Good morning, Owensboro.

VFW Post 696 in Owensboro opened its Remembrance Field of Poppies on Friday and the display remains open through Memorial Day weekend.

Local veterans maintain the red & white poppies as a tribute to fallen heroes.

Today, Owensboro residents gathered at Owensboro Memorial Gardens for the 28th annual A Day of Remembrance to honor fallen military heroes.

The ceremony featured a dove release plus a veteran food drive, and another service is set for tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Veterans Triangle inside Rosehill-Elmwood Cemetery.

Advantage Eye Care is relocating its Whitesville office to a new facility at 4367 Springhill Drive near Owensboro to meet growing patient demand; the facility features six exam rooms and advanced imaging + tech and is expected to open around Aug.

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Peach Truck has announced its return to Owensboro on June 25 with its signature 25-pound box of fresh peaches available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Frederica Street & a stop at Big Sandy Superstore in Evansville.

The Owensboro Museum of Science and History will host a members-only Summer Fest on Saturday, May 30 from 2-6 p.m. at the museum.

Families can enjoy carnival games, crafts, free food, goody bags, a silent disco from 4-6 p.m.+ photos with Columbo are available.

Owensboro native Tyler Lashbrook is being considered for the Portland Trailblazers head coach job and currently serves as an assistant with the Celtics (since 2024).

The 34-year-old, a graduate of Apollo High and Western Kentucky, is one of several competitors in a tight coaching search.

Panthers after Dark: Full Moon Hike

8-10 p.m. — Panther Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly, leisurely hike under the moonlight with well-behaved dogs and kids welcome.

Partners in Hope Cancer Benefit Concert

12-6 p.m. — Windy Hollow Speedway — Entry fee to support patients — Enjoy a day of music, poker runs, and family fun for a great cause.

Johnson Dance Studio 50th Anniversary Recital

2:45-5:45 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Admission details not provided — Celebrate five decades of dance excellence with a memorable recital.

OMG!con 2026

Various times — Owensboro Convention Center — Check event site for details — Explore a dynamic blend of anime, gaming, and pop culture at this exciting convention.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

June 16-18 — Owensboro Convention Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills and build confidence at this youth camp for grades 3-8.