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South Bend
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several community organizations host dining events this week, starting with Soup Night at the Downtown YMCA on Feb. 10 and continuing with burger nights, fish fries, brunch, and buffets in South Bend, Niles, Galien, Mishawaka, and North Liberty. Check local venues for times and ticket details (menus vary). South Bend Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Animal Resource Center cares for Maverick, a three-year-old stray known for his gentle nature (and unique brown-spoted eye) who now awaits adoption. He is current with his vaccinations and ready to become a loving addition to a local family. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympics Indiana hosted the Jingle Jam Basketball Tournament in Culver on Saturday, Feb. 8 (with 29 teams competing in full-court and half-court games and skill contests). Gold, silver, and bronze medals plus sportsmanship awards were given out. WSBT
- ➤ Voting is open now for the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll for Feb. 2-7, and voters can cast one vote per hour until Thursday, Feb. 12 (11:59 p.m. ET). South Bend Tribune
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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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Cinderella Tea Party
7:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Experience the enchanting Cinderella ballet reimagined for families with both classic and contemporary dances.
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South Bend Polar Plunge
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Register for participation — Dive into the frosty fun while supporting Special Olympics Indiana athletes.
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David Lester Learn: Entanglements and Urban Archaeology Exhibition
5-8 p.m. — South Bend Museum of Art — Free entry — Explore the dialogue between David Lester Learn's Urban Archaeology sculptures and recent Entanglements paintings in this unique exhibition.
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