🌱 Giant Turkey Legs + Teen Critically Injured During ATV Crash

Good morning, Las Vegas! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so you won’t see a newsletter from me tomorrow. We’ll be back bright and early Saturday morning, but for now, here’s all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Las Vegas' Golden Circle Sportsbook & Bar at Treasure Island will be offering 26-ounce turkey legs today. The giant turkey legs will be available while supplies last. They are roasted with a Cajun lemon pepper rub. Each leg costs $9.95. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
2. A Las Vegas teen was critically injured on Tuesday during a crash. The 14-year-old boy hit a parked SUV with an all-terrain vehicle. His vehicle was overturned during the crash. He was transported to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is investigating the incident. (Las Vegas Sun)
3. Las Vegas' The Shade Tree is asking for community donations this holiday season. The shelter serves local domestic violence and human trafficking survivors. The shelter has created an Amazon Smile Gift List that includes various items such as cookware, toys, backpacks, and makeup. Click here to access the list. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Popovich Comedy Pet Theater At Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Las Vegas area this weekend. Click the link for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Las Vegas Patch)
• REMINDER: Clark County School District students will not have school from Nov. 23 through Nov. 25. The school closures are for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Press Release Desk)
• The City of Las Vegas reminds the community to shop local during Small Business Saturday. There will be free on-street meter parking downtown on Saturday. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Desert Vista Community Center (November 29)
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That's all for today! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

— 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.