Good morning, South Bend.

From Aug. 3-9, South Bend hosts a busy lineup of events including a Disney Descendants musical at Tin Shop Theatre on Aug.

3 and National Night Out on Aug. 4, plus art exhibits, outdoor festivals and classic car shows across the area.

The Christ Child Society Clothing Center will open tomorrow to provide free new clothes and school essentials to eligible children referred by local schools and community agencies, and the program—serving families for nearly 80 years—expects to prepare kids for the new school year.

South Bend’s MLK Dream Center hosts free pickup basketball every Monday and Wednesday for kids of all ages.

Local community organizers and Notre Dame staff lead the year-round games to build skills + foster teamwork.

On Saturday at 2 p.m., a fire broke out at the INSERV Solid Waste Processing Facility on East Marion Street in Mishawaka and firefighters from Mishawaka and South Bend continue to put out isolated hot spots as they investigate the cause while confirming no injuries.

South Bend area concerts offer diverse live music events this week.

Events include free and ticketed shows at local venues (such as Round Barn Winery Estate, The Livery, and Blue Gate Music Hall) running until Aug. 9 with varied cover charges and times.

Polygon Composites Technology in Walkerton is set to expand its medical device manufacturing with a $4M investment & add 35 high tech jobs as construction and hiring begin.

The company will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 7.

Downtown South Bend will host two events on Friday, Aug.

7. Residents can join the Meet the Mayor and Build the Budget initiative from 6 to 8 p.m. at I HEART SB Courtyard (202 S. Michigan St) while enjoying live music, games, and vendors during August First Fridays.

Local health officials reported that cyclosporiasis cases climbed on Monday, with Elkhart at 74, Kosciusko at 67, and Saint Joseph at 53 (Berrien and Cass held steady at 22 and 12 respectively).

Simba is a 5-year-old puggle looking for his forever home and is available at Pet Refuge (4626 S.

Burnett Drive) on the south side. Call 574-231-1122 for more details.

The South Bend Tribune released the 2026 high school football schedule for local Indiana and Michigan teams.

Games start Aug. 21 for Indiana schools while Michigan contests follow later, giving fans a clear weekly outlook in the area.

Notre Dame and USC will renew their rivalry in a four-game series set from 2030 to 2033.

The schedule includes a Week 1 game in Los Angeles in 2030 and another matchup in South Bend in 2031.

Notre Dame football is shifting its special teams as Joseph Vinci helps freshman punter Jasper Scaife adjust to Aussie techniques while Spencer Porath steadies the field-goal unit after missed kicks.

The Irish are refining their strategies ahead of upcoming contests.