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Happy weekend, Evansville!
In today’s happening-today edition: Honor Flight for Vietnam veterans, Maple Sugarbush Festival, and Colter Wall + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Journey to Washington memorials: Honor Flight Network is preparing its 20th trip for Southern Indiana veterans, with a flight set to depart Evansville Regional Airport on May 2, and most passengers are Vietnam veterans — learn more about the flight.
America’s history in miniature: Willard Public Library will host a free stamp exhibit and a program on U.S. Postal Service history with the Evansville Stamp Club, highlighting designs and service’s role in connecting communities — get all the details.
New tribute space unveiled: A Rainbow Bridge to honor pets was announced for Scott Township Park in nearby Henderson, Kentucky. Visitors can hang collars, and the bridge is expected to anchor future park upgrades — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Colorful detour idea: Self.e Alley transforms a tucked‑away downtown walkway into selfie‑ready murals by local artists, a bright pop for any afternoon. Playful neon, hometown nods, and ever‑growing walls practically pose with you. A quick, colorful detour that makes the ordinary feed feel a little extra.
Stash upgrade, anyone? At Sheepskeins, color ideas pop up, swatches multiply, and someone always knows the right needle size. Expect inspiration, friendly guidance, and classes that turn WIPs into FOs… your next project will thank you for the company.
West Side taproom vibes: Barker Brewhouse keeps it laid-back with small-batch pours and a steady rotation of guest taps in a cozy taproom and nano brewery. Trivia nights and food trucks turn weeknights into mini festivals, making midweek morale easy without the fuss.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🍁 48th Annual Maple Sugarbush Festival @ Wesselman Woods | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Fuel up on pancakes with real Indiana syrup, then stroll Wesselman Woods, the largest urban old-growth forest, for maple tapping lore and sap science. In its 48th year, this fundraiser sells out, so snag a breakfast slot, support the woods, and call it cardio.
🐝 Audubon Bee School @ Henderson County, Kentucky 4-H | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve ever wanted your backyard to hum with more than gossip, Audubon Bee School will teach you the hive life. Local pros cover beekeeping basics, safety, gear, and seasonal care, with hands-on demos and sweet talk about honey.
👟 LST-325 Run/Walk @ USS LST 325 | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Trade the treadmill for the riverfront and the LST-325, as Tri-State Fit’s popular run-walk returns for year two. History, fresh air, and only 150 spots, so sign up now before your neighbor, your niece, and every fair-weather runner nabs a bib.
🦴 Fossil Education Day @ Angel Mounds State Historic Site | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Fossil Education Day is serving up hands-on digs, fossil ID basics, and a peek at what paleontologists really do. Let the kids excavate something other than your flowerbed, and sneak in a little learning, quality time, and bragging rights. Tiny brushes included.
📚 Spring Mini Book Sale @ Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Spring cleaning meets book hoarding at EVPL Central’s Spring Mini Book Sale, with thousands of books, movies, and CDs priced mostly 50 cents to 2 bucks. Bring a tote, maybe two. Snag bargains, hit the $10 card minimum, and feel virtuous supporting our library.
🏆 OVC Women’s Championship Game @ Ford Center | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – It’s Championship Saturday for OVC women, the good kind of pressure-cooker basketball where defense digs in and someone cuts a net. Claim bragging rights, yell like a responsible adult, and pretend your bracket saw this coming. Register, then show up ready to make noise.
🏒 Princess & Pirates vs. Macon Mayhem @ Ford Center | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Princess and Pirates Night hits the hockey rink as our crew battles Macon Mayhem, so dust off a crown, an eyepatch, or both. It’s fairy-tale chaos with real hits, cold beer, and zero theme park lines. Bring the kids, or claim the booty yourself.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Evansville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 90%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 8%
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
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