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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Spring South Bend Artisan Market, featuring dozens of local artists and vendors, returns this weekend to offer a variety of customizable goods and handmade items. ABC 57
- ➤ South Bend's First Friday event, themed 'Disney Downtown,' features character meet and greets, themed activities, sales, and live entertainment throughout downtown venues. WSBT
- ➤ South Bend local businesses, led by women, celebrate International Women's Day, emphasizing support and networking for female entrepreneurs. ABC 57
- ➤ A new cocktail bar named Salvation, located in the former Salvation Army building now the Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub in South Bend, receives a favorable liquor license review. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ South Bend City Church has inaugurated its newly renovated space in a historic building, now serving as a center for worship and community programs, following a $5 million investment. WSBT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph County Police Department located and registered a non-compliant sex offender thanks to public assistance. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Notre Dame initiates a hiring freeze due to the financial impact of federal funding changes, despite recently being awarded Best Place to Work in America. ABC 57
- ➤ IU School of Medicine-South Bend and University of Notre Dame are organizing a 'Stand Up for Science' rally to advocate for science as a public good and call for the restoration of federal scientific funding, among other goals. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mike Martin, the new Notre Dame football general manager and former Detroit Lions executive, emphasizes flexibility in managing NIL deals and positional value for the evolving college game. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football's Jeremiyah Love played all four College Football Playoff games without surgery for a late-season knee injury, thanks to a strategic rehab plan. South Bend Tribune
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The Addams Family Musical
The Addams Family is a comical musical about Wednesday Addams, who brings home her 'normal' boyfriend, creating family chaos during a dinner with secrets.
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Oliver Mansion Specialty Tour: Gaslights and Granite Boulders
Explore the historic Oliver Mansion on a guided tour that examines its technological evolution and architectural features.
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MARA Quarterly Community Meeting
Join us as we discuss progress made since last year and explore opportunities for continued collaboration! As always, feel free to share this invitation with your network or any community members who should be part of the conversation.
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Actors From The London Stage Perform Shakespeare's Hamlet
This stage adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet explores themes of madness, revenge, and the supernatural in a compelling interpretation of the classic play.
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Duke vs. Notre Dame Lacrosse
12 PM — Arlotta Stadium — Streaming available — Catch the exciting college lacrosse matchup between Duke and Notre Dame live from South Bend.
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Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
Bring your pets for a fun photo opportunity with Bunny — 12-4 p.m. — University Park Mall — Free entry — Capture adorable moments with your furry friends this Easter!
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South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. | South Bend, Indiana | Free | Connect with local women in a supportive and inspiring small group setting.
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Trinity School Open House
7-8 p.m. | Trinity School at Greenlawn | Free entry | Explore Trinity School's rigorous education and community-focused values during the open house event.
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South Bend Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. — Chicory Cafe — Individual ticket required — Solve clues and tackle wacky tasks to explore hidden gems in South Bend.
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Mother & Daughter Sneaker Ball
4-6:30 p.m. — Century Center — Check event page for pricing — Get ready to groove with your mom for a night of fun and unforgettable memories.
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