Restorative justice expert Dalila Huerta to speak at Lunch with the League
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Restorative justice expert Dalila Huerta to speak at Lunch with the League

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming Dalila Huerta, an educator and restorative justice consultant living in South Bend, for its monthly Lunch with the League. The free event takes place virtually on August 13, 2021 at noon. This virtual talk invites us to explore the foundational tenets of restorative justice and…

Elkhart County hosting evening vaccine clinic on April 30
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Elkhart County hosting evening vaccine clinic on April 30

The Elkhart County Health Department is hosting a walk-in vaccine clinic on the evening of Friday, April 30 from 4:30 PM until 7 PM. This could be an ideal option for day shift workers. The clinic is being held at the Concord Event Center located at 3719 S. Main Street in Elkhart, Indiana. They will…

State Senator David Niezgodski to speak at Lunch with the League on April 9
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State Senator David Niezgodski to speak at Lunch with the League on April 9

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming State Senator David Niezgodski to discuss Indiana’s 2021 legislative session. The event will take place virtually on Friday, April 9 at noon. Senator Niezgodski will talk about bills he is involved in that impact St. Joseph County. These include: SB 164 – which would increase hotel taxes by 2%…

Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission holding 2nd District hearing
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Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission holding 2nd District hearing

The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) will hold its Congressional 2nd District hearing virtually from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday, March 30. Members of the public are invited to attend. The nine-member commission was formed to demonstrate that redistricting can be done by a diverse and multi-partisan team of Hoosiers in a transparent process…

Dr. Todd Cummings to speak at tomorrow’s Lunch with the League
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Dr. Todd Cummings to speak at tomorrow’s Lunch with the League

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming South Bend Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings to discuss changes in the district and academic transformation. The event takes place virtually on March 12, 2021 at noon. Dr. Cummings will offer current information about the plans to close Hay and Tarkington Elementary Schools at the end of this academic…

South Bend League of Women Voters event features Dr. Mark Fox
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South Bend League of Women Voters event features Dr. Mark Fox

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming Dr. Mark Fox to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event takes place on Friday, February 12 at noon. Dr. Fox will give an update on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in St. Joseph County with attention to disease prevalence, testing data, and vaccination efforts. The impact…

St. Joseph County Public Library cancels all programs but branches remain open
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St. Joseph County Public Library cancels all programs but branches remain open

The St. Joseph County Public Library is among the local institutions taking preventative measures against coronavirus. To that effect, they have canceled all programs and meeting room bookings through April 18. Branches are still open during regular business hours. The library’s leadership says that branches are asking employees and volunteers to stay home if sick….

The first electric fire truck is coming to South Bend
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The first electric fire truck is coming to South Bend

The South Bend Fire Department is partnