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🌱 Patch AM: How one Kenner student used his toy ticket to give back
Happening soon: Christmastime with the Big Easy Boys on the Kenner Patch calendar
Hi there, Kenner! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one Kenner student used his toy ticket to give back
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kennerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Some sun, windy and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 32 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny, but colder, temps: high: 46, low: 37.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Generations gather as Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund marks 130 years of giving (nola.com) — A long-running New Orleans toy giveaway brought joy to thousands of local children, including a student from A.C. Alexander Elementary in Kenner who used a ticket to replace his cousin’s broken toy. The 130-year-old Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund event at Xavier University relied on donors and volunteers to distribute about 10,000 toys to families in need. 
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📸 Around Kenner
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kenner
★ Featured events ★
- Christmastime with the Big Easy Boys
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St, Kenner
7:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Daily Meals
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10:00 am - Bingo
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11:30 am - Daily Meals
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10:00 am - Yoga
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11:45 am - Daily Meals
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10:00 am - Bingo
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11:30 am - Daily Meals
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10:00 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Kenner Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - The Musical
Jefferson Performing Arts Center , 6400 Airline Dr , Metairie
2:00 pm - Open Studio Sunday!
Painting with a Twist , 4931 W Esplanade Ave STE D , Metairie
4:00 pm - Playstation Virtual Reality Experience
Jefferson Parish Library - River Ridge Library , 8825 Jefferson Hwy , River Ridge
6:30 pm - Personnel Board Regular Meeting
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
2:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whoever is popping fireworks between David Drive and Roosevelt you need to stop.
You’re upsetting my children and my dogs. It’s too early for all of this nonsense!!! (Nextdoor Highway Park)
- City of Kenner Louisiana posted a job opening for Clerk III - Code Enforcement in Kenner. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenner here.
🗞 Nearby News
River Ridge
- Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas in 34 Cities Join Historic Red Cup Rebellion (indybay.org)
Metairie
- Flickering lanterns are like jewelry for the home. Flambeaux Lighting makes them in Metairie. (nola.com)
- Blake Pontchartrain: Maison Blanche once had locations beyond Canal Street (nola.com)
- Lt. Governor comments on Metairie man targeted by Border Patrol (fox8live.com)
Ok Kenner! 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: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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