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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Henderson Women's Honor Court unveiling new names
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – One of the local finalists for Remarkable Women this year was recognized in the Women's Honor Court in Henderson. It's a space honoring the work of women in the area. And a new set of names will be dedicated this Sunday. EVPL launches summer reading program for 2025 Henderson native and award-winning costume designer Ane Crabtree will be featured as the guest speaker. She joined Eyewitness News with details on the afternoon. You can view the full interview in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
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EVPL SPEAK 2025 series continues with Ralph Shayne
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Event organizers say Ralph Shayne, who is an author, entrepreneur, finance professional and son of a Jewish girl saved from the Holocaust, will be the next speaker in Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's (EVPL) 2025 SPEAK series. Event organizers say Shayne's free presentation will be held on April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. Shayne's graphic novel, 'Hour of Need,' depicts the story of a Danish Jewish family in need of rescue from the German army, who were occupying the country. The narrator of the story, Mette, is nine-years old at the time of her escape, but she tells the story from the perspective of a grandmother talking with her grandchildren during a visit to Denmark. Her story includes recognizing the defiance of the Danish king, the resistance fighters and the bravery and kindness of many non-Jewish citizens. 48th annual Easterseals Telethon happening now 'The authors selected for SPEAK 2025 encourage us to reflect on our individual and shared pasts, connect through past human experiences and then build a more thoughtful future,' said Erika Qualls Barnett, Director of Programming and Outreach, EVPL. Officials note SPEAK events are free and open to all. 'SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series,' an evolution of 'One Book, One Community,' is a lecture and discussion series that brings authors and 'thought leaders' to Evansville. Through SPEAK, EVPL says it hopes to further its vision of communities 'united through shared exploration and understanding by supporting and encouraging conversation.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-03-2025
- General
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Mesker Park Zoo kicks off Spring Membership Drive
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden has kicked off its Spring Membership Drive on March 24. Officials say from March 24 through March 29, new and renewing members will receive a 10% discount on memberships at all levels online using the code 'WILD' or in person from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The membership sale excludes the Community Membership Program. Zoo officials say every membership dollar goes directly to the Evansville Zoological Society, the 501(c)(3) organization that supports the zoo. Grants totaling over $8K given to Pike County organizations The zoo says these are the special activities during Membership Drive Week: Monday Kona Ice from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday Master Gardeners, Native Plant Program from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. EVPL story time in the Children's Enchanted Forest at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1p.m. On grounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday CMOE, Caterpillar Life Cycle Program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMCA exercise class at 11:30 a.m. Thursday Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday Kona Ice from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can buy memberships here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
