🌱Jaden Miller's Debut Film Coming Out + Retro Gamers' Summer Expo

Hey, Raleigh! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Jaden Miller's debut film coming out.
• Nerd fun!
• Summer camp!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Raleigh today:

1. Jaden Miller a Wake County high school student will be making his feature film debut soon. Originally slated to come out in July, Miller's movie, "Not Another Church Movie" will be out in October instead. Miller shot the movie, in the summer of 2022. He plays the role of Michael Junior, who is a student-athlete. According to Raleigh News & Observer, "The film stars Vivica Fox, Kevin Daniels, Jamie Foxx, Mickey Rourke, and Tisha Campbell. Miller plans to attend college in Los Angeles after graduating from Cardinal Gibbons to study psychology and continue acting and running track and field." Congratulations Jaden, can't wait to see the film! (Raleigh News & Observer)
2. Deemed, "Nerd-filled fun, "Raleigh Retro Gamers' Summer Expo will take place this weekend on Saturday, June 17, at Moore Square Park in downtown Raleigh. The expo is slated to feature a variety of arts and crafts vendors, as well as video game store fronts. Hope to see you there! (WRAL News)
3. It's summer camp time! Looking for an affordable, fun summer camp to send the kiddos to? The Raleigh, YMCA is offer a number of different summer camp options. Check them out! (WRAL News)

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Tuesday, June 13

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• Leesville Road High School Graduation/Convention Center (4:00 PM)
• Running Club - Athens Drive High (5:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Seven Saturdays Tap Room (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at House of Hops (Glenwood) (7:00 PM)
• Downtown Comedy Night (8:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow for another update.

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