Good morning, South Bend.

LOGAN Community Resources is hosting a prom for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities this Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Four Winds Casino + is offering a free developmental screening day for young children on May 19 at its center, with prom registration closing today.

The free Cinco de Mayo Festival will be held on May 2 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, featuring live music, dance, and authentic Mexican cuisine.

All proceeds will support the restoration of St. Adalbert and St. Casimir Catholic Church — a historic local site.

Today, First Fridays in downtown South Bend kicks off at 5 p.m. with the Petals and Pedals event (a celebration featuring a bicycle parade, decorating contest, flower sale and plant crafts) that runs until 9 p.m. (entry is free).

Officers Austin Wiorek and Ashton Ruszkowski surprised a boy whose bike had been reported stolen by first gifting him a new basketball and then, a week later, a new bike (supported by FOP Lodge 36) as shown in a video posted Apr.

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Michigan MotorSports broke ground on its new facility in South Bend on Thursday at Richardson Drive.

The performance automotive parts retailer (currently based in Niles) plans to open the upgraded site early next year.

Jackson Road between York Road and Ironwood Drive remains closed through Monday, May 4; it will reopen on weekdays before closing again next weekend, while part of Locust Road from Prairie Avenue to Ireland Road will close for sewer and water work starting Monday until Friday, May 8.

Former Notre Dame football star Ron Powlus was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the athletic department on April 30 and became the first to hold the role in South Bend, now overseeing football + sports performance, internal operations, equipment and facilities.

At the 2026 South Bend City Track & Field meet, local athletes including defending state champion Adriana Swanson, Saint Joseph’s Matt Champlin + Adams’ Jaidyn Kimbrough delivered standout performances.

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.

DisruptHR South Bend 4.0

4-7 p.m. — The Brick — Free entry — Discover bold ideas that challenge traditional views on work and leadership in a fast-paced format.

Indiana's Mac & Cheese Festival 2026

5-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Cost info unavailable — A cheesy, fun-filled celebration of comfort food in South Bend.

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