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Cheers Las Vegas! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Las Vegas charity fed 700 neighbors on Christmas Day
  • Why are Tides on Wynn residents boiling water on Christmas Day?
  • How a festive Jeep cruise became a powerful DUI warning

Also on today's calendar: John’s New Year’s Eve Dance Party Las Vegas and 5 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Organization serves hundreds in Las Vegas hot Christmas meal (8newsnow.com) — Hundreds of vulnerable Las Vegas residents received a free hot Christmas meal from Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, along with conversation and dignity from dozens of volunteers. The story highlights one man’s struggle with homelessness and the organization’s ongoing need for volunteers, whose 2026 schedule is already posted for those wanting to help neighbors in need.
   

2. Several residents at Tides on Wynn face Christmas without hot water (news3lv.com) — Residents at the Tides on Wynn apartments in Las Vegas say they’ve spent Christmas without hot water, forcing them to boil water just to bathe and wash dishes. Some tenants also report ongoing problems like squatters and stolen mail, yet feel stuck renewing leases as costs rise. Management says they’re aware of the issue, but residents doubt a quick fix.
   

3. Christmas Eve Jeep parade lights up the Strip to raise awareness of drunk driving consequences (ktnv.com) — Jeep owners lit up the Las Vegas Strip on Christmas Eve, turning a festive cruise into a rolling tribute to DUI victims and a fundraiser for local groups. With decorated vehicles, memorial photos, and QR codes for donations, participants aimed to honor loved ones lost and push for safer roads in the valley.
   

4. Holiday visitors say Christmas in Las Vegas is worth the price (news3lv.com) — Christmas Day drew global crowds to the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign and the Strip, where visitors happily paid higher holiday prices for memorable experiences. Travelers from across the country and world shared why they chose Las Vegas for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and family traditions, saying the shared memories matter far more than the cost or the gifts left behind.
   

5. How loneliness affects people around the holidays (news3lv.com) — Many Las Vegas seniors are spending the holidays alone, and a local psychologist warns that loneliness and grief this time of year can seriously affect both mental and physical health. Shorter winter days, lost loved ones, and distance from family can magnify sadness. Residents are encouraged to check in on older neighbors with simple gestures like visits, meals, or rides.
   

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