Good morning, Kokomo.

More than 200 locals have registered for Josiah White’s Foster Care I Walk With Fosters Color Walk scheduled for Saturday morning at Jackson Morrow Park to raise awareness for foster care; organizers advise staying hydrated amid a heat advisory set for Thursday from 2 PM to 8 PM.

Walton and Tipton Township Public Library invites families to join its annual Princess Tea Party from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept.

12 in the Community Room with stories, crafts, refreshments, and fun (for girls ages 0 to 13).

The Indiana Retired Teachers Association Foundation is offering grant opportunities of up to $500 for active public educators from Pre-K through 12th grade to fund classroom materials, leadership projects and research (details vary by project).

Families, supporters, and community leaders attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Very Early Childhood Education Center at Faith Presbyterian Church (1608 Kirk Row) in Kokomo; the center has served nearly 1,000 local families with free educational services for young children.

State health officials and emergency care providers have agreed to end routine hospital diversion, limiting it to disaster and critical infrastructure cases starting in September + the change aims to ensure patients receive timely care without EMS delays.