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Hi there, Baton Rouge. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 86 Low: 69.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Baton Rouge today:

1. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has launched a new tool designed to help facilitate donations to local nonprofits. The Giving Store is a centralized platform where organizations in the Baton Rouge area can list giving opportunities. Community members can use the tool to browse giving opportunities based on their interests. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
2. Police are investigating after a shooting in Baton Rouge left one man injured over the weekend. Officials say the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Mulberry Street on Sunday, Jun. 4. Details about the condition of the victim had not been released at the time of reporting. (WAFB)
3. Baton Rouge General Hospital held an event Sunday celebrating local cancer survivors. The event was dedicated to the more than 4,000 people in the Baton Rouge area who are diagnosed with cancer each year. The event featured live music, art demonstrations, and opportunities to raise awareness about the challenges cancer survivors face. (WAFB)

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Today and tomorrow in Baton Rouge:

Tuesday, June 6

• Marshmallow Trigger Launcher Grab & Geaux At Central Branch Library (All Day)
• Baton Rouge Youth Ballet At Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (11:30 AM)

Wednesday, June 7

• First Wednesday Opening Reception At Baton Rouge Gallery (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking to bring a four-legged friend into your family? Meet Collier, a five-year-old pup waiting to be adopted from Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge. Interested adopters should stop by The Dog Adoption House to meet Collier and submit an application. (Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• Theatre Baton Rouge's production of Legally Blonde opens on Jun. 16! Click here to view tickets, dates, and showtimes. (Theatre Baton Rouge via Facebook)
• The Police Athletic League (P.A.L.'s) Field Day is this Saturday, Jun. 10, at Memorial Stadium. Join the Baton Rouge Police Department from 8:00 a.m. to noon to participate in summer activities and meet some of the dedicated officers protecting Baton Rouge! (Baton Rouge Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.