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Tonight is the St. Wendel 58th Annual Bierstube at 11714 Winery Road in Wadesville. It begins at 6:00 PM and continues Friday and Saturday. Entertainment this year features the Shellhorn Band this evening, JB and The Tried and True on Friday, and Nashville Recording Artist Kenna Elpers with special guest Jagger Winegar on Saturday.
The Evansville Goodwill says they will be in the Town of Cynthiana this Friday at the Community Center Parking Lot from 1:00-3:00 PM if you have any donations to drop off. The address of the location is 10456 Mulkey Road in Cynthiana.
This Saturday in New Harmony, the New Harmony All Guild Members Art Show opens and runs through August 9th at the Working Men’s Institute in New Harmony. This exhibition is a celebration of the creative work of the members of the New Harmony Artists’ Guild. The theme of this year’s show challenges members of the Artists’ Guild to utilize repurposed, reclaimed, or recycled materials. This is the second year of the annual all-member show, making the resurgence of the long-standing community of the New Harmony Artists’ Guild. The Guild currently calls the Depot their home base, maintaining regular classes, workshops, and open studio hours for members of the organization. A rotating display of members’ work can be viewed at the Depot during their open studio hours. For more information, you can visit newharmonyartistsguild.org.
North Posey Football is having a Free Youth Football Camp on July 28th-30th at Joe Gengelbach Field from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM each night. The camp is for incoming K-8 grade students. You can visit the North Posey Football Facebook page for the link to register. All participants must sign up to get their free T-shirt and sign a waiver.
The MSD of Mt. Vernon is currently hiring bus drivers. The hourly rate for this position is $22.94 and bus drivers are eligible for health insurance. For more information and to apply, visit mvschool.schoolspring.com.
Posey County 911 Dispatch says they are now accepting applications for a Part Time Dispatcher. Applicants need to have flexible availability for weekends and swing shifts. They also need to be able to dedicate at least 32 hours a week during 12 weeks of training, followed by a minimum for 12 hours a month once training is complete. Applicants must have a High School Diploma. Candidates need to be able to type 40 WPM, handle many tasks, have excellent communication skills, and pass a background check. An application can be obtained at the Dispatch Office at 305 Mill Street in Mt. Vernon. They are open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Applications will be accepted until 8:00 AM on Monday, August 4th.
In Major League Baseball, today is the last day of the All-Star Break as the second half of the season begins for all teams tomorrow. The St. Louis Cardinals will begin with a 3-game series out in Arizona vs the D-Backs. The Chicago Cubs start the second half at home by taking on the Boston Red Sox in a 3-game set. The Cincinnati Reds will be in New York tomorrow to battle the Mets in a 3-game series.
The Chicago Cubs are 57-39 and in first place in the National League Central. They have a one game lead on the Milwaukee Brewers. The St. Louis Cardinals sit at 51-46 and are 6.5 games out of first place in the National League Central, however they are just 1.5 games back of the final National League Wild Card spot. The Cincinnati Reds are in a similar situation with a 50-47 record. The Reds are 7.5 games out of first place in the National League Central and 2.5 games behind for the last National League Wild Card spot.
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