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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chico is an 8-month-old pup available for adoption at SBARC since early November — he is learning tricks, loves treats, and would do well in a household with kids. WSBT
- ➤ South Bend residents can use local warming centers as cold weather nears. Charles Black Community Center is open Mon-Thu (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), while other centers offer varied hours so residents should check schedules before visiting. WSBT
- ➤ South Bend Downtown Dining Association gave Beacon Children's Hospital a record check of over $40K from Restaurant Weeks, marking the largest donation in its ten-year partnership; total contributions now exceed $316K. Winter Restaurant Weeks begin Friday, Jan. 23 and run until Feb. 8. WSBT
- ➤ Community meals invite locals to sample different dishes this week. Soup Night will be held Jan. 20 at YMCA O’Brien Center, Burger Night on Jan. 22 at Galien American Legion Post 344, and Winter Restaurant Weeks runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 8 downtown. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ETVoting for the January 12-17 South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll is now open and allows one vote per hour until Thursday, Jan. 22 at 11:59 p.m., with nominees (19 candidates representing 15 schools) competing in various sports. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame plays against undefeated UConn in women's basketball today at 5 p.m. ET at Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, Conn) as the team returns to face the top ranked Huskies after a tough loss last week, with the game shown live on FOX. South Bend Tribune
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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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FUJI BJJ South Bend Winter Championship
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. — Century Center — Tournament entry fees apply — Experience top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition at the South Bend Winter Championship.
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Next to Normal by Phoenix Performing Arts
3:00-5:30 p.m. — Goshen Theater — Tickets available online now — A powerful rock musical that explores the complexities of mental illness in a suburban family through heartfelt music and storytelling.
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