Good morning, Melbourne.

Residents in Melbourne can support local food pantries by leaving non-perishable food by their mailbox on Saturday, May 9 for collection by letter carriers for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (the nation’s largest one-day food drive) which aims to help thousands facing hunger in Florida.

Florida Tech recently held its annual Northrop Grumman Engineering + Science Student Design Showcase in Melbourne, featuring 232 projects from its colleges of Engineering, Aeronautics, and Liberal Arts.

Judges, including Northrop Grumman industry leaders, honored winning teams in top categories.

Crews are renourishing the shoreline between Indialantic and Melbourne Beach to protect the coast, while some ocean researchers warn the process may temporarily increase rip currents — the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says no conclusive link exists and advises swimmers to use guarded beaches.

Two adult ospreys built a nest atop a traffic signal on Viera Boulevard at the northeast corner of Stadium Parkway — their chicks have nearly reached adult weight in 30 days, showing nature’s adaptability in urban settings.

Motorists are advised that FDOT will close the southbound ramp to Malabar Road on I-95 nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from May 6 until May 8 for paving work, so drivers should use exit 176 to reach Palm Bay Road + then turn onto Minton Road for access.

NASA Kennedy Space Center's first woman director, Janet Petro, retired on Friday, May 1 after the Artemis II mission succeeded & Kelvin Manning now serves as acting director, the agency announced.

Eleven softball teams from Brevard County qualified for the FHSAA tournament (regional playoffs begin Wednesday, May 6 for Classes 1A to 4A and Thursday, May 7 for Classes 5A to 7A) and the state finals will take place May 19 to 23 at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood.

Aaron Wolf Concert

7-10 p.m. — Pineapples — Tickets available — So-Cal reggae artist Aaron Wolf returns to the Moon Room with local support from Pine Tree Drive.

Shrek - The Musical

8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with the unforgettable musical adaptation of a beloved fairy tale.

Brevard Community Mental Health Symposium

8 a.m.–3 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Engage with mental health experts and resources in the community.

Shrek - The Musical

8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $81 — Experience the laughter and fun of Shrek brought to life on stage.

Cake Social for Women

4-5:30 p.m. — Serenity Venue — Ticket required — Bring a cake and make new friends while sampling delicious desserts together.

Shrek - The Musical

2-5 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $105 — Enjoy a whimsical live adaptation of the beloved animated classic.

Beetlejuice Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ghost-with-the-most in this hilarious and touching musical adaptation of Tim Burton's classic film.