Good morning, Greensboro.

Ed Matthews has launched the Rescue Supply Drive now underway in Greensboro to support his favorite cause.

The drive welcomes donations now and forms part of his final efforts before retirement.

Hundreds attended the tenth annual Blue Jeans & Boots fundraiser at the Petty Family Foundation (raising funds for schools and veterans) in Trinity, where community members showed their support for education and service organizations.

A Greensboro business owner is keeping gas prices low at his Shell station on Summit Avenue by offering regular gas at $3.99 per gallon, below the county average.

The station soft launched last week and its grand opening is expected later this week—helping drivers battle rising fuel costs.

Alamance Battleground State Historic Site near Burlington will host a re-enactment of the 1771 Battle of Alamance on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — the re-enactment starts at 11 a.m. with a guided tour at 3 p.m.; admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children, seniors and military.

Greensboro hosts a busy week, beginning with live music by Camel City Yacht Club at First National Bank Field on May 15, a Greenway ribbon cutting at Cairn’s Course on May 16, and ending with AtriumLive featuring UCON Songwriters Collective on May 20.

Guilford Metro 9-1-1 released a 16-page report showing that it answered 99.9% of over 600,000 calls last year and saved 53 lives, and it will upgrade its 30-year-old dispatch system in February.

Drivers using the I-40 West/U.S. 29 offramp at Exit 221 to South Elm-Eugene Street must plan for closures every Sunday through Thursday night until Friday, June 5.

The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a detour via Exit 220 & Randleman Road.

Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal was sworn in Tuesday and is hosting community meetings at six venues (Peeler Recreation Center, Barber Park Event Center, Brown Recreation Center, Leonard Recreation Center, Lindley Recreation Center, and Guilford Park Presbyterian Church) to gather ideas on public safety; the meetings are on June 4, 8, 15, 22, 25, and 29, each from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

IE Beast of the East Basketball Tournament

8 AM – 12 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch exciting basketball action at the annual tournament in Greensboro.

John Legend Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with the iconic EGOT-winning artist John Legend.

Paperhand Puppet Intervention Performance

7:30 p.m. — Salem Square — Free entry — Experience a captivating night of music and puppetry from the Paperhand Puppet Intervention.

Drink and Draw at Hemphill

6-8 p.m. — Hemphill Branch Library — Free — Gather with fellow artists for an evening of creativity and conversation over tea and coffee.

Art&Craft Pop-Up Show

8 AM-6 PM — Barber Park — Free admission — Dive into creativity with unique handmade art and crafts at this pop-up show.

Los Tigres del Norte Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — VIP package buyers will receive important show details via email — Experience the legendary sounds of Los Tigres del Norte live in Greensboro.

Nate Bargatze Live

7-10 p.m. — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of clean and relatable comedy from the beloved stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze.

Career Fair & Networking Event

10 AM – 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Greensboro — Free entry — Connect with top employers and professionals to unlock new career opportunities.

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — First Horizon Coliseum — Ticket purchase required — Experience the hilarious musical parodies of "Weird Al" Yankovic live in Greensboro.

Hooliganz Car Show at Bon-Bon Wings & Grill

11 AM – 2 PM — Bon-Bon Wings & Grill — Free entry — Enter the world of automotive passion with car enthusiasts and enjoy a community-centric car cruise.