🌱 See what’s new at McAlester Regional Airport’s fly-in this Saturday

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In today's newsletter:

• See what’s new at McAlester Regional Airport’s fly-in this Saturday

Also on today's calendar: Special Olympics Open Meeting and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Oklahoma Pilots Association Fly-In At McAlester (aero-news.net) — McAlester residents can tour the newly renovated McAlester Regional Airport and watch pilots fly in during a community open house and fly‑in this Saturday, June 13. Organizers hope families will explore the terminal, meet visiting aviators, and learn how the airport supports local travel, emergency services, and economic development across the region.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McAlester

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 15

• Unearth a Story: Jurassic Experience →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday June 19

• McAlester Juneteenth Celebration →
  Michael J. Hunter Park, 1401 E Chickasaw Ave, McAlester
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• OK06 Lightning C Arena →
  Lightning C Arena, 210 Lightning C Arena Rd, McAlester
  1:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Learn a New Language →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  2:30 pm

Thursday June 25

• Naloxone Training & Overdose Response →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  12:00 pm

Friday June 26

• Special Olympics Open Meeting →
  MCALESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION & TRAINING CENTER, 1052 E South Ave, McAlester
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Unearth a Story: Make your own fossils! →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  11:00 am
• Unearth a Story: Prehistoric Charcuterie →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  4:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Pittsburg County Chapter Meet & Greet →
  Pete's Place Restaurant, 120 S West 8th St, Krebs
  6:00 pm

Friday June 19

• Nashville Style Composer's Round →
  The Puterbaugh Center, 353 E Adams Ave, McAlester
  3:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Wiggle Worms: Father's Day →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  10:00 am

Wednesday June 24

• Sewing Club: Sashiko Embroidery Cross-Body Bag →
  McAlester Public Library, 520 E Smith Ave, McAlester
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 63037, RT 69 & 14TH STREET in Mcalester. Apply here.
• MGM Healthcare posted a job opening for Dietary Cook in Mcalester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McAlester here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Eufaula

• Eufaula School Board honors Guthrie (eufaulaindianjournal.com)
• 10 Slow-Paced Oklahoma Towns Where Retirement Feels Comfortable On A Modest Budget (everafterinthewoods.com)

Henryetta

• 2026 6/13 – Frank Richards, Jr (southernillinoisnow.com)

Checotah

• Kathy Lindsey Warren, Clinton (bbbtv12.com)
• Another bus tour adventure featuring baseball and more (clemmonscourier.com)
• Carrie Underwood Sang an All-Time Classic at Her Opry Debut (popcrush.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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