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Evansville
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Vanderburgh Humane Society raised over $53,000 at West Side Nut Club’s Fall Festival — funds that will pay a $13,000 CenterPoint bill and $29,000 for supplies for more than 650 animals at the shelter. The festival led to 33 adoptions and 69 surrenders, and the society will host next year’s event on October 5-10, 2026 — marking a record effort for animal care. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EVSC will host its annual Options Fair on Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center for 8th graders and other interested students to learn about innovative high school options — the event will include 20-minute presentations that explain programs like the Academy of Science and Medicine and Early College High School. Courier & Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stargazers in Evansville will be able to see the Orionid meteor shower peak on Oct. 21 when the new moon makes about 20 meteors per hour visible—this happens as Earth passes through debris from Halley’s Comet—and the best time to watch is just before midnight until around 2 a.m. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pigeon Creek Watershed Development Commission will host a stakeholder meeting at 11 a.m. Oct. 27 in Room 301 at the Civic Center—inviting anyone connected to the watershed, whether they live, work or play in the area—to share ideas on issues like flood damage reduction and recreation, and those who cannot attend may email their comments. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Courier & Press has opened voting for the high school football Week 9 Player of the Week featuring standout performances from local teams—voting remains open until 10 a.m. CT Friday for community fans to cast their ballot. Courier & Press
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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.
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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.
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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 [email protected].
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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