🌱 Patch AM: Why the Indiana Hunger Summit is coming to USI in 2026

Good morning Evansville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why the Indiana Hunger Summit is coming to USI in 2026
• How Evansville's solar co-op could lock in your power costs for decades.
• Evansville mother charged after autistic child found alone in parking garage.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
• Thursday: A t-shower in spots; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Indiana Hunger Summit adds Evansville to 2026 slate (tristatehomepage.com) — Evansville will host a 2026 Indiana Hunger Summit location at the University of Southern Indiana, bringing together leaders focused on food access and hunger relief. The September 2 event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., costs $25 to attend, and invites participation from local agriculture, healthcare, education, faith, nonprofit, and business representatives tackling food insecurity statewide.
   

• Solar Co-op has about 150 signed on — around 40 will likely invest in solar (wnin.org) — A regional solar co-op backed by the Evansville Climate Collaborative has attracted about 150 southwest Indiana residents, with roughly 40 to 50 expected to install systems. Organizers say group buying cuts costs 5–10% and can stabilize electric bills for decades, while projects like Zion Lippe Church's new battery backup in Mt. Vernon showcase how local homes and institutions can boost resilience.
   

• EPD: Woman charged after autistic child found alone in parking garage (14news.com) — Evansville police say a 21-year-old woman faces a felony neglect charge after a non-verbal 4-year-old in her care was found alone in a parking garage in June. Investigators allege unsafe conditions around the child, including unsupervised visitors and suspected drug activity, and report the child has since been placed with their father while the case proceeds through Vanderburgh County courts.
   

📸 Around Evansville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evansville

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Thursday August 27
• Family Dance Party!
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central - READ Center - River Room
  10:00 am
• Drawing Club
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central - Café
  3:30 pm
• Computer Basics 101
  Mccullough Branch Library EVPL McCollough - Small Group Room A
  4:00 pm
• Mystery Lover's Book Club
  North Park Branch Library EVPL North Park - Meeting Room
  4:30 pm
• Play & Learn
  East Branch Library EVPL East - Meeting Room
  4:45 pm
• Science of Reading Series
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central - Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
  5:30 pm
• Board Game Social Hour
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central - Small Group Room 2E
  5:30 pm
• What's Cooking?
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central - Large Group Meeting Room
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Clabber Time
  West Branch Library EVPL West - Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• 3D Paper Art
  West Branch Library EVPL West - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Art Journaling
  Stringtown Branch Library EVPL Stringtown - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Bingo & Donuts
  Stringtown Branch Library EVPL Stringtown - Meeting Room
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello all!
  My name is Brady Hatfull and I am a Sophomore at the University of Evansville. I am from the Northern Indianapolis area, where I own two businesses,… (Nextdoor Arcadian Acres)
• Does anyone have recommendations for reliable tree service companies?
  I need to get a tree cut down and would like to get some estimates. Should I just call around, or are there a few places neighbors have used and can… (Nextdoor Bryce De Moray)

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🗞 Nearby News

Newburgh

• Henderson Haunts and Newburgh Zombie Farm Partner for 2026 (wkdq.com)
• Warrick County School Named Top Public School in Southern Indiana (wkdq.com)
• Operations at Warrick Co. Christian Academy raising concerns for families (14news.com)

Princeton

• Former Princeton police chief passes away at 98 (14news.com)
• Hoosier Homestead farms honored at Indiana State Fair (pdclarion.com)

Ok Evansville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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