PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers, located on the fourth floor at City Hall, 101 E. 4^th Street, Owensboro, Kentucky.  Meeting dates are subject to change and if so, will be published.   

Contact: Kim Tignor at (270) 687-8580 or kim.tignor@owensboro.org

Community Non- Profit that serves people in need free pizza, hygiene products and waters every two weeks along with other resources to help families throughout the year.

OWENSBORO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

2024 MEETING DATES

Meeting dates of the Owensboro Board of Commissioners for the year 2024 are listed below. Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 4:00 p.m.  All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers located on the fourth floor at City Hall, 101 E. 4th Street. Meeting dates are subject to change and if so, will be published.

These days are set up for children to come out to the Soapbox Derby Track at Ben Hawes and try out Soapbox Derby Racing

May 11th is our Super Kids Soapbox Race for special needs kids in the morning and registration for our June Local Race in the afternoon. May 18th -19th is a Rally Race where there will be local racers as well as racers from other areas competing. June 2nd is Impound Day for Local Race and racers will have the opportunity to take trial runs down the track. June 8th is our Local Race where local racers will be competing for the opportunity to represent Owensboro at the All American Race in Akron OH in July. The August, September and November dates are Rally Races where local racers and racers from other areas will be racing to earn points to qualify to go the All American Race in Akron OH.

Live music, food, and family-friendly entertainment

Free movies at English Park. Movies start at dusk. Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and picnic baskets.

June 29- The Little Mermaid (2023 film)

August 3- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Combest Pool - 270-687-8723

Cravens Pool - 270-687-8724

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday                                   Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday - Cravens ONLY     5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday                                                     1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                                                $5.00 per person
Children Under 2                                     FREE
Groups (10 or more)                                $3.50

Happy Hour Admission - $3.50

Monday - Saturday                                 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                                                   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

LST 325 Tours from 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday, August 2 and from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 3.

Combest Pool - 270-687-8723

Cravens Pool - 270-687-8724

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday                                   Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday - Cravens ONLY     5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday                                                     1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                                                $5.00 per person
Children Under 2                                     FREE
Groups (10 or more)                                $3.50

Happy Hour Admission - $3.50

Monday - Saturday                                 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                                                   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Friday After 5 is the award-winning, summer-long series of free outdoor concerts held every Friday on the eight block, stunningly beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky riverfront. The festival includes live bands, family events, food trucks and entertainment. Our signature “Toast to the Sunset” takes place right on the riverfront at every Friday After 5. There are five venues of entertainment plus a fun, kid-friendly street fair and costume characters. No tickets. No Fees. No Kidding. Friday After 5 is Where the Weekend Begins.

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• 2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Combest Pool - 270-687-8723

Cravens Pool - 270-687-8724

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday                                   Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday - Cravens ONLY     5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday                                                     1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                                                $5.00 per person
Children Under 2                                     FREE
Groups (10 or more)                                $3.50

Happy Hour Admission - $3.50

Monday - Saturday                                 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                                                   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Session

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Free Concerts in Downtown Owensboro, Saturday nights from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Find more information at liveonthebanks.com

Gone to the Dogs!
Sunday, August 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Combest Pool - Rain or Shine!

$10 per dog - Owner gets in FREE!

The dog days of summer are going to end with a howl...and a splash!

Before closing the pool, why not let man's best friend cool down and show off their best dog paddle or flea style with a dip in the pool!

• Contest
• Give-a-ways
• Prizes
• Dog gone out of the ordinary displays from local pet stores and veterinarians.

Bring a small bag of dog food, which will be donated to the Owensboro Humane Society or the Daviess County Animal Shelter.

Be sure to fetch your favorite canine and join us for this howlarious event!

Leash is required outside of pool area.

Looking for a fun and free activity for the whole family? Join Owensboro Parks & Recreation for Games on the River every Sunday through Sept.2 at Smothers Park. Giant games including Jenga, Yard Pong, Bocce Ball, and Connect 4 will be set up in the East Lawn Area near Allen Street. We'll see you there!

Combest Pool - 270-687-8723

Cravens Pool - 270-687-8724

Hours of Operations

Monday - Saturday                                   Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday - Cravens ONLY     5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday                                                     1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Fees

Admission                                                $5.00 per person
Children Under 2                                     FREE
Groups (10 or more)                                $3.50

Happy Hour Admission - $3.50

Monday - Saturday                                 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday                                                   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Come join us for our last Police in the Park event for 2024. Enjoy a hotdog and lemonade while getting to know the Owensboro Police Department and our dedicated officers. Whether you’re taking a lunch break or bringing the kids for some fun, we’d love to see you there.

Owensboro Parks & Recreation wants to hear from you!

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• 2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Afternoon Session

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Free Concerts in Downtown Owensboro, Saturday nights from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Find more information at liveonthebanks.com

This is our annual, free, community event. We will have live Christian music, bouncy house and charity resources.

Looking for a fun and free activity for the whole family? Join Owensboro Parks & Recreation for Games on the River every Sunday through Sept.2 at Smothers Park. Giant games including Jenga, Yard Pong, Bocce Ball, and Connect 4 will be set up in the East Lawn Area near Allen Street. We'll see you there!

