Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette is seeking five Neighborhood Tree Stewards who will help with tree planting and outreach initiatives.

Applicants must apply online by July 26 at 11:50 p.m.+ the city encourages young adults and multilingual volunteers to join this program.

Crews are finalizing setup for the Tippecanoe County Fair — featuring carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, livestock competitions and food vendors — at the fairgrounds on Teal Road, with the event opening Friday, July 17.

Relay For Life will take place on Aug.

29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds (1406 Teal Road) with games, face painting, a luminaria ceremony and fundraising raffles to support the American Cancer Society.

West Lafayette’s Purdue Pete is in the running for the Mascot Hall of Fame, with online voting that opened last Friday and will close on July 26; the winner will be announced the week of Aug.

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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette hosts the Mental Health Awareness Art Exhibition featuring works by late local artist Ankit Toppo + his depictions of Lafayette landmarks that spark community dialogue on mental health.

The exhibit opened July 10 and runs through July 31.

Vinton Elementary School now holds classes four days a week with longer sessions to boost mental health for students and teachers (promoting rest and reducing stress).

Other local districts may follow if state testing and salary benchmarks are met.

Evonik Industries Tippecanoe Labs launched an apprenticeship program in January that lasts 15 months and offers workdays combined with Ivy Tech classes for high school graduates and career seekers.

The company and its partners will add a second group in August (this move aims to keep local talent in Lafayette).

Three Purdue men's basketball players (Fletcher Loyer, Sam King and Jace Rayl) were named to the NABC Honors Court for academic excellence while the team earned an Academic Excellence Award for posting a GPA over 3.0 during the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced Wednesday that autism caregivers can apply for a disability parking placard by completing an application with Section 4 completed by a licensed physician & APRN or PA; applications can be submitted at a BMV branch or mailed with the provided checklist.

The Tippecanoe County Health Department reported 15 cases of cyclosporiasis in Marion County, an illness that causes diarrhea, cramping, nausea, decreased appetite plus low fever; residents with these symptoms are urged to call their health care provider promptly.

Lake Freeman Brews Cruise

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

Wine After Work

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Wildcat Creek Winery — Enjoy great wine, live music, and delicious food from local food trucks.