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Hello Evansville! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New Sichuan takin calf, mac & cheese festival, and pucks & paws + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

📰 In the news

New life highlights conservation: Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo welcomed a Sichuan takin calf earlier this month. Named Nyima, its Tibetan name means light and warmth, and the vulnerable species faces habitat loss — read the full story.

Spotlight on healthcare pathways: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville hosts its Spring into Healthcare event today from 4 to 6 p.m., a chance to learn about careers and connect with the local hospital team — get all the event details.

Emergency alert system update: Henderson County has changed how storm sirens sound, and only the tone now activates during severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings, with a polygon computerized system ahead of severe weather season — see what’s changed and why.

Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →

Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*

Highlights this week:

• Play Luck of the Irish Bingo
• Discover antiques and art at Newburgh
• Shop and support young entrepreneurs
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Craving a tea upgrade? Bubble Teatalk pours real brewed tea with bright fruit infusions and chewy brown-sugar boba, turning quick stops into happy sips. Standouts include Mango Cloud and the classic Signature Milk Tea, each layered, creamy, and satisfying without the fuss.

Catch a show this week: Craving a good listen? Victory Theatre packs the week with touring bands, tribute nights, and goosebump-worthy Philharmonic concerts, all inside a room that makes everything feel bigger than your Tuesday. Even that lingering “we should go” text suddenly has a destination.

A quick culture fix: Ditch the scroll and wander Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science this week. Smart rotating shows pair with a strong permanent collection, so you’ll leave with new inspiration, solid conversation fodder, and maybe a surprising favorite you didn’t know you needed.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →

Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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

🐰 Pictures with the Easter Bunny @ Beachbum Farms Designs & Company (Henderson) | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Need proof the kids and grandkids still tolerate pastels? Head to Beachbum Farms for Easter Bunny photos by B + B Photography, walk-ins only. Forty bucks gets five edited shots and digital downloads in a week, perfect for grandparents, fridge doors, and future blackmail.

🍦 World Down Syndrome Day Talent Show & Ice Cream Social @ Crossroads Christian Church (Newburgh) | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re here to cheer neighbors with Down syndrome or chasing sprinkles, Crossroads Christian Church hosts a World Down Syndrome Day talent show with ice cream from Kelsey’s Kones. Expect heartfelt performances, smiles, and RSVP, because nothing ruins it like running out of mint chip.

🧀 Mac & Cheese Festival @ Main Street Food & Beverage | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Evansville’s cheesiest day is serving 30-plus $5 macs, Soul N the Pocket, adult beverages, and People’s Choice showdown. Kids 12 and under are free, so bribe them with ponies, a petting zoo, and bouncy houses while you carb load, then flex at cornhole, eating contest.

🍝 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction Fundraiser @ Full Gospel Mission | Saturday (3/21) at 5:00 PM – FGM Youth are serving their 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction fundraiser at Full Gospel Mission, seconds encouraged. Ten bucks gets a plate, kids five and under eat free, and the entertainment is Pastor John vs. Sis. Debbie’s pie grudge match for bragging rights.

🏒 Pucks & Paws @ Ford Center | Saturday (3/21) at 7:00 PM – Leash up the dog and hit the rink for annual Pucks & Paws as the Quad City Storm roll into town. Expect hard checks, wagging tails, dog races during first intermission, and yes, barking is encouraged. Your pup gets in for $5, just call 812-422-BOLT.

🧪 Slime Time @ Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library – Central Branch | Tuesday (3/24) at 3:00 PM – EVPL’s Slime Time lets the kids, or your inner child, learn the science behind goo and whip up a custom batch from a top-secret recipe. Register ahead, and heads up, this is for families, not large camp groups. Bonus, they clean up the mess.

🎨 Homeschool Adventures: Native American Art @ Angel Mounds State Historic Site | Wednesday (3/25) at 1:00 PM – If your homeschool art class needs an upgrade from dried pasta, head to Angel Mounds for a hands-on look at historic and contemporary Native American art. Kids learn, make their own piece, and you score field-trip cred and a breather. Register by March 23.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Evansville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 57°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 20%

A slight chance of snow showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 10%

Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

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