Happy weekend, Evansville! In today’s happening-today edition: New cancer support campus, water marbling class, and SWAT Fest Community Car Show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new support space: Cancer Pathways Midwest opened Friday at a new Evansville campus, adding Toby's Hideaway for kids, an education kitchen, and a wellness center to support families in 15 counties -- see the new campus.
Safety markings get an upgrade: Lane closures and restrictions began Thursday at Lloyd and Epworth as crews apply red polymer to curbs. Phased work continues 2 to 3 weeks, expanding to Red Bank and Burkhardt -- learn what this change means.
Jobs across the district: EVSC is hiring around 100 full-time and part-time workers, including teachers, support staff, food service, bus drivers, and extended day care. Positions are expected to be filled by summer’s end -- see EVSC's open jobs.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Camp close to home: Skip the long drive and let Burdette Park Campground be your easy escape, with RV and tent sites, a restroom and shower house, plus coin-op laundry for the inevitable muddy socks. You’ll be steps from pickleball courts, playgrounds, and the USI Burdette Trail, so weekend plans basically plan themselves.
Crave the flame: NANDO Wood-Fired Steak & Seafood is your this-week treat, with ember-kissed steaks, a legit seafood tower, and that fire roasted lobster tail you’ll talk about tomorrow. Bookmark it for your next “we deserve nice things” night.
Dial in your swing: If your irons are feeling moody, Oak Meadow Country Club has a private range and practice setup that’s perfect for a quick tune-up. Members know the vibe, and if you’ve got a buddy on the roster you might just fix that slice before the weekend.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Annual Community Sale @ Sunny Mart | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 AM – Clear your closets or just come rummage, the annual community sale pops up at Sunny Mart with tables, refreshments, a kids corner, and a prize drawing. Vendor spots vanish faster than free samples. Sip, browse, and your snack run supports a local charity.
🥞 Bosse Instrumental Boosters 2nd Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast @ Bosse High School Cafeteria | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Think you can keep up with the drumline’s appetite? All-you-can-eat pancakes hit the Bosse High cafeteria, Door 15 on Lodge, with coffee, milk, and two sausages, benefiting the Pride of Bosse Band, and priced right at $10 for adults, $5 for kids, toddlers free.
🏃 Mater Dei Wildcat 5K @ Lamasco Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Swap the couch for a 5K that keeps the Mater Dei Marching Wildcats loud, proud, and in step. Jog, stroll, or power-walk like you forgot your kid's fundraiser, then bask in west side bragging rights. Online registration required, hydration and modest virtue included.
🌞 Summer Pop-Up and Sample Saturday @ The Farmhouse | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Head to the Farmhouse on Olmstead for a Summer Pop-Up with standout local vendors, delicious samples, and a giveaway worth over a hundred bucks. It is Saturday, because of course it is. Easy browsing, porch-season vibes, and the kind of finds you actually keep.
🎨 Water Marbling Class @ Emerald Design | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Swap your to-do list for Suminagashi water marbling with local artist Julia Starr, and watch ink blooms turn into one-of-a-kind prints you can actually hang. It’s meditative, a little messy, and oddly satisfying. Bring an apron, maybe a to-go drink, and your inner calm.
🏥 Health Super Saturday @ Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Health Super Saturday is turning the Evansville Museum into a Mind and Body tune-up, with tours of Ascension St. Vincent’s mammography and dental buses, teddy bear checkups, bike helmet giveaway, pig lungs for the anti-vaping reality check, and rock painting. Free, family-friendly, and oddly satisfying.
🚗 SWAT Fest Community Car Show 2026 @ Old National Bank | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Old National’s garage turns into a rolling museum of chrome, conversation, and food trucks. It’s the 3rd annual SWAT Fest Car Show, supporting the Evansville Police Foundation. Only here does a bank garage double as our coolest showroom, and entries start at 10 bucks. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Evansville report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 4%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 83%
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. This house is wildThis 4-bed, 3.5-bath contemporary home spreads across 1.36 private acres with lake access, a finished walkout basement, and room to roam. Inside, a 2-story great room with skylights, catwalk, and gas fireplace sets the tone, while the remodeled kitchen, main-level primary suite, expansive deck, and generator-ready upgrades keep life polished and practical.
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