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🌱 Monkeypox Vaccines + Animal Cruelty Laws During Heatwave
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Good morning, friends. It's Saturday in Las Vegas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today.
First, today's weather:
Hot with periods of sun. High: 111 Low: 87.
Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:
- The Southern Nevada Health District will begin administering monkeypox vaccines on Monday in Las Vegas. The vaccines are in limited supply. The department has not indicated how many vaccines it has available. To make an appointment, click here or call 702-759-0850. (Las Vegas Sun)
- A dumpster fire in the 3900 block of Paradise Road spread to a restaurant near the Strip. The Clark County Fire Department responded to the incident and evacuated building occupants. The fire is currently under investigation and damages have not been determined. (Las Vegas Sun)
- The City of Las Vegas is reminding residents about strengthened animal cruelty laws. The remainder is in response to rising temperatures occurring throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The laws require pet owners to provide cooling devices while updating tethering laws. Any animal welfare concerns can be reported by calling 702-229-6444 ext. 2. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
Today in Las Vegas:
- Art-y Party At The Sunrise Library (10:30 AM)
- Vitalant Blood Drive At The Rainbow Library (11:00 AM)
- Paranormal At The Magic Attic At Bally's Las Vegas (4:00 PM)
- Bill Maher At The Mirage Theater (10:00 PM)
- Spazmatics At South Point Hotel Casino And Spa (10:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada announces that monsoon weather will be impacting the city this next week. Click for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
- The City of Las Vegas is encouraging vulnerable residents to go to the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center during the excessive heat warning. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
- Las Vegas Valley Water District reminds the community to irrigate landscaping in the morning hours and sunset hours during the summer months. This watering schedule reduces water evaporation. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— 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!