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The University of Southern Indiana says it's launching a pilot program to expand beer sales at the Screaming Eagles Arena. A Thursday announcement from USI says that through the program, beer sales will be offered in public areas of the Screaming Eagles Arena on the USI campus for Men's and Women's Basketball games. Previously, alcohol was only available for purchase to select small groups of people in box suites and in the Varsity Club Room. USI says the decision is a move aimed at enhancing the fan experience at games. The sale of beer will begin at the home opening weekend on Friday, November 11th, and Sunday, November 13th, in the Screaming Eagle Arena. USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall says the first couple of games will be a pilot for beer sales, but the hope is they can continue with it and even expand on in the future. During the pilot, USI says offerings will include Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Busch Light in cans.
Christmas season is almost here, and Posey County EMS is starting their Christmas Giving Tree. Posey County EMS posted on social media that as of yesterday through December 1st, they will be collecting specific items to donate to all local nursing home residents and hopefully bring a little joy and comfort. Right now, they are seeking 77 new blankets, 52 full sized shampoos, body soaps, and lotions for personal hygiene kits. If you would like to participate, items can be dropped off at 305 Mill St in Mt. Vernon between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. There is a Christmas box in the lobby to place your items. They will be updating the community on Facebook to let you know where there are with their goals.
Bridges of Hope Fair Trade Christmas Sale is this Saturday, November 5th at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall. It starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. Lunch will be served on Saturday as well. Bridges of Hope is a Fair Trade Mission Store located at First United Methodist Church at 601 North Main Street in Mt. Vernon. They sell Nativities, ornaments, baskets, jewelry, scarves, handcrafted home décor, coffee, tea, chocolate, toys, games, instruments, and more.
St. Matthew’s says they are having a Rummage Sale this Saturday, November 5th from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. It will take place at St. Matthew School which is located at 401 Mulberry Street in Mt. Vernon.
Coming up this Sunday, November 6th is the St. Phillips Holiday Craft Fair and Food Drive. It will take place from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Sunday at the St. Philip School Gym, which is located at 3420 Saint Phillip Road. This year in addition to supporting local small businesses and St. Phillip School, they want to help support a cause. As an incentive to participate, all shoppers who donate a non-perishable food item will receive $1 off their admission fee. Donations will be taken to the Tri-State Food Bank. Admission on Sunday is $3, or just $2 with a donation of non-perishable food.
City officials in Evansville have made plans to hold an annual Christmas ceremony at the Civic Center. An announcement from the city says that Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will be welcoming the start of the holiday season with the lighting of the city's official Christmas tree on Thursday, November 17th at 5:00 PM. The community is invited to attend the annual tree lighting ceremony, which will feature a performance from the Central High School Varsity Choir, in addition to remarks from Mayor Winnecke. This year's donated tree is a 22-foot-tall and 16-foot-wide Norway Spruce. It will be decorated with approximately 25,000 shining lights, which were also donated courtesy of Advanced Network and Computer Services and topped with a lighted “e” signifying everyone is welcome. The tree will remain on display in front of the Civic Center, located at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in downtown Evansville, through the holiday season before being removed on January 1st, 2023.
Tonight, the North Posey Vikings Football team plays for a Class 2A Sectional 40 championship at 7:00 PM. The 9-2 Vikings will play at the 8-3 Mater Dei Wildcats at the Bowl in Evansville. We will have you covered on the radio with the broadcast starting at 6:45 PM. Jordan Fisher will have the call on 98.9 WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.
There are several other sectional championship games across the tri-state this evening. In Class 5A Sectional 16 it’s North (6-4) at Castle (6-4) at 7:00 PM. Class 4A Sectional 24 features Memorial (8-3) traveling to Boonville (8-3) at 7:00 PM. In Class 3A Sectional 30, Pike Central (3-8) hits the road to play Owen Valley (10-0) at 7:00 PM. In Class 1A Sectional 48, Tecumseh (10-0) plays at Providence (8-2) at 6:30 PM.
Sports From Last Night:
- The Houston Astros won Game 5 of the World Seires in Philadelphia, 3-2. The Astros are now one win away from a championship as they lead the World Series, 3-2. Game 6 is in Houston Saturday night.
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