Good morning, South Bend.

On Friday, Sept. 19, volunteers from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Better World Books—such as Danielle Cochran and Zach Hess—loaded shopping carts full of food to help residents in need in South Bend.

Indiana University South Bend is offering a free seven-week Civic Leadership Academy that teaches about logical fallacies, disinformation, contacting elected officials and influencing policy decisions.

The weekly classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 25 to Nov. 12 at The Grill on campus.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sent legal guidance to school superintendents and university administrators saying they will be allowed to discipline or fire educators who make statements—such as excusing or celebrating a violent death—that disrupt school operations after receiving many parent complaints.

Edwardsburg High School senior Sarah Pippin led her volleyball team to a 17-8 record and 58 kills at the Byron Center tournament on Sept.

20—she values both winning and strong team bonds. Coach Sarah Strefling praised her play—she will join Valparaiso University next season as part of a Division 1 program.

Golf for Good 2025

8 AM – 4 PM — Juday Creek Golf Course — $75 per golfer / $300 per foursome — Enjoy a day of golf supporting Roma women and community uplift.

B. Rich Customs Bi-Annual Fashion Show

7-9 p.m. — Aloft South Bend — No Refunds — Witness the latest fashion creations from B. Rich Customs at their second bi-annual showcase.

Plant Sale & Swap

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — $5 Adults | $3 Kids — Discover unique plants and swap gardening tips with fellow enthusiasts.

IXL Live: Classic Edition Workshop

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn South Bend — Free entry — Enhance your IXL skills with a hands-on workshop for educators.

Beatles vs Rolling Stones Tribute Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying mash-up duel between top tribute bands of the iconic British rock legends.

Fall Frolic 5K/2K Race

12-11 a.m. — The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes — Registration fees vary — Celebrate the tradition with a heartwarming race for a good cause.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Training

Mon, Oct 20 – Fri, Oct 24 — South Bend Community School Corporation Adult Education — Cost info not provided — Enhance your software development skills through an intensive training on UML.