Good morning, Ithaca.

The Women of Cacao Summit will host a chocolate celebration from Sept.

17–20 with an in-person gathering at Hillview Wedding Venue in Danby + virtual sessions following; organizers invite attendees to join local watch parties and explore Ithaca's craft chocolate scene while engaging in discussions on wellness, sustainability, and innovation.

Wes Peden, a top-ranked juggler, performed his show Rollercoaster — inspired by amusement park games — on Saturday evening at Schwartz Center as part of the Hupstate Circus Festival; the sold-out event drew over 400 audience members.

Majority Rules: An American Musical premiered on Aug.

25 at Chain Theatre featuring Cornell students in a witty political satire that explores fraternity culture and national politics through clever writing and strong performances.

The Tatkon Center for New Students, now back in Balch Hall on North Campus after renovations, offers study space, workshops and peer mentoring for incoming first year and transfer students.

The center supports academic and personal growth by hosting events and trivia nights after 5 p.m. on most nights.

TEEN DAY Ithaca's OPT In program of 11 students secured a $10,000 grant from Lead4Change to support youth projects from playhouses to compost sites.

The team will extend sessions from six to eight weeks and raise awards to $200 with applications opening on its website in fall or winter.

Michelle Kortenaar, executive director of the Sciencenter, will retire at the end of February after 17 years leading the hands-on museum that educates 100,000 visitors and 3,000 students each year in Ithaca.

The nonprofit will soon begin a national search for her replacement (she will stay on to oversee some infrastructure improvements until retirement).

Tompkins County commissioned a study that found raising the minimum wage could reduce economic inequities in a region with a high cost of living.

Local officials, who have debated this idea for years, will consider the findings in future discussions.

Chase, a 5-month-old Yorkie-beagle mix with a big personality, is Pet of the Week (pending vaccines) featured by Pawz and Purrz today.

He is finishing crate training, and interested adopters can join the foster-to-adopt program (call 888-506-7727) for details.

Ithaca College Bombers, led by first-year head coach Brandon Maguire, plan a drive towards a Liberty League title.

The team prepares to face conference opponents before the 67th Cortaca game at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 14 (a key part of their push for a playoff run) relying on veteran leadership.

Local football coaches from Ithaca High, Ithaca College and Cornell will share insights during the 50th Tompkins County Sports Council luncheon series starting Thursday, Sept.

10 at the Eagles Club — nine events are planned, including a bye week on Oct. 15.