Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
Good morning, Evansville.
PAAWS No-Kill Animal Rescue introduced a new pet named Lady on Friday.
The 7-month-old mixed breed is known to be good with kids and other animals.
Mickey's Kingdom Park along the Evansville riverfront will remain closed until October 18th following renovation delays—officials said work began on October 3rd to replace the playground surface and install new equipment.
Troop 374 is at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival (Booth 45) selling spicy eagle wings, chili, fried mushrooms, mac & cheese bites and apple cider.
The money raised will help local troops get supplies such as tents and water jugs.
By 12:45 p.m. Friday, the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival half pot reached $1,648,470 and could exceed $2 million if it follows last year's record (record was $2,000,075).
Tickets are available on Franklin Street Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or online (festival week), and the winner will be announced at 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 online.
WSNC announced new rules for this year’s Fall Festival Half Pot raffle that require winners to agree to public identity disclosure instead of remaining anonymous, reversing the trend from last year’s first public win.
The winning ticket will be drawn at 7 p.m. CST Sunday using Rafflebox—this drawing will be recorded and shared on social media—winners must then contact WSNC with their original ticket and valid photo ID to claim the prize.
Heritage Hills beat North Posey 56–0 in PAC football on Oct.
10 — video highlights from the game show strong plays by the team.
Heritage Hills moved to 7-1 after a shutout win over North Posey at Joe Gengelbach Field (56-0 score) and coach Todd Wilkerson said the team must keep fixing its defensive mistakes; they will finish the regular season at Boonville next week (plans include better player rotations) as they prepare for postseason play.
Live high school football scores and updates are being tracked from southwestern Indiana—this week’s games include Heritage Hills at North Posey and Jasper hosting North—with broadcasts available on radio and video streams.
EVV19 Mail Call Sorting
3-6 p.m. — 4200 N Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN — Free — Help sort mail for EVV19 Veterans and support an important community initiative.
Vital Signs Trauma Conference
8:00 AM – 4:15 PM — Ascension St. Vincent Evansville — $25/person — Dive deep into the latest trauma trends and network with fellow healthcare professionals in gameday spirit.
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.
Lymphatic Drainage and Scar Tissue Release Training
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Hyatt Place Evansville Downtown — $600 for 24 CEs — Enhance your skills with hands-on training in lymphatic drainage and scar tissue techniques.
Evansville Lapidary Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Explore a vast collection of gemstones, minerals, and fossils with activities for kids.
Frightening 2 & 4 Miler
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a thrilling run with distances of 2 and 4 miles.
Annual Fall Fundraiser
6-8:30 p.m. — Discovery Lodge — Entry fee varies — Support local community initiatives at this inspiring fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Stephanie Fast.
UIC Flames vs. Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball
6-10 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting women's volleyball match between UIC Flames and Evansville Purple Aces.
Area 10 Bowling Competition
8 AM – 12 PM — Franklin Lanes — Volunteers needed — Participate in a fun-filled morning while supporting Special Olympics athletes in this qualifying competition.
Calumet College vs. Evansville Basketball Game
11:00 AM — Ford Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch a thrilling matchup as the Crimson Wave take on the Purple Aces in an exciting college basketball game.
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