Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend-area families have many Easter events ahead.

Church of the Rock in Elkhart hosts a Passion Play at 7 p.m. today while Trinity Lutheran in St. Joseph holds an Easter Egg Hunt from 5 to 7 p.m.; additional egg hunts and train rides continue through early April.

Woodie's Supermarket in Bremen has begun a program to collect spare change for local charities, already raising $100 (for Grace Food Pantry) in March.

The initiative will donate funds to a different charity each month based on community suggestions on Facebook.

Ellen Jovin returns with her Grammar Table in Three Oaks on March 23 when she will host a pre-screening session at Vickers Theatre (6 N.

Elm St.) at 6 p.m. before her husband shows the docu-comedy Rebel with a Clause at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Potawatomi Zoo is hosting its last Winter Days weekend with open hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday — the zoo will open its new season on Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m.

The Indiana State Board of Accounts released its audit report on South Bend Community School Corp covering July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 on March 19 — the local Tribune is reviewing the findings and has requested an interview with SBCSC for further comment.

Indiana DNR launched a free permit last Thursday that lets local fishers harvest invasive carp 24/7, including silver, grass, and black carp.

Fisher requests must include specific dates, locations, and gear before any harvest begins.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman honored late coach Lou Holtz on Monday, March 18 at a memorial service attended by former players + said Holtz’s advice guided him through tough losses.

He added the team will start its season on Sept. 6 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.

Men’s March Madness round-of-64 games happened Thursday — Ohio State faced TCU at 12:15 p.m. on CBS while Duke played Siena at 2:50 p.m. — with other games airing on TNT and CBS.

WSBT22 skipped its local news updates at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. that day.

Triton High School seniors Landon Patrick and Gage Riffle led their team to a 53-51 win on March 14 — a win that sends them to the IHSAA semi-state — and they will face Tri-County tomorrow at the Marian Crawley Center at Lafayette Jefferson High School.

We Are Phoenix - Music of Rebirth and Renewal

The South Bend Chamber Singers will present the Indiana premiere of a new oratorio for choir and strings with video projections by American composer Tim Takach. We Are Phoenix illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. With the Notre Dame Children's Choir.

We Are Phoenix - Music of Rebirth and Renewal

The South Bend Chamber Singers will present the Indiana premiere of a new oratorio for choir and strings with video projections by American composer Tim Takach. We Are Phoenix illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. With the Notre Dame Children's Choir.

Neighborhood Evolution: Explore South Bend's Small Developer Ecosystem

5-10 p.m. — Aloft South Bend — Event cost varies — Discover how local developers are revitalizing South Bend through transformative projects and innovative community strategies.

Polish Easter Food Blessing

12-6 p.m. — St. Joseph Young Men's Society — Free entry — Celebrate culture with traditional Polish food and community activities.

Easter Elegance: Brunch with the Bunny

2-4:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — Reservations required — Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch featuring prime rib, action stations, and Bunny photos.

Fence Games 2026

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Custom Machine Motioneering Inc. — Ticket costs vary — Experience a two-day national fence competition showcasing craftsmanship and innovation in real-world conditions.

Mother & Daughter Sneaker Ball: Princess Edition

3-6 p.m. — Century Center — Cost not specified — Dance and showcase your coolest sneakers at this fun, stylish celebration of the mother-daughter bond.