Good morning, Morgantown.

The Department of Biology invites local residents to join a free guided wildflower walk at the Core Arboretum on April 13—walks begin at noon, 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and registration is required.

Tony Michael, director of Family and Community Development at WVU Extension, was named the recipient of the 2025 Neil S.

Bucklew Social Justice Award for his leadership in social justice programs that have fostered local policy improvements and inclusive community training — he will receive $2,500 for professional development.

Creative Collective, a collaborative art studio, opened today at 969 Canyon Road in Cheat Lake — its three owners, Eliza Cole, Corinne Martin, and Abby Pletcher, bring nail, hair and tattoo skills to the space.

The studio will rotate local artwork every three months and host events, including a flash tattoo event on May 31 and an ACE Artist Collective on June 28, to give local artists an affordable outlet for their work.

The West Virginia University Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders is offering free summer camps in reading, spelling and writing for West Virginia residents entering first through fourth grade that last four weeks.

The camps—available in two sessions—will be held at the WVU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic at 375 Birch Street and will meet Monday through Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

House delegates approved two bills allocating $62 million for the Hope Scholarship amid heated debate—some representatives warned that future funding might triple while others stressed their duty to students—and the bills now head to the State Senate for further review.

WVU hosted the Dance for Parkinson’s® event on March 14 at Erickson Alumni Center, where Parkinson’s patients and care partners joined dance sessions to improve mobility and balance — university leaders and researchers backed plans to expand dance therapy statewide.

The Morgantown Mohawks broke barriers last season by winning the PIHL championship with a 6—2 victory against Burrell after a 19—1 regular season that led to their first title in program history.

The team then represented the region at the USA Hockey National High School Championship after advancing through strong wins in the 1A Winner’s bracket.

The West Virginia University baseball team is in Houston for a weekend series at Schroeder Park from April 11 to April 13.

They pitched Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, will play today's game at 7:30 p.m. ET, and are set for another at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sunday (all times Eastern).

Henry Clay 30K

12 PM — Coopers Rock State Forest — Registration required — Experience the thrill of mountain biking at this exciting event hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association.

Three Rivers English Springer Spaniel Club Event

April 24-27 — Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center — Entry fee required — Experience a weekend of dog shows with specialties and sweepstakes showcasing the best in English Springer Spaniels.

Brian Regan: Live Stand-Up Comedy

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the humorous observations of Brian Regan, renowned for his animated performance and relatable material.

2025 Spring Electronics Recycle Collection Event

8 AM – 12 PM — Sam's Club — Free entry — Safely dispose of your old electronics while supporting recycling efforts in the community.

Mylan Park Spring Craft Show

5 AM – 12 PM — Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center — Admission details not specified — Brighten your spring with unique hand-crafted items and great finds at the Mylan Park Spring Show.

Mountain Stage with David Mayfield

7-11 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of diverse musical performances featuring renowned and emerging artists.

80's Enough Tribute Band Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket details not mentioned — Relive the best of the 80s with this tribute band's electrifying performance.