Good morning, Lafayette.

On Aug. 29 at 600 N. Fourth St., Community Impact Day will offer families free school supplies, health screenings, groceries, haircuts, an expungement clinic, a senior resource fair, and live gospel music from Good Samaritan Project & Imagination Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Lafayette Fire Department deployed six personnel (including Assistant Chief Roby), three from West Lafayette and two from the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office in Anderson around 7:30 a.m. Friday to support water rescue and evacuation operations expected to last 24 to 36 hours.

India Ferrah, a RuPaul's Drag Race alum, will perform at Rat Pak downtown on August 28, joining local drag artists in a show that includes a meet-and-greet at 7:30 p.m. and a performance at 9 p.m. for audiences 18 or older.

Road closures are planned for OUTfest in Lafayette beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday and ending at 2 p.m. Sunday — affecting Main Street from 4th to 9th and nearby streets.

Purdue Move-In Week began on Friday, Aug.

14, and freshmen reported a smooth process with volunteer crews helping unload cars — families look forward to staying connected as classes start Monday, Aug. 24.

A Klondike Elementary teacher was named one of 10 finalists for Teacher of the Year for her wellness initiatives.

Andrea Bornino, with 19 years of experience, leads programs at her school and district — a cue for statewide recognition in the fall.

Klondike Elementary teacher Andrea Bornino was named one of Indiana’s top 10 finalists for Teacher of the Year and has 19 years of experience connecting sports with everyday learning.

She uses activities like tennis and bike riding to teach teamwork and life skills.

State and local leaders broke ground Friday in Flora on Carriage Estates — a new housing development with 28 lots and eight energy-efficient single-family homes — as the state’s READI 2.0 initiative invested $2.5 million to support the region’s growing talent pipeline.