Good morning, Owensboro.

Walk Owensboro returns to Smothers Park this fall (the kickoff is on Thursday, Oct.

1 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and groups will meet weekly at parks including Moreland and Legion.

Beverly’s Hearty Slice opened a new charitable gaming facility at 109 West Fifth Street at 11 a.m. today that is smoke-free + alcohol-free and will help fund meal programs and plans for a future safe space for kids.

A new modern Senior Community Center will open this week in Owensboro to serve seniors from the city and Daviess County (featuring activity and game areas, kitchens, and multipurpose rooms).

The ribbon cutting will take place Thursday at noon at 3001 West 2nd Street.

The new Paw Pantry at 3041 Yosemite Dr. is open to help local families keep their pets fed — it offers a microchip scanner on site.

A low-cost rabies clinic for dogs and cats will run Saturday, Oct. 3 at Daviess County Health Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cathedral Preschool in Owensboro will close at the end of this school year + ending 40 years of service to local families.

The final year promises heartfelt farewells as the school honors generations of Owensboro children.

Miss Kentucky Reagan Earlywine visited Whitesville Elementary on Monday to teach students about dental hygiene, healthy eating, and active living as part of her Make Someone Smile Initiative.

She also encouraged kids to support local farmers and take pride in Kentucky produce.

Trinity (Whitesville) volleyball swept Owensboro Knights Christian 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept.

29 with scores (25-8, 25-20, 25-8) as standout plays led by Annie Commes set the tone for the team, which will travel to Grayson County tonight.

The Harlem Globetrotters will return to the Owensboro Sportscenter on Sunday, Dec.

20 at 1 p.m. as part of their new Rivalry Tour that features a pregame tip-off party and fan engagement opportunities—tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. at OwensboroTickets.com and the Convention Center front desk.