Good morning, South Bend.

Downtown South Bend is hosting Downtown for the Holidays series with events including a Gingerbread Village Competition—entries are due by Dec.

3, a Holiday Light Parade on Dec. 12 with float applications due by Dec. 5, and a Festival of Trees sponsorship for $100 that supports holiday programming.

Chico is a six-month-old owner surrender puppy up for adoption at the South Bend Animal Resource Center who loves playing with toys, learning tricks, and snuggling.

He has striking black and white markings and a pink nose and would thrive in a home with kids.

From Nov. 24 to 30, South Bend and nearby communities will host many family-friendly holiday events—featuring light shows, musicals, craft fairs, parades, and food drives—with several free activities and special guest appearances including Santa.

Organizers emphasize a range of options from festive displays at Goshen’s Nights of Lights to interactive experiences at the Potawatomi Zoo’s Gift of Lights, offering locals abundant ways to celebrate the season.

Community meals this week offer several options: a fish, chicken or shrimp fry is set for November 28 at Ryan A.

Balmer American Legion Post in Mishawaka and a Soup Night will run on December 2 at Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA, while multiple Breakfast with Santa events are scheduled on December 6 in South Bend — each event has its own menu and price — check local venues for details.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Michiana has announced two holiday events to support families with children hospitalized at Beacon Children’s Hospital — the U93 Radiothon on Dec.

2 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Stocking the House on Dec. 7 from noon to 2 p.m., both at their facility at 610 N. Michigan St., Suite 310 in the Skyway Building.

Carter’s is hosting its Black Friday sale live with up to 60% off holiday collections and matching family pajamas starting at $7.

The sale runs from November 18 through December 2—shoppers in South Bend can find festive apparel deals—making holiday shopping more affordable.

Notre Dame basketball meets No. 23 Kansas today at 3:30 p.m. on TNT at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas—both teams look to overcome past challenges as the Irish, with a 4—1 record, face a 3—2 Kansas team in a key Players Era Festival game.

The Irish hold a 9—3 series lead over Kansas and will aim to continue that trend in this matchup.

Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa suffered a left knee injury against Syracuse Saturday and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced Sunday — this is his second straight Game 11 knee injury in consecutive seasons.

After beating Syracuse 70—7, Notre Dame remains ranked ninth in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The team, now 9—2, will close its regular season at Stanford on Nov. 29.

Voters can cast unlimited votes for the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll, which is open now until November 27 at 11:59 p.m. The nominees include high school athletes from football, basketball, swimming, wrestling and other sports events held from November 17-22 + the poll will help select the top performer of the week.

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.

Straight No Chaser Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating harmonies of a modern male a cappella group known for their humor and musical talent.

Hadestown Musical

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Tony Award-winning musical that intertwines mythical tales of love and fate.

Christmas at Loretto

Join us for this beloved holiday choral tradition in the beautiful acoustic of the Church of Loretto on the Saint Mary’s College campus. Enjoy amazing new Christmas music and familiar carols in exciting new arrangements, with conductor Nancy Menk and organist Kevin Vaughn, concluding with our traditional candle-lit Silent Night.