Good morning, State College.

Ferguson Township held an Arbor Day Celebration at Haymarket Park as township supervisors officially began the event, residents planted two trees, and informational tables taught families about the benefits of trees (cooling, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and reduced stormwater runoff).

Country singer Riley Green will perform with special guests Jamey Johnson, Drake White and Hannah McFarland at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 13 at 6:45 p.m.—presales start at 10 a.m. today and tickets go on sale Friday, May 2.

Timmy Garde, a Penn State Smeal alumnus, has supported the college for over 40 years with volunteer work and generous gifts.

He pledged $100,000 last fall to create a marketing fund and endowed scholarships that have helped dozens of students pay for their education — his ongoing work includes guest lectures and a branding panel that offers career insights to students.

Penn State Libraries will host De-stress Fest during finals week to help students manage stress with free snacks—games, crafts, and more at several campus and branch locations.

At Pattee Library, the Leisure Reading Room will offer free coffee, snacks and crafts from 3 to 8 p.m. from May 4th through May 6th.

Penn State College of Health and Human Development named student marshals for spring commencement, choosing nine students from each department (such as Natalie Meriwether from Biobehavioral Health) to represent the college.

The selected students will pursue further studies or careers after graduation (each recognized for strong academic and leadership achievements).

Penn State Extension will offer a free six-part Mental Wellness Series webinar during May that covers topics (helping others in distress, emotional overload, addiction, youth mental health, grief and loss, and building resilience) and runs from 11 a.m. to noon.

Registration is required by the day before each session, and recorded webinars will be available to participants.

Penn State softball beat Maryland 14-12 in a high scoring game that ended a five-game losing streak—The Nittany Lions will face Maryland tomorrow at noon to boost their chance at the Big Ten Tournament.

Penn State men's volleyball earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning the EIVA Tournament after beating Princeton, Harvard and NJIT and turning a 0–7 start into a 14–15 record.

The Nittany Lions will travel to face Daemen in the Opening Round on May 2 — the winner will receive the No. 7 seed and play No. 2 seed Hawaii in the quarterfinals.

The Steel Wheels Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a fusion of tradition and innovation with The Steel Wheels' captivating Americana sound.

Ashley Cooke Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost Info TBD — Experience heartfelt storytelling through the music of rising country artist Ashley Cooke.

Crafts & Cocktails: Garden Party

Head to Discovery Space and The Rivet for an adults-only evening of sipping, socializing, and crafting! Registration includes a punch card for 3 activities including DIY garden-inspired crafts and seasonal drinks from Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits and The Dead Canary. 🌼 Pollinator Seed Bombs 🌱 Garden ID Tags 🎨 Watercolor Florals with @kaleidoscope_pa 🪴 Newspaper Herb Pots with @resiliencyfarm 🍸 Cocktails & Mocktails with @hvnomadicspirits This Garden Party kicks off Day 1 of Centre Gives (May 14)—and it's a great way to give back and support our mission. Show us your donation to Discovery Space & The Rivet for a FREE bonus craft punch! 👒 Dress in your garden party best and let’s toast to spring, community, and creativity.

Jaws Screening

May 23 — Freeman Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the suspense of Spielberg's classic in a local setting.

Anna Pearl Belinda Performance

7-9 p.m. — Cafe 210 West — Free entry — Experience live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl in a cozy cafe setting.

Anna Pearl Belinda Concert

4-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl.