🌱 How an Elon alum climbed to Hollywood’s “New Leaders” list

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Elon alum climbed to Hollywood’s “New Leaders” list

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 69.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Variety names Joyce Choi '19 among Hollywood's rising entertainment leaders (elon.edu) — An Elon University graduate is making waves in Hollywood, with alumna Joyce Choi ’19 named to Variety’s “Hollywood’s New Leaders: Class of 2026” for her work developing feature films at Imagine Entertainment. Now vice president of film, she’s helping shape major projects while offering practical advice to others hoping to break into the industry.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elon

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Thursday September 3

• Comedy night in Elon NC →
  The Oak House, 112 N Williamson Ave, Elon
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• FUN Friday - International Clown Week — Children's Museum of Alamance County →
  Children's Museum of Alamance County, 217 S Main St, Graham
  10:30 am
• Musical Chairs Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park: Graymatter →
  Bill Cooke Park, 1010 Townbranch Rd, Graham
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Back-to-School Community Event →
  Burlington Calendar, 849 Sharpe Rd., Burlington
  10:00 am

Monday August 10

• Parade of Homes Committee Meeting →
  Alamance Caswell Home Builders Association Office 2450 Hanford Road Burlington, NC 27215
  12:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Business Owner's Roundtable
  Alamance County Chamber-Commerce Alamance Chamber Office 610 S. Lexington Ave., Burlington
  8:00 am
• Board of Directors Meeting
  Alamance Caswell Home Builders 2450 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
  5:30 pm

Wednesday August 12

• ElevateHER Entrepreneurs
  Alamance County Chamber-Commerce African-American Cultural Arts & History Center 2381 Corporation Pkwy, Burlington, NC 27215 Shineece Sellers, Owner The African-American Cultural Arts and History Center documents and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Alamance County's African
  8:00 am

Thursday August 13

• Momentum! Small Business Resource Fair →
  Alamance County Chamber-Commerce Inside Holly Hill Mall - Burlington, NC 309 Huffman Mill Road
  9:00 am

Friday August 14

• Concerts in the Park →
  Jimmy Comb's Stage
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• Toasty Kettlyst Beer Company →
  Toasty Kettlyst Brewery, 106 W Main St, Gibsonville
  7:00 pm

Saturday September 12

• COLOR FOR CASH TOUR 2026: Burlington NC →
  Holly Hill Mall & Business Center, 309 Huffman Mill Rd Suite 510-P, Burlington
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dover Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Receiving in Elon. Apply here.
• Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Shift Leader (Guest Service Representative / Crafter) in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Burlington

• Synchrony Rehab at Alamance House Careers: Jobs, Salaries & Hiring Info (whatjobs.com)
• King, Walter Layton (nps.gov)
• LPL Duo In N.C. With $540M Moves To Raymond James Indie Channel (fa-mag.com)

Alamance

• Elon students help bring culturally tailored nutrition education to the Alamance community through ThriveWell (elon.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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