Good morning, Mishawaka.

Strawberry season officially began as local u-pick farms opened along Crumstown Trail yesterday.

Ziegler's U-Pick Strawberries sells boxes (5 to 6 lbs for $19, cash and checks accepted) as warmer weather inspires community picking.

Black Squirrel Golf Club invites Mishawaka residents to celebrate Independence Day on Jul.

4 at Goshen golf course. The event will begin at 5 p.m with food trucks, vendors and live entertainment and conclude with fireworks at 10 p.m in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

WNDU partnered with Cultivate Food Rescue to launch the Donate to Cultivate campaign through June 24 that helps provide meals to children in St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties.

A $20 gift feeds one child for an entire weekend — $200 covers 10 weeks of meals.

Franciscan Health and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana will offer free groceries to families this summer through Grill, Chill, and Stay Safe events.

The free markets run on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 a.m. in Michigan City + on Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22 at Munster venues.

CAVA is now open in Mishawaka at Princess City Plaza (off Grape Road) and offers Mediterranean-style bowls, pitas, salads, dips and drinks.

The restaurant welcomed its first customers on Wednesday, with local leaders Gino Carlin and Alex Gomez highlighting its menu during 16 News Now at Noon.

Landon Gibbins (a Notre Dame student) is the athletic director and track coach at Lincoln Elementary (where his journey inspires students to see what they can achieve).

Women stepped up during WWII when many men were overseas by forming the Blue Sox in 1943, playing first at Bendix Field + Playland Park.

Their play paved the way for professional women’s baseball and left a lasting mark on local sports history.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Scoring Skills

Jun 23-25 — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $97 for observing coaches — Improve scoring moves and ball handling at this youth basketball camp.

Point Guard University Basketball Camp

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mishawaka Fieldhouse — $200 — A 4-day youth basketball camp focused on skill development, competition, and fun.