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🌱 How a Kenilworth dad’s childhood home became a Hollywood movie set

Happening soon: Flower Arranging on the Kenilworth Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Kenilworth dad's childhood home became a Hollywood movie set

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adam Sandlar Films 'Grown Ups 3' in Childhood Home of Kenilworth Resident (tapinto.net) — A Kenilworth family got a front-row seat when Adam Sandler and Chris Rock filmed scenes for "Grown Ups 3" at dad Andy Rivera's childhood home in nearby Colonia. Rivera, who now lives in Kenilworth with his wife and three David Brearley Middle School daughters, shared how the all-day shoot turned into a neighborhood reunion and a once-in-a-lifetime memory for his kids.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kenilworth

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    Wednesday August 19
  • Flower Arranging →
    Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Union. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Roselle Park

  • Roselle Park to Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Remembrance Service (tapinto.net)

Union

  • Union's 2026 Mayor's Day 5K to Raise Funds for Local Resident Injured in Swimming Accident (tapinto.net)
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits $2 billion mark in just 3 weeks (avclub.com)
  • Find Top Computer Science Tutoring Jobs in Bethany, CT (care.com)

Cranford

  • Cranford's Palmas Café Celebrates First Anniversary With Expansion News (tapinto.net)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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