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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
The American Sewing Guild Meeting
Adopt A Pet
Eb is a 6-month-old male kitten. He is very sweet and tolerant of Halloween costumes! J He has a sister available named Lisa. They have been at VHS since they were very young and deserve a loving home as they grow up. Their adoption fees are $15 each through the end of October, and it still includes the spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccines! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or vhslifesaver.org for details!
Ivy Tech to Host Go Ivy Day
Evansville, Ind.-Go Ivy Day is planned at Ivy Tech Community College for individuals interested in learning more about Ivy Tech and becoming a student. The free event is planned for Wednesday, October 27, from 9 a.m -1 p.m., at Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 First Avenue.
At the event students will have the opportunity to:
- Learn more about admissions requirements
- Explore campus
- Meet with faculty from your academic area of interest
- Get the facts on financial aid
- Connect with current and other prospective students.
- Free lunch, and much more.
For more information visit ivytech.edu/goivyday.
EVSC Schedules 5K Run & Walk
To help promote the health and well-being of our students, families and staff, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is once again hosting its very own 5K Run & Walk, scheduled for Sunday, October 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Central High School.
The event will include a 5K Run & Walk around Central High School, a 1-Mile Walk and a Kids’ Dash for children 5 and under. The event serves as a fundraiser for EVSC schools with the proceeds divided among each EVSC high school district. The district with the highest percentage of participants will receive a larger portion of the proceeds.
The cost for the 5K and the 1-Mile Walk is $25 for adults and $10 for students. The price includes a T-shirt, while supplies last. The Kids’ Dash is free and includes a complimentary T-shirt.
To register, visit www.evscschools.com/5K. Registrations also will be accepted the day of the event.
Governor Holcomb’s Public Schedule for October 21-25
Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for October 21-25, 2017.
Saturday, October 21, 2017: Western Governor’s University (WGU) Regional Commencement hosted by WGU Indiana
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â WGU Regional Commencement
WHEN:           10 a.m. ET, Saturday, Oct. 21 with Gov. Holcomb’s remarks at 10:15 a.m.
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Indiana Convention Center, Hall J
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Tuesday, October 24, 2017: Education Superhighway Announcement with Indiana Department of Education
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Education Superhighway Announcement with Indiana Department of Education
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Oct. 24
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MSD Decatur Township Blue Academy
5650 Mann Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46221
Tuesday, October 24, 2017: 90th National FFA Convention Kick Off Lunch
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 90th National FFA Convention Kick Off Lunch
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11:30 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Oct. 24 with Gov. Holcomb remarks at 11:45 a.m.
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballroom
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Tuesday, October 24, 2017: Flu Shots
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
First Lady Janet Holcomb
Indiana State Health Commissioner Kris Box, MD, FACOG
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Governor and First Lady will receive their flu shots
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1:15 p.m. ET, Tuesday, Oct. 24
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Indiana Statehouse Atrium
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Wednesday, October 25, 2017: Evansville Regional Airport Renovation Celebration (Note: time is local)
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke
Various state and local leaders
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Evansville Regional Airport Renovation Celebration
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3 p.m. CT, Wednesday, Oct. 25
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Evansville Regional Airport
7801 Busing Dr.
Evansville, IN 47725
DUI Checkpoint this Weekend
- The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, October 20, 2017 from 11:00 pm until 2:00 am.
Law enforcement officers from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department will join together to conduct this checkpoint. The location for Friday’s checkpoint was chosen based on local traffic collision data. Analysis of data captured in October of 2016 indicated that several geographical areas within Vanderburgh County accounted for a disproportionately high number of reported hit and run crashes. The upcoming checkpoint will be located within one of those areas. Hit and run crashes are often the result of impaired drivers who try to avoid arrest by fleeing the scene.
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducts sobriety checkpoints in an effort to detect and deter impaired drivers (thereby reducing the occurrence of alcohol and drug related traffic crashes). Funding for local sobriety checkpoint operations is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
FOOTNOTE: Pictured above: Sheriff’s deputy monitors nighttime traffic during a recent sobriety checkpoint.
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