Good morning, Lafayette.

Brookfield Heights residents are decorating homes, mailboxes, and porches with flags, lights, and wreaths today to celebrate America’s 250th birthday as the local HOA encourages community pride and invites neighbors to share photos on Facebook.

Columbian Park Zoo keepers adjust daily care routines to protect animals from extreme summer heat by adding sprinklers + extra shade and using cooling pools for penguins.

They monitor behaviors closely to keep each species comfortable.

Millie’s Thrift Store is opening its new Levvy Plaza location by Purdue University today — profits support the local Catholic School System and the expanded store built from a modest 800 sqft start is expected to attract many Purdue students.

Lafayette is marking the nation’s 250th birthday today with concerts, baseball at Loeb Stadium, discounted rides at Columbian Park, and a fireworks show over the Wabash River — complemented by food trucks and music downtown.

Art in the Park returns with Picklepalooza on Tuesday, July 7 at McCaw Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring live pickleball demonstrations by the Lafayette Indiana Pickleball Association, vendor booths, food trucks and crafts.

Indiana communities can apply for grants through the Indiana DNR’s Community & Urban Forestry program to support tree planting and canopy assessments — applications are due Friday, Sept.

11 and funding will be announced in October.

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.

Lake Freeman Brews Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Madam Carroll — Cost varies — Enjoy craft beers from local breweries while cruising beautiful Lake Freeman.