Good morning, South Bend.

The 41st Annual Culver Lake Festival returned this morning—kicking off a 3-day celebration with a parade that featured fireworks over Lake Max, a car show, a free throw contest, bands, food, and entertainment.

The event, founded in 1984 by the Economic Development Commission and led by Roy Shepered, boosts local economic activity by drawing many visitors.

Last Saturday, a charity hockey game at Compton Family Ice Arena saw Pucks for Autism face Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise over $40,000 for Camp Millhouse programs that support children with disabilities — the event also included a vendor market and sports card and Pokémon trade show.

The Botany Shop on Portage Avenue in South Bend held its 4th annual Plant Pride event Saturday afternoon with more than 20 local makers and vendors taking part despite the rain.

The shop will host additional events later this year— including a maker market series next month.

South Bend Police responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Michigan Street just south of Ireland Road that blocked northbound traffic and diverted vehicles eastbound to the bypass — the northbound ramp to Michigan and southbound traffic near Ireland Road remain blocked as the investigation continues.

On Saturday, a free exhibit at the Grand LV Kull State Room in Niles shared details about two cold cases, including the 50-year-old disappearance of Janis Kay Sanders and the case of Janeice Langs from South Bend.

The event was hosted by Cold No More — supported by Michigan State Police and the Western Michigan Cold Case Program — to raise public awareness about these unsolved cases.

Two Indiana basketball stars, Skylar Diggins and Jackie Young, returned home as 2025 WNBA All-Stars after winning local state titles—Diggins led South Bend Washington to a championship and Young hosted a youth camp and was honored with a mural in Princeton.

Diggins said her family loved watching the game and both players showed strong pride in their roots.

The Happy Campers Band: THC Live Performance

2-6 p.m. — Seitz Park — Free entry — Enjoy the vibes of Grateful Dead covers with The Happy Campers in a park setting.

Grease Sing-Along at the Morris

7 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Sing and dance along to the iconic classic Grease in a fun, immersive outdoor experience.

Python for Scientists Training

August 4th-8th — South Bend Community School Corporation Adult Education — $1750 — Gain valuable Python programming skills tailored for scientific applications.

Les Miserables

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Become a Season Member today for access to 2024-25 Broadway In South Bend shows — Experience Boublil and Schönberg's timeless musical about love, sacrifice, and redemption.

African American Arts & Culture Pavilion

5-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate Black creativity and culture through diverse artistic expressions at this annual pavilion.

Running Wild: 5K Trail Run & 3K Fun Walk

8:30-10:30 a.m. — St. Patrick's County Park — Varies, see RunSignup for details — Annual FUNd-raising run and walk supporting St. Joseph County Parks with a pet-friendly nature scavenger hunt.

Open House at 3410 Addison Street

6-8 p.m. — 3410 Addison Street — Free entry — Explore this beautifully maintained one-story home with modern updates and a lovely backyard.

South Bend Cubs Baseball Night

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — $5 tickets — Experience an evening of baseball cheering on the South Bend Cubs with friends and family.