VEHICLE SHOW IN MORELAND PARK AND ON HICKMAN AVE
MUSIC IN MORELAND PARK
FOOD TRUCK RALLY 20-30 FOOD TRUCKS IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
MOTORSPORTS VENDORS IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SWAP MEET IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
RETAIL VENDOR DISPLAYS IN SPORTSCENTER PARKING LOT
RETAIL VENDORS INSIDE
SPORTSCENTER VEHICLE DISPLAYS INSIDE SPORTSCENTER
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE INSIDE
SPORTSCENTER BEER SERVICE INSIDE SPORTSCENTER WITH A DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE

The festival includes 30-40 information booths representing various cultures and heritages, cultural demonstrations and entertainment on stage and a food court serving food common to the various cultures.

What: Owensboro Daviess County Youth Football League and City of Owensboro to Unveil Wall of Fame at Waymond Morris Football Complex

When: Saturday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m.

The Owensboro Daviess County Youth Football League and City officials will unveil the inaugural plaques for the league’s Wall of Fame on Saturday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Waymond Morris Football Complex.

Honorees will include:

• Houston Hogg, former Daviess County High School and University of Kentucky player, who was instrumental in breaking the color barrier for the Southeastern Conference in the 1960’s. and impacted the lives of many through his fostering of over 200 youth in the Owensboro, Daviess county area;
• Vince Buck, former ODCYFL player, OHS graduate, Central State Ohio player, and NFL player for the New Orleans Saints;
• Mark Higgs, former ODCYFL player, OHS graduate, UK player, and NFL player for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Arizona Cardinals;
• Kenny Willis, former ODCYFL player, OHS graduate, UK player, and NFL player Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the New York Giants;
• Zane Beehn, former ODCYFL player, AHS graduate, UK player, and NFL player for the San Diego Chargers;
• Justin Miller, former ODCYFL player, OHS graduate, Clemson University player, and NFL player New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and Detroit Lions.
• Chris Brown, former ODCYFL player, Notre Dame player, and NFL player Pittsburgh Steelers

The public is invited to attend.

Free Concerts in Downtown Owensboro, Saturday nights from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Find more information at liveonthebanks.com

Looking for a fun and free activity for the whole family? Join Owensboro Parks & Recreation for Games on the River every Sunday through Sept.2 at Smothers Park. Giant games including Jenga, Yard Pong, Bocce Ball, and Connect 4 will be set up in the East Lawn Area near Allen Street. We'll see you there!

A family-friendly event to bring awareness to overdose prevention and recognize loved ones lost to overdose. Will have Kona Ice, inflatables, petting zoo, arts and crafts, free pizza, memorial ceremony and presentation, outside vendors and free Narcan.

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• 2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Annual community concert by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra on the front lawn of Kentucky

Wesleyan College.

Kick Ball Fundraiser. All proceeds will go to Beverly's Hearty Slice Non-Profit. Start time 8:30 end time 4:30p. This is a Double elimination tournament.

Afternoon Session

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Free Concerts in Downtown Owensboro, Saturday nights from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Find more information at liveonthebanks.com

Looking for a fun and free activity for the whole family? Join Owensboro Parks & Recreation for Games on the River every Sunday through Sept.2 at Smothers Park. Giant games including Jenga, Yard Pong, Bocce Ball, and Connect 4 will be set up in the East Lawn Area near Allen Street. We'll see you there!

The City of Owensboro is thrilled to invite the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Sports Facility in downtown Owensboro. This state-of-the-art complex is set to become a central hub for sports in our community bringing a new level of opportunity to the City of Owensboro.

What: City of Owensboro Indoor Sports Facility Groundbreaking

When: Wednesday, August 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Where: 323 Cedar Street (Corner of West 3^rd Street and Cedar Street)

The new 88,000-square-foot facility will feature one turf court and five basketball courts, all of which are adaptable for various sports and tournament play. This multi-purpose venue is designed to accommodate a wide range of sports activities, fostering local talent and attracting regional and national events to Owensboro. The facility is expected to be completed by June 2026.

Owensboro Parks & Recreation is excited to invite the community to a public meeting about the much-anticipated pickleball complex coming to Ben Hawes Park.

What: Public Meeting on the Proposed Pickleball Complex
When: Thursday, August 29, at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Owensboro Parks & Recreation Administrative Center

Attendees will hear from Parks & Recreation staff about the current progress and future plans for the complex, and share their thoughts and ideas. This is a great opportunity for community members to have their voice heard and contribute to a project that will bring new recreational opportunities to Owensboro.

Evening Session

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• 2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Bar b q contest. Ribs, chicken, Boston butt, Each category will be judged.

Afternoon Session

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Admission

• $7.00 - includes skate rental
• $6.00 - bring your own skates
• $2.00 - Parent/Guardian not skating

Purchase tickets at the door or online.

Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at ALL TIMES.

Free Concerts in Downtown Owensboro, Saturday nights from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Find more information at liveonthebanks.com