Community Corner
🌱 Armed Person On Sahara Ave. + Habitat For Humanity Donation
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Get on up, Las Vegas! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.
First, today's weather:
Sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 61.
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Here are the top 3 stories today in Las Vegas:
- Currently, Las Vegas Police are on the search for an armed individual in possession of a firearm who was last seen on Thursday afternoon. The person in possession was around the Sahara Avenue and Lindell Road area, and police are asking for the public to avoid the area if possible. Thankfully, there have been no reports of any injuries. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
- Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced that she will be donating $1 million to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas. This gift is a part of a larger donation to Habitat for Humanity International. The public hopes that this donation will be used to "help address the growing need for affordable housing in the Las Vegas valley." (News3LV)
- Are you feeling hungry? If your answer is yes, then make sure to hit up some of these amazing and inventive dining experiences in Las Vegas! Anima, which is located at the Gramercy center in southwest Las Vegas, is one of the newest and edgiest eateries in town. They blend Spanish and Italian cuisines to create new dishes that will make your mouth water. For a full list of recommendations, please check out the full article. (Lasvegasmagazine)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- Bilingual Family Fun Storytime at West Charleston Library (10:30 AM)
- Baby Storytime at Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
- Free 3D Printing Workshop at Centennial Hills Library (3:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The US National Weather Service of Las Vegas, Nevada has a new update for its Wild Western Weather Showdown. Today's battle is between lighting and dust storms. Who will win? Check out their site to follow the full showdown. (Facebook)
- Are you having trouble keeping your landscape looking healthy with only 12 minutes of sprinkler watering per day? If so, the Las Vegas Valley Water District has got you covered. Please check out its site for some tips and tricks! (Facebook)
- The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is celebrating Maker March! Makers of all ages can participate in the fun by attending free events or utilizing their online resources. For full details, please check out the post. (Instagram)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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!