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Put non-perishable food by your mailbox for NALC drive this Saturday

Put non-perishable food by your mailbox for NALC drive this Saturday

 

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes in Evansville and the surrounding area.

Highland Little League plans Challenger Division for special needs kids

Highland Baseball Club is working to develop a Challenger Division baseball league for children with physical or mental challenges.

The league would be for kids age 4 through 18 or as old as 21 if the student is still in high school.

Club President Matt Pokoney tells WIKY News that the league will be free and uniforms and equipment would be provided.

Give Hope. Run set for Saturday; benefits children with cancer

Give Hope. Run set for Saturday; benefits children with cancer

 

There’s a special event at Burdette Park this Saturday.  Here’s the information courtesy of Katie Witsoe.

Our son, Sean was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma (a brain tumor) in August 2008.  He was treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from age 3 1/2 to five years old.  Sadly, he lost his battle April 3, 2010.  As a way to honor Sean and other children in the tri-state area diagnosed with cancer and treated at St. Jude we started the Give Hope. Run. in 2011. 

Trash to treasure

Trash to treasure

The Franklin Street Events Association has already made their mark on the Tri-State community.

Since it began, they've organized bar crawls for St. Patty's Day and Mardi Gras. They also threw a first-ever adult Easter egg hunt.

This weekend the organization is gearing up to celebrate Earth Day. It's a more family-friendly activity for those looking to get outside. 

Resurrection School student named 'Youth of the Year'

Resurrection School student named 'Youth of the Year'

 

The Youth Resources’ 19th annual Youth of the Year winner is Jossie Hudson from Resurrection School.

Jossie is sixth grader who was honored this week at the annual Hall of Fame banquet at Ivy Tech.

She was  nominated by Tracey Hudson from Red Spot. 

Jossie has earned Academic High Honors every grading period this school year.  She is very active athletically and takes part in All-Star Mater Dei travel basketball team, Southern Indiana Xtreme travel softball team, and is a member of the Helfrich Hurricanes. 

Local seniors get comfy surprise

Local seniors get comfy surprise

Voices, an advocacy group for more than 1,500 Vanderburgh County seniors, is finding new ways to serve the community.

For the first time, they hosted a pajama drive. The community was asked to donate pajamas or even shampoo and other personal grooming items. To some of the seniors they serve, these simple things aren't always provided free and must otherwise be purchased.

Mater Dei Dance Marathon for Riley kids set for Friday

Mater Dei Dance Marathon for Riley kids set for Friday

 

The 3rd annual Mater Dei Dance Marathon will take place this Friday April 5, 2013 at Mater Dei High School! Anyone and everyone are welcome to come help raise money for Riley Children's Hospital. 

Mater Dei has raised over $50,000 the past two years and are trying to reach a goal of $15,000 this Friday.