Good morning, Springfield.

Hundreds gathered for Brew at the Zoo in Forest Park today as local breweries offered craft beers & family-friendly activities to energize the event.

City & school officials held a meeting Tuesday at the corner of Chestnut and Prospect streets to review plans for the new Gerena School.

The four-story building is set for about 800 students with improved traffic flow; construction will start in 2028 and open in 2030.

Children enjoyed a model train experience at Union Station during the Kids on Track weekend event, which featured roundtrip rides from Springfield to Hartford and displays of model railroads while the Amherst Railway Society advanced efforts to spark interest in STEM learning.

A low-cost pet vaccine clinic was held on Saturday in Westfield to offer vaccinations (and microchips) for cats and dogs, and Second Chance Animal Services will host a weekly clinic in Springfield on Wednesdays.

The Red Sox have been winning and will play the White Sox on Tuesday at Fenway Park while remaining calm about potential trade moves.

The team stays focused on winning games and will see if new players join to enhance the lineup — a plan that shows cautious optimism.

Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela hit a grand slam Monday night in Sacramento and two more home runs Friday, helping his team win road games against both the Athletics and Dodgers.

He now has 14 homers and praised his teammates (acknowledging the impact of key players' injuries).

The Red Sox are monitoring Tanner Houck as he increases his pitch count at the spring training facility while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

The team said he may face hitters soon and could join a rehab assignment later this month.

Fill-in shortstop Andruw Monasterio shined on Saturday against the Dodgers as he hit a game-winning leadoff double & scored the decisive run, keeping his spot amid discussions to trade for a long-term option.

The team will choose soon while reviewing its options.

The Red Sox swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles with four homers and a strong rookie start, finishing a seven-game west coast trip.

The team returns to Boston today before a six-game homestand against the White Sox and Athletics begins Tuesday.

5th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K

8 PM — Old Monkey House — $40 registration — Participate in a run/walk that raises awareness for mentorship in under-resourced communities.