Good morning, Kent.

Applications for the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship are open for high school sophomores at James A.

Garfield, Windham and Crestwood who plan to enroll at Maplewood Career Center in trades like Auto Service, Auto Collision or Power Equipment Mechanics for the 2026 to 2027 school year. The deadline is May 8.

Maplewood Career Center electrical students began laying 220-volt power lines under Windham Township Hall to wire a new street clock and gazebo that will also power food trucks on the township green.

The project started on April 6 and is set to finish by the week of April 20.

Ecologically minded Golden Flashes and community members celebrated Earth Day at Earth Fest on Kent State University's Risman Plaza, where students and local groups hosted interactive activities and giveaways.

The Herrick Conservatory will hold its Annual Plant Sale next week from Apr. 27 to May 1.

The Cavaliers hold a 2–0 series lead and will play Game 3 in Toronto, where analysts say Mitchell and Harden boost their offense while Toronto must control turnovers to spark a comeback.

Ohio has split its turkey season into two zones to match nesting times.

Youth hunters in the south zone checked 1,941 birds on April 18 and 19, and the full spring season will start in the south on April 25 and in the northeast on May 2.

Doug Tallamy Presents: 'How Can I Help?' Saving Nature with Your Yard

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — SEED Campus - Davey Tree Expert Company — Free entry — Learn how your yard can make a big difference in preserving nature with Doug Tallamy's insights.

Bell Tower Brewing Saison Fest

12-4 p.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. — Ticket required — Celebrate the art of Saison brewing with tastings from over 20 local breweries.

Rooted and Rising: A Collective Affirmation Gathering

7-9 p.m. — The Healing Brew, LLC — $20 — Ground yourself with guided meditation and affirmations in a heart-centered community gathering.

American Roots Festival

3-9 p.m. — Ray’s Place — Free entry — Celebrate Americana, Bluegrass & Country music with a range of performances at this annual festival.

Paint a Pot: Mother's Day Gift Workshop

11 AM – 1 PM — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — $20 per person — Create a handmade pot and plant gift for Mom in this kid-friendly workshop.

Race into Finals 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk

8:30-11:00 a.m. — Henderson Hall — Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing — Lace up and enjoy a community race to celebrate the end of finals.

Plant Bingo for Moms

7-9 p.m. — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — BYOB, donations welcomed — Play bingo, win plants, and support moms in need while having fun.

An Evening With Michael Martin Murphey

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Michael Martin Murphey, a legend of Country and Western music.

Ekoostik Hookah Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience an eclectic mix of folk, psychedelic rock, and blues with Ekoostik Hookah.