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Broken Bow, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Broken Bow! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Texans flock to Broken Bow instead of pricier Colorado getaways
- See how Beavers Bend puts Broken Bow on Oklahoma’s natural-wonders map
Also on today's calendar: Gutter Chaos Karaoke Every Friday.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best Budget-Friendly Weekend Trips Near U.S. Cities (cheapism.com) — Broken Bow is featured as a budget-friendly escape for Dallas-area travelers, known for its cozy cabin scene, dreamy lake setting, and outdoor fun around Beavers Bend. The guide compares it favorably to pricier Colorado trips and also lists other affordable weekend destinations near major U.S. cities, from the Catskills to Key Largo and Estes Park. 
• 9 Natural Wonders In Oklahoma That Prove It's Not Just Flat Prairie (myfamilytravels.com) — Broken Bow gets a prime spotlight here as home to Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake, praised for its pine forests, trout-filled river, and clear water that feels more like the Pacific Northwest than Oklahoma. The article also highlights eight other scenic state parks and natural wonders across Oklahoma, from sparkling mesas and waterfalls to caves and sand dunes, encouraging in-state exploration beyond the flat-prairie stereotype.
📸 Around Broken Bow
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Upcoming Events in
Broken Bow
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★ Featured events ★
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Trivia @ Mountain Fork Brewery →
Mountain Fork Brewery, 89 N Lukfata Trl Rd, Broken Bow
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Gutter Chaos Karaoke Every Friday →
Gutter Chaos, 25 Orca Rd, Broken Bow
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
📣 Broken Bow Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pocket Monsters Club →
Idabel Public Library, 103 E Main St, Idabel
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Unearth a Story - Tommy Terrific Presents: A... →
Mattie Terry Public Library, 311 N Johnson St, Valliant
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Unearth A Story: Whimsy Tales →
Mattie Terry Public Library, 311 N Johnson St, Valliant
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Huge 3-Day Public Auction - Farm and Ranch... →
Brinkley Auctions, Inc., Idabel
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Tykes Tales Storytime →
Idabel Public Library, 103 E Main St, Idabel
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Beast of The Southeast →
Choctaw Nation Wellness Center - Broken Bow, 110 S Chahta Rd, Broken Bow
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Move and Mingle Meet-Up (For All Ages) →
Idabel Public Library, 103 E Main St, Idabel
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Flatland Cavalry →
Choctaw Casino-Idabel, 1425 SE Washington St, Idabel
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Cinnamon Roll Social →
Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Rd, Fort Towson
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Doaksville Candlelight Tours →
Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Rd, Fort Towson
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Broken Bow. Apply here.
- GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Broken Bow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broken Bow here.
🗞 Nearby News
Poteau
- Andrews, Hornbuckle begin as Poteau wrestling coaches (poteaudailynews.com)
McAlester
- McAlester clinic expansion puts patient care first (biskinik.com)
- Tiffee continues academic success (biskinik.com)
Ok Broken Bow! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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