Good morning, High Point.

Catholics at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in High Point feel hopeful after Pope Leo XIV—America’s first pope—was elected; several parishioners are planning a trip to Rome in June and shared their emotional reactions about his promise to bring unity and change to the Church.

High Point Ballet will hold a show next weekend — it will highlight the classic choreography of Bob Fosse and his wife Gwen Verdon.

The performance will bring their famous style to the stage with new routines for a local audience.

Students at Jamestown Elementary are taking part in Read 2 Succeed, an award-winning literacy program that promotes reading in the Triad+ School officials say the program boosts students’ skills and will continue to support learning.

Today, the National Weather Service and North Carolina Department of Public Safety are hosting National Hurricane Preparedness Week to remind residents to return home only when cleared and to stay away from flooded areas—like river banks—and from dangerous rip currents.

Officials warn that hurricane hazards can last for days after a storm and say the active hurricane season will begin on June 1.

Today, Triad High Schools compete in the NCHSAA Baseball and Softball Second Round Playoff Games as winners move closer to the State Championship Series—teams from various divisions face off in key matchups like South Iredell against Grimsley and Reagan versus West Forsyth.

Game schedules cover both Baseball and Softball across several divisions, setting a path for playoff advancement.

Adaptive Tennis for All

11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in adaptive tennis and promote inclusivity in sports for wheelchair and standing players.

Fortuna's 25th Anniversary Celebration

11 AM – 6 PM — Fortuna Enterprises LLC — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of Fortuna with coffee, fun activities, and exclusive giveaways.

CashFlow Board Game Night

7-10 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Learn to play the CashFlow game while developing financial literacy and strategy with your teenagers.

Spring Fling with Baby Goats

2 PM — Washington Terrace Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful afternoon with baby goats, bunnies, and more family fun.

Adaptive Tennis Event

11 AM - 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Explore adaptive tennis opportunities for all ability levels in the community.

Boots on the Ground Line Dancing Fundraiser

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Southwest Guilford High School — $10 entry — Saddle up for a fun night of line dancing, food trucks, and raffles, all for a great cause.

Oklahoma Musical Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Hanesbrands Theatre — Tickets starting at $14.50 — Experience the heartfelt love story and vibrant songs of this classic American musical.