Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of July.
Good morning, South Bend.
Crews responded to a home after a storm knocked down power lines onto a kids' playset near Hass Drive on Friday, with smoke seen (no injuries were reported).
AAA says nearly two million Hoosiers are traveling statewide this holiday weekend, with about 1.7 million driving and domestic flights averaging $830; South Bend International noted (long check-in lines) and advised passengers to arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours early.
Local eye doctors say that sunglasses with UV 400 protection are essential for guarding against harmful UVA & UVB rays during summer activities, and they urge everyone—especially kids—to make them a daily habit.
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.
Softball Summer Day Camp II - Pitching & Catching
3:00 – 6:30 PM — Melissa Cook Stadium — Check in 45 minutes prior — Experience what it's like to train like the Irish with pitching and catching fundamentals.
Michiana Kennel Club Dog Show
July 18-19 — 5117 Ironwood Rd. — Entry fees apply — Experience top-tier competition showcasing purebred Labrador Retrievers in an exciting canine event.
18th Annual Old Car Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — La Porte County Historical Society — Registration fee for participants — Celebrate vintage cars and community spirit at this festive auto showcase.
Pilot Explorers Summer Camp for Teens
One-week day camps — Bethel University — Registration required — Experience hands-on learning in STEAM subjects including art, theatre, and esports.
B-29 Superfortress Ride Experience
10:00–11:00 a.m. — Atlantic Aviation SBN — Ticket purchase required — Experience a ride on the iconic B-29 Superfortress, honoring veterans and showcasing aviation history.
Sequoia Rose at Tabor Hill Winery
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant — Ticket information not provided — Experience the unique musical blend of soulful vocals and intricate instrumentals by Sequoia Rose.
Bluey's Big Play
6-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Bluey live in a whimsical theatrical adaptation with captivating puppetry.
21st Lube-a-Thon for Hospice
7 a.m.–6 p.m. — Tom's Car Care Center — $50 donation — Get an oil change and a car wash while supporting a great cause for hospice care.
Nature in the Arts at Lydick Bog
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Lydick Bog — Free entry — Explore the story of ancient glaciers and their impact on our landscape through an educational hike and volunteer workdays.
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