Good morning, South Bend.

Mike Golic Sr. will host the 5th annual SubPar Classic on Friday, April 24 at Warren Golf Course as part of Notre Dame's Legacy Weekend (featuring Notre Dame legends, celebrity guests, and a tailgate ahead of a men’s lacrosse game on Saturday) to support local charities.

Radio station Sabor Latino moved from the Mary Crest Building to its new space inside PBS Michiana (WNIT station) in South Bend on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the relocation.

A community choir will perform movie music on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre at the Moreau Center for the Arts at Saint Mary’s College, featuring songs from The Greatest Showman, La La Land and Disney classics (donations will be collected on a pay-what-you-can basis).

South Bend Community School Corporation’s board laid the groundwork for major policy updates during Wednesday night’s public work session — including measures for clearer school performance, enhanced accountability, and stronger cybersecurity.

The board expects the first official reading by early May.

Unity Gardens will host an Earth Day celebration Saturday in South Bend with workshops (Native Seed Bomb at 9 a.m., award presentation at noon) and additional sessions (Spring Foraging Walk at 11 a.m. and History Tour with Mitch Yaciw at 1 p.m.), while Krispy Kreme and Franky's Tacos serve treats.

South Bend Fire is nearly finished installing a new alert system — the HAAS safety alert system — that alerts drivers through infotainment centers and warns fire trucks when close to each other to reduce collisions.

The technology is on 29 vehicles and will be fully installed by next month.

On Thursday, Apr. 16, Gov. Mike Braun’s proposal passed the State Budget Committee to add $200 million to Indiana’s childcare voucher program, which will enroll 14,000 more low-income children while 20,000 remain on the waitlist; families can apply online through Early Ed Connect.

After defeating Jimtown, Goshen baseball clinched its first IHSAA 4A sectional title since 2008 and reached its first semi-state since 1981 — with key contributions from Colton Rapp and Braxton Cline.

Two local basketball stars, Nick Shrewsberry and Brady Scholl, have been chosen for the Indiana All-Stars team, which will play the Kentucky All-Stars on June 5 at Lexington Catholic High School + return on June 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Notre Dame’s football secondary is building elite skills under first-year coach Aaron Henry as talented players from Irvington (Adon Shuler), Fort Wayne (Tae Johnson), Texas (Leonard Moore) and St. Louis (Christian Gray) prepare for a competitive fall season in South Bend.

Bethel University introduced David Osborn as its new head men's basketball coach on April 16 in Mishawaka — the former Indiana Wesleyan assistant and Homestead High graduate plans to recruit local talent to boost the Pilots’ performance.

Ethan Roberts, a graduate transfer from Penn, committed Thursday afternoon to join Notre Dame basketball for next season.

Raised near the program and a lifelong fan, he said playing for his dream school marks a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Today, the South Bend Tribune polled 35 former Notre Dame players, coaches, and staff, collecting 149 votes to rank the top teammates over the past 30 years (Steve Vasturia led the list, reflecting the strong bonds that defined the program).

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.