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Good day Oklahoma City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new OKC nature preserve is bringing wildlife back home
- How a $40 million pet campus could change OKC adoptions
- How a missing Paseo neighborhood chicken finally made it back home
Also on today's calendar: ZOObrew 2026 and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, OKC ZOO ..!
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Sunshine; record-tying heat, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jeff Corwin visits OKC as rehabilitated animals released at Red Ridge Nature Preserve (koco.com) — Rehabilitated animals were released at Oklahoma City's Red Ridge Nature Preserve, where TV naturalist Jeff Corwin joined local groups to spotlight wildlife rehabilitation and habitat protection. The Kirkpatrick Foundation's 133-acre preserve will be restored and eventually include a nature center, giving Oklahoma City residents new ways to experience and support local conservation close to home. 
2. OK Humane launches $40 million campaign for new southwest OKC campus (news9.com) — A major new Oklahoma Humane Society campus is planned along Southwest 15th Street in Oklahoma City, consolidating pet adoptions, spay and neuter services, veterinary care, and grooming under one roof. With over $31 million already raised toward a $40 million goal, the project aims to replace multiple scattered locations and increase services for animals and pet owners across the Oklahoma City area.
3. Queenie the chicken has been found (kfor.com) — Neighbors in Oklahoma City's Paseo district can relax a bit now that Queenie, the neighborhood chicken missing for weeks from the Six-Twelve arts center yard, has been found near NW 29th and Hudson. She's back home on antibiotics after a vet visit, with a follow-up exam set for Monday and a community-funded reward split between the two people who helped rescue her.
4. Oklahoma fall events you don't want to miss (news9.com) — Several big fall events are headed to Oklahoma City, including the Oklahoma State Fair, Plaza District Festival, Pumpkinville at Myriad Gardens, Asian Night Market, Greek Fest OKC, and Fiestas de las Américas, all offering food, music, and family activities. The guide also highlights regional festivals in Norman, Tulsa, Poteau, and Arcadia if you're up for a short drive.
5. Oklahoma dog continues remarkable recovery one month after being shot, abandoned (news9.com) — A month after being found starved, shot and abandoned in the Oklahoma City metro, Mango the French bulldog is steadily recovering under the care of local nonprofit Angel Fund OKC. The group shared new photos, thanked Oklahoma City supporters for donations and prayers, and is still seeking information about Mango's past and help funding her ongoing treatment.
📸 Around Oklahoma City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oklahoma City
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★ Featured events ★
- ZOObrew 2026 →
Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City
4:00 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Farmers Market at Scissortail Park →
Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109
9:00 am - Mosaic Art Classes Oklahoma City: Turkish Lamp Workshop →
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Oklahoma City at Northwest Expressway, OK, 3141 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City
10:00 am - America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration →
Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City
7:30 pm - Joe Gatto →
Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California Ave., Oklahoma City
8:45 pm - Track Event-Autocross →
Remington Park, Remington Place, Oklahoma City
7:30 am - Phil's Great Symphonic Adventure →
Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City
9:00 am - New Sunday School Class: Connections →
St. Luke's Downtown Campus, 222 N.W. 15th Street, Oklahoma City
9:30 am - India Food & Art Festival 2026 →
Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City
11:00 am - Singo →
9101 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City
7:00 pm - Trivia In The Main Dining Room →
9101 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City
7:00 pm - Black Moses Guest Lecture With Author Caleb Gayle →
Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City
7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need to give a shout out to my UPS delivery man today!
I had a small package delivered today and it had an extra digit added to the house #. He came to my door and politely knocked. He gave my name which… (Nextdoor Harvest Hills South) - Hi neighbors, I am moving and I have a few things that I need to get rid of!
Please feel free to message me back. I would love to give things to someone that is local. (Nextdoor Meadowbrook Acres)
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Choctaw. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Choctaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oklahoma City here.
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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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