Good morning, Evansville.

Salvation Army officials announced Angel Tree sign-ups are open online for donors to view only first names and wish lists to help local families.

In-person sign-ups run today from 2 to 6 p.m. and additional sessions are on Oct. 15 and Oct. 17 at local Tri-State locations.

City of Henderson officials are hosting a Halloween Bash at Central Park this month and invite local organizations, churches, clubs and community groups to sign up for booths and hand out candy.

The event runs Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — families join the fun.

7 Brew opened its second location on Monday at North Green River Road in front of Eastland Mall – on the corner of Vogel Road – and held a ribbon cutting while donating to the Vanderburgh Humane Society to support animals in need.

The Historic Newburgh Halloween Illuminations returns along the Aurand Trail (a local favorite) with decorated lights, inflatables, and friendly ghosts.

The event runs nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16 to Oct. 18 and Oct. 23 to Oct. 25.

Three Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites offer family-friendly Halloween events this October.

Vincennes hosts ghost walks and tours on select dates; Angel Mounds presents two Hullaballoo events and Pumpkin Palooza; and New Harmony features a broom-making workshop and a historic festival—advance registration is required for most events.

High school students can win scholarships by presenting community ideas at the University of Evansville’s 11th Changemaker Challenge — a contest supported by Toyota Indiana and the Center for Innovation & Change.

The kickoff event will take place at Innovation Pointe downtown at 4 p.m. Oct. 16.

The Children's Museum of Evansville debuts Travel the World Week during fall break (offering Australia-themed activities) for kids to build models and create art (showcasing Australia's distinct landscape).

Residents in Evansville can schedule a free Orkin inspection and receive $100 off on rodent prevention measures to block out mice and rats this fall.

The service tracks small gaps around foundations, windows and vents (helping protect homes from infestations).

Evansville residents are urged to prepare for severe storms by assembling a kit + essential supplies based on Ready.gov and National Weather Service guidance.

The kit should include water, nonperishable food, flashlights, and a first-aid kit to cope with power outages and unsafe conditions.

The old Walmart property and storefronts at University Village Shopping Center on Evansville’s west side are under contract for sale.

The more than 18-acre site is listed at $3.2M by The Martin Group and houses Treasure Hunt + Taste of China.