Good morning, Greensboro.

Local groups in the Triad and High Country are holding school supply drives to help families as students prepare for the new school year.

GuilfordWorks in Greensboro and High Point accepts new supplies until August 15 while the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office collects donations until August 11 — other drives in Winston-Salem and the High Country are set for this Saturday and August 9.

Jamestown Park's new adaptive playground is 90% complete and built with a grant to serve children with disabilities — it features wheelchair-accessible equipment and safe surfaces.

A soft opening will occur with local schools before school starts and a grand opening is set for August — park officials say the facility meets safety standards and offers amenities like a basketball court and nature trail.

Guilford County EMS said one person is critically injured after a shooting in Greensboro—officials responded Tuesday around 5:15 p.m. on the 1500 block of Hamilton Hills Drive near Alamance Church Road and transported the victim to a local hospital.

Greensboro’s fall elections began when multiple candidates filed to run for mayor and council as Nancy Vaughan stepped down.

Four mayoral hopefuls—including Council member Marikay Abuzuaiter, former Mayor Robbie Perkins, newcomer Akir Khan, and attorney Mark Cummings—are competing while several incumbents and challengers vie for council seats plus the primary is set for October 7.

First Friday Storytimes

10:00–11:00 a.m. — Woven Works Park — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories and songs for children in a vibrant park setting.

Jeezy: 20th Anniversary Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — Luxe Soulfood & Cocktails — Ticket pricing varies — Celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Thug Motivation 101' with a unique orchestral performance.

Collective Soul Concert

6-9 p.m. — White Oak Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the timeless anthems of Collective Soul, including their iconic hit 'Shine'.

Mariachi Vargas & Julio Preciado Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich cultural sounds of legendary mariachi music and the captivating performance of a Banda music icon.

GAP Graduation and Signing Ceremony

6-8 p.m. — Greensboro Coliseum — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of nurturing future leaders with keynotes and awards.

Baby the Musical

12 AM - 9 PM — Congregational United CC - Fellowship Hall — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a comedic yet poignant exploration of the journey to parenthood through the eyes of three diverse couples.

The ‘Boro Sessions with David Childers

2-4 p.m. — Back Table — $20-$25 — Experience a heartfelt listening room concert by revered NC singer-songwriter David Childers and friends.

Storytime at the McGirt-Horton Branch

10:00 – 10:45 AM — McGirt-Horton Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts while making new friends.

Music & Movement at Kathleen Clay

11:00-11:30 a.m. — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free — Engage little ones with stories and lively singing and dancing for ages 0 to 4.

Oz Escape Room at Benjamin Branch

All day — Benjamin Public Library — Free entry — Explore the magical world of Oz while solving puzzles and discovering clues about beloved characters.