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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ 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. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ 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. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ 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. WSBT
- ➤ 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. South Bend Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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