Good morning, Evansville.

The West Side Nut Club announced that Half Pot tickets can now be purchased online to support local nonprofits — the largest fundraising event in the nation.

Early Bird Special tickets are on sale until October 6th at 7 p.m. CDT and offer buyers a chance to win a Polaris UTV from River City Pro Motorsports.

Dutch Bros Coffee will open a new drive-thru store at 2421 Menards Drive later this year, giving Evansville another option for specialty coffee — the new store will be the sixth in Indiana for the chain with over 1,000 locations in 22 states.

Businesses in Evansville are facing higher utility bills from CenterPoint Energy that have raised concerns among local companies like BFIT, a gym that saw a 17% rise in July and 27% in August.

The rising costs have forced the gym to dip into reserve funds and call on CenterPoint for relief—adding pressure on small businesses for future budgeting.

SONIC donated $30,000 to Evansville public schools by giving $10,000 from each of three top-ranked local restaurants through DonorsChoose—this gift celebrates their placement among the Top 50 nationwide during the Dr. Pepper Sonic Games.

One top-performing crew will compete in Nashville next month for the national title.

Holly's House, an Evansville advocacy center, unveiled a redesigned website for its abuse prevention program Brave Boundaries to offer free resources for teachers, parents & children.

The program aims to address rising digital risks, including social media and artificial intelligence threats, and will be taught in Indiana schools.

Deaconess Health System will offer Saturday morning drive-thru flu shot clinics by appointment as well as in-office appointments throughout September and October.

Anyone aged 6 months and older can get the vaccine at locations in Evansville and Henderson, helping protect against influenza.

Beauty in Success Summit

10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Venue 812 — Free entry — Brunch, beauty, and boss moves for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.

WWE Monday Night RAW

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Ford Center — Check local listings for pricing — Experience live wrestling action with your favorite WWE superstars.

Tri-State Homeless Veterans Standdown 2025

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Providing vital resources and support for veterans with HIV and Hep C awareness.

Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball vs. Bradley Braves

11 PM – 3 AM — Meeks Family Fieldhouse — Check event page for ticket prices — Watch the Purple Aces take on the Braves in an exciting volleyball showdown.

Party in Paradise 2025

5-10 p.m. — Friedman Park — Tickets available online or specific locations — Celebrate with live music, food trucks, and friends at this vibrant annual event.

Henderson Arts & Crafts Festival

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — John James Audubon State Park — Free entry — Explore over 125 artisans showcasing handmade crafts while meeting adoptable dogs looking for homes.

Deana Carter Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an intimate evening with country music star Deana Carter in Evansville.

CAREaoke: Karaoke For A Cause

A fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Center of Evansville will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at a location to be announced. For information on sponsorships and tickets, email friendsofamydevries@gmail.com.