Good morning, South Bend.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that Indiana's unemployment claims rose to 3,481 last week (up from 3,445) even as national claims dropped to 199,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis.

South Bend residents can recycle their Christmas trees free of charge from tomorrow to Jan.

29 in the city’s solid waste program; trees must be set at the curb by 6 a.m. on pickup days and free for one tree per household while extra trees cost ten dollars each.

Plant Sale & Swap at Potawatomi Conservatories

12:00-2:00 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — $5 Adults | $3 Kids | Free for Members — Explore a variety of plants and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

Adult & Youth Social Bowling Night

5-7 p.m. — Strikes & Spares Entertainment Center — $25 — Enjoy friendly competition and perfect your bowling skills with friends at this community event.

Happy Hour at Hammer & Quill

5:30-11:30 p.m. — Hammer & Quill — $ — Unwind with light hor d’oeuvres, two drink tickets, and live music from the South Bend Symphony String Quintet.

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 with Anthony McGill

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an emotionally powerful evening featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 and acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill.

South Bend Record Show

2 p.m. — River Commons Homeowners Association — Cost varies — Explore a vast collection of records in a peaceful neighborhood setting.