Good morning, Melbourne.

From Sept. 5 to 11, local events will happen with a free movie on Merritt Island at 7:30 p.m., live concerts at Wickham Park, and theater shows in Melbourne.

They also include free kids admission at Brevard Zoo plus guided tours at Turkey Creek Sanctuary and a boat trip to Samsons Island by reservation.

On Saturday, Sept.6, Space Coast Honor Flight will fly 50 veterans from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Washington, D.C. in an Allegiant Air charter that shortens the travel time for elderly passengers.

Airport officials invite groups to attend the welcome-home ceremony at the terminal between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. — free parking is provided.

Melbourne police said Tuesday that a shooting inside a home on Poplar Lane on Friday night left 2-year-old Bles’Syn Lightner dead and injured a 54-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman — investigators are pursuing active leads.

Health First approved a master plan to expand Viera Hospital by doubling its bed capacity to 214 and enhancing emergency, surgical, and cardiac care.

The hospital will roll out expansion projects over the next 18 months—boosting services after Orlando Health’s Rockledge Hospital closed.

Readers can vote online for the PuroClean of Melbourne Girls Athlete of the Week—nominees include Anna Ely, Hannah Hall, Lily Ruda, Kate Segre-Lewis and Isabella Williamson based on performances from Aug.

25-30; voting began Tuesday morning and will close at noon Friday, Sept. 5 with one vote allowed per device each hour.

Melbourne High School Football Game

7-11 p.m. — Melbourne High School — Admission varies — Catch the Melbourne varsity football team in action against Halifax Academy.

STPS Turtle Krawl 5K

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM — James H. Nance Park — Registration fee required — Support sea turtle conservation and enjoy a morning run in the beautiful Brevard County.

Community Health Talk

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Sandpiper Room — Free entry — Explore community health topics through interactive discussions and activities led by health professionals.

Do It For P Community Health Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Carver Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate community wellness with free health resources and education aimed at promoting overall well-being.

Let’s Gravel!

7-11 a.m. — Three Forks Conservation Area — Free entry — Enjoy a challenging 50-mile ride with hydration and nutrition provided by Trek of Melbourne Florida.

Oktoberfest & Puptoberfest

11 a.m.–10 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate with your pups at a day full of festive fun, live music, and tasty local brews.

Salsa Dance Night: Havana Nights

6-9:30 p.m. — Venezia Wine Veranda — $10 at the door — Experience Cuban rhythm with a Salsa class followed by social dancing and delicious culinary specials.