🌱 Lifeguards Desperately Needed + Raccoons Found In Apartment Walls

Hi Oklahoma City! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 78 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. The Boy Scouts of OKC may have a new home in a few short months. The Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America is looking to move its headquarters to a new location. It would be alongside the Oklahoma River with enough space to build an urban camp. The new space would allow for easier access for young scouts and parents in addition to more opportunities for canoeing, boating, and fishing. (Oklahoman.com)
2. Oklahoma City residents had quite the surprise when they found raccoons were living inside the walls of their Lakeside Village apartment. A wildlife rescue organization saved a baby raccoon from inside the walls of Michelle Caffey's apartment. They believe the raccoon may have fallen down the wall from the attic. (News 9)
3. There is a large need for lifeguards at Oklahoma City Pools this summer! Anyone looking for a part-time summer job is encouraged to apply. There are roughly 20-30 spots open right now that need to be filled, and starting lifeguards will make $13 with no experience. Training will be provided if necessary. (KOCO Oklahoma City)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

Monday, May 29

• Memorial Day Painting At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)
• Memorial Day Ceremony At 45Th Infantry Division Museum (10:00 AM)
• Paseo Arts Festival At Paseo Arts And Creative Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• For those who are able to adopt a pet, please consider the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare group. Last week, the shelter took in 73 animals. Only 9 were adopted and 35 were euthanized due to the lack of space. The shelter currently has 382 dogs and 224 cats available and is offering to waive adoption fees. (Oklahoma's News 4)
• The official rulebook of the 2023 Oklahoma State Fair and the Exposition for the Youth of Oklahoma is now live. To read the instructions and this year's restrictions, please visit this link. The fair will take place Sept. 14-17. (Oklahoma Youth Expo via Facebook)
• The Next "Future Dodgers Night" will be held at the OKC Dodgers stadium on Saturday, Jun. 3. There will be a pre-game parade to celebrate teams and each team member will receive an OKC Dodgers hat! (Oklahoma City Dodgers via Facebook)

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— 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.