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Hello Evansville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A TaylorMade expansion, Shrek the Musical, and and donuts with Elsa + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Evansville 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

Philanthropy powers chemistry innovation: Last week, former Phillips Petroleum executive Barbara J. Kolb Price made a $2 million bequest endowing a chemistry chair at the University of Evansville, boosting faculty, student research, and labs — learn what the gift supports.

Investment underscores brand momentum: TaylorMade announced an expansion in Vanderburgh County, adding a warehouse to unite local operations and up to 50 jobs, with state tax credits and fulfillment support for Sun Day Red — get all the details.

Family-friendly spring tradition returns: In Henderson, KY, the drive-thru Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt is underway with 20 eggs at parks and facilities. Entry forms are available. Entries are due March 30, 2026 — get all the details.

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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Teens get free dresses and ties
• Access vital services under one roof
• Celebrate the spring equinox with stargazing
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

A slice of joy: Always made from scratch and baked daily, Be Happy Pie Company delivers dependable midweek cheer. From cherry to chocolate chess, plus rotating specials, preorders mean quick pickup at either Evansville location, and a pie can be sent to someone who could use a little happy.

Midweek flower rescue: Need a quick pick-me-up or forgive-me bouquet? It Can Be Arranged creates fresh, thoughtfully designed arrangements, offers local delivery around Evansville, and handles weddings, sympathy pieces, and just-because moments, so you look effortlessly thoughtful without actually remembering ahead of time.

Hang here this week: Weeknights get weirdly fun at Vertical eXcape Climbing Center with bouldering laps, auto-belays, and just enough pump to hush the brain chatter. Shake off desk shoulders or chase a new grade with a friend, and let this Evansville staple’s walls do their thing.

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

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 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.

🎭 Shrek the Musical @ Reitz Auditorium | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Reitz Theatre is going fairy tale with Shrek the Musical, where an ogre, a loudmouth donkey, and a princess prove normal is overrated. Big songs, bigger laughs, and local students giving it heart, so grab seats, bring kids, and embrace the swamp.

🏒 Lilo & Stitch Night @ Ford Center | Friday (3/13) – Trade your parka for a lei and head to the Thunderbolts game for Lilo & Stitch Night, where hockey meets aloha. Expect tropical vibes, specialty jerseys, slapshots to keep your inner kid grinning, your sensible side enjoying a cold one, and your camera busy.

☂ Mary Poppins Jr. @ University of Evansville | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Whether you can recite every line or just hum the chimney song, our 6th to 8th graders are bringing Mary Poppins Jr. to UE’s Eykamp Student Center. Expect crisp choreography, cheeky accents, and enough charm to lift your mood, no spoonful of sugar required.

🎈 Kia’s Family Fun Day @ AMC Evansville 16 | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Bring the kids to the AMC lot for Fire Dog Kia’s third birthday, with sirens, hands-on demos, and yes, climbable fire trucks. Wholesomes has swag, Pi Day kicks off Be Happy Pie pre-sales for a local fundraiser, and you can stick around for Disney’s Hoppers.

❄ Donuts with Elsa @ Master Donuts of Washington | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Grab a coffee and swing by Master Donuts in Washington to give winter a proper send-off with Elsa, sprinkles, and a sugar high the kids will earn. She pops in from 8 to 10 am, families and photos welcome, your patience paid in pastries.

🥞 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast @ Newburg ND Senior Citizens Center (Newburgh) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Grab a plate and head to the Newburg Senior Citizen Center for a Kiwanis pancake breakfast that fuels both you and the school playground fund. Butter, coffee, civic pride, all in one stack. Consider it community cardio, and your maple syrup money builds monkey bars.

🥚 Egg Stuffing @ The Hills Church | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Our Community Egg Hunt is staring down 45,000 empty eggs, and the Easter Bunny is clearly understaffed. Come help stuff the stash with your neighbors. It is oddly satisfying, mildly competitive, and way easier on the knees than hunting them.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Evansville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 73°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 98%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. North northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

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