🌱 Fur Rendezvous 2022 + LED Ultra Lounge Relocation Opposed

Morning, Anchorage! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a touch of rain. High: 41 Low: 30.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Anchorage:

1. Grab your mittens and rain jacket, because Fur Rendezvous is back this year and is supposedly going to be a return to the Rondy celebrations of days past. The Alaska State Snow Sculpture competition is already underway! All the carvers have been hard at work and are almost ready to show off their pieces. The Rondy carnival is also a part of the planned activities, complete with treats and rides. (Anchorage Daily News)
2. Business owners and residents of downtown Anchorage want to stop the owner of LED Ultra Lounge and Grill from relocating to a new spot. This opposition group is worried about the new location attracting a "rowdy crowd" to the area. They are calling on the Downtown Community Council to oppose the license transfer. Other concerns reportedly include speculation about the owner, Robert Alexander, and his previous run-ins with the law. (Anchorage Daily News)
3. Congressman Don Young issued a statement today in response to the commencement of Russian military action against Ukraine. He stated that "people everywhere have long known Vladimir Putin to be an authoritarian thug." However, he believes that America has never backed down from a dictator before and it will not start now. Young advocated for standing with the Ukrainian people in the fight for peace, democracy, and self-determination. (Alaska Native News)

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Today in Anchorage:

• VolunTeen Fridays at Anchorage Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Sewing Class with Elder Marge Nakak at Alaska Native Heritage Center (6:00 PM)
• Charlotte Mason Mom Meetups at Family Partnership Charter School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Anchorage Public Library celebrated Feb. 22, 2022, with tutus! They gave a special thanks to the Gerrish patrons who helped by supplying the tutus. Check out their post for a fun picture. (Instagram)
• The Anchorage Police Department wants to help you not have your car towed. The community is prepping for dog mushing teams. They are asking everyone to please be aware of the new signage that indicates where you can and cannot park. (Facebook)
• The Alaska Center for Performing Arts wants you to action-"PAC" your weekend with some of the fun events they have planned. Check out their post for a full schedule of events. (Facebook)

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— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!