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South Bend
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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 Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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South Bend Record Show
2 p.m. — River Commons Homeowners Association — Cost varies — Explore a vast collection of records in a peaceful neighborhood setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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