🌱 Volunteers Needed For Clean Sweep + One Arrested After Shots Fired

Hello, Lafayette. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Sunny and delightful. High: 72 Low: 45.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 74 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette today:

1. The City of Lafayette is seeking volunteers for this Saturday's Clean Sweep from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Columbian Park Shelter by Tropicanoe Cove for orientation and supplies. This event is open to the public, and volunteers will be provided with gloves, bags for trash and recycling, and a free t-shirt. To sign up, contact the Lafayette City Clerk's Office at 765-807-1021 or email clerks@lafayette.in.gov. (WLFI)
2. Lafayette police have arrested one person after shots were fired in the Lafayette Pavillions. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon near the Old National Bank. Terrence Howard, a 21-year-old from Indianapolis, was arrested the same afternoon. He has been charged with pointing a firearm and criminal recklessness with a firearm. Lafayette police said there were no reported injuries from the incident. (WLFI)
3. In case you missed it, Gallery Walk is returning to Downtown Lafayette this Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. There are over a dozen stops on the event map to check out local art, eateries, and more. Click here to see the event map and itinerary. (Gallery Walk Lafayette via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Wednesday, May 17

• Cosmic Vibes At Painting With A Twist (6:30 PM)
• Musky Treasure Music Band Live At Teays River Brewing And Public House (7:00 PM)

Thursday, May 18

• Little Scientists At Tippecanoe County Public Library Downtown (10:00 AM)
• Sanctuary Yoga At Trinity United Methodist Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lafayette Parks and Recreation is looking for 13- and 14-year-olds to join their McAllister Junior Counselor Program. Participants will get hands-on experience with summer camp counselors and develop their leadership skills. Click here to learn more. (Lafayette Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski got behind the wheel of a school bus recently to help promote this weekend's bus driver recruitment event for Tippecanoe School Corporation. If you'd like to learn more about driving a school bus, you can take a test drive this Saturday at Wea Ridge Middle School from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Tippecanoe School Corporation via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.