Good morning, Evansville.

The West Side Nut Club approved over $373,000 in grants for 28 local schools and community groups Tuesday evening + the total donations now amount to nearly $480,000 this year.

Officials credited last year’s Fall Festival and raffle for boosting support.

Evansville Goodwill will open a new retail store in Mt. Vernon this spring.

The store will offer neighbors a convenient place to donate gently used items and shop affordably while supporting local education, job training, and career support programs.

The Salvation Army of Evansville is asking for regular egg carton donations to help transfer eggs for guest transport.

Donations are accepted today from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at their North Fulton Ave location.

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Victory Theatre on Saturday, Feb.

28 at 7 p.m., featuring Conductor Roger Kalia and acclaimed pianist Clayton Stephenson with a program that blends classic pieces with projected historical visuals. A free chat (6:15 p.m.) offers insights before the concert.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will open a temporary branch at 4905 University Drive while the Red Bank location is under construction, and a materials drop box is available for returns (the site is a former Liberty Federal Credit Union).

Updates on the official opening date are pending.

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Mater Dei High School moved about 20 Civil War and pioneer veteran grave sites from Babytown to St. Joe Catholic Cemetery ahead of its expansion, which will add parking and upgrade classrooms and sports areas.

Three priests and a local funeral director supervised the move.

USI and Amcor have partnered on a pilot project that will give seven students hands-on experience building practical packaging solutions, supported by faculty and industry experts.

The semester-long project will begin in spring at USI.

CenterPoint Energy urges southwestern Indiana Electric customers to sign up for Smart Cycle before the new program season begins in March so they can save on energy bills.

The program adjusts smart thermostat settings (up to four degrees) during peak demand, allowing participants to earn bill credits without losing control.

Residents in Ohio Township are urged to install Knox Boxes — secure lockboxes that store a home key for fast emergency access during fires or medical events.

The fire department said the system benefits elderly residents and homeowners cover the cost of roughly $500.

An Evansville couple returned to the US after watching their grandson Chase Blackwell finish 15th in his Olympic debut in Milan last week; he will compete in Shawn White’s Snow League next weekend and his grandparents hope to see him back on the Olympic stage in France.

University of Evansville men’s basketball remains last in the Missouri Valley Conference with four games remaining.

Coach David Ragland said the team must fight through injuries and poor performance as they prepare to face strong opponents (Belmont, Murray State, Valpo, and Southern Illinois).

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Evansville Purple Aces Baseball Doubleheader

2-9 p.m. — Braun Stadium — Ticket valid for both games — Enjoy a thrilling doubleheader of college baseball with local rivals.

Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Tournament

12:30 PM — Ford Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling showdown as the Aces take on the Salukis in this exciting basketball tournament.

Annual Open House and Boat Sale

Saturday March 14th 8-5 & Sunday March 15th 11-4 Boat & Accessory Discounts, Factory Rebates, Door Prizes, Refreshments, Coast Guard Auxiliary

Huntsville Havoc vs Evansville Thunderbolts

3-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Watch the Huntsville Havoc take on the Evansville Thunderbolts live on FloHockey with streaming options available.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Baseball

1-2 p.m. — USI Baseball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrill of college baseball as the Leathernecks take on the Screaming Eagles.