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🌱 Patch AM: Police investigating after person found hit by car in downtown OKC.
Spotted on the Oklahoma City calendar: Singo
Good morning Oklahoma City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police investigating after person found hit by car in downtown OKC.
- Which OKC spots secretly double as Green Day's wild road-trip backdrops?
- See how Wings' new home and bike barn boost OKC disabilities support
Also on today's calendar: Singo and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Very hot, temps: high: 107, low: 80.
- Wednesday: Very hot; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 108 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Person hospitalized after being hit by car overnight (koco.com) — Police say a person was hospitalized after being found lying in the street early Sunday morning in downtown Oklahoma City, near Oklahoma Avenue and Main Street, following a hit-and-run crash. The victim's condition remains unknown, and officers have not released any details about the driver as the investigation continues. 
2. OKC 'Nimrods' star has time of his life in the Green Day road comedy (oklahoman.com) — An Oklahoma City actor, Kylr Coffman, is earning breakout buzz for his role in the Green Day-fueled road comedy "Nimrods," which was filmed largely around OKC. The production used both state and Oklahoma City film incentives and shot at local landmarks like Civic Center Music Hall, Tower Theatre, and Heritage Hills, showcasing the city as a stand-in for Kansas City and beyond.
3. Wings celebrates major expansions with new bike barn, residential living space (news9.com) — A nonprofit in Oklahoma City serving adults with developmental disabilities is expanding with a new community living home, a bike barn for adaptive bicycles, and a community commons space that can also be rented for events. Wings currently supports about 95 members and says these additions will help residents live more independently, stay active, and build friendships. The group also plans a public fall festival with a pumpkin patch, inflatables, and a petting zoo over the first three weekends in October.
4. He set out to lose weight. Now he's cleaning up Oklahoma, one walk at a time (koco.com) — An Oklahoma City man is turning his weight-loss walks into a mission to clean up local parks and neighborhoods by picking up trash. In just eight months, he's lost more than 100 pounds and cleared more than a dozen sites, often with help from his daughters and online community. His story highlights how small daily actions can improve both personal health and the city's environment.
📸 Around Oklahoma City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oklahoma City
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- KStart Day 4
Washington Irving Es Bray, OK 73012 - Back to School Night Middle School
Oakdale Public School Edmond, OK 73013
6:00 pm - Singo →
9101 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City
7:00 pm - KStart Day 5
Washington Irving Es Bray, OK 73012 - Executive Board Meeting →
Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130, Yukon, OK 73099
8:00 am - Trivia In The Main Dining Room →
9101 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City
7:00 pm - Compost For A Greener Tomorrow →
Crosses Caps, 1305 SW 2nd St, Oklahoma City
8:00 am - Night Market at Scissortail Park →
Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City
6:30 pm - Summer Sizzler- Oklahoma City →
Stars And Stripes Park, 3701 S Lake Hefner Dr, Oklahoma City
7:00 am - Farmers Market at Scissortail Park →
Scissortail Park Ranger Station, 300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109
9:00 am - Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings →
The Yale Theater, 227 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
The Yale Theater, 227 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City
8:45 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My bird, Bird Person, is missing.
He's green with blue trim on the lower end of his wings and a gray head. He's very friendly, and may be scared or hiding. We are very worried and… (Nextdoor Blackwood Farms) - FOUND!
2 black & white maybe 3-4 month old kittens. Super clean & friendly. They were overheating near my home & have asked my neighbors. If you're missing… (Nextdoor Eagle Lake)
Ok Oklahoma City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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