Good morning, Norman.

Law enforcement agencies will host the 50th annual Chili Supper Benefit Thursday (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at Norman High School Commons to raise funds for the Cleveland County Christmas Store that helps low-income families shop for essential holiday items.

The Undergraduate Student Congress approved new executive cabinet appointments and a referendum to remove the 48-member cap on congress as enrollment grows.

It also recognized Black History Month and passed an amendment to allow first-year law students to serve on Superior Court (pending voter approval), officials said.

OU Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Amy Noah will retire in June after more than 20 years of fundraising leadership—her efforts moved operations to the OU Foundation and launched key initiatives, with President Joseph Harroz Jr. naming Jay Kahn as her successor and expecting her to consult.

OU Faculty Senate will vote virtually in the next two days on a resolution clarifying that members did not endorse the decision to end teaching assistant Mel Curth’s duties for grading a Bible-cited paper (the vote was delayed after quorum was not met at Monday’s meeting).

A state House bill headed for debate today aims to stop local governments from banning pet stores from selling pets.

The measure is designed to give families safe access and support local pet businesses (as seen in Midwest City).

OU softball head coach Patty Gasso named former OU pitcher Karlie Keeney interim pitching coach five days before the season began when Jennifer Rocha stepped away for health reasons.

Keeney returned from Kentucky to Norman promptly and helped the team open with a record of 3 to 1 + a steady pitching system.

Despite recent losses, OU women’s basketball is projected as a four-seed and will host NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games at Lloyd Noble Center — based on an ESPN bracketology update from Tuesday.

Parent Café: Café Con Amor

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — Engage in heartfelt discussions about parenting joys and challenges in a supportive environment.

Wine & Chocolate Pairing at the Winery

12-7 p.m. — Native Spirits Winery — $25 per person, $40 for 2 — Unwind with a delightful combination of wine and chocolate treats this Valentine's Day.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

7:30 p.m. — Crocs — Ticket required — Experience a mesmerizing water circus show that's fun for all ages.

Severe Weather Awareness Expo

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Penn Square Mall — Free entry — Learn about severe weather safety with local meteorologists and fun family activities.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Sooner Mall — Tickets start at $76 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Cirque Italia with thrilling water acts.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Sooner Mall — Starting at $78 — Experience a mesmerizing evening of aquatic acrobatics and breathtaking performances.