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Greetings Las Vegas! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 2,500 free meals just helped hungry Las Vegas neighbors
  • How will First Friday change after the deadly Arts District shooting?
  • How long will Las Vegas' near-100-degree October heat last?

Also on today's calendar: Grand Re-Opening Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2,500 free meals distributed in Las Vegas (8newsnow.com) — Local families on Las Vegas's east side just received 2,500 free meals through a partnership between Grace City Church, Convoy of Hope, Three Square, and Metro Police. Sponsored by Clark County Commission candidate Manny Kess, the giveaway highlights the scale of food insecurity in Southern Nevada and aims to show neighbors stepping up for one another.
   

2. Las Vegas Arts District grappling with future of First Friday (8newsnow.com) — A deadly shooting near First Friday in the Las Vegas Arts District has business owners, artists, and teens questioning how the popular event will change going forward. With one person killed, two hospitalized, and curfew rules under scrutiny, locals are calling for stronger enforcement and clearer safety measures while organizers and city officials await more details from Metro's ongoing investigation.
   

3. Another round of hot temperatures next week (8newsnow.com) — Las Vegas is heading into another stretch of unseasonably hot weather, with highs in the upper 90s and warm nights in the upper 70s, several degrees above normal. Expect calm winds and a quiet pattern under high pressure, with a gradual cooldown likely later in October as more typical fall temperatures arrive.
   

4. Josh Groban covers Metallica in a musical-theater gem (reviewjournal.com) — Josh Groban's "Gems" residency at Caesars Palace is showcasing Las Vegas talent, with a locally staffed orchestra and the Las Vegas-based Gems Choir backing his hits. Fans got a playful, musical-theater spin on Metallica's "Enter Sandman," alongside favorites like "You Raise Me Up," "The Prayer," and "Skyfall" in a production tailored to Strip audiences.
   

5. Las Vegas Loop Guide (vegas4locals.com) — If you're getting around Las Vegas, this guide breaks down exactly how to use the Vegas Loop today—from free rides within the Convention Center to paid trips connecting Strip resorts and Harry Reid International Airport. It explains current stations, fares, and accessibility, and stresses checking the official ticket site because routes, hours, and prices change frequently.
   

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Ok Las Vegas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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