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FSSA announces $25 million grant to address working Hoosiers’ child care needs

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Employer-sponsored funds will increase the supply of available childcare, and benefits across the state

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning today announced the Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund, part of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda, to mobilize employers and communities to create or expand child care offerings that address the needs of working Hoosiers.

“Employers know first-hand the critical needs of their employees, and are best positioned to partner in their communities to create child care solutions that will help build and retain their workforce,” Gov. Holcomb said. “This targeted grant program will boost Indiana’s economy and most importantly empower the state’s youngest learners with the tools they need to be successful in the years to come.”

The $25 million program, a partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, uses a portion of the state’s remaining federal relief funds from the COVID-19 pandemic and is part of the state’s broader efforts to strengthen the early care and education sector, providing support for today’s workforce and investing in tomorrow’s. The program is also supported by the Indiana Manufacturers Association.

Grant funding can be used to support employees’ child care needs in a variety of ways, including sponsoring dependent care assistance plans, providing on-site or near-site child care or offering child care tuition benefits. Grants of up to $750,000 will be awarded. The full list of allowable uses and details can be found here. 

“Families will benefit from more convenient child care options in their communities, giving children the opportunity to learn, grow and develop alongside their peers,” said Courtney Penn, OECOSL director. “This grant will give parents more opportunities to learn, grow and develop in their careers as well.”

To be eligible, employers must be located in Indiana and either a business or corporation employing 20 or more employees, a group of employers with 20 or more employees or a community-based nonprofit applying on behalf of a group of local employers with a combined total of 20 or more employees. Employers must also be willing to contribute 10% of the total amount requested and be able to implement solutions within the first year of the program.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET Nov. 22. More information and a link to the application can be found here.  

 

COMEDIAN JO KOY BRINGS HIS JO KOY WORLD TOUR

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TO OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA IN FEBRUARY

TICKETS GO ON SALE NATIONALLY ON OCTOBER 26, 2023, AT NOON

Evansville, IN – October 23, 2023 – Coming off the highly anticipated Universal Picture film, Easter Sunday and his recent Netflix special, Jo Koy: Live From The Los Angeles Forum, Comedian Jo Koy announces his Jo Koy World Tour will be at Old National Events Plaza on February 1, 2024.

The Jo Koy World Tour will feature ALL NEW material. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family, reaching a diverse set of fans and translating that connection to sold-out arenas across the world.

Koy started 2022 with a bang, selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle. Today, he continues breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), The Forum (Los Angeles), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai), ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU), and Madison Square Garden (New York City). In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.”

His highly anticipated 4th Netflix stand-up special, Live From The Los Angeles Forum premiered globally on September 13th. The special is a follow up to his 2019 Netflix special, Comin’ In Hot. Koy has already had four highly rated and successful stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. In June 2020, the comedian released his first variety special, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix in which Koy brings the laughs and beats to Manila, spotlighting local culture in a one-of-a-kind show featuring Filipino-American comedians, DJs and B-boys.

For more information about Jo Koy, fans may visit   www.JoKoy.com.

Ticket Information:

 

What:                   Jo Koy World Tour

When:                  Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM

Where:                 Old National Events Plaza, Aiken Theatre

Tickets:                Tickets start at $46.50 plus applicable fees and tax.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office. For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit: www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

 

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

 

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Murder Investigation 2600 blk Mount Vernon Ave.

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 On October 22nd, around 3:30 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Mount Vernon Ave. in reference to a death investigation. The reporter found two individuals inside the residence who were deceased. Officers arrived and located the two victims who were beyond help. They were both adult males and their deaths appeared to be suspicious. This is being treated as a Murder Investigation. Detectives with the EPD Adult Investigations Unit and EPD Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene. 

This investigation is still active and at this time, no arrests have been made. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. The victims’ names and the cause of death will be released at a later date/time. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, please contact the Adult Investigation Unit at (812) 436-7979. 

HOT JOBS

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Laundry & Linen Processor
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K).
Oct 19
Environmental Services Rep
Deaconess Health System – Henderson, KY
Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K).
Oct 20
Wheelchair Van Driver
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
The Wheelchair Van Driver will be responsible for transporting patients to and from hospital grounds to a designated destination.
Oct 17
Central Region President
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
As a Central Region President, Level II, you will formulate and oversee the organization’s planning, policies and practices in collaboration with the executive…
Oct 19
DSS Student Pt Access Specialist – Supplemental Hours
Deaconess Health System – Princeton, IN
Prepare collectability report and upload file for the accounts to be recorded timely to ensure that accounts are classified appropriately without re-work.
Oct 18
Food Service Representative
Deaconess Health System – Princeton, IN
Within the Deaconess Food & Nutrition Department, we strive to help our staff be successful and confident with any position they hold by promoting cross…
Oct 19
DSS Child Care Assistant
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – Day/Eve. Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans.
Oct 18
Pt Access Intake Specialist I
Deaconess Health System – Henderson, KY
Flexible work schedules – Full-time/Part-time/Supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K).
Oct 17
SSP Team Leader
Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN
Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses. Flexible work schedules – Full time/part-time/supplemental –…
Easily apply
Oct 20
Patient Connect Rep
Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN
Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. This position is responsible for scheduling patient appointments, conducting physician referrals, scheduling classes,…
Oct 18

