🌱 Teen Found Dead At Big Lake ES + Anchorage Weekend Events

Happy Friday, people of Anchorage! Here's everything happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 38 Low: 29.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Anchorage:

1. This past Tuesday morning, a 16-year-old was found dead on the Big Lake Elementary School playground. According to authorities, the death has been deemed"suspicious." There were no obvious signs of injuries or trauma; however, certain evidence found at the scene has raised some concerns. Currently, the State Medical Examiner's Office has the teen's body and is in the process of determining the cause of death. (Anchorage Daily News)
2. This weekend, there are many cool and exciting events you can look forward to! Tap into your inner magician at "Smokus Pocus," a marijuana-themed magic show. If you aren't one for the art of magic (or marijuana), explore the depths of the ocean at the "Into the Deep" Planetarium Show. Dive into some knowledge and stunning visuals! Get the full list of events on Anchorage Daily News. (Anchorage Daily News)
3. "Molly of Denali" is a children's cartoon that is taking big strides in cultural identity exploration for Filipinos in Alaska. During a new episode, the show introduced and centered on a character named Vera Malakas. She is of Filipino and Athabascan descent. The creators and show staff stated that this character "will allow more kids to see themselves and their lives on TV." (KTOO)

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Today in Anchorage:

• Community Resources Event at Muldoon Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• VolunTeen Fridays at Anchorage Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Wee Be Jammin' at Scott and Wesley Gerrish Branch Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Anchorage Museum is showcasing Jennifer Loofbourrow of Alpine Fit! Loofbourrow is the owner of the Alaska-based outdoor clothing company. Listen to her story at the link. (Facebook)
• The Anchorage Public Library is trying to help you find all the books you desire. More often than not, people will remember the color of the book cover rather than the author or title. If the book you're looking for is green, today is your lucky day. Click the link for more details! (Instagram)
• The Anchorage School District is sharing the cutest pictures from Eagle Academy's Breakfast, Blanket, and a Book event! Check out the post for more details about the event. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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!