Good morning, South Bend.

The Good Shepherd Montessori School in South Bend will partially demolish its 55-year-old bell tower to repair the weathered structure; deconstruction is expected to start by week's end and finish before school resumes in August + community members are invited to share ideas for a new design.

A Mishawaka man received a new American flag from WNDU’s Meaning of Flags series to honor his Navy veteran grandfather and welcome his grandparents—coming soon to help after his daughter was born.

The flag replaces a weather-damaged one and will be retired by a Marine friend.

Cooling centers are available in South Bend and Mishawaka today as summer temperatures rise.

Libraries and community centers (including water bottle filling stations) offer relief with varying hours and closures on Juneteenth and Independence Day.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged, Revised, Again) from today to June 14 at 403 N.

Main St. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on June 11-13 and 2 p.m. on June 14; visitors should use alternate parking due to a nearby water main project.

Michiana Alliance for Democracy will host a watch party for the Rise Up, Sing Out concert to celebrate First Amendment freedoms on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at The Hall at St. Peter’s (915 N.

Ironwood Drive), featuring a cash bar and free admission by RSVP.

South Bend schools will host its second annual Hop On and Hire event Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the SBCSC Transportation + Vehicle Maintenance Facility at 3003 N.

Bendix Drive to recruit bus drivers for the school year by offering on-site interviews, test drives, and refreshments.

Health doctors urge residents to take heat precautions by staying indoors with AC, drinking water and wearing lightweight clothing if vulnerable.

They warn overheated medications lose potency and advise quick care for heat cramps or exhaustion — helping avoid serious heat illness.

Local officials advise swimmers in Lake Michigan to wear life jackets + stay alert to dangerous currents for safer water recreation.

The guidelines help residents follow best practices and enjoy the lake responsibly.

Residents can explore 20 day trip destinations within a five-hour drive from South Bend, covering sites like Notre Dame, historic lighthouses, and national parks.

The Tribune’s list (compiled for summer travelers) offers ideas for quick outdoor adventures in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop in South Bend

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — All materials provided — Craft your own beautiful Turkish mosaic lamp in this beginner-friendly workshop.

Beetlejuice Musical

2-5 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the hilariously spooky tale of Lydia Deetz and the ghost-with-the-most in this Broadway musical adaptation.

Notre Dame Co-Ed Youth Basketball Camp

9 a.m.-Noon — Joyce Center — Registration required — Learn basketball skills and compete with peers at this engaging youth camp.

Midwest Twilight Imperium Championship

9:00 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — Entry fee varies — Compete against players nationwide in an epic Twilight Imperium tournament.

Point Guard University Basketball Camp - South Bend

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $200 — A 4-day youth basketball camp focused on skill development and competition.

Concours d'Lemons

12-5 p.m. — Studebaker National Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the quirkiest cars and most ridiculous trophies at this fun automotive show.