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🌱 See what’s new on Spencer’s trails, parks, pool, and sports fields
Spencer, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Spencer! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s new on Spencer’s trails, parks, pool, and sports fields
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
- Sunday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spencer invests in outdoor recreation, tourism with upgrades to Ben's Run trail system (wvnews.com) — Spencer is rolling out major upgrades to Ben’s Run Trail, Washington Park, the city pool, and the new Freshwater Field sports complex, all aimed at boosting outdoor recreation and tourism. With improved trails, expanded park amenities, daily pool activities, and more lodging and dining options, local residents and visitors alike will see more to do right in and around town. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spin Doctors with Jag Robinson
City of Charleston Haddad Riverfront Park
6:30 pm -
Herps Alive! – North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026 →
North Bend State Park, 202 N Bend State Park, Cairo
6:30 pm -
Bible Center School Summer Yard Sale
City of Charleston Bible Center School
8:00 am -
Charleston Parkrun
City of Charleston Magic Island
8:00 am -
Botanical Platter Clay Workshop
City of Charleston Echo-Lit
2:00 pm -
Pioneer Antique Auto Club Wendy’s Cruise-Ins →
Wendy's, 2602 Gihon Rd, Parkersburg
3:00 pm -
R&B Soul Block Party 2026 .::. Charleston →
Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, 1634 6th Ave, Charleston
5:00 pm -
$5 Family Fun Movie — Discovery World on Market →
Discovery World on Market, 900 Market St, Parkersburg
5:00 pm -
R&B Block Party →
Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, 1634 6th Ave, Charleston
5:00 pm -
Crave Seminar Three Nights →
Sleep Inn Ellenboro Hwy 50, 29 S Main St, Ellenboro
6:00 pm -
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
City of Charleston Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
7:30 pm -
Brandy Clark, Steep Canyon Rangers, Tristen, and Philip Bowen on
City of Charleston WV Culture Center & State Museum
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Spencer. Apply here.
- Advance Auto Parts posted a job opening for Store Driver in Spencer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spencer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ripley
- Road Trippin'...Heart of WV Day Parade Ripley, WV 6/20/26 (wchstv.com)
- New bakery experiences coming to the 2026 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair (wvnews.com)
- A Reason to Hope and Mope for Every NFL Team After Offseason Workouts (wowktv.com)
Ravenswood
- Devil baseball team grew up quite a bit in 2026 (wvnews.com)
Ok Spencer! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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