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North Main Christmas Parade launches new era

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, November 16th, 2012, 11:41am
North Main Christmas Parade launches new era

Heading down to the Christmas parade this weekend?  It'll be taking a new route. The parade is now being run by the North Main Merchants and North Side Kiwanis Club and is called the North Main Christmas Parade.

It'll leave the Civic Center area and head north on North Main Street around 3 p.m. then turn east on Columbia and south on Heidelbach before heading back to the Civic Center.

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St. Vincent's holding annual Breakfast with Santa

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012, 4:13pm
St. Vincent's holding annual Breakfast with Santa

St. Vincent Center for Children and Families will host the 4th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 1.

The event will be held at St. Vincent Center for Children and Families, located at 730 W. Delaware Street, Evansville.

The event is free and open to the community. Guests must pre-register for this event and may do so by calling St. Vincent’s at 812-424-4780.

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Christmas on a budget: Planning ahead

Submitted by Kimberly Brown, Financial Services Specialist
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 2:29pm
Christmas on a budget: Planning ahead

No, it can’t be! Are there really only eight Fridays left before the holiday season? How many paydays is that for you? That’s right folks. Pretty soon you will be seeing the holiday displays going up in the retail stores and will be lamenting that it is too soon. “It seems we just get through summer and back to school and we are quickly reminded that the holidays are fast approaching,” states Jana Castanon, spokesperson for Apprisen. “But, use this as an incentive to start thinking about how you are going to handle the upcoming expenses associated with this time of year.”

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How to receive Christmas assistance from the Salvation Army

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Monday, October 15th, 2012, 10:07am
How to receive Christmas assistance from the Salvation Army

Families and residents from Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties who will be unable to provide their immediate family a Christmas dinner and toys for their children may sign up for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance in person.

Applications Will Be Taken At The Salvation Army, 1040 North Fulton Avenue from October 22, 2012—November 2 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Evening applications will be taken only on October 25 and November 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Listen and Learn...Online: ID Theft Prevention

Submitted by Kimberly Brown, Financial Services Specialist
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012, 4:42pm
Listen and Learn...Online: ID Theft Prevention
Do you need to improve your personal finances?

Apprisen wants to empower your financial future through the convenience of online learning. Our Listen and Learn…Online seminar series will give you the information you need on a wide variety of timely and important topics, delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Each topic is delivered by one of our certified financial counselors in less than an hour.

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Centenary Autumn 'Feastival' set for September 22

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, August 24th, 2012, 2:24pm

Centenary United Methodist Church will present their annual Centenary Autumn Feastival on Saturday, September 22 from 11 AM-8 PM.  This fun, family oriented, community event features live entertainment, a country store, a field of inflatable adventures, and carnival games and prizes.  A large variety of home cooked favorites and carnival foods will be available for indoor dining or outside under the tents.

Other family friendly activities include Old MacDonald’s Petting Zoo, tractor rides, and more. For $2, kids can enter the Kids Pedal Tractor Pull at noon. For a $5 entry fee, attendees can enter a corn-hole tournament, with registration beginning at 2:30.  Trophies and gift cards will be awarded to tournament winners.

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Free 2-year financial coaching program from Apprisen

Submitted by Kimberly Brown, Financial Services Specialist
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012, 1:51pm
Free 2-year financial coaching program from Apprisen

MyCoach is about getting your personal finances on track and developing the skills you need to keep them there. Apprisen will be your partner to help you find real answers to your financial concerns. Over a period of two years, one of our certified credit counselors will work with you every step of the way as you set goals, develop a personal plan, and improve your finances. This program is funded by Chase Card Services a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co.  And the best part? Because this program is funded by Chase Card Services a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co, there is no cost to you.

You’ll start with a quick financial check-up to help you assess your overall money management fitness.
Then, with the help of a financial coach, you’ll determine what you’d like to accomplish and create a personalized plan to get and stay on track with your money.

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