Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend residents can enjoy several food events this week starting with a Wine Walk downtown today from 5–9 p.m. offering paired bites and tasting glasses, while additional events feature burger night on July 9, fish fries on July 10 and 11, plus a parish festival on July 18.

Plumbing repairs forced a water shutdown Tuesday morning at the Alonzo Watson Drive complex, leaving residents to use portable toilets until water was restored later that day and raising concerns about ongoing maintenance issues.

The St. Joseph County 4-H Fair is underway at the South Bend fairgrounds—featuring livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live music and classic fair foods that engage local visitors today.

The event highlights community fun and a tradition of local celebration.

Fire investigators looked into a Monday morning blaze that damaged the Maranatha Fellowship Church on Ewing (between Miami and Ireland Road) and found that water in the basement prevented entry.

County officials pulled the planned Midwest Continental Divide Trail project that was set to link western St. Joseph County to South Bend’s west side after North Liberty residents raised concerns about safety, property values, and the environment.

No further meetings are planned regarding the project.

The southbound lane of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between Washington Street and Jefferson Boulevard is closed today for a fire hydrant replacement, with traffic detoured west on Colfax Avenue, south on Main Street and east on Western Avenue until it reopens Thursday, July 9 (weather permitting).

The St. Joseph County Council pulled the proposal for a Midwest Continental Divide Trail from its agenda after community members raised concerns over farmland and private property at a Monday public meeting — Councilman Randy Figg confirmed the decision.

Notre Dame basketball faces a recruiting challenge as it shifts its approach after a tough 13–18 season; coach Micah Shrewsberry said the team will rely on six transfers to fill immediate roster needs.

The change comes as the program weighs cost-controlled options from high school and transfer portal recruits.

Golfers will swing at Four Winds Field tomorrow as First Tee hosts a family event that teaches golf fundamentals & life skills.

Coaches and volunteers will guide participants through interactive stations designed to help young players learn the game.

The Epson Tour’s 15th annual Four Winds Invitational returns to Blackthorn Golf Club from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, drawing 144 golfers from 20 countries.

Local players such as Annabelle Pancake-Webb and Becca Huffer will compete while raising funds for Beacon Children’s Hospital (implementing the AngelEye MilkTracker system).

A special project reviews how 19 now-closed Indiana high schools produced IHSAA basketball state champions, with wins from teams like South Bend Central and South Bend Clay, preserving community pride and sports history for local fans.

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.