Good morning, Wooster.

Wayne County Izaak Walton League’s chapter announced a $1,200 scholarship for students pursuing studies in environmental fields today; applications are due May 15 and available from local school counselors or the chapter’s website.

Lyft board chair Sean Aggarwal, a College of Wooster alumnus, will speak on building a startup at the Wilson Lecture Series on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Scot Center’s Wilson Governance Room — the event is free and open to the public.

Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Ohio sooner than usual this spring as migration maps show sightings in nearby states, and locals are advised to set out feeders and red blooms to attract the birds heading north from their winter homes.

Today, Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation awarded $181,600 in grants to 13 nonprofits and provided $43,000 in scholarships for health-related studies in Holmes, Wayne, Stark, and Tuscarawas counties; the funding includes a $14,000 grant for a Wooster program by A Whole Community to support local health initiatives.

Wooster Daily Record announced its All-Area Wrestling Team for the 2025-26 season today, spotlighting top local wrestlers (including Kayla Moroschan of Chippewa who won her second state title) who posted outstanding records at state meets.

Vote now for the Wooster Daily Record Preseason Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year as polls are open (4 a.m. Tuesday to noon Friday) for community voters to support their top track star.

Voters can cast ballots for the Wooster Daily Record Preseason Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year starting today at 4:00 a.m. (polls will remain open until noon Friday) as the season kicks off.

Wooster Contra Dance

7-9:30 p.m. — Valley College Grange — Entry fee not listed — Enjoy a lively evening of contra dancing featuring beautiful Celtic music by Pocketful o’ Gimmick.

Ohio Designer Craftsmen Functional Ceramics Workshop

Apr 16-18 — Wayne Center for the Arts — Check website for registration fee — Enhance your pottery skills with expert presenters at this annual workshop.

Charles Mill Earth Day Cleanup & Tree Giveaway

Time TBA — Charles Mill Lake Park — Free camping coupon for participants — Help clean the lake and plant a tree at your house.

Aspen Racquet Club Pickleball Tournament

10 AM – 2 PM — Aspen Racquet Club — $ — Compete in thrilling pickleball matches at the premier venue in Wooster.