Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Owensboro.
Daviess County Special Olympics has served over 200 local athletes for more than 40 years by offering sports training, competitions, and community activities.
They will host a softball tournament Sept. 5-7 and plan flag football and bowling events in October — expanding opportunities for inclusion.
Dr. Audra Dorroh and Dr. Colby Dorroh opened the Aesthetic Dental & Skin Institute where people in Owensboro can get dental care, skin treatments, and med spa services such as facials, Botox, and chemical peels — a mix of science and art in one place.
They plan to add bioidentical hormone replacement therapy soon — a new way to help patients feel more confident.
Reid Chancellor, a comic author and musician who has lived in Owensboro for 8 years, will visit the Daviess County Public Library on June 28 to talk about his new book, Hardcore Happiness: A Graphic Journey to Find Punk’s Positivity, and play live music.
The free event will let the audience ask questions and learn about mental health and punk culture.
OMG!con celebrated its 20-year anniversary at Owensboro Convention Center.
Just over one year ago, the event marked its 10th anniversary at the venue+ showing its ongoing role in local anime, cosplay and gaming.
Matthew 25 AIDS Services will offer free and confidential HIV tests at selected Walgreens locations — Owensboro, Bowling Green, Henderson and Evansville — this Friday, June 27 from 10am to 7pm to help residents know their status and get connected to care.
Brescia University is hosting its first summer basketball camp today at Moore Center Gym (717 Frederica Street) for elementary and high school players, led by Coach Matt Karn and former pro Corey Wilford.
A second session (July 21-24) will follow to further boost youth basketball skills.
ROMP Festival Featuring The Dillards
8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Tickets required — Celebrate 22 years of bluegrass music in a picturesque setting at the ROMP Festival.
Daviess County Fireworks Show
Evening hours — Yellow Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display from a new vantage point for better views.
Legally Blonde Musical Performance
1:30-3 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of Legally Blonde - The Musical live on stage.
Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training/Class
Mon-Fri — Golden Hour Training — $2490 — Hands-on, expert-led DevOps courses in Owensboro.
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