Good morning, Lafayette.

The Wabash River Enhancement Corporation will host its Second Annual Float Jam this Saturday, Aug.

8 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the river, with live Americana music from Rosie Inman and Annie Hatke and several paddling options, including rafts and canoes (50 spots still remain to book by Thursday).

Hunger Hike 2026 began August 3 in Lafayette as a seven-week campaign aiming to raise $110,000 for food support with help from Food Finders Food Bank, Lafayette Urban Ministry, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry — the event will end on September 20 when participants celebrate their efforts.

National Night Out was postponed due to weather and is now rescheduled for Aug.

28 (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) at Columbian Park, where family-friendly activities will take place.

Prophetstown State Park will host its 17th Annual Trail of Scarecrows from Oct.

1 through Nov. 1, inviting families and individuals to create and display scarecrows along an accessible trail — visitors can vote with a dollar to support park interpretive programs.

Purdue is lifting its TikTok ban on university devices and Wi-Fi after security concerns led to restrictions in 2023 (the app is being reintroduced gradually) while students welcome renewed access.

The university will roll out the update in phases to determine best practices.

After beating the Chillicothe Paints 11-4 Sunday night, the Lafayette Aviators won the Northeast Division Championship and will host the Terre Haute Rex Tuesday night in the eastern conference championship+ advancing to the Prospect League Championship series.

Purdue is expected to hire Rice's Tommy McClelland (formerly at Vanderbilt and Louisiana Tech) as its next athletic director ahead of the Board of Trustees meeting.

He will face revenue generation challenges and leadership changes during the transition.

Wine After Work

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