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Rise and shine, Owensboro!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Starbucks and a riverfront fitness center at a hotel, The Day of the Dude, and Bootlegger’s Ball + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Owensboro protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Upgrades elevate guest experience: Downtown Owensboro’s Hampton Inn & Suites plans to add a Starbucks and a riverfront fitness center, replacing Out of the Blue Bourbon Shop and adding 10 to 15 jobs — read the full story.

Intersection changes to ease congestion: Roundabout construction on Fairview Drive in Owensboro began March 1. Expect narrowed lanes and flaggers now, then a temporary three-way stop, with work planned to wrap up by mid-November — see the phases and timeline.

Community beautification effort ahead: Free neighborhood cleanups are back in Owensboro for 2026, letting residents set unwanted household items at the curb on their neighborhood’s scheduled day to reduce clutter and discourage illegal dumping — see how and when to participate.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Join donation-based vinyasa with Jess
• Celebrate Jerry Garcia’s bluegrass legacy
• Shop, craft, and support international missions
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

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If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Wing night, solved: Wings at The Oven hit the crispy-juicy sweet spot, with sauces that make choosing delightfully hard. Piles get high, the menu tempts, sides beckon, and you drift into one-more-thing territory… pure Owensboro comfort, no fuss, every time.

Self-care, but make it fun: Moonbow Apothecary & Emporium carries crystals, apothecary staples, and soothing extras that turn your bathroom into a mini spa. When the week feels chaotic, a slow browse works like aromatherapy, and you might just leave with a new favorite scent.

Fairways calling, anyone? The Pearl Club pairs fast bentgrass greens with five-lake views and a layout that challenges without punishing. Ideal for 9 or 18 with your crew, then a wind-down at the bar & grill, replaying that laser-iron like it was on TV.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌅 Sensory Morning @ Owensboro Museum of Science and History | Tuesday (3/3) at 9:00 AM – First Tuesday mornings, the museum opens an hour early for a calmer, sensory-friendly hour for kids and families, while coffee is hot. Expect soft sounds, sensory boxes, and activity bags tied to exhibits and seasonal themes. Free for members, general admission for rest of us.

🥒 River City Classic Pickleball Tournament @ Centre Court: Owensboro Daviess County Tennis Association | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 AM – River City is serving up a classic, literally. This pickleball tournament is where friendly neighborhood dinks meet serious bragging rights, with brackets for every skill level, plenty of courtside camaraderie, and just enough sweat to justify the post-game tacos. Stretch, hydrate, compete.

😎 The Day of the Dude @ Southern Lanes Bowling Alley | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Throw on the robe you definitely didn’t buy for Halloween and shuffle through downtown Owensboro for a Lebowski-style crawl of White Russians, costumes, and mild chaos. Hit a few spots, get snapped for Facebook glory, then roll to Southern Lanes for the afterparty.

🎻 Kentucky State Fiddle Championship @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a weekend of fiddles, flatpicks, and foot stomps. The Kentucky State Fiddle Championship lines up fiddle, banjo, flatpick guitar, mandolin, old-time singing, dancing, and old-time banjo, with prizes and statewide bragging rights at stake. Free to enter, registration is open now.

🥃 20th Anniversary Bootlegger’s Ball @ Green River Distilling Co. (Main Distillery) | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Break out glad rags for 20th Anniversary Bootlegger’s Ball, a gala with no bathtub gin and maximum good. Sip, bid, and dance while raising funds that keep neighbors fed through CrossRoads’ food pantry, and moms and kids safe overnight at CrossRoads to Hope.

🎻 Owensboro Symphony: Tribute to John Williams @ RiverPark Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to feel like a kid again, the Owensboro Symphony is saluting John Williams with the hits. From Star Wars to Jaws on the Ohio, expect nostalgia, top shelf musicianship, and zero CGI, lightsabers optional.

🧘 Sound Bath & Guided Meditation @ Align by TrueNorth | Sunday (3/8) at 11:15 AM – Could use a Sunday reset that isn’t folding laundry? Head to Align for a donation-based sound bath and guided meditation with Beth, where you lie down, breathe, and let the bowls do the heavy lifting. It’s calm, uncluttered, and a peaceful close to the weekend.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Dan Tyminski Band @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Kentucky State Fiddle Championship @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum – 10:00 AM
• 3/7 Sonic Distortion @ The Spot Coffee and Finery – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Owensboro Symphony: Tribute to John Williams @ RiverPark Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/12 Monte Skelton @ Mellow Mushroom – 6:00 PM
• 3/13 Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum – 2:00 PM
• 3/19 Retro Shock @ Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Owensboro report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 46°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 87%

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 34%

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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