Good morning, South Bend.

The 7th annual Downtown South Bend Holiday Light Parade features lighted floats, ice skating, and Santa visits, with parking restrictions in place.

The Christmas Store at Monroe Circle Community Center, hosted by Granger Community Church, allows parents to buy affordable gifts for their children, promoting a sense of empowerment and self-reliance.

Local road departments, having used a substantial amount of salt already, are taking preemptive measures to ensure salt supplies endure the winter, with Berrien County planning a 5,000-ton salt purchase.

Saint Joseph Health System provided prepackaged meals and comfort items to seniors over 55 through a Holiday Meal Drive-Thru in South Bend, marking its 21st year of the giveaway.

Scott Kovatch, a Notre Dame monitor and IU fan, reflects on his father Ernie Kovatch's legacy as the 1950 IU team captain, the last to beat Notre Dame, highlighting a family rooted in sports and academic achievements.

The Notre Dame men's basketball team faces challenges with attendance, player injuries, and defensive issues as they navigate through the season.

Notre Dame's Xavier Watts becomes a repeat first-team Walter Camp All-American, a distinction shared with only one other in over 30 years.

Notre Dame is poised to host its inaugural College Football Playoff game against Indiana University at Notre Dame Stadium on December 20.

South Bend Women’s Weekly Small Group Meeting

The South Bend Women’s chapter conducts weekly small group meetings for community connection and support.

Candlelight: Holiday Special Concert

This festive concert features a live string quartet performing timeless holiday music in a beautifully candlelit venue.

Candlelight Christmas Concert at South Bend Scottish Rite

The Candlelight Christmas Concert offers a festive and intimate holiday experience in a beautifully decorated venue, with tickets selling quickly.

Annual Holiday Screening of Die Hard

Art House will host its annual holiday screening of the movie 'Die Hard' at the Goshen Theater.

A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Variety Show

This enchanting holiday variety show features impressive performances by world-class entertainers set to beloved holiday music, ideal for enjoyment by the entire family.

Christmas at Loretto

The South Bend Chamber Singers present their annual Christmas at Loretto concert on Sunday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Loretto on the Saint Mary's College campus. This popular event features gorgeous new choral music for the season along with exciting new arrangements of favorite carols. Nancy Menk conducts, with Kevin Vaughn, organist. Tickets available at the door or in advance at https://www.saintmarys.edu/events or by calling 574-284-4626.

The Happy Campers Live Performance at Bare Hands Brewery

The Happy Campers, a Grateful Dead and jam band cover project, will perform live at Bare Hands Brewery in Granger, Indiana.