The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Evansville residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  The walk will take place on October 20 at Old National Bank in downtown Evansville. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10.

While some members are raising funds and awareness, others are taking an extra step. Team captain and Evansville resident Lynne Baggett lost her mom to Alzheimer’s and has participated in the walk for four years, but this year she will be doing it with purple hair!  Purple is the color theme for Alzheimer's walks that take place across the country.

Rotaract Club of Evansville, sponsored by Rotary International, will partner with Ark Crisis Child Care Center to renovate Ark’s current playground at at 415 Lincoln Avenue into a natural play space.

The playground renovation at Ark will be Rotaract’s first Signature Project in Evansville. “As a group of young professionals, we wanted to give back to the community in a way that would last for years,” said Jessica Sickman, Signature Project Chairperson.

The newly renovated space will include an outdoor classroom, tricycle path, green space, music area, garden and other natural elements.

This past August, Brinker’s Jewelers in Evansville celebrated 40 years in business by hosting a promotion to award $40,000 to twelve local nonprofit groups. The public was invited to visit the Brinker’s Jewelers Facebook page anytime throughout the month to vote for one of twelve area charitable groups. On Thursday evening,  during a party at Brinker’s Evansville location, the winners were revealed, with the Vanderburgh Humane Society receiving top honors and a check for $10,000.