Good morning, Ithaca.

On August 7, TC3 will sign a transfer agreement with Cornell at 1:30 p.m. at the Tompkins Cortland Community College Farm—students in the Sustainable Farming and Food Systems program will get priority for transfers to Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as TC3 President Dr. Amy Kremenek and CALS Dean Benjamin Houlton speak at the event.

Canadian wildfires have sent smoky air over Ithaca today with air quality alerts issued in Tompkins County, and residents report hazy skies amid warm conditions.

Forecasters say temperatures and humidity will gradually rise later in the week — the skies will remain mostly calm despite the smoke.

Ithaca officials are asking residents to help choose downtown projects for the DRI grant application as the city aims to secure $10 million to revitalize the State Street Corridor—responses must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, with the full application due in October.

The input will influence plans to boost housing, business growth and public improvements in downtown.

A recall was issued for Backyard Kids KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens after utility hooks were found to pose a strangulation hazard following the death of a 23-month-old child in Oregon.

Backyard Kids has agreed to provide free replacement hooks—customers should remove and stop using the original hooks immediately.

Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz and cider from talented local musicians every Monday evening.

Mosaic Foundation Performance at South Hill Cider

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $10 cover at the door — Experience internationally influenced reggae with diverse sounds and uplifting messages.

The Evergreen Social Vintage Market

12-4 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Check for any entry fee — Explore a vibrant market filled with vintage clothing, delicious cider, live music, and unique finds.

Mondays with MAQ at South Hill Cider

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz with the talented MAQ ensemble while sipping heirloom cider.

Richie Stearns and Friends Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5-$10 suggested donation — Enjoy eclectic banjo music and local vibes in a beautiful cider setting.

Rose Ellen / Sam Lupowitz / Mandy Goldman

7 p.m. — The Downstairs — $5 — Enjoy a night of local music talent at a cozy Ithaca venue.

Sit! Stay! Read!

3-4 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Free event — Experience a delightful literary gathering featuring reading activities with a community focus.