Good morning, South Bend.

Mayor James Mueller temporarily renamed two intersections in South Bend for Dyngus Day.

The intersection of Keller St and Bendix Drive became Dyngus Day Drive and West Western Ave and Laurel St turned into Solidarity Day Drive (renamed Monday, Apr. 6).

South Bend Record Show returns April 12 at the Gillespie Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 38 vendors will offer thousands of vinyl records, CDs and music collectibles, while door prize drawings and free tote bags for the first 75 add family-friendly fun.

South Bend schools are holding recruiting events for certified teachers + staff for the 2026-27 school year, with historic raises and increased support making the district competitive.

Superintendent Monsour Eid said the hiring efforts aim to fill every teaching position locally.

West Douglas Road between Shaughn Street and State Road 23 in Mishawaka will be reduced to one lane westbound starting at 7 a.m. Monday for utility installations, with work scheduled to end on April 15.

Motorists should allow extra time for travel.

Cassandre Prosper declared on Monday, Apr.

6 that she would not use her fifth season at Notre Dame and instead pursue a professional career in the WNBA. She finished her collegiate career playing 97 games exclusively for the Irish.

Notre Dame basketball opens its 14-day transfer portal window today after a 13-18 season; six players announced their departures while one key forward returns to the team.

Coach Shrewsberry + staff now search over 1,000 candidates to fill the roster ahead of the next season.

Advancing one round further in the NCAA Tournament, Notre Dame women's basketball finished the season ranked No. 9 in the AP Poll—a season-high finish not seen since 2019—and will open next season on Nov.

1 against Villanova in Rome, Italy on Fox Sports 1.

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.

MATILDA, The Musical

April 24-26 Saint Mary’s College presents a fantastic production of Matilda! Both kids and adults will love this full-blown production with a great cast, professional orchestra, and amazing sets and costumes. Don’t miss it! TIckets at saintmarys.edu/events or at the door.

Spring Latin Dance Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Stockroom East — Free entry — Celebrate spring with vibrant Latin rhythms and dance the night away.

Monday’s Were Made Mahj!

6-8 p.m. — Manny's Sports Bar — Ticket required — Enjoy a fun night of Mahjong with guidance and good company at a local hotspot.

BACA's South Bend Learning Center Ice Cream Social

12-3 p.m. — Behavior Analysis Center for Autism BACA — Free entry — Enjoy ice cream and discover sensory-friendly resources for children with autism.