Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette Urban Ministry is seeking donations to support its 48-bed emergency shelter and winter warming station as demand grows; the facility (525 N.

Fourth St.) has been full since April and relies on community gifts to cover costs of $20 per night for each guest.

After years of delays including setbacks from COVID and a bankrupt vendor, the carousel will debut over Memorial Day weekend at Columbian Park — housed in a new building featuring classic horses and exotic animals along with ADA compliant chariots.

The National Academy of Engineering has elected Purdue University President Mung Chiang and alumni Dorothy Denning, Fred Mannering and Milo Riverso as distinguished engineers.

The accolade recognizes their significant achievements in advancing the field.

Lafayette Jefferson High School students are benefiting from the Career+ Pathways program as a new $1.2 million grant supports hands on career experiences with local companies.

The grant from the Indiana Department of Education helps students explore fields like architecture and medical imaging while meeting new graduation rules.

Purdue University will mark America250 with a yearlong series of lectures and community activities starting with a talk by award-winning writer Timothy Ferris at 6 p.m. on Feb.

26, and the campus will display banners plus commemorative merchandise to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

Franciscan Health emergency rooms and pediatric inpatient units in Lafayette, Crown Point, and Indianapolis now offer 1,500 stuffed animals donated by The Eva Martin Project to help ease the hospital experience for children.

West Lafayette's Red Devils will play Lafayette Central Catholic today on Senior Night, honoring seniors Ben Werth and Drew Whitlock.

The team aims to bounce back + build momentum for tournament play.

Valentine's Day Lovely Starry Night

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Paid reservation required — Unwind and express your creativity in a fun, adult-only painting class this Valentine's Day.

Midwest Rentals Annual Home & Garden Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Explore local businesses offering expert home and garden services along with arts and crafts.

West Lafayette Polar Plunge

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Lambert Fieldhouse — Registration required — Dive into winter fun while supporting Special Olympics Indiana athletes.

Pink Droyd: A Pink Floyd Tribute

7:30 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a theatrical tribute to the unforgettable music of Pink Floyd.

KenVentus Card Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Ross Camp — Entry fee not specified — Explore a variety of vendors showcasing collectible cards.

Randy Travis: More Life Tour

7:30 PM — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the timeless music of Randy Travis live in Lafayette.