Good morning, South Bend.

On Tuesday, Feb 11, the New Prairie Middle School wrestling team received CPR and AED training at New Prairie High School — taught by biomedical science teacher Tonya Aerts and teacher Jenn Smith — to build essential emergency skills.

The session helped the students learn techniques to safely respond during an incident.

The St. Joseph County Parks Department is developing a new county park on Anderson Road in Granger and is seeking input on park services and amenities.

A public open house will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at Discovery Middle School (10050 Brummitt Road) with additional sessions scheduled for April 24 and May 29 to gather ideas for the 115.5-acre property.

Drivers in South Bend will face detours as construction on Ewing Avenue begins Monday—closing the street from Gertrude Street to Kemble Avenue until mid-June—and the first phase will add new curbs, sidewalks, raised intersections and repaving with a second phase scheduled to run until the end of July.

Clay Fire Chief Matthew Dhoore said his certification for the Executive Fire Officer program is in limbo after FEMA canceled the training course—training that required travel to the Emmitsburg campus—leaving him without a clear path for recertification.

Virtual courses will continue—pending further review—while campus sessions remain on hold until officials complete a full program review.

Hamilton's Towing, which has served South Bend for 100 years, recently opened a new building with a gym & hosted a meet and greet on March 17 featuring Purdue Women's Basketball players RaShunda Jones and Amiyah Reynolds to support local female athletes.

Notre Dame football will begin spring practice tomorrow during a compressed session lasting 25 days as coaches fine-tune the lineup ahead of the Blue Gold Game on April 12th.

Three offensive line players will be on limited activity after surgeries—staff plans to adjust strategies as the team prepares for upcoming challenges.

A new ticket guide explains how to buy tickets for the women's NCAA Tournament by listing host sites, team seedings and purchase options for the first two rounds—helping local fans plan for 16 regional games.

The guide gives clear steps so fans can support their teams without traveling far.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toddler Sports Classes

5:15-7:15 p.m. — Indiana Invaders Sports Complex (North) — Registration required — Engage your little ones in active sports classes designed for ages 2-6 to promote development and fun.