The City of Owensboro has announced the return of the Hometown Christmas series, which will kick off with the inaugural tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 at
Itâs been a long time since RiverPark Center volunteers have had the opportunity to interact with the public and help the facility do what it does best â entertain the community.
The group decided they still wanted to give back in some way, and so created the RiverParkâs Giving Tree. The Christmas tree is decorated in the RPCâs lobby, and underneath volunteers have placed scarves, hats, gloves and socks for those in need during this cold season.
Rich Jorn, the RiverParkâs executive director, said the center wanted to give back to the community in some way.
âThis community sticks together, looks out for each other and provides for one another,â he said, adding that he hopes this small token of charity will help those struggling to stay warm as winter is upon us.