🌱 Wonderful Watercolor and 11 more events

Good day Oil City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Rather cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 74.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 16

• Wonderful Watercolor →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  2:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Old Tyme Music Jam →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  1:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Sewing Class →
  North Caddo High School, 201 Airport Dr, Vivian
  10:00 am

Tuesday July 21

• LIFE 4 TEENS →
  North Caddo High School, 201 Airport Dr, Vivian
  4:30 pm
• Crochet Club →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  5:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• Crafting Connections: Sewing & Cricut →
  North Caddo High School, 201 Airport Dr, Vivian
  4:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• Walking Club →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  9:00 am

Saturday July 25

• Adult Dungeons and Dragons →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  11:00 am

Tuesday July 28

• PEA-PODS STORYTIME →
  North Caddo High School, 201 Airport Dr, Vivian
  10:00 am
• Fun with Forensics →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  10:00 am

Wednesday July 29

• Evening Book Club →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  4:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Tween Dungeons and Dragons →
  Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Facilities Group posted a job opening for Janitor - Afternoon Shift, Part Time in Mooringsport. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Vivian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oil City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Shreveport

• Cool off at these Shreveport, Bossier City pools and splashpads (shreveporttimes.com)
• Thrift shop hauls! Visit the 6 best thrift stores in Louisiana in 2026 (shreveporttimes.com)
• Shreveport Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Interstate 30 Traffic Stop (southwestarkansasradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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