Good morning, Decatur.

Yesterday, Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Aly Delatte of the Decatur Parks Foundation joined Byers & Co to discuss their Scovill Zoo Endowment Fund partnership while explaining how a state program allowed donors to support local non-profits with tax benefits.

Theatre 7 presents Serving Up Love: A Buffet of Songs (a musical cabaret with a buffet dinner) from Feb.

13 to Feb. 15 at The Hall at 520 East North Street in Decatur. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets cost $40, available online by 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8.

Heart & Soul Has Talent is scheduled for Friday, Feb.

27 at 6:30 p.m. at Scovill Banquet Facility, where a dessert buffet, talent show and concert by the Heart & Soul Choir will celebrate creative family-friendly performances, with $15 admission through the Decatur Park District.

Decatur Public Schools board heard a report from Business Information Services showing enrollment challenges as an aging population, limited housing, and fewer jobs hinder growth — private schools now offer tough competition.

Demographer Preston Smith recommended redistricting and workforce development with city leaders to help attract new families.

On Jan. 27, Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to preview upcoming races like the Frost Fifty and Valentine’s Day Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast benefiting Millikin University Track and Field; he also discussed new shoes, Skyscraper Live & F1 racing.

Strings of the Heart: Candlelit Valentine’s Concert & Dinner

7-9:30 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center & Hotel — Cost varies — Enjoy a romantic evening of live strings and a curated dinner in a candlelit atmosphere.