USI Women’s Swim and Dive place sixth in Dan Ross Indiana Intercollegiate Invite

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West Lafayette, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Swimming and Diving continued their Indiana road trip in West Lafayette on Saturday competing in the Dan Ross Indiana Intercollegiate Meet at Purdue University. Ten other Indiana schools competed in the event including Anderson University, Ball State University, Bethel University, Franklin College, Indiana Wesleyan, IUPUI, Purdue University, USI, Rose-Hulman, and Butler University. The Screaming Eagles finished sixth among the ten schools.

The Eagles came out a little slow, but were kick started by Freshman Caiya Cooper (LaPorte, Indiana) with a solid 200 yard freestyle time (1:58.31). Sophomore Sarah-Catherine Dawson (Prospect, Kentucky) nearly broke her own school record that she set on Friday night posting an impressive 100 yard butterfly time (58.90).

Freshman Hayden Shurtz (Ft. Wayne, Indiana) went on a tear Saturday dazzling in the 100 yard individual medley breaking a school record (1:01.92). Shurtz almost shattered her own record from Friday’s meet in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:05.66).

Freshman Maranda Uttke (Grafton, Wisconsin) tallied 195.00 points in the three-meter dive event.

Other Top Scorers:
50 Yard Freestyle: Freshman Ella Johnson (Owensboro, Kentucky) (25.46)
100 yard Freestyle: Freshman Reagan Holmes (Henderson, Nevada) (55.16)
500 Yard Freestyle: Cooper (5:15.83)
200 Yard Freestyle Relay: Freshman Hallie Meier (Plainfield, Indiana), Johnson, Holmes, and Cooper (1:41.82)

City Council Meeting OCTOBER 23, 2023

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City Council Meeting
OCTOBER 23, 2023

5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

10-23-2023 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

10-09-2023 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2023-20 An Ordinance Amending Title 18 of the Evansville Municipal Code and Repealing and Replacing the Airport Overlay Zone Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 11/13/2023 Notify: Ron London, Area Plan Commission
G-2023-20 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2023-19 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 11/13/2023 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
F-2023-19 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2023-18 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 10/23/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
F-2023-18 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2023-29 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 501 N Sixth Ave Owner:Hartford Bakery, Inc Requested Change: R2 to M2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Maria Bulkley, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
R-2023-29 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2023-30 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 509, 511, 515, 517, 519, 521 and 523 N Sixth Ave Owner:Hartford Bakery, Inc Requested Change: R2 to M2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Maria Bulkley, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
R-2023-30 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2023-31 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 301 NW Third St Owner: Global Integrity Investments, LLC Requested Change: C4 to C3 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Bret Sermersheim, Morley
R-2023-31 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2023-32 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1223 Bellemeade Ave Owner:Shellback Realty, LLC Requested Change: R2 to CO2 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Jillian Kratochvil, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC
R-2023-32 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2023-33 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 250 S Red Bank Rd Owner:Robert S McCarty Requested Change: R1 & C1 w/ UDC to C1 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting
R-2023-33 Amended Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE R-2023-34 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1406 Oakley St Owner:John H Smith Requested Change: C4 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting
R-2023-34 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
B. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION regarding taking position of an intervenor in CenterPoint utility rate case
C. TAX PHASE IN COMPLIANCE REPORT; Matt Schriefer, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
D. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

TELEVISION AND RADIO ICON MIKE BLAKE SELECTED  CCO 2023 “MAN OF YEAR” WINNER

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TELEVISION AND RADIO ICON MIKE BLAKE SELECTED  CCO “2023 “MAN OF YEAR” WINNER

OCTOBER 23, 2023

EVANSVILLE – On November 1, 2023, community leaders will gather at BALLY’S-Evansville to observe the City-County Observer bestowing several “Community Service Awards” and a “MALE and FEMALE” Of The Year Awards to deserving individuals or organizations who are well-known leaders and volunteers throughout our community.

With extreme pleasure and pride, we announce our final well-deserving “CCO MAN OF THE YEAR Award” winner for 2023 the renowned Television and Radio legend  MIKE BLAKE. The 2023 CCO “FEMALE of The YEAR”, award winner is a political icon. CONNIE ROBINSON.

