Good morning, Owensboro.

A community guide lists yard sales and local events happening today and this weekend in Owensboro and nearby counties.

The guide covers events from music to family oriented sales — details include dates, times and locations to help residents plan their outings.

Adoption Pawlooza will connect nearly 100 adoptable pets with local families at Sportscenter on Saturday, July 25.

Hosted by Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky, multiple shelters — spanning western Kentucky — will offer pets looking for new homes.

The Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley is hosting a free resource fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barrett Fisher’s parking lot, where more than a dozen local groups will offer housing, healthcare, recovery services, and a free lunch while supplies last.

Organizers of the Owensboro Christmas Parade invite businesses and nonprofits to register online beginning Aug.

1 for the parade on Saturday, Nov. 21. Entry fees help offset costs and offer several sponsorship options.

Wendell Foster will host an open house today from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. so community members can explore its renovated Day Training Program and see Inclusive Cuts — a new on-campus barber shop — at 701 East 9th Street.

Shrek The Musical opens today at RiverPark Center with three performances — at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday — as the Tony Award-winning Broadway adaptation brings local audiences a fun and heart-filled adventure for all ages.

New data from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy shows that about one in five Kentuckians experienced food insecurity between 2022 and 2024, based on USDA figures.

The report underscores ongoing challenges in finding affordable food in the region.

The Daviess County Board of Education approved a four-year contract to install the CENTEGIX Safety Platform in all 18 school buildings & central offices, with installation planned around fall break.

Training for 1,500 staff and substitutes will ensure rapid emergency alerts during critical situations.

The new roundabout at Old Hartford Rd, Fairview Dr, and Foors Lanes is nearing completion for the projected finish by Aug.

6 so drivers can practice navigating it at the free Roundabout 101 event Tuesday, July 28 at Daviess County High School auditorium from 4 to 6 p.m.