Good morning, South Bend.

Local charities in South Bend will offer free Thanksgiving meals and holiday food packages during the season, with events beginning November 19 and continuing on November 26 and 27—organizations are also seeking food, money, and clothing donations as well as volunteers to support families in need.

Last week, a power outage knocked out the refrigerated sections at Super Target in Mishawaka, and Cultivate Food Rescue saved nearly 50,000 pounds of perishable food.

Staff and volunteers spent over four hours to transfer the items—before they were given to local pantry partners on Wednesday.

Manny's Sports Bar held its ribbon cutting—yesterday at the corner of Colfax and Niles in downtown South Bend—with Mayor James Mueller and Ernest Hospitality representatives present, and the bar is set to become a family-friendly venue featuring a 155-inch TV wall and a mix of traditional and Latin-inspired food, while it will operate six days a week in the winter—closed on Tuesdays.

Storm is a 9-year-old husky available for adoption through Heartland Small Animal Rescue who is known for his playful nature and love of winter outdoors.

He enjoys playing with people and other dogs—traits that make him a friendly addition to a home.

City officials in South Bend said they are preparing the former YMCA lot—just south of the Farmers Market—for new housing as developer Century Custom Builders proposed a plan for 118 units including townhomes, apartments and single-family homes.

Officials said they may add affordable requirements and that construction might start next year.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is linked to NFL coaching rumors for a second straight November and said he only discusses the talk with his team when needed—he keeps his focus on leading the Irish into Saturday’s road game against Pittsburgh.

Notre Dame will face Pitt tomorrow at Acrisure Stadium in a ranked game featured on ESPN’s College Gameday— the Irish, favored by 10.5 points and leading 50—21—1 in their series, must contain Pitt’s young quarterback Mason Heintschel and lean on redshirt freshman CJ Carr and running back Jeremiyah Love to secure a win. Analysts say the strategies and key performances will test both teams’ College Football Playoff hopes.

Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry confirmed on November 12 the 2026 men’s basketball signing class—featuring point guard Jonathan Sanderson from Ann Arbor, center Gan Solongo from Mongolia and wing guard Nick Shrewsberry from South Bend—with the recruits ranked 33rd by 247sports and 47th by on3.com as they prepare to add depth for the upcoming season.

Notre Dame basketball will visit Ohio State on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on FS1 — exactly 26 years after a game-winning shot in 1999 sparked a turnaround in the program.

The Irish, coming off their first winning season since 2021—22, hope to ignite a new era with a crucial non-conference victory.

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.

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.

Thanksgiving Cheerleading Throwdown

Nov 22-23 — Century Center — In Person — A competitive cheerleading event featuring exciting exhibitions and championship bids.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

John Crist Live Stand-Up Comedy

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with one of today’s fastest-rising comedians showcasing clean humor and relatable commentary.

Christmas with Luminos

7-9 p.m. — 530 E Ireland Rd — Free-will offering — Experience the joy of the season with timeless carols and holiday favorites from Luminos.