Good morning, Mishawaka.

This week, community meals will be offered at various venues with events such as Soup Night on Nov.18 at the YMCA O’Brien Center in South Bend, Thursday Burger Night on Nov.20 at the Galien American Legion Post 344, and a Fish, Chicken or Shrimp Fry on Nov.21 at Ryan A.

Balmer American Legion Post 161 in Mishawaka. Additional gatherings including Kitchen Open, Pork Chop Dinner Buffet, Spaghetti Supper, a local flavors tasting, Hungarian Kolach Sale, Pancake & Biscuit Breakfast, Soup Night Out, an Andrzejki Celebration and Breakfast with Santa will run from Nov.21 through Dec.6 with prices ranging from $4 to $17 and options for dine-in or carryout.

Elroy is a three-year-old dog at South Bend Animal Resource Center who taps his paw when his back is scratched—he was a stray and is learning tricks, loving walks and outdoor play.

He is friendly with other dogs, children and cats, making him a great match for a caring family.

South Bend and nearby communities are set to host many holiday events from Nov.

17 to 23 — including musical shows like Beetlejuice JR., seasonal markets, artisan fairs and Santa train rides where tickets and special orders must be reserved in advance. Local organizers say these events offer a range of family-friendly activities to welcome the festive season.

The Tribune asked local readers to vote for Student of the Week by choosing among nominees from Adams, LaVille, and Northwood — voting will remain open until noon Thursday with the winner's story appearing online Friday and in Monday's print edition.

A survey of over 84,000 college students during the 2024-25 school year found that more than 30% are struggling with their mental health with over one third reporting moderate to severe depression and anxiety — local students at colleges like Saint Mary's noted the pressure is high. Operation Education is investigating the data to detail the challenges and the support available to students.

Indiana FSSA said that full SNAP benefits were available on recipients’ EBT cards starting Sunday—after the government shutdown ended.

This move ensured Hoosiers received needed support promptly.

Today, FSSA announced a new plan to change Medicaid-funded ABA therapy so it costs less and still helps children with autism—after listening to families and experts from May through September.

The plan will change therapy hours, check providers more closely, and adjust payments to keep care available—aiming to slow the rapid rise in costs.

Notre Dame football remained at No.9 after a 37-15 win over Pittsburgh, and the team now has eight wins while Oklahoma jumped to No.8, making the Irish no longer the highest-ranked two-loss team—The Associated Press poll also placed Notre Dame at No.9 with Alabama falling to No.10, and the College Football Playoff committee ranking will be released Tuesday.

No. 9 Notre Dame will host Syracuse on Nov.

22 at 3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium. The home team is a 35.5-point favorite and leads the series 8-3 after a 41-24 win in their previous meeting.

Diabetes Nutrition Workshop

5-7 p.m. — HealthLinc Mishawaka — RSVP required — Learn to build a healthy plate while enjoying recipes and giveaways.

Saint Nick Six

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Saint Joseph Grade School South Bend — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Saint Nicolas with a variety of fun runs for all ages and abilities.

John Crist Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy the wit and humor of one of today's top stand-up comedians with his latest show 'Jokes For Humans'.

Holiday Celebration at Victory Roll

2-8 p.m. — Victory Roll — Ticketed event — Celebrate the holidays with food, games, and festive activities for all ages.