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🌱 What’s moving into the long-quiet St. Gregory’s campus in Shawnee?
Shawnee, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Shawnee! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s moving into the long-quiet St. Gregory’s campus in Shawnee?
- How a small-town star chose Shawnee’s Oklahoma Baptist University
Also on today's calendar: NEON REBELLION: AN 80s PUNK ROCK PROM and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, windy and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nine years after closing, St. Gregory's releases plans for buildings (oklahoman.com) — Big changes are coming to the former St. Gregory’s University campus in Shawnee, where new housing and education programs will soon serve young adults, including those aging out of foster care. Through partnerships with local nonprofits and schools, the abbey is transforming dorms, upgrading safety systems, and reopening facilities to benefit Shawnee and Pottawatomie County residents. 
• NEXT LEVEL ATHLETES: Sabine, Harmony, Carlisle athletes sign national letters (news-journal.com) — A standout Harmony High School multi-sport athlete has committed to continue her track and field career at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, bringing more attention to the city’s NCAA Division II program. Her achievements in discus, shot put, hurdles, basketball, and volleyball helped power Harmony to multiple district titles before earning this next-level opportunity.
📸 Around Shawnee
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Upcoming Events in
Shawnee
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★ Featured events ★
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Potawatomi Fire 2026 Season →
FireLake Arena, 18145 Old Rangeline Rd, Shawnee
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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HS Baseball OSSAA STATE
North Rock Creek Intermediate Shawnee, OK 74804 -
HS/MS Finals
North Rock Creek Intermediate Shawnee, OK 74804 -
Senior Walk through to Elementary
North Rock Creek Hs Shawnee, OK 74804
8:00 am -
NEON REBELLION: AN 80s PUNK ROCK PROM →
Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, 777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee
6:30 pm -
Monster Trucks Maniac →
Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W Independence St, Shawnee
11:30 am -
Mosaics & Mimosas →
Spokelahoma, 111 N Broadway St, Tecumseh
1:00 pm -
Baccalaureate
North Rock Creek Hs Shawnee, OK 74804
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SENIOR SUNRISE AND SLIDESHOW @ FOOTBALL FIELD AND GYM
Football Field and Gym Mcloud, OK 74851
6:00 am -
MHS Baccalaureate @ First Baptist Church in McLoud
First Baptist Church Mcloud, OK 74851
6:00 pm -
Bret Michaels →
Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, 777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee
8:00 pm -
Healthy Kids Day →
Shawnee Family YMCA, 700 W Saratoga St, Shawnee
9:00 am
Thursday May 14
Sunday May 17
Friday May 29
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- These lovely loveable cats are all litter box trained eating on their own desperately needing them to have good loving homes or places that they can roam they are all good at mousing and will catch snakes.
They need homes ASAP it's too much for me I'm on O2 and the care of them is just getting overwhelming for me and the neighbors to keep taking care of. (Nextdoor Ken Del) - Male sugar glider
I don’t want to rehome but multiple people say I should after this… Henry is a 1 year old male glider he had a mate but things happened and she isn’t… (Nextdoor Dunbar Heights)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Shawnee. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Shawnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shawnee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Choctaw
- Matt Rife adds second Phoenix comedy show (phoenixnewtimes.com)
- Notre Dame TE commit Titus Hawk could be the Irish's next two-sport star (on3.com)
- Hoffman Sanitation Services Acquires County Line Disposal (wasteadvantagemag.com)
Norman
- This Oklahoma BBQ Joint Is Run by a Former NFL Star, and the Ribs Might Be Even More Legendary Than His Career (myfamilytravels.com)
- Dunkin' honoring graduates with sweet treat (okcfox.com)
- Around the Block Luke Combs concert weather (kfor.com)
Ok Shawnee! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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