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Hey Evansville, hope your week’s off to a good start! A utility scam alert, a dark romance market, The Offspring, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Personalized support reaches more residents: The Arc of Evansville is expanding disability services to several smaller sites across the city, boosting access and teaching community, coping, and job skills for local students and families — read the full story.
Rethinking crisis response together: Evansville’s mental health forum will be held February 11, bringing law enforcement, providers, and neighbors together to discuss jail diversion and share lived experiences at a public event — get all the details.
Multiple hiring events ahead: Dozens of employers gather at Evansville WorkOne, 4600 Washington Avenue Suite 113. The Feb. 5 fair has already happened. Next fairs are March 5 and April 16 at 9 a.m — see dates and details.
Utility fraud alert issued: Getting a text about rolling blackouts? Duke Energy says it is a scam and warns Tri-State customers not to click, adding updates will come only through official channels — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Bridge project nears milestone: The final concrete beams for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing are being delivered in Evansville after snow delays. Deliveries continue February 16 through 19, with the last drop on the 23rd. Expect brief rolling closures on U.S. 41 near Waterworks Road between 1 and 4 pm. See the schedule and delays.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Calling groups and individuals: Lilly King is rallying volunteers as Evansville hosts three big swim meets at the Deaconess Aquatic Center. The GLVC Championships start tomorrow, February 11, followed by the MVC Championships February 25 to 28 and NCAA Division II Nationals March 11 to 14. The Evansville Regional Sports Commission is seeking volunteers. See how to get involved.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Tone chasers, rejoice: Moore Music offers a curated wall of electrics, acoustics, amps, and pedals, backed by a team that truly loves talking gear. Whether your guitar needs a sidekick or your pedalboard craves one more, you’ll zero in on the sound you’ve been hearing in your head.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Pho craving, solved: Whether you want a clean, aromatic broth or a hearty beef combo, Vietnamese Cuisine serves no-fuss pho that hits fast, loaded with fresh herbs and truly slurpable noodles. And when the sandwich mood strikes, their crisp, punchy banh mi keeps weekday lunches from feeling routine.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🕯 DIY Candle Making Class | Tuesday (2/10) at 5:30 PM – Swap doomscrolling for a pour-and-scent night where you design two soy candles, pick grown-up fragrances, and let Cozy Home Candle Co do the hand-holding. There’s a pre-class shopping hour with 10% off and light bites, then your candles rest, ready in a day or two.
🍜 So Ramen-tic @ Painting with a Twist | Wednesday (2/11) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats sipping and making art you do not have to clean up after at home. Head to the studio to paint a piece by a local artist, with aprons, supplies, instruction, and a take-home art surface included. Despite the name, zero ramen, all relaxing.
💕 Galentine’s Event | Thursday (2/12) at 4:00 PM – Whether your group chat predates emojis or you just want an easy win, Beachbum Farms is hosting a Galentine’s night of shopping, laughs, and zero awkward mixers. Expect feel-good vibes, cute finds, and friend therapy that pairs well with retail, then call it self care.
This weekend
🏃 Chocolate Charge 5K @ Deaconess Sports Park | Saturday (2/14) at 9:30 AM – Think you can jog for chocolate? The inaugural Chocolate Charge 5K at Deaconess Sports Park rewards your shuffle with a cozy blanket and a Sweet Schmitt’s treat, which is exactly the kind of motivation my knees respect. Walk, trot, or chase the candy smell.
❤ The Bleeding Hearts Market | Saturday (2/14) at 11:00 AM – Skip the saccharine and head to Old National Events Plaza on Valentine’s Day for a moody market of dark romantic art, ritual candles, bone crafts, crystals, and enchanting oddities. It’s five bucks to get in, kids under 12 are free, and heartbreak is optional.
🍟 Family Valentine’s @ Painting with a Twist | Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 PM – Valentine’s with the fam, but make it fries. This kid-friendly painting class lets everyone create a salty-sweet masterpiece for $29 per person, so if you’re a duo, snag two seats. Low stakes, high charm, and memories that outlast the ketchup stains.
🚗 SIVF Toy Show & VW Diecast Racing | Sunday (2/15) at 1:30 PM – Bring your VW, Audi, or Porsche minis to Doug Mills’s pole barn for a toy show, Hot Wheels orange-track bragging rights, and Jonny Walker’s valve-adjusting clinic to get the real ones ready for summer. Members and maybes welcome, dry lube, dry wit.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Evansville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 9%
Partly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we genuinely think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week:
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