Good morning, South Bend.

More than 70 volunteers cleaned up the Portage Manor area on Saturday as they collected 210 bags of trash along Portage Avenue from Boland Drive to Council Oak Center (organized by county surveyor Derek Dieter).

On its 61st anniversary, the community recalls the Palm Sunday Tornadoes outbreak of April 11, 1965, which spawned 47 tornadoes, killed 82 people and injured nearly 700.

South Bend History Museum displays vintage newspaper excerpts, including a 1967 report of 200 to 300 Notre Dame students attempting a panty raid at St. Mary’s College, and spans local events from 1904 to 1942 that capture the city’s colorful past.

More than 200 female leaders and students gathered at McKenna Hall on Saturday, April 11 for the Business of Her conference.

The event featured panels, breakout sessions, inspirational stories, and networking + the first 50 registrants received a free tote bag and it was created by a Notre Dame alumna.

Volunteers at Bendix Woods County Park worked to restore the iconic Studebaker trees, planted in 1938 to spell out the brand from the sky.

The group removed brush yesterday and will meet again on May 9 (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) to continue the conservation effort.

Notre Dame lacrosse defeated top-ranked North Carolina 10-5 Saturday at Arlotta Stadium in front of 5-000 fans; the win improved the team’s record against top competition to 7-1 since 2015.

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.

Pure Breeds Of Comedy VOL. 3 (Mother's Day Edition)

8-11 p.m. — Century Center — 25% of profits support a charitable cause — Enjoy a laugh-filled Mother's Day special with top comedians.