Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend and nearby towns are hosting family-friendly Halloween events from Oct.

10 to 18—activities include haunted houses, train rides and trick-or-treating at parks, museums and community centers.

A teen from Mishawaka organized a candlelight vigil at the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to honor victims of the Grand Blanc shooting.

Krissy Dyrhaug provided glow sticks for children and seating for those who needed it + encouraged community unity.

A candlelight vigil was held Thursday at Mishawaka’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to honor four church members killed and eight injured in a violent truck attack and shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan—nearly 100 community members gathered to show unity.

A recent forum at IU South Bend’s Civil Rights Heritage Center—hosted by the NAACP and partners—showed speakers arguing that charter schools and vouchers threatened public education by diverting funds and increasing segregation.

The NAACP urged a pause on charter expansion until four clear accountability criteria were met.

High school students from Brandywine, Buchanan, and Niles participated in a hands-on activity yesterday using Legos to build snowmobiles for a fictitious company+ to practice problem solving and teamwork.

Career tech educator Kirk Shafer said the exercise brought out competitive spirit and leadership that will help prepare students for future careers.

South Bend Fire Department is teaching fire safety this week to show residents how to escape emergencies and inspect household items—firefighters provided guidance on checking items like batteries.

The City of South Bend announced paving on sections of Niles Avenue—running from Howard to LaSalle—and Jefferson Boulevard—stretching from Niles to St. Peter Street—starting today.

The streets will be milled and resurfaced and remain open with restricted access until work is completed by Oct 15, weather permitting.

Portage Township officials hosted a town hall meeting to address a growing food desert on the west side of South Bend following the July closure of the Kroger store—officials proposed ideas such as mobile food markets, grocery coops, and buying the old Kroger building while asking residents to guide future actions.

Adi is a friendly four-year-old Australian Shepherd mix available for adoption at Heartland — she is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested and will be a great match for a family that enjoys active walks.

South Bend residents are facing cooler fall-like weather that may bring frosty nights and a chill to homes, so experts advise checking heating systems before problems occur.

JD from JD Plumbing and Heating recommends installing a smart thermostat and sealing drafts—steps that aim to lower heating costs and prevent issues like burst pipes.

NC State running back Daylan 'Hollywood' Smothers is the nation’s second-leading rusher with 693 yards and four 100-yard games this season, and he will face a strong Notre Dame defense in Saturday's home game at 3:30 p.m. on Peacock — the Irish have improved their tackling after missing several plays in prior games.

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.

Bloodline 2025

4:00 PM — The Well Coffee House — Free entry — Experience the dynamic performance of singer-songwriter James Koan III with lyrical poetry.

St. Joseph County Health Fair

4-7 p.m. — Century Center — Free entry — Access free health screenings, vaccines, and community resources with special giveaways for the first attendees.

Foot Chase 5k/10k

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Central Park — Registration required — Enjoy a family-friendly run along the scenic Riverwalk paths of Mishawaka’s Parks.

South Bend Indoor Fantasy Faire

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — $25+ — Immerse yourself in a magical celebration featuring enchanting merchants, authors, and character meet-and-greets.

The Traveling Salvation Show

5:00–8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Neil Diamond's greatest hits in a high-energy tribute show featuring stunning visuals and captivating performances.