Good morning, Mishawaka.

This week, South Bend and nearby Mishawaka host many events including the St. Joseph County Library screening of 1776 (6-8 p.m. on Aug.

11), Nitro Circus at Four Winds Field on Aug. 13, and a Back 2 School Boogie Parade on Aug. 15 offering families art, thrill, and community fun.

Today, The Valleyaires perform at Battell Park Bandshell, 301 W.

Mishawaka Ave, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family-friendly event requires leashed dogs & no smoking.

The History Museum is offering South Bend Tribune excerpts that show local headlines from past decades, including a 1960 win at the All-American Soap Box Derby by youth (Frederick Lake) and other moments that shaped our community.

Lisa Maria Wills (a South Bend native and veteran teacher) launches her oral hygiene curriculum, The Molar Movement, to help children care for their teeth; Operation Education will feature her story tonight at 6 p.m. on WSBT.

Mishawaka deployed 20 New Zealand Mountain Goats along the banks of the St. Joseph River, off Wilson Blvd near the Logan St. Bridge to clear invasive weeds and brush over the next month+ residents may see the goats working during their river walk.

After severe storms hit on Sunday night, about 9,000 customers lost power across the region; Indiana Michigan Power said outages peaked in Allen County with crews working to secure downed lines and restore service while additional storms may cause further outages.

Cookie, a 30-pound dog with a loving personality, has settled at the South Bend Animal Resource Center after arriving as a stray and is now ready for adoption - she is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and enjoys play.

Notre Dame football assistant coach Ja'Juan Seider led his running backs through a resistance band drill during practice on Aug.

8 (a routine exercise to build strength).

Lynx guard Kayla McBride set a new WNBA record on Aug.

9 by hitting 10 three-pointers in a win over the Dallas Wings and reached a career-high 43 points, aiding the team's playoff clinch (she is a Notre Dame Ring of Honoree).