Good morning, South Bend.

Community members marched from the Civil Rights Heritage Center to the new Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center in South Bend on April 4—officials and local leaders held a ribbon cutting and guided a tour at 1522 Linden Ave.

South Bend’s 34th annual Human Rights Awareness and Award Luncheon will feature human rights attorney Joshua V.

Barr as its keynote on April 22nd at the Century Center — tickets cost $40 per person with a table for eight priced at $300. A free fair housing workshop will run from 8 to 11:15 a.m. on the same day — registration is required.

Two School City of Mishawaka teachers were surprised with Teacher of the Year awards on April 4 (yesterday) for their strong work in the classroom.

Tax Talk from Notre Dame's Tax Assistance Program gives local taxpayers last-minute tips to file their federal and state returns accurately by April 15; it advises reviewing recent life changes that may affect credits and deductions and recommends contributing to IRAs, HSAs, or Indiana 529 Plans to lower tax bills. The program also warns that the IRS will never ask for personal payment details by phone, text, or email—helping South Bend residents avoid scams.

St. Joseph County will soon add five new tornado sirens and upgrade all 67 existing sirens with new motherboards using $1.5 million from the American Rescue Plan.

Officials said installations will begin in the next two weeks in Lakeville, Penn township, along State Road 23 and in North Liberty — aiming to allow precise alerts during severe weather.

Mike Mickens stayed at Notre Dame as a defensive pass-game coordinator after he was passed over for the defensive coordinator role—he continues to focus on developing defensive backs and growing into a role running a team defense.

On Friday, the South Bend Cubs opened their 2025 season on the road against the Beloit Sky Carp in Wisconsin.

Manager Nick Lovullo set a roster of 29 players—19 of whom played at Four Winds Field before, and the team will start another game today at 2:05 p.m.

Indiana All-Stars has revealed its 12-player boys basketball roster of top seniors — including five state champions — and will play Junior All-Stars on June 4 at Greenfield-Central, then face Kentucky All-Stars on June 6 at Lexington Catholic and on June 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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.

OK Go Concert with Special Guest L.A. Exes

7-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience innovative music and creativity with OK Go and the lively L.A. Exes.

Randy Travis Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets starting at $50 — Experience the timeless country sounds of Randy Travis live in concert.

Poker Run

During this fundraiser, participants collect a card at five different locations in downtown South Bend to try to get the best hand. You can buy $10, $25, or $50 hands with proceeds benefiting local refugees.

2025 Autocross (Solo) Event #1

Full day — Tire Rack Technology Center — $37.50 for SCCA members, $50 for non-members — Experience exciting autocross challenges with courses designed for all skill levels.

Manuscripts in May – Free Book Signing Event

6-8 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Local authors discuss their works and sign books at this engaging event.

Run Happy 50K Event

8 AM - 4 PM — Potato Creek State Park — Registration required — Enjoy a fun and relaxed running experience through beautiful nature trails.