There are a bunch of fun things going on around town. Find out what you are DO INC this week!
MONDAY 10/3
Unwind with Dark Places and Ghostly Tealights
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Don’t forget about self-care! Adults are welcome to pick up a kit from DCPL this month with a spooky theme! Dark Places by Gillian Flynn, supplies to make several ghostly tealights, a mood tracker and a reflective journal prompt!
SATURDAY 10/8
Loose Wheel
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Owensboro VFW Post 696
Enjoy an evening filled with food, drink, country, blues, and southern rock music!
SUNDAY 10/9
Billy Don Burns
4:00 PM @ Brasher’s Lil’ Nashville – $10
Close out the weekend by enjoying a live performance by Billy Don Burns!
MONDAY 10/3
Happy Hour
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Legends Sports Bar & Grill
Start the week off right by stopping by Legends to get a great deal on drinks and appetizers!
WEDNESDAY 10/5
Student Y Fundraiser
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM @ Azzip Pizza
Fill up on pizza for a good cause! Support Owensboro Catholic High’s Student Y by dinning at this Wednesday! Make sure to use code GIVEBACK10 at checkout!
THURSDAY 10/6
Ben’s Birthday Bash
6:00 PM @ Lure Seafood & Grille
Join Lure Seafood & Grille and friends to celebrate its owner, Ben Skiadas! He’s a pillar of the community and always ready to have a good time!
MONDAY 10/3
Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Embellish Boutique
Hampton & Co Designs will be at Embellish this Monday! Make sure to stop by and look at their amazing permanent jewelry options.
THRUSDAY 10/6
Fall Open House
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Peacocks & Pearls Boutique
There’s a lot of great deals going on at Peacocks & Pearls! You’ll want to come on down to see all they have to offer–especially with such great savings!
This event goes from Thursday 10/6 through Friday 10/7.
SUNDAY 10/9
The Crème Coffee House Trailer
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ American Eagle Outfitters
If you’re out and about, make sure to get yourself a spot of coffee or espresso to keep your energy up for serious Sunday shopping!
WEDNESDAY 10/5
DCPL’s Little Sprouts – Registration Open!
9:00 AM @ Daviess County Public Library’s Website – FREE
Don’t miss registration for your little ones (ages 0-5) for DCPL’s Little Sprouts event on 10/12 at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden for a fun time of stories, songs, and crafts related to fall!
REIGNITE Yoga for Mental Health Professionals
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM @ TrueNorth Treatment Center – $13
Join Beth Bennett for yoga that’s specifically for professionals dealing with mental health. Find your like minded individuals here!
THURSDAY 10/6
Yoga with Wayne Pickrell
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ TrueNorth Treatment Center – $13
Bring the end of the week to a close with some yoga! Let all the stress from the week melt away. This event is open to the whole community!
MONDAY 10/3
GG Esports League
All Day @ Online (Hosted by Owensboro Parks and Recreation)
The GG Esports League is launching this week! Teams will be competing in a variety of games including Madden22, Fortnite, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Cheer on your favorite teams–championships will be hosted in November!
This event will go from October 3rd through November 25th.
SATURDAY 10/8
Little Chefs – Caramel Apple Donuts and Candied Bacon
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM @ Joys Cooking Class – $35
Get the little ones into the kitchen and learn fun new recipes! These are perfect for the fall season–they’re making my mouth water already!
SUNDAY 10/9
Last Points Races
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM @ Windy Hollow Speedway
Do your little ones enjoy the Cars movies? Then bring the family out for a fun night of watching the races!
MONDAY 10/3
Mobile Vet Center
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM @ Senior Community Center
The Mobile Vet Center is returning to the Senior Center for any Veterans, service members or family members, to help with readjustment counseling and outreach services. They offer confidential support for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a relaxed, non-medical setting.
TUESDAY 10/4
Just Sing! Youth Concert
6:00 PM @ Third Baptist Church – Donations Accepted
This concert is open to the community! Enjoy an evening of beautiful music from some of our community’s best young singers!
SATURDAY 10/8
Coffee With Veterans
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ AmVets Post 119
Come on down and share conversations, stories, coffee, and donuts with fellow Veterans!
TUESDAY 10/4
Home Builders Chili Cook Off
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Greater Owensboro Realtor Association
Come on down to enjoy a chili cook off! Good food, live dessert auction, and a silent auction! Participants will require a NRDS number.
Open House
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ 6405 Autumn Valley Trace, Utica, KY 42376
In the market for a house? Come by and see this beautiful 3 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom house in Utica!
SATURDAY 10/8
Dads Hair School
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Southside Fellowship Church – FREE
Dads, bring your daughters because it’s time to learn to do hair! This class will teach you about hair care and styles to make your daughter smile! This is a men’s only class (uncles, grandpas, and big brothers are welcome!).
MONDAY 10/3
Talk With a Health Benefit Assistant
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Graham Temple, a Health Benefit Assister, help you enroll in Medicaid through benefind.com or enroll in insurance plans at healthcare.gov. If you have questions about health care coverage, this is the time to come in and ask!
THURSDAY 10/6
Maintaining Your Trees: Gardening Program
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Ph.D will be teaching how to care of trees from newly planted through a few years of growth. This is great to learn how to cultivate your own yard!
SATURDAY 10/8
Author Event: Liam Bernard
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Liam has lived in Owensboro for 25 years and almost 5 years ago he suffered a massive stroke. His book, A Stroke Survivor’s Tale, is an account of his journey through stroke recovery–the successes and the failures. Come by to talk about his book!
WEDNESDAY 10/5
CYP Coffee Social
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM @ Gramps Coffee & Donuts
Join other young professionals for a cup of coffee! Feel free to bring a friend with you and be ready to network with others!
THURSDAY 10/6
Chamber Rooster Booster Breakfast
7:00 AM @ Owensboro Convention Center – $12-20
With an average of 300 attendees, join the Chamber of Commerce for their Rooster Booster Breakfast to network with others, hearing pertinent updates and issues from national, state, and local business and government leaders. All members of the community are welcome!
Chamber After Hours
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM @ Red Wing Shoes Owensboro
Join the Chamber of Commerce and Red Wing Shoes for a fun time to enjoy food from Owensboro Real Hacienda, drinks from Green River Distilling Co. and The Brew Bridge!
FRIDAY 10/7
Wine Your Way Out
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ Trunnell’s Farm Market – $41
Trunnell is back with another can’t-miss experience! This time they’re offering wine and bourbon tasting in addition to their 30+ attractions and live entertainment! Prefect for your date night this Friday!
This event is a 21+ adults-only event.
SATURDAY 10/8
KWC Car, Truck, and Jeep Show
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM @ Kentucky Wesleyan College
Rain or shine, KWC will be hosting their Car, Truck, and Jeep Show! Everyone is welcome to attend!
2022 Bronze Buffalo Festival Gala
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Owensboro Museum of Fine Art – $50
This annual exhibition includes paintings from several dozen visiting artists, a Community Painting Event offering guests an opportunity to win premium spirits from local distilleries and entertainment by the Bluegrass band King’s Highway!