Good morning, South Bend.

Forester, a 6-year-old dog at South Bend Animal Resource Center since early March, needs a forever home.

He is healthy—up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative—and gets along well with other pets and kids.

The Equity Arts program at The Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend will host the second annual South Bend High School Music Festival on Monday March 31—more than 250 high school students will perform in 12 musical ensembles with free admission and doors opening at 7 p.m.—.

The IREAD test is now mandatory for all Indiana third-graders to measure foundational reading skills and for second-graders who must attend summer school if they do not pass.

School officials advise parents to read with their children daily as the next testing window runs May 12 through June 27.

After rolling her left ankle in Notre Dame’s tournament opener against Stephen F.

Austin, guard Olivia Miles showed strength in warmups—wearing a black brace on her ankle that did not slow her sprint—while Coach Niele Ivey said she will try to play against Michigan on Sunday.

Notre Dame beat Michigan 76 to 55 on Sunday in the NCAA tournament.

Sophomore Hannah Hidalgo scored 21 points and Liatu King had 18 points with 15 rebounds, and the team will face the winner of Louisville and TCU in the Sweet 16.

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.

Mandy Patinkin Live Performance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — DeBartolo Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed talents of Mandy Patinkin as he performs live in concert.

Bob Dylan Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets on sale February 7th — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan as he continues to push his artistic boundaries.