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🌱 Could Google’s next big data center negotiator work from Addison?
Coming up on the Addison Patch calendar: JFS Dallas Open House
Hello Addison! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Google's next big data center negotiator work from Addison?
Also on today's calendar: Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Strategic Negotiator, Economic Development, Google Data Centers (google.com) — Addison gets a nod as one of several possible work locations for a high-level Google data center negotiator role, which includes substantial pay, bonuses, and generous benefits. While the position isn't guaranteed to be based here, qualified Addison professionals in economic development, incentives, and large-scale infrastructure deals could apply and potentially work from town while influencing major global data center projects. 
📸 Around Addison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Addison
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★ Featured events ★
- JFS Dallas Open House →
Jewish Family Service of Dallas, 16301 Quorum Drive, Addison
5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Toddler Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
10:30 am - Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
11:30 am - Career and Technology Help
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
1:00 pm - The English Corner
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
2:00 pm - Jurassic Fretz Park
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
5:00 pm - Beginner English Conversation Class with the Richardson Adult Liter
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
10:30 am - Sensory Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
11:30 am - Advanced English Conversation Class with the Richardson Adult Liter
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
12:00 pm - Career and Technology Help
Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas
1:00 pm - Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman →
3014 Skillman St, Dallas
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- National Life Group posted a job opening for Associate Director, Life & Annuity Product Systems in Addison. Apply here.
- GNC - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Addison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Addison here.
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Ok Addison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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