Good morning, Lafayette.

Families in Lafayette are invited to join a month-long Waldo scavenger hunt starting June 27 through July, visiting 25 local businesses and collecting stamps for a chance to win Waldo-themed prizes (participants can also attend a closing celebration on Aug.

1 at Main Street Books).

Wawa is opening its South Street store today at 8 a.m. with giveaways for early customers, and the chain plans to open 8-13 new stores each year across more than 70 locations statewide.

City leaders plan to restore the historic Lafayette Theater marquee with modern digital features while keeping its classic look — the restoration is set for March 2027.

Lafayette reopened its historic carousel at Columbian Park yesterday after a six-year renovation that added rideable animals (including a poison dart frog, flamingo and eagle).

The ride now operates seasonally from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and plans call for connecting it to the zoo interior once the new primate exhibit opens.

LSC Superintendent Les Huddle announced his retirement at a Monday night board meeting and will step down at the close of the 2026-27 school year (he served since 2012).

The board said it will soon begin a thorough search for a new leader.

An Agave tequiliana that blooms only once in its 30-year life is flowering at Purdue University’s Lilly Life Sciences greenhouse after starting its bloom in late April.

The plant grows 6 to 8 inches per day and will soon die (a natural end to its brief cycle).

The Early Childhood Education Center Public Input Session at West Lafayette City Hall has been rescheduled from June 17 to July 7 due to a severe weather forecast; the event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and will cover topics including outdoor play spaces, building design, parking and programming.

Melissa Hunt has been named the new assistant principal at Miller Elementary and will assume her role on July 1.

The teacher from Vinton Elementary brings nine years of classroom experience and a strong approach to data-driven learning.

Indiana law permits residents to set off consumer fireworks on private property on July 4 from 10 a.m. to midnight; adults must purchase them from reputable dealers and supervise minors, while local ordinances will not limit use from June 29 to July 9.

Camp Good Grief, a free event hosted by IU Health and Redcrest Healthcare, will bring kids ages 6-16 together on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Franklin L.

Cary Camp to connect with peers and enjoy fun activities *for coping with loss*.

Purdue wrestling will compete in the Throwdown on the Yorktown event on November 7-8 on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wrestling duals against The Citadel and Air Force as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Crossroads Cars & Coffee

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Crossroads Foundation Repair — Free admission — Experience a fun-filled community morning with cool cars, great food, and activities for kids while supporting a good cause.

Henry Cho Live Performance

8 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Check for pricing — Enjoy a night of comedy with stand-up star Henry Cho.

Monroeville Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — The Stables Event Center — Food trucks and full bar available — Enjoy a night of live music with seating for all ages.

Everyday Improv

7-8 p.m. — MatchBOX Coworking Studio — Entry details not specified — Explore your comedic side with Judson Wright through improvised performances.