The City-County Observer recently announced our third (3) deserving “Community Service Award” winners for 2023. They are the well-respected Daniela Vidal Chancellor of IVY Tech Community College and the Honorable Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge, Tom Massey, and Southwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council Selected CCO “2023 Organization Of The Year”

Steve Hammer and County Commissioner Ben Shoulders are Co-Chairmen of the 2023 “Community Services Award Luncheon”  They are also excited to announce that D. William Moreau a highly regarded and nationally known attorney and newspaper President/Publisher of the Indiana Citizen newspaper shall be the event Keynote Speaker.

This year’s event Master of Ceremonies will be the Memorial Baptist Church mega preacher and publisher of “Our Times” newspaper, Dr. Adrian Brooks.

This year’s awards luncheon will be held at Bally’s-Evansville in Walnut rooms A and B.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., and the event will officially start at noon on November 1, 2022.

Reservations and additional details concerning this most worthy community event may be obtained by calling 1-812-774-8011. The deadline for registration is October 30, 2023.  For the last 10 years, this “Awards Luncheon” was sold out.

ABOUT MIKE BLAKE THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER 2023 “MAN 0F THE YEAR” WINNER 

After graduating with a master’s degree in radio, television, and film from the University of Iowa in 1968, Mike Blake entered the U.S. Army.  He served two years, including the final 11 months on with the Armed Forces Vietnam network.  In September 1970, he began a remarkable career in the Evansville market, starting out as a weekday weatherman and weekend sportscaster.

In more than 40 years of sports reporting, Blake has received Associated Press awards for both sports and news work. Over the following decades, he co-anchored the first 5:00 p.m. newscast in Evansville, helped to launch the first Friday night high school football and basketball shows, and continues to host the popular news and community service-oriented show “Midday with Mike.”  He has been elected to five sports halls of fame, including those saluting excellence in Indiana football and basketball

In his nearly 50-year career with WFIE, Blake has held the titles of Weekday Weatherman, Weekend Sportscaster, Sports Director, and News Anchor. He was inducted into the National Television Academy of Arts & Sciences Silver Circle – Ohio Valley Chapter in 2016 and has won the Evansville Living title of “Best of Evansville Sportscaster & Community Champion” six times.

Blake is an active community member, earning the Evansville Leadership Award in 2001 for his work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He has hosted 42 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethons benefiting MDA. He has also received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from the Evansville Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and has received the Steward of St. Vincent DePaul Award presented by the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.

Blake is a member of five Sports Halls of Fame, including the Indiana Basketball and Football Halls of Fame. He was named a Kentucky Colonel in 1980, received a key to the city of Owensboro in 2000, and a Mike Blake bobblehead was unveiled in 2003.

He is a graduate of Loras College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and the University of Iowa with a Masters in Speech and Dramatic Arts. After graduating, Blake served in the United States Army and spent eight months on the Armed Forces Vietnam Network Radio and TV network.

Blake and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 46 years and have four children – Christine, Michael, Bill, and Patrick – and nine grandchildren.

EDUCATION:

Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago 1958-62

Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa 1962 – 66 BA Degree in Political Science

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa     MA in Speech and Dramatic Arts

MILITARY SERVICE; 2 years in the U.S. Army, 11 ½ months in Vietnam

SPOUSE NAME: Jennifer Jean Rayburn Blake.  2/17/73 – Married 50 years

CHILDREN: Christine, Michael Jr. Bill, Patrick

CAREER INFORMATION

•6 & 10 Weatherman, booth announcer & Weekend Sports (Sunday) announcer- September 1970 – 1971

•Sports Director – 6 & 10 Anchor 1971 – 2013

•5 pm News anchor, 10 pm Sports Anchor. Sports Anchor 1986 – 2003

• 6 pm Sports Anchor 42 years

•Host of Friday Night H.S.Football & Basketball shows at 10pm 1993 – 2013

•Host of Evansville Aces Basketball Coaches Show- Early 70’s, 2009 – 2012

•Midday with Mike host 200 to Present.  Monday – Friday 11am-noon

•Hosted and helped produce 42 Muscular Dystrophy Telethons

COMMUNITY SERVICE

•EVV Sports Corp Board Member

•VP of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Executive Committee

•Former Charman of St. Mary’s Medical Center Mission partners

•QB Club Board Member 48 years

•Past Chairman (10 years) of March of Dimes

•Former Member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities

•Former Little Sisters of the Poor board member

•Member of the St Mary’s Medical Center Doundation for over 20 years.

•Member of United Way Campaign committee – past 15 years

AWARDS /HONORS IN BROADCASTING

•Associated Press Awards for sports/and or news shows that he has a.nchored and or helped produce.  4 different decades.  ‘70s, ‘80s ‘90s, 2000.

