🌱 Hurricane Season Predictions + Volunteers Needed For Parks & Rec

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Victoria. Today's issue includes news about:

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 93 Low: 72.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Victoria today:

1. The Victoria City Council is looking for four residents in the Victoria area to help out with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Meetings with the committee will start at 5:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. Meetings are located at the council chambers at 107 W. Juan Linn St. If you are interested in more information, you can find out more by clicking here. (Victoria Advocate)
2. Hurricane season has officially started as of Thursday, Jun. 1, and the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center are giving updates on what to expect. Through the end of the hurricane season on Nov. 30, the storms should remain fairly average and neutral. Meteorologist Juan Peña expects the season to bring 12-17 named storms that will be Category 3 or higher. (Victoria Advocate)
3. It's almost time for Park Pals Outdoor Survival Summer Camp! Hosted by Victoria Parks and Recreation, this camp will run Jun. 5-9 at Riverside Park from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Each day will include different activities for campers, such as knot tying, setting up a campsite, and hiking from the Children's Park to the Texas Zoo. Click here to learn more or register. (Crossroads Today)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Saturday, June 3

• Summer Kick-Off Celebration At Victoria Public Library (10:30 AM)

Sunday, June 4

• 48th Annual Bach Festival Live At Victoria ISD Fine Arts Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Outdoor Teen Painting is coming back on Friday, Jun. 16! This event will take place at Ted B. Reed Park from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration is recommended and can be found here. (Victoria Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• On Sunday, June 4, go cheer on the Victoria Generals at Riverside Park. There will also be kids activities, contests, and summer entertainment that can be enjoyed! (Explore Victoria Texas - Via Facebook)
• You can now sign up for the Texas Zoo’s Wild Senses and Crazy Defenses! Campers will discover all of the uniqueness that comes with wildlife. Click here for more information. (The Texas Zoo - Via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.