Good morning, South Bend.

St. Pius X Church in Granger opened a sensory room today for worshippers with autism to join mass using bean bags, weighted blankets, and noise cancelling headphones; church leaders say the room is open during all services to provide a calm place for over 3,000 members.

Religious officials said the design lets families use fidget toys and sit in comfortable seating—features they hope will be adopted by other community spaces—making mass more accessible for those with sensory needs.

Over the weekend, lifeguards rescued swimmers from dangerous rip currents at Lake Michigan beaches, with Michigan City's Washington Park rescuing two swimmers on July 20—while New Buffalo guards saved about 13 people over two days amid strong structural currents near the pier.

Main Street from Calvert to Dayton—closed for sewer repairs on Thursday—had its southbound lane reopen by the end of the day while the northbound lane will remain closed until July 28 if weather permits; drivers were advised to use Calvert Street and Indiana Avenue via Michigan Street instead.

Coach Fran Brown praised former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli— a fourth-year junior who joined Syracuse after entering the transfer portal in mid-April— for his poise on a key drive against Penn State that sparked an important Orange Bowl semifinal victory.

Angeli now competes with LSU transfer Rickie Collins for the starting job as Syracuse training camp approaches.

Georgia prep quarterback Teddy Jarrard, a four-star recruit, committed to Notre Dame’s Class of 2027 on Thursday afternoon and chose the Irish over offers from top programs.

He becomes the third pledge in the class — his decision boosts the team’s recruiting momentum.

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.

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

6-9 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame — Tickets starting at $69.95 — Enjoy a hilarious murder mystery dinner while solving a thrilling crime.