Good morning, Owensboro.

The Tri-State Food Bank will host two mobile food distributions today at 10 a.m. to help those affected by the SNAP crisis, one at the New Life Church parking lot at 400 Crabtree Avenue in Owensboro and the other at the Grace Point Church parking lot at 11 West Iowa Street in Evansville.

Local organizations including OHRC, The Pitino Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, St. Benedict’s Shelter, and Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley are holding Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Owensboro from November 16 through 22 to address rising poverty—events include a City Hall proclamation on November 4, a property owners roundtable on November 17 at Logsdon Center, and a panel discussion plus an informational session on November 18 at Blandford Hall and HL Neblett Center—while urging residents to support local shelters through volunteering and donations.

Lic's Deli & Ice Cream now offers breakfast and new coffee drinks at its Owensboro and Vincennes test locations—breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m. as owner Jodi Ashby marks the 75th anniversary by adding innovative treats to the menu.

The Blippi: Join the Band Tour will perform at RiverPark Center in Owensboro at 6 p.m. on November 20, and families can win a 4-pack of tickets by entering a contest open until 11:59 p.m. today — five winners will be announced on November 19.

The Owensboro Street Department has begun patching reported potholes as part of its War on Potholes initiative over the next two weeks before colder weather arrives.

City officials say crews will work quickly—residents are encouraged to continue reporting potholes to help target repairs.

A former Animal Control officer said she was fired for opposing a plan to euthanize many shelter animals— a plan she claimed was meant to manage overcrowding— while county officials maintained no such plan ever existed.

Blippi Performance

6-7:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun-filled theatrical event with Blippi for kids and families.

Postmodern Jukebox: MAGIC, MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a vintage music performance featuring genre-twisting covers of pop hits and classic holiday songs.

Bachelor Santa Premiere

7-8:30 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the world premiere of a heartwarming holiday film shot in Owensboro.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas

7-9 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Christmas with Ricky Skaggs and his band's heartwarming acoustic renditions of holiday classics.

11th Annual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

8 a.m. — Smothers Park — $30-$40 registration — A festive 5K run/walk with fundraising opportunities, holiday fun, and a special race for kids.