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🌱 Walk For Wishes + Vegas Woman Starts 'The Alopecia Company'
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Morning, Las Vegas! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 79 Low: 56.
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Here are the top 3 stories today in Las Vegas:
- The annual Walk for Wishes is back in Las Vegas. The event helps so many children in the community, so please make sure to consider attending this year. According to Scott Rosenzweig from Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada and Keith Hansen from Allegiant, registration will cost people $30. It will include a free shirt! For more details, please check out their site. (News3LV)
- Ever since Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair last Sunday at the Oscars, alopecia has become a popular topic. Former licensed cosmetologist Betty Drake knows this subject all too well, but she is dedicated to helping other people with this condition. That is why she started Betty D's: The Alopecia Company. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
- A member from the K-POP band BTS tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Las Vegas this past Sunday afternoon. According to reports, JungKook took a PCR test back in Korea that came back negative before his flight. Upon his arrival, he reportedly felt a "slight discomfort in his throat" and, in response, took a rapid test. After waiting in proactive quarantine, the test came back positive. In a statement, the band noted that JungKook's participation in the group's scheduled U.S. events will be determined by local COVID regulations. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- Let's Make Music at Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
- Homework Help Center at Sunrise Library (2:00 PM)
- Fun with Origami! at West Las Vegas Library (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Yesterday, the City of Las Vegas Government wished a Happy Birthday to Restaurant Row! Restaurant Row was a created a year ago "to help encourage people to tickle their tastebuds with food from restaurants in the area." Learn more about it here! (Facebook)
- Are you looking to spruce up your landscape? If so, the Las Vegas Valley Water District has got you covered. Check out their post to find a list of desert-friendly plants! (Facebook)
- Vegas Chamber is celebrating Women's History Month by showcasing "The Future is Female." The article highlights three female leaders who paved the way for other strong business leadership. Read all about it in their Facebook post! (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!