•Associated Press awards for best play-by-play in 4 different decades.  ‘70s, ‘80s ‘90s, 2000.

•Hosted and produced 14 WFIE’s expanded Friday night high school football and basketball shows.  “Touchdown” and Hoops Ther It is!” each of which has won Associated Press awards.

•Awarded the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Assoc. Distinguished Service Award in 1989.

•1999 IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award

•1999 Indiana Football Coaches Association News Media Award – Presented at North-South All-Star game.

•1999 Evansville Football Coaches Association Don Watson Memorial Award for contributions to local high school football.

HONORS OUTSIDE OF BROADCASTING

•1977 Citizen of the Year award, presented by the West Evansville Civitan Club.

•The National Foundation March of Dimes Service Award ( Served as local chairman of the organization for 10 years.

•February 1995 National Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Service Award  (25 years of service)

•1995 Citizen of the Year award presented by the Evansville Optimist Club.

•June 3, 1997, Received the Paul Haffi ellow Award from the Evansville Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

•1980 named a “Kentucky Colonel” by the Henderson, Kentucky Chapter.

•January 2002 was presented a “Key to the City of Owensboro” at the Cliff Hagan Boys & •April 2001, Evansville Leadership Award for work with Muscular Dystrophy Association.

•Numerours awards, plaques, or certificates of appreciation from Various Tri-State clubs and organizations during the past 48 years.

  1. Hosted and produced 42 Labor Day Telethons for Muscular Dystrophy
  2. Co-hosted telethons benefiting tornado victims in Allendale, Illinois, and Petersburgh, Indiana.
  3. Co-hosted the award-winning Flood Relief Telethon in 1997 and co-hosted the Tornado 2000 Telethon benefiting victims in Owensboro and Wester Kentucky.
  4. Over the past 48 years, has delivered several high school commencement addresses.
  5. Will appear, emcee, or be the guest speaker at anywhere from 50-60 speaking engagements a year.
  6. March 3, 2003. The Mike Blake Bobblehead was unveiled.
  7. 2008 Leadership Evansville Community Servant Award.
  8. November 2005 Steward of St Vincent DePaul Award presented by the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.
  9. October 29, 2009.  2009 March of Dimes Honoree.

LETTER TO THE CCO EDITOR: FRUSTRATED PARENT VOICE CONCERNS ABOUT THE DETERIORATION OF “KIDS KINGDOM”

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LETTER TO THE CCO EDITOR: FRUSTRATED PARENT VOICE CONCERNS ABOUT THE DETERIORATION OF “KIDS KINGDOM”
WRITTEN BY TRICIA GERTEISEN
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Living in a city as large as ours, how do we not have a decent public playground for our children?
Mickey’s Kingdom is only 5 years old this month… but it was disheartening to discover yesterday when I stopped by with my younger two kiddos, the shape countless pieces of equipment were in and the overall complete lack of maintenance, which has led to the current sad state the park is in now and how it could have even happened in such a short amount of time…
As a #MamaOf5 in this community, it angers me… It also raises an extremely valid question 🤔
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, I vividly recall the day YOU cut the ribbon and the words YOU spoke at a said ceremony… yet, I sit here today and can’t help but wonder, I get it, it was a nice photo-op but the reality is, it feels like yet another broken promise 🤷🏽‍♀️
Have you ever been back to the park?
This begs an even bigger, more serious question… why should I or any other parent in this community support Natalie Rascher – who proudly touts to give us 4 more years of “Winnecke’s Evansville”?!?
I don’t know about anyone else, but this gal is not interested…
I want someone interested in more than making appearances… I want someone interested in making actual changes.
FOOTNOTE:  THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER POSTED THIS LETTER WITHOUT BIAS, OPINION OR EDITING.

Annual Chili Bowl Sale Returns for 21st Year at University of Evansville

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On Tuesday, October 31, the hearty smell of chili will fill the air at the University of Evansville (UE) when the Clay Club holds its 21st annual Chili Bowl Sale.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or until the bowls and chili run out, UE Clay Club members will serve chili from open-air cauldrons on the East Terrace Lawn near the Ridgway University Center.

This community event draws not only UE students and staff but also friends from afar. Customers select a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl made by UE art students, enjoy chili for lunch, and keep the bowl.

For $10, attendees can purchase a unique ceramic bowl and fill it with chili. For those who prefer to preserve their pristine bowls, lidded containers will also be available. The event also offers larger, handcrafted bowls, priced between $15 and $100, making it a must-attend for both chili lovers and art enthusiasts.

A significant portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local food organization, furthering UE’s commitment to fighting hunger within the community. The remaining funds will be allocated to the UE Clay Club, providing essential support for students’ attendance at conferences, hosting visiting artists, and embarking on studio and gallery visits.

For additional information, please call the UE Department of Art at 812-488-2043.

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.