Good morning, Evansville.

Evansville Habitat ReStore opened yesterday at 5611 East Morgan Avenue and now accepts new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, and household items.

Donating items to the store keeps them out of landfills and helps build a greener community.

Shoppers, vendors, and volunteers attended Market on Main despite a heat advisory, and refreshments like watermelon and cucumber lime agua frescas kept visitors cool while local farmers and artisans sold goods.

The market will return next Wednesday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) in downtown Evansville.

Evansville kicked off America's 250th birthday celebration yesterday with a proclamation by Mayor Stephanie Terry at the civic center while first responders joined the event.

The weekend continues Saturday on Riverside Drive with live music, food trucks, and fireworks (after 9 p.m.).

On a 50-acre Henderson County farm, a methane leak from an abandoned coal mine – a problem seen in many capped holes – raised safety concerns as homeowner Steve Deutsch contacted EMA, county, and state officials, and repair work may soon cost tens of thousands.

The Evansville Fire Department’s EMS units are now active with 44 full-time EMTs & paramedics handling ambulance calls after a Tuesday GO LIVE ceremony.

This marks the first EMS division since 1987 when the service was managed by AMR.

Following the July 4th weekend, Broadway Avenue on Evansville’s west side will close for 30 days as crews investigate a water line issue in the Howell area — drivers are advised to use Barker, Claremont, and Tekoppel Avenues as alternate routes.

Evansville Red Cross is hosting the Celebrate Freedom Blood Drive on Friday, July 3 at its Stockwell Road location and seeks donors to fill 88 appointment slots amid summer donation declines.

Donors receive a free Looney Tunes T-shirt plus are advised to have an iron-rich meal before donating.

Doctors at Ascension St. Vincent report rising heat-related ER visits with symptoms including fatigue, weakness, chest pain, and muscle cramps as temperatures remain high; they advise that vulnerable groups (young children and the elderly) avoid outdoor activity during the hottest early afternoon hours and call 911 if symptoms worsen.

Franklin Street Bazaar

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — EVPL West — Free entry — Enjoy storytime, free yoga, and live music while browsing local vendors.

Craft Club Night

6-8 p.m. — Warehouse 410 — Creative fun for all — Enjoy an evening of creativity and connection at Craft Club.

One Nation Live

9:00 PM — KC's Time Out Lounge and Grill — Ticket info available — Experience live Southern rock and country with One Nation.

Date Night/Bff: Two of a Kind

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Check website for pricing — Create a unique painting with step-by-step guidance from local artists while enjoying snacks and drinks.

SWIRCA Keys & Cocktails Dueling Piano Night

7-10 p.m. — SWIRCA — Tickets on sale — Enjoy interactive musical entertainment, comedy, and dancing for a great cause.

Vanderburgh County Fair

3-11 p.m. — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — $10 entry for ages 10+ — Experience the thrill of livestock shows, motocross, and live concerts at this beloved local fair.

Drum Corps International

7 p.m. — Francis Joseph Reitz High School — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps.

Sean Chambers Live at Mojo's Boneyard

7-11 p.m. — Mojo's Boneyard Sports Bar & Grille — $30 — Experience an electrifying evening of Blues Rock with Sean Chambers and The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section.