Good morning, Worcester.

Artemis II crew members left Earth wearing bright orange Orion Crew Survival System suits built on Franklin Street by David Clark Co. with local engineer Nick Deane (Worcester native) assisting; the suits protect the crew during high-risk launch and reentry and reflect our city's long legacy in space innovation.

Marlborough-based Boston Scientific finalized its purchase of California firm Valencia Technologies on Wednesday, adding an implantable eCoin system to treat bladder problems — financial details were not shared.

Worcester offers a diverse lineup of events this week: the Golden Gays drag show with a potential Easter Bunny sighting plays at Electric Haze at 3 p.m. April 4, while Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will thrill crowds at DCU Center from April 9 to 12.

UMass has named three finalists to replace Chancellor Collins.

The finalists include an internal candidate, a New York Times best seller, and a Harvard Ph.D. as the university continues its search.

At Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Quinsigamond Community College, physics and chemistry professors tested how marshmallow Peeps react under heat and vacuum conditions.

They found that moisture evaporation (which boosts pressure) causes the Peeps to swell and collapse.

Sen. Ryan Fattman set the stage for a new agricultural school in Worcester County when his FARM Bill amendment passed the Senate on April 1.

The bill directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to study feasibility, hold a local hearing, and deliver a final report by July 1.

Community Healthlink plans to close two women’s recovery services (Beryl’s House and Orchard Street) and its local housing program while union Local 509 will meet with state lawmakers to explore options that protect jobs and vital support services, a move affecting roughly 450 employees.

UMass Chan researchers found that gut inflammation can change nerve patterns and lead to uncoordinated muscle contractions in IBD patients.

The study suggests that activating a hypoxia stress response early may protect nerves from lasting damage.

A parent of Saint Vincent sold two Washington Square properties (a four-story building at 20 Washington Square and a three-story building at 10 Washington Square) to Chacharone for $1.9M.

Boston College baseball teammates Tyler Mudd and Luke Gallo honor their Shrewsbury roots from Coolidge Elementary, where Mudd once umpired Gallo’s games.

The players are now key figures as the Eagles climb national rankings and reflect on a bond that began in Little League.

Local college soccer teams from Anna Maria, Assumption, Holy Cross and Worcester State will compete in the first annual Smile Cup on April 11 at Foley Stadium to raise funds for the Josh Thibodeau Helping Hearts Foundation; tickets are $10 for adults (free for kids under 16).

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

10 AM – 1 PM — Waters Farm — Registration required — Enjoy a fun-filled day with egg hunts, games, and local vendors at Waters Farm.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

11 AM – 3 PM — DCU Center — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate family fun at this thrilling circus extravaganza.

Who Is Eartha Mae?

2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance from Eartha Mae at a renowned Worcester venue.

Bingo Mingle

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — A lively evening of Bingo filled with laughs and opportunities to meet new people.

The Living Tombstone Concert

8-11 p.m. — Palladium — $85-143 — Experience the energetic sounds of The Living Tombstone live in Worcester's iconic venue.

Alton Brown's Culinary Variety Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Check venue for pricing — A night of cooking, comedy, music, and science with Alton Brown.

Adirondack Thunder at Worcester Railers

11:05 a.m. — Worcester Railers HC — Check for ticket prices — Watch thrilling ECHL action as the Railers face off against the Thunder.

Des Rocs Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the gritty, infectious rock sound of New York City singer-songwriter Des Rocs.

Dog Man - The Musical

6-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a delightful theatrical experience with Dog Man brought to life in this exciting musical.

Bat Out of Hell

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket info available — Experience the iconic rock musical inspired by Jim Steinman's music.