Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Spiky newcomer steals hearts: Mesker Park Zoo welcomes a baby porcupine named Pistachio, born March 31, and visitors can now look for the youngster in the Children’s Forest as it follows mom -- read the full story.

Tracking local climate progress: Evansville has launched a Climate Action Dashboard for its 2025 plan, built with ClimateNav, showing emissions by sector, scenario projections, and simple ways residents and businesses can get involved -- see how to get involved.

What taxpayers should know: Vanderburgh County has mailed about 86,000 property tax bills, sent April 10. The spring payment is due May 11, and the fall payment due November 10, with online payment available -- see how to pay online.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Steamy bowl therapy: Whether you’re team pho or in a hot pot mood, Vietnamese Cuisine keeps it simple and flavorful with brothy comfort, fresh herbs, and spring rolls that disappear too fast. Perfect for an easy weeknight pick me up, and yes, leftovers taste even better tomorrow.

Breakfast to sushi: Frankie's Restaurant is the local go-to when your crew can't agree, with breakfast plates, comfort-food lunches, steaks and seafood, plus a full sushi menu. Friendly service and an easygoing vibe make it a reliable pick when cooking feels optional.

Level Up Burger Night: BRU Burger Bar Evansville turns the former Greyhound station into your new go-to for creative burgers, house-made sauces, and legit cocktails. Slide in for an easy downtown hang this week, and bring that “not a burger person” friend... they’ll convert after one bite.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🎨 Art Against Assault Fundraiser @ Fired Up! Joe Shmoe's Art Studio | Wednesday (4/29) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats making a little art while doing a lot of good. Swing by the studio, where 100% of fees go to Albion Fellows Bacon Center supporting survivors, then leave with a handmade treasure and a conscience that sparkles. No reservations, just walk in.

🚂 Brunch & Mimosas @ Old National Bank - Lakeside Commons Branch | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 AM – All aboard for a vintage rail brunch with mimosas, countryside views, and zero dishwashing. The French Lick Scenic Railway is rolling out a 90-minute ride in classic cars, a gourmet spread, and bubbly, leaving from Green River Road in Evansville. Pricey, yes, but delightfully indulgent.

🎾 Pickleball for Pups @ 3rd Shot Pickleball | Friday (5/1) at 8:00 AM – Grab your paddle and your softest trash talk for a round robin pickleball tourney at 3rd Shot’s eight-court digs in Evansville, benefiting It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue. Play, spectate, or pretend to stretch between snacks, with open cash divisions, medals, and bragging rights.

🖼 Community Art Swap @ Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library - Central Branch | Friday (5/1) – Bring a small, flat masterpiece and swap it for someone else’s at the community art swap board. Think postcard-sized, nothing over 4"x6", posted and ready to trade. Clean out the craft drawer, upgrade your fridge gallery, and feel smug about local culture.

🐂 Rodeo for a Reason @ Genesis Tri-State Athletic Club | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – Feel like dusting off your boots for a good cause? This hometown rodeo fundraiser backs the Tourette Association of America, with line dancing, vendors, inflatables for kids, face painting, door prizes, a costume contest, and real-deal food trucks. Bring the crew, and call it cardio.

🌷 25th Annual Bloomin' Zoo Plant Sale @ Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Grab your wagon and head to Mesker Zoo for the 25th Bloomin' Zoo Plant Sale. The horticulture team is rolling out pollinator magnets, quirky exotics, and enough green temptation to rewrite your yard, plus live tunes from Nick Smith. Members get in free.

🇺 VFW Day of Service and First Responders Lunch @ VFW Post 2953 - Charles Denby Post | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – VFW’s Day of Service means grills are on, first responders eat free, and the rest of us can swing by the Post and cheer them on. Expect burgers, dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts, plus small-town gratitude. You bring the thanks, they bring the ketchup.

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