🌱 Formula 1 Event + Three Square Food Bank Gets 600 Lbs. Of Tomatoes

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 98 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. Formula 1 will be hosting a free launch party on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Caesars Palace. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a variety of events designed to "thrill guests." Several race teams and drivers will be represented at the historic free event. This is a must-attend event for race fans. (Fox 5 Vegas)
2. Las Vegas' Three Square Food Bank, the only food bank in Southern Nevada, was given 600 pounds of locally-grown tomatoes. Nevada farmer Rodney Mehring delivered the tomatoes last week. The state passed a bill last year that allows the usage of state funds to buy locally grown food for distribution to local food banks. The tomato delivery is the first food order completed under the new bill. (Nevada Current)
3. An inmate serving a life sentence for a deadly 2007 Las Vegas bombing has escaped from a Nevada prison. Porfirio Duarte-Herrera's escape from Southern Desert Correctional Centeroccurred on Tuesday. He had been behind bars since 2010. The Nevada Department of Corrections is asking the community to report any information related to Duarte-Herrera immediately. (Patch)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Customer Appreciation Day At West Charleston Library (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
• Intro To The Internet At Sahara West Library (3:00 PM)
• Seven Oh Brew Oktoberfest At The Orleans Festival Grounds (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Las Vegas has changed through the years. Click for fifteen vintage photos that illustrate the city's colorful past. (KESQ)
• The City of Las Vegas is currently hiring. Click to view a list of open positions and apply if you're interested. (City of Las Vegas)
• Clark County will be hosting a blood drive on Friday at 2915 W Charleston Blvd and another one on Saturday at City National Arena. Please consider donating. (Clark County)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with 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.