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Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Unity Gardens is hosting the 13th annual Taste of Unity fundraiser — supported by Amazon — at Palais Royale in downtown South Bend on November 13th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The event will feature 20 local chefs offering tapas-style small plates, live music, a silent auction and a cash bar to mark the end of the harvest season. WSBT
- ➤ Retired Navy firefighter Serge Romero met his wife Carol in 1991 when a local bar trade of a beer for Notre Dame game tickets sparked a bond that has lasted 35 years—now the couple will return to Notre Dame Stadium tonight with VetTix support to celebrate a shared love of football, faith and service. ABC 57
- ➤ A community group hosted Wings & Worship at The Welcome Table to offer unlimited wings and a live concert for furloughed federal workers, veterans & first responders as well as families facing food insecurity amid the government shutdown. The event aimed to lift spirits and remind residents that no one faces hardship alone. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame’s 'Stone Henge' monument honors those who served our nation and has been a part of every Veterans Day vigil since 9/11; over 200 ROTC members stand at attention under its arches (even in harsh weather) and (this memorial continues to shape campus tradition). ABC 57
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A $50,000 winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Meijer in Michigan City for Friday's drawing. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey has built her best recruiting class by landing commitments from five ESPN Top 100 prospects for the class of 2026. The new players (from Texas, Iowa, Georgia and Florida) chose the Irish over several major programs and will help boost the team in the coming season. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Yesterday, Notre Dame hosted Navy at Notre Dame Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on NBC in their 98th meeting. The historic rivalry continued with the Irish leading the series (83 to 13 to 1) since they first played in 1927. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football improved its record to 11-1 with a 49-10 win over Navy on a snowy Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium. Redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns as the team built momentum for its next game. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Justin Meko, former walk on wide receiver for the Irish and President Ameritus of Holt’s Heroes Foundation, stopped by ABC57 Kickoff — he discussed balancing Army ROTC with Division I football and his time with head coach Lou Holtz. ABC 57
- ➤ Notre Dame football will be without tight end Cooper Flanagan, cornerback Christian Gray, and defensive tackles Gabriel Rubio and Donovan Hinish for Saturday night’s game against Navy—after warmups, wide receivers Micah Gilbert and Jaden Greathouse and kicker Noah Burnette appeared unavailable while Navy will start backup quarterback Braxton Woodson for injured Blake Horvath. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ NBC Sports announcer Noah Eagle says he will save his puns about Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love for key moments as he calls Saturday night’s game against Navy—he explained that using fewer puns makes them more effective. South Bend Tribune
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Swan Lake Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Family-friendly event — Experience Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with a talented international cast and stunning scenery.
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St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM — St. Patrick's County Park — Proceeds go to a local ministry — Experience the beautiful trails with race options from a mile to a half marathon.
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Women Entrepreneur Summit 2025
9 AM – 4 PM — Rio Park Events — $99 VIP, $65 Late Registration — Engage with inspiring women entrepreneurs and gain valuable business insights.
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Thanksgiving Cheerleading Throwdown
Nov 22-23 — Century Center — In Person — A competitive cheerleading event featuring exciting exhibitions and championship bids.
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Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the comedic brilliance of Dyon "Mojo" Brooks, a rising star in the comedy scene.
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North Shore Triangle Turkey Trot
8 AM — 221 Marquette Ave — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 5K in the North Shore neighborhood while supporting local food donations.
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A South Shore Christmas featuring The Bergamot
7:30-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Christmas season with heartwarming tunes and stories from The Bergamot.
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Saint Nick Six
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Saint Joseph Grade School South Bend — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Saint Nicolas with a unique running event featuring runs and walks for all ages.
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Dav Pilkey & Dog Man: Guinness World Records Attempt
6 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free ticket required — Break a world record and enjoy a live performance of Dog Man: The Musical.
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