🌱 Annual Father's Day Festival + Civic Center's Renovations Complete

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Oklahoma City Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 84 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Scissortail Park will be home to the fourth annual Father's Day Festival on Sunday, Jun. 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Th event will have various activities for families, including inflatables, games, free face painting, live performances, food trucks, and local vendor booths. Organized by Family Builders and supported by the Oklahoma Blood Institute, the festival aims to raise awareness for family reunification programs and encourage blood donations. Attendees can expect a day filled with fun and the chance to win prizes such as big-screen TVs, grills, and YMCA tickets. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation is facing a shortage of lifeguards as they prepare for the summer season, prompting efforts to hire more staff. The department has implemented marketing campaigns and increased wages to $13-$15 per hour to attract applicants. Lifeguards play a crucial role in ensuring community safety and providing a valuable service, and individuals interested in applying must be at least 16 years old with basic swimming skills. (News On 6)
3. The Civic Center Music Hall, a historic venue in downtown Oklahoma City, has completed extensive renovations, enhancing the visitor experience. The renovations, funded through the "Better Streets, Safer City" bond package, took over two and a half years to complete and included updates to the lobby, concessions, and the Little Theater. The executive director of the Civic Center Foundation, Elizabeth Gray, expressed optimism that the renovations will attract more patrons and organizations, contributing to a vibrant performing arts community. (KFOR Oklahoma City)

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Today in and around Oklahoma City:

• Community Coffee At Park Avenue Estates, Yukon (8:00 AM)
• Juneteenth Celebration With Oklahoma Author Kevin Mumford At Deer Clan Books, Bethany (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a person who was caught on camera making purchases with a stolen credit card. The suspect reportedly made close to $3,000 worth of purchases from a business on the 5800 block of N. May; if you can identify the person at the link, reach out to local police or Crime Stoppers. (Oklahoma City Police Department via Facebook)
• Although your Oklahoma City Dodgers fell Wednesday afternoon to Salt Lake 6-3, the streak is still alive. Jahmai Jones has extended his hitting streak another game, making 19 games straight and tied for the longest in the Pacific Coast League this season. (Oklahoma City Dodgers via Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Public Schools School Nutrition Services team has been organizing summer meals throughout the month of June! Any child up to 18 years old is eligible for these meals at any of the sites; follow the link for a full list of locations and hours. (Oklahoma City Public Schools via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.