🌱 Why this former Norman fire station is now a must‑visit art hub

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

In today's newsletter:

• Why this former Norman fire station is now a must‑visit art hub
• Can OU’s bats wake up in tonight’s winner‑take‑all Game 3?

Today's riddle: What gets wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A heavy t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
• Tuesday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• This Oklahoma Art Center Doubles as a Working Pottery Studio Filled With Handmade Ceramics and Local Art (myfamilytravels.com) — Norman’s Firehouse Art Center, housed in a former city fire station on South Flood Avenue, doubles as a working pottery studio, gallery, and community hub for local art. Founded by three Norman artists, it now offers ceramics, painting, glass, jewelry, and inclusive programs like Art Forces, the Healing Studio, and the Equality Club for underserved Norman residents. With rotating exhibitions and a gift shop stocked with Oklahoma‑made work, it’s an easy, art‑filled stop any day of the week.
   

• College World Series: OU offense shut down in Game 2 (oudaily.com) — OU’s offense sputtered in Game 2 of the College World Series finals, forcing a winner‑take‑all Game 3 on Monday night. With Norman fans watching closely back home, players and coaches say they’re confident they can adjust at the plate after struggling against North Carolina’s pitching. The program’s first national title since 1994 is still within reach.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norman

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Saturday June 27

• DeMolay District Meeting
  Norman Masonic Lodge #38 1700 N Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday June 22

• BUDGET BOARD →
  Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
  10:30 am
• Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners →
  Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
  1:00 pm
• HS Baseball @ Harrah
  Purcell Public Schools Purcell, OK 73080
  5:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• HS v. McCloud
  Purcell Public Schools Purcell, OK 73080
  4:00 pm
• June 2026 Regular Board Meeting
  Curtis Inge Ms 111 Fourth St, Noble, OK 73068, USA
  5:30 pm

Thursday June 25

• Tax Roll Correction meeting →
  Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
  9:30 am
• Cleveland County Excise Board →
  Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
  10:00 am
• Infrastructure Committee →
  Cleveland County, OK Calendar Norman, OK 73069
  10:30 am
• Member Orientation
  Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Greater Oklahoma City 3321 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Conference Room
  10:30 am
• Business After Hours Network
  Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 3321 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Goldsby, OK Calendar Goldsby, OK 73093
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is going to be a huge Long Shot, I already know.
  Just thought I’d give it a try. I lost two rings at least over 20 years ago, one was my father’s high school class ring from Newcastle High School,… (Nextdoor Westwood)
• Me and my fiance found a baby kitten maybe a few weeks old and she's in pretty bad condition can't stand or eat on her own and very lethargic where is the best shelter to drop her off at?
  I can't afford a huge vet bill right now but I don't want her to die a miserable death what should I do? (Nextdoor East Lindsey)

• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Janitor - Part Time in Norman. Apply here.
• Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Norman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norman here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Moore

• Gann challenges ONG rate hike request (okenergytoday.com)

Midwest City

• 2026 – (PRE-SEASON) US National HS Football Consecutive Game Win And Losing Streaks (statelinesportsnetwork.net)

Oklahoma City

• Oklahoma City resource fair to help those with disabilities with job opportunities (koco.com)
• Science Museum Oklahoma celebrates Father's Day with free admission for dads (okcfox.com)
• Tulsa man arrested after allegedly running Oklahoma County deputy off the road (okcfox.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Paula W. for sending it in!)
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