Good morning, South Bend.

Santa Claus visits premature babies and their families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Beacon Children's Hospital to share Christmas cheer.

Saint Joseph Community Health and Well-Being, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, and Trinity Health collaborate to offer a mobile food pantry in Mishawaka for residents facing food insecurity on December 20.

Indiana's READI 2.0 initiative allocates $42.5 million in grants to fund 13 projects in the South Bend region, catalyzing a total investment of $613 million towards housing, childcare, and quality of life improvements.

Notre Dame focuses on high school recruits but remains open to strategic transfer portal opportunities to enhance its football team.

Notre Dame fans are eagerly purchasing limited-edition merchandise at Hammes Bookstore on campus ahead of a historic college football playoff game against Indiana, with cold weather gear and playoff items in high demand.

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.

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.

Southeast Patient Resource Fair

This event offers information about services and resources at HealthLinc Southeast, featuring giveaways, goodie bags, and site tours.