Good morning, Lafayette.

Grant’s House will expand its autism center at the Wabash Center to double support for local kids and young adults with disabilities.

Construction bids run through summer and work will begin in September (increasing capacity from 23 to nearly 46 clients).

Volunteers are needed for various roles at Wabash Riverfest, including canoe guidance and 5K support.

The festival takes place July 11 at Tapawingo Park and offers a festival shirt with extra shifts awarding rewards (rain barrels, native trees, conservation books).

Ron Patterson, an Indiana veteran, finished a 250-mile ruck march this week after nine months of effort to raise over $22,000 for local veterans and their families.

His final mile (with a symbolic 22-pound steel block) honored veterans lost to suicide.

Millie’s Thrift Store announced a new location in Levee Plaza and will hold a grand opening on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 360 Brown St. Unit Q near Neon Cactus.

Lafayette firefighters remind residents to handle fireworks safely by lighting them away from homes and dry vegetation.

They advise soaking used devices in water for at least 24 hours before disposal to help prevent fires.

West Lafayette city offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day, and trash, recycling, and yard waste pickups are rescheduled to run on Thursday, July 2 to cover both routes.

Local officials advise residents to stay cool during the summer heat wave as temperatures reach the upper 90s in Greater Lafayette.

They urge residents to drink water, secure windows and doors to retain cool air — and use energy-saving tips provided by Duke Energy for extra protection.

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.