Good morning, Norwalk.

The East Norwalk Neighborhood Association is hosting its 7th Annual Community Shredding Event today from 9 to 11 a.m. at the East Norwalk Library parking lot at 51 Van Zant St, letting 06855 residents shred up to 3 boxes free with fees for extra boxes and for other ZIP codes.

Malta House will host its annual gala on May 8 at Woodway Country Club in Darien to raise funds for housing and support services for pregnant and parenting mothers experiencing homelessness.

The event will honor Robert J. Granata of the First County Bank Foundation for his ongoing support.

Chief Joseph, a Maasai leader from Kenya, will be featured today as a speaker at the Norwalk Earth Day Festival on the Green.

He will speak at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, sharing insights on climate change and the Maasai community's adaptive efforts.

Norwalk’s Board of Estimate and Taxation cut the school budget increase from 4.91% to 4% on Wednesday night, leaving Superintendent Alexandra Estrella disappointed as the final education budget dropped to $257 million from the proposed $263 million.

A new report from the American Lung Association finds Fairfield County has the worst ozone pollution east of Texas—this worsening air quality may lead to more asthma cases and emergency room visits as local traffic and climate change contribute to the risk.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church seeks to modify its permit to allow non-member events in its community center amid neighbor concerns over noise and parking; the Planning and Zoning Commission will review conditions — including limited event hours and private security — on May 6.

Silversun Pickups Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets starting at $84 — Experience a can't-miss live performance from Silversun Pickups in Norwalk.

Sonora Dinamita de Any Velazquez Concert

8 PM — La Bonita — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Sonora Dinamita de Any Velazquez in an intimate setting.