgewater.blog for the latest updates.

So I can buy movie tickets online now?

YES! Just visit sipecenter.com and click on “Upcoming Events-Movies” to purchase movie tickets. Please note that B-Free tickets are not available online and must be redeemed in person.

Questions? As always, call B-Connected at (540) 908-4212.

Photography Contest Deadline is October 11 The deadline for the 2021 Photography Contest is Monday, October 11. Photos can be e-mailed to parks@bridgewater.town—winners will be selected October 16 and announced on Buzz News at bridgewater.blog.

Jason Bishop (Oct 15) and The Second City (Oct 23) headline SC

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Mini-Golf, Par-3 Will Close for Season on October 31

Sandy Bottom Mini-Golf will remain open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 31. Par-3 continues to be open daily, also through October 31.

Mini-Golf Hours: Par-3 Hours:

Noon to 10 p.m. 6 a.m. to Dark daily

Rates (Non-Town residents): $5.00

Town residents always play Par-3 and Mini-Golf for free with their B-Rec card.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this season of golf—we look forward to seeing you again this spring!

Stay up-to-date with all classes, workshops, & activities that Bridgewater has to offer!

Sandy Bottom Recycle Center

Residents can bring their own, pre-sorted, recyclable materials to the Recycle Center at Sandy Bottom Park. Residents will need to present a proof of residency (B-Rec card or Driver’s License). Then the items will need to be placed into the appropriately labeled container. A staff member will be on site to provide assistance.

Sandy Bottom Recycle Center Hours of Operation:

Wednesday-Friday:

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturday:

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Materials accepted in marked bins:

#1 and #2 Plastics (please remove lids and caps)

Glass Aluminum beverage cans Plastic bags and printer cartridges Computer hard drives, SSD’s flash drive, phones and

chipped credit cards (HIPAA compliant destruction) Steel and bi-metal cans Office paper (Shredded or White) Cardboard, newspaper, and magazines Paper Shredding

Questions? Please call B-Connected at 908-4212.

Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day

On Saturday, October 9, the Rockingham County Landfill (813 Greendale Road, Harrisonburg), will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The landfill will be accepting the following items (Limit of 5 units per vehicle/per household):

Solvents (mineral or petroleum spirits, paint thinner, turpentine, acetone, naphtha, methyl alcohol)

Automotive fluids

Paints (but not latex)

Fuels (Gasoline, diesel fuel, chainsaw or motorboat fuel, #2 fuel oil, kerosene, and heating oil)

Other items (transmission oil, syringes & needles, herbicides & pesticides, commercial grade fertilizer, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent lights, and antifreeze)

Business and farm wastes will not be accepted. Any waste brought to the site other than that listed above will not be accepted. Waste must be in original container and, due to EPA and Virginia regulations, waste can only be accepted from households only. No containers over 5 gallons in size will be accepted. Questions? Please contact the Rockingham County Landfill directly at (540) 564-3159.

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Bridgewater’s Best Idea

Townspeople seem quite excited about Bridgewater’s Best Idea, and as a staff, we are excited too. You have probably read about BBI. It is an ARPA program borne of our notion that government doesn’t have a monopoly on good ideas. (I’ll pause while you insert your own sarcastic remark.) Council has appropriated $250,000 of the Town’s American-Rescue-Plan funds toward implementing the best idea for a new or expanded business.

We received 16 submissions, and the staff is evaluating them now. I might classify some of them as “tasty” (although no one had the good sense to submit edible goodies for evaluation). Others are educational, attractive, or fun. And a couple would provide services very much needed by our residents.

Our internal evaluation process is simple. First, we determine whether the idea is eligible for ARPA funding. ARPA is fairly restrictive, but we know the regulations well enough to make the best case for each idea. After ideas clear the ARPA threshold, we judge them on three scales: feasibility, readiness, and benefit to townspeople, with the scoring weighted toward “benefit.” We will present the three highest-scoring applicants to a special panel comprised of Council and IDA members. And then, on November 18, the panel will meet to select the winner of the quarter-million-dollar prize. This November 18 meeting will be open to the public and will resemble the Shark Tank television show (without infringing on their trademark, of course). This “ARP Tank” meeting will include presentations by the finalists and questioning by the panelists. The cash will be dispensed under instructions from the Town Attorney to ensure that it is spent on the designated purpose.

November’s Current will identify the finalists. Be sure to check it out and attend the ARP Tank at Sipe Center on November 18! Then you can judge for yourself whether government has all the good ideas.

Y:Jay’s Column About Policy

“We will present three finalists to a special panel comprised of Council and IDA members. And then, on November 18, the panel will meet to select the

winner of the quarter-million-dollar prize. ”

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Harris Concert Series Bridgewater’s Harris Concert Series is now at Sipe Center! The concert series will take place Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. during September and October. Concerts are free and seating will be general admission on a first come, first served basis. Concessions will also be available during the concerts. Several of your favorite performers from past years are returning! Check out our upcoming schedule below:

Boogie Kings October 10

Good Time Gospel Quartet October 17

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October 12 ............... Town Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

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Follow Up: Smiley’s Ice Cream

We’re pleased to announce that Smiley’s Ice Cream will be opening their new location on Don Litten Parkway during the week of October 18. Smiley’s award-winning ice cream is a welcome addition to our business community, and we congratulate them on their new facility!

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Upcoming Events

October 31 ............ Halloween at Oakdale Park (2 p.m.)

November 18 ............ ARP Tank at Sipe Center (7 p.m.)

November 25 ............. Ice Skating Returns to Gen Park

Articles in this publication are compiled and edited by Town staff. For information, please call B-Connected at 908-4212.

October at Sipe Center

No outside food or drinks permitted in theater

$5 for all movies

www.sipecenter.com

Reminiscence (PG-13)

Thursday, Oct. 7: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 9: 4 & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10: 2:00 p.m.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG-13)

Thursday, Oct. 14: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16: 4 & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 17: 2:00 p.m.

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Enjoy all your favorite ice cream (and sorbet) flavors at Smiley’s new location.

Cry Macho (PG-13)

Thursday, Oct. 21: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 22: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 24: 2 & 5:30 p.m.