Good morning, South Bend.

Photos taken Friday, Feb.

13 capture Potawatomi Zoo animals such as red pandas, marmosets, and giraffes in their winter habitat. The images offer a unique seasonal glimpse for visitors in South Bend.

Twin City Players will perform Emma, adapted by Kate Hamill from Jane Austen's novel, from Feb.

20 through March 8 at TCP Playhouse on W. Glenlord Road. The production offers a fresh feminist twist with screwball comedy and unexpected turns.

Edison Middle School student O'Shay Smith, 13, said he was inspired by Notre Dame football star Leonard Moore's visit on Feb.

13, an event that aimed to promote athletic role models among students.

A judge ruled on Monday that South Bend Community Schools can keep the Clay High School building after a state order required it to be available for a charter school; the district had voted to renovate the building for vocational classes after it closed in 2024.

Today in South Bend, harsh winter weather has caused water main breaks — crews working 24/7 repair 150-year-old pipes and test for contaminants that may leave residents without water for days.

On Feb. 14, Notre Dame basketball earned a key ACC win at Purcell Pavilion that lifted team morale (their record now 12-14 overall and 3-10 in the ACC) as they prepare for Saturday’s play-in game at Pittsburgh.

South Bend Saint Joseph clinched the Northern Indiana Conference title with 16 wins in its last 18 games and entered the USA Today Network Indiana High School Boys Basketball Poll Feb.

16 at No. 10 in Class 4A; its only losses were to Mt. Vernon (Fortville) and Silver Creek.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan O'Flanagan Stand-Up Comedy Show

6:30-9 p.m. — Cheers Bar and Grill — $12 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Ryan O'Flanagan and local comedians.

Michiana Home Show

10 AM – 7 PM — Century Center — Free entry — Explore vendor booths showcasing home improvement and design.

Spring Plant Sale & Swap

12-3 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — Members access at noon, non-members at 1 p.m. — A chance to buy and trade plants with fellow gardening enthusiasts.