🌱 World's Biggest Bounce House + Hamantashen For Ukraine

Get on up, Albuquerque! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Albuquerque's Rude Boy Cookies is selling Hamantashen to support relief efforts in Ukraine. The treat is often consumed during the Jewish holiday Purim and the business is donating $1 from each pastry to Ukraine. Their effort is part of a national initiative called Hamantashen for Ukraine. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. Albuquerque's Rerouted startup has earned $240,000 in its Feb. 26 seed round. The startup is an e-commerce business focused on the resale of used outdoor gear. The business reports that it will use the new funding to move the platform onto its own software and to purchase advertising. (The Business Journals)
3. Big Bounce America is coming to Balloon Fiesta Park this weekend. The event will house some of the world's largest bounce houses. The most famous bounce called The World's Biggest Bounce House is 13,000 square feet and is over 32 feet high. Tickets to the bounce house are being sold based on attendees' age. (KOB)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl In Albuquerque (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Jathen Priddy is Albuquerque Public Schools' Student of the Week. He is a 5th grader at Mission Avenue Elementary School. (Facebook)
• The ABQ Museum is teaching the community how to shibori & indigo dyeing. Click to learn the basics and to take home your own dyed silk scarf. (Instagram)
• Gigi is currently looking for her forever home while staying with Albuquerque Animal Welfare. Click to watch the video that her volunteers made. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.