🌱 Woman Struck By Cargo Van + Upcoming Comedy 'Fundroaster'

Anchorage AK

24 March, 2022

9:13 PM

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Hey, Anchorage! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, March 25 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Anchorage today. First, today's weather: Showers of rain and snow. High: 44 Low: 32. Here are the top 3 stories today in Anchorage: Yesterday morning, near downtown Anchorage, a pedestrian was struck by a cargo van and was seriously injured. According to reports, the woman was "in or near a crosswalk" at Ingra Street right before the incident occurred. The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman has been cooperative during the investigation. Currently, no charges have been filed. (Anchorage Daily News)Are you looking for things to do this weekend? If so, Yahoo News has got you covered. This weekend, there are many exciting music, drama, and film showcases. On Friday, The Small Glories will be performing at the Discovery Theatre. They are a folk-roots, singer-songwriter duo from Canada. The Comedy Fundroaster will also be taking place on Friday at the Broken Blender. It will be a combination of a roast and a benefit. For a full list of events, please check out the article. (Yahoo News)The Hatchery Visitor Centers are set to reopen this coming spring season! After an extended closure period, people will finally be able to visit either one of the fisheries. According to the article, people will have the opportunity to experience "interpretive displays, information on hatchery operations, aquariums, and educational videos." For full details about the reopening, please check out the site. (Alaska Native News) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Anchorage: Family Storytime at Muldoon Branch Library (11:00 AM) Toddler Storytime at Anchorage Public Library (11:00 AM) Sewing Class with Elder Marge Nakak at Alaska Native Heritage Center (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends (AARF) celebrated National Puppy Day yesterday. Make sure to check out Facebook for some cute pictures of adorable puppies. (Facebook) The University of Alaska, Anchorage is congratulating the 2021 UAA Alumni of Distinction award recipients! For a full list of recipients, please check out the post. (Facebook) The Anchorage Community Theatre wants to congratulate Shaylyn Goard for her debut as CLAIRE in "Ordinary Days" by Adam Gwon. Break a leg! (Instagram) Loving the Anchorage Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon. — 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!