Good morning, High Point.

Greensboro native DJ Reader is hosting the 3rd Annual Toast to Education gala at Congdon Yards in High Point on May 17 from 6-10 p.m. to benefit the A Son Never Forgets Foundation, and former NFL & MLB star Brian Jordan will keynote while dinner, live music & silent auctions are on offer.

Researchers from Winston-Salem State and other UNC system universities in the Triad and northwest NC received part of a $13.6 million NCInnovation grant to help turn research into consumer products.

The projects include a portable arthrometer for testing knee looseness developed by N.C. A&T and a virtual reality platform for nurse training at Winston-Salem State — efforts aimed at addressing key challenges in health and agriculture.

The High Point Police Department hired Skyler Byerley as a police wellness coordinator less than two months ago to boost the physical and mental health of officers and staff—she leads workout classes and is developing an app to help track nutrition and exercise.

She will also direct them to confidential annual psychologist sessions from The FMRT Group—an effort to support wellbeing in high-stress work conditions.

Guil-Rand Fire Department said they are working with the State Highway Patrol as a heavy police presence has closed Interstate 85 from mile marker 113 — 106, so drivers should avoid the area until more details are known.

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.

Adaptive Tennis

11 a.m. — Deep River Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience the joy of tennis for wheelchair and standing adaptive players in a community-focused event.

High Point RnB Soul Picnic

2-11 p.m. — Oak Hollow Festival Park — Enjoy food, music, and wellness activities at a vibrant RnB Soul gathering.