Good morning, South Bend.

Hosted by the South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program, the Be Your Own Santa holiday market returns today from 11:00 to 2:00 pm at Ignition Park Catalyst Two Building.

The event offers holiday shopping with homemade crafts, baked goods, live music, and artwork.

The Buchanan family transformed McCollum’s at the Grant Hotel into a festive holiday pop-up bar with Christmas trees and a letters to Santa station.

Santa will attend brunch on December 14, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., and a New Year's Eve party is scheduled for December 31 at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, firefighters rushed to a large house fire on Roosevelt Road in Walkerton and closed the road between Adams and Michigan while Operation Lend A Hand assisted the affected family and investigators looked into a possible electrical cause.

University Park Mall hosts free holiday fun this weekend with Notre Dame Football players and Santa.

A sensory-friendly Santa experience is scheduled today and story time is set for Monday (11 a.m. to noon), while the Santa Photo Experience remains open through Christmas Eve.

Drew Davis of NorthWood High School was named The Tribune's Student of the Week for Dec.

1 — recognized for his academic and athletic achievements. Nominations also came from Adams High, and next week’s nominees will be announced Monday.

South Bend pet owners can shop essential winter pet care products like heated beds and paw balm to keep their animals safe during cold weather.

Retailers online now offer a range of items for warming pets this season.

On Dec. 5, Notre Dame football held its Echoes Awards dinner—Heisman candidate Jeremiyah Love was named MVP after breaking a 34-year touchdown record, and CJ Carr tied for second in yards per attempt as starter.

The awards come as the team readies for postseason play.

Notre Dame was bumped to the #10 spot in Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings — with Alabama and BYU losing in their championship games — and now awaits final selections today.

Thirty-eight players from 15 high schools were named to IFCA Senior and Junior All-State teams on Saturday, with Concord senior Char'rese Breveard (the only Top-50 pick) leading the local honors.

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.

New Years Eve Dance Party featuring Nawty

9:00-10:30 p.m. — Four Winds Casino South Bend — Ticket pricing varies — Celebrate the upcoming year with a lively dance performance by Nawty.