Good morning, South Bend.

Community members supported youth experiencing homelessness as organizers held the 'Liquid Courage' kickoff on Monday and prepared for the 'Over the Edge' fundraiser on Wednesday at Liberty Tower (111 N.

Main Street). Attendees can enjoy food, cocktails and lawn games downtown.

This week, local festivities include film screenings at the library on Sept.

28, flea markets in Shipshewana from Sept. 29 to Sept. 30, art walks in Elkhart on Sept. 30, and an apple festival in Niles from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, with additional events planned for families.

Beacon Health Systems announced upcoming job cuts last week in South Bend — citing rising care costs and staff workload issues that left employees without needed support, according to former employee Judy Nowak.

Unity Gardens in South Bend will host free food preservation classes starting Sept.

30. Classes run Wednesdays in October from 6 to 7 p.m. at 3701 Prast Blvd — covering pickling, canning, fermentation and herbal remedies.

South Bend leaders are holding a town hall at the downtown Library Thursday at 6 p.m. to discuss housing quality issues with the community—officials want input from anyone with personal or professional housing experience.

Crews began repaving a stretch of State Road 23 near Four Winds Casino Monday, slowing travel between North Liberty and South Bend.

INDOT said drivers will face one-lane congestion around Locust Road (Prairie Avenue) for the next two to three weeks.

The South Bend Police Department and Beacon Health will host a free Car Seat Safety Check event tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the SBPD garage at 701 W.

Sample Street, where certified technicians will inspect car seats for recalls, proper fit, and installation.

Leo, a playful senior dog at Pet Refuge (4626 S.

Burnett Drive), awaits a forever home in time for his 10th birthday next month after being featured on 16 News Now at Noon. Interested adopters can call 574-231-1122.

Thirteen first-year players have started for Notre Dame under head coach Marcus Freeman as freshman safety Joey O'Brien debuted against Purdue (this move marks a shift from the previous era when fewer rookies played).

Notre Dame football will take on North Carolina on Saturday, Oct.

3 at noon at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill; the Irish are 21.5-point favorites and the contest will air on ESPN & radio stations WSBT and WNSN.

Notre Dame wide receiver Quincy Porter will have season-ending surgery after a flareup in his left knee recovery, and coach Marcus Freeman said the team will now lean on receiver Micah Gilbert, who leads with 334 yards.

Porter had four catches for 59 yards last season.