Good morning, South Bend.

Thirty-one cyclists from the Journey of Hope have cycled 48 days from California and are in South Bend to raise awareness for disabled people—donating funds and volunteering locally—while planning to ride 15 more days before reaching the Capitol Lawn in D.C.

South Bend Fire Department responded around 9 a.m. Thursday on the 1300 block of Leeper Avenue after a man fell 25 feet from a roof and contacted an electrical wire—firefighters then transported the 25-year-old man with visible injuries to his arms and chest to Memorial Hospital in serious condition.

South Bend firefighters rescued pets from a house fire on Portage Avenue just before 7 a.m. Friday (two cats and several guinea pigs were saved though one cat did not survive) and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

South Bend Venues Parks & Arts will host its inaugural Inclusive Art Fair at Howard Park on July 28 to celebrate Disability Pride Day — the family friendly event will feature art sales, interactive activities, and live performances including a choir at 11 a.m., a guest speaker at 12:30 p.m., a dance at 1 p.m., and music therapy showcases at 5:30 p.m.

On Friday evening, Sheriff Bill Redman requested a new judge in the Todd Rokita lawsuit after Judge Mike Telloyan accepted his appointment as special judge on July 23 and two judges recused themselves due to conflicts; Attorney General Todd Rokita alleged the county upheld sanctuary policies and ignored ICE detainer requests+Redman strongly refuted the charges.

About 50 local PAL members raced on Friday evening at John Adam’s High School in the annual track and field showcase, where five young athletes qualified for the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics.

They will travel to Texas with strong community support & police sponsorship boosting their chance to compete.

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.