Good morning, Norman.

On Saturday, Aug. 30, National Grief Awareness Day will be observed as experts from Calm Waters Program urge Norman educators and parents to watch for signs of grief—like changes in sleep and appetite—in children starting school.

They advise using free resources to help make classrooms safer for students dealing with loss.

Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash resigned on Friday after nearly six months in office because his family found a new home outside the ward—Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman said a citizen committee will review applicants to fill his seat until the February elections.

The AP poll placed Texas at No.1 after a close vote that edged out Penn State by five points—the closest vote since 1998—and the Sooners open the season ranked No.18.

Former OSU Cowboy Rickie Fowler came up clutch at TPC Southwind on August 10 by closing with a 1-under 69 to finish T6 at 10-under, move to No.48 in the FedEx Cup, and secure his ticket to next week's BMW Championship and next year's eight Signature Events.

Local college players Sam Stevens and Viktor Hovland plus former OU Sooner Chris Gotterup are set to compete in next week's PGA Tour playoffs.

Glass Bead Suncatcher Workshop

2-3 p.m. — Uncanny Art House — Cost not specified — Create a vibrant glass bead suncatcher in this fun workshop with artist Lindsey Martin-Prascher.

Red Clay Roots Festival

1 PM – 7 PM — The Standard — Admission details TBA — Vibe to amazing tunes and connect with fellow music lovers at this vibrant festival.

Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park

6-8 p.m. — Choctaw Creek Park — Free to attend — Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious food, and a pepper eating contest.

Crimson Friday Concert

2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

Thu-Sun, Sep 11-14th — Paycom Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant, enchanting world of insects in this mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance.