Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Evansville.
YWCA Evansville will launch its Week Without Violence on Monday, October 20 at its downtown facility on Vine Street with a Domestic Violence Awareness proclamation event.
Mayor Stephanie Terry, Erika Taylor and a domestic violence survivor will speak + community members are encouraged to wear purple to show support.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church on S.E.
1st Street received $285,000 from Indiana Landmarks to replace its 1928 slate roof—funds that are part of a $2.4 million Sacred Places Indiana grant supporting 13 congregations statewide.
Crews responded to a fire at CountryMark Refinery in Posey County at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday + the blaze has been contained + most crews have been released, while Emergency Management confirmed there is no public threat, leak, or shelter-in-place order.
Stockwell Inn, a family-owned bar and restaurant on Evansville's east side for over 40 years, is up for sale.
The sale includes the business, building, property, three-way liquor license, catering license, gaming license + inventory, and serious buyers are invited to message via Facebook.
CenterPoint warned on Wednesday that Evansville natural gas users could face higher heating bills this winter—an average of $141 per month, about $14 more than last year—and urged customers to use available payment assistance programs.
The University of Southern Indiana held an inauguration ceremony for its fifth president, Steven J.
Bridges, at Liberty Arena in Evansville on Oct. 16 — he received the presidential medallion and delivered his inaugural address — with local officials attending the event.
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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