Good morning, Evansville.

AARP Indiana has given Community Challenge Grants to HOPE of Evansville, Community One and Carver Community Organization — among 16 groups statewide, with funds set to make communities safer and more livable for all ages.

EVPL Foundation will hold its annual Summer Book Sale on Aug.

1 and 2 at Washington Square, offering thousands of discounted books, movies, audiobooks and CDs priced from 50 cents to $2 — proceeds will support library programs.

Gibson County resident Chris Davis is selling prints of his childhood drawing of Blythe Chapel at the Owensville Watermelon Festival through Saturday to raise funds for rebuilding the historic church destroyed by a tornado on June 21 & donations are welcome at any amount.

Tickets are now on sale for the Woodland Wonders Festival, a family-friendly fantasy event on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Odonata Hill and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods (551 N. Boeke Road) where attendees enjoy storytellers, musicians, and costumed characters.

A World War II-era B-29 known as DOC returns to the Evansville Wartime Museum for Warbird Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, offering rides along with a display of a P-51 Mustang called Gunfighter for visitors to explore historic aircraft.

The Mesker Park Zoo becomes a glowing wonderland with Wild Summer Lights starting Thursday at 6 p.m. through Sunday until Oct.

4, with live local music - and a rotating lineup of food trucks - adding extra charm.

EVSC plans to complete upgrades on five stadiums by Aug.

21, 2026. The improvements will include new turf, seating, LED lights & Liberty FCU video boards to support the upcoming football season.

The Indiana Department of Corrections cut $323,000 from the local Treatment Court's 2027 budget, a program that helps keep people out of jail for felony drug offenses.

County officials plan to meet with Gov. Braun in August & work to secure alternative funding.

Gov. Mike Braun announced on July 30 that Indiana’s Medicaid program will offer eligible members enhanced access to GLP-1 weight loss drugs as part of the federal BALANCE demonstration with Eli Lilly & Company.

The program sets monthly costs at $245 per person with the state covering $85.

City officials approved a contract renewal for Groundswell to study a resilience hub that will serve as a safe space during extreme weather and emergencies; the Evansville Climate Collaborative said the four-month study will guide launching the hub next year & help residents with limited resources.

Mental health professionals warn parents to watch for physical anxiety signs in children as school begins next week, noting that symptoms like an upset stomach (especially in young kids) may signal stress.

They advise talking with kids and seeking help if symptoms persist.

Nike Baseball Camp at Bosse Field

9 a.m.-2 p.m. & 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Bosse Field — $279 for a 3-day camp — Enhance your baseball skills with professional instruction in a fun environment.