Good morning, Muncie.

Five local residents have received the Sagamore of the Wabash award — the highest honor a governor can bestow — for their work in public health, renewable energy and community service.

Former Gov. Eric Holcomb presented the award before leaving office in January as recognition of their service to Indiana.

As spring arrives, many Hoosiers begin vegetable gardens with advice from Indy Urban Acres and Purdue Extension; experts recommend planning carefully+selecting easy-to-grow crops suited for Indiana's climate.

They also advise starting small by using the right tools and testing soil quality+to avoid wasted time and money.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will discuss her life and career on David Letterman's Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction when the episode airs April 8 — a clip from a December 2 interview taped in front of an audience at Emens Auditorium is included.

Free Tax Preparation Assistance

10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Muncie Public Library - Kennedy Library — Free service — Get free tax preparation assistance, especially for those age 50 and older or unable to afford paid services.

The Soul of Flavor: Culinary Celebration

1-2:30 p.m. — Muncie Public Library - Kennedy Library — Free entry — Experience a delicious sampling of dishes from local Black-owned culinary businesses followed by a Q&A with the chefs.

April First Thursday — Madjax Maker Force

5-8 p.m. — Madjax Makerforce — Free entry — Experience an immersive showcase of art, design, and innovation blending the past and future at Madjax.

Ball State University Singers Spectacular

7-8:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate 61 years of musical excellence with Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors in a dazzling showcase.

Muncie Ducks Unlimited Sportsman's Night Out

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Carolina Room — Contact for pricing — Enjoy an evening dedicated to sportsmanship and conservation in a local setting.

Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert in Muncie

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful tribute to the Queen of Soul featuring orchestral arrangements of her greatest hits.

Chamber Choir Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience a showcase of musical talents with an ambitious program by the university's premier choir.

Wind Ensemble Concert

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Sursa Performance Hall — Ticket info available — Celebrate the illustrious career of Thomas Caneva with a musical showcase featuring the Wind Ensemble and guest artists.

Earth Day Tree Planting

10 AM – 12 PM — Red-Tail Land Conservancy — Registration required — Enjoy a family-friendly tree planting to support local wildlife at a nature preserve.

Stand Up for Kids Comedy Night

7:30-9 p.m. — John J. Pruis Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy laughs with Brent Terhune while supporting local kids in need.