Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
Good morning, South Bend.
🎭 Culture
The city is opening the 20,000 sqft Raclin Murphy Encore Center with events from Jan.
10 to Jan. 24 featuring a basketweaving workshop (led by the Pokagon Band) and a concert by October London and Micki Miller; a Feb. 6 ribbon cutting and open house follow.
🏛️ Government
The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area will host a free virtual Lunch with the League event on Jan.
9 at noon, featuring Saint Mary’s College provost Megan Halteman Zwart as she explains how to build dialogue skills for working with different viewpoints (the event is open to the public).
🏈 Sports
Voting in the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll is open with 19 nominees from 15 area schools — voters can cast one vote each hour until Jan.
8 at 11:59 p.m.
Indiana football secured defensive end Joshua Burnham's commitment on Sunday night; he posted 'one last ride' on Instagram from South Bend, joining as the program’s seventh transfer.
Burnham, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound player from Traverse City (with one year of eligibility), played 40 games at Notre Dame.
Notre Dame women's basketball lost to Duke 82-68 on Jan.
4, showing limited depth due to fatigue and injuries (including key absences). The team, now 10-4, will face Boston College on Jan. 8 in a bid to rebound.
South Bend Tribune and NDInsider columnist Tom Noie will host his monthly Notre Dame basketball chat on Thursday, Jan.
8 at 8:30 a.m. local viewers may submit questions in advance.
Riley Leonard, former Notre Dame quarterback, started for the Colts on Sunday, Jan.
4 in a 38-30 loss to the Texans. He threw 270 yards and two touchdowns (nearly ending Notre Dame quarterbacks' long NFL losing streak) in his first NFL start.
🎉 South Bend Events
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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.
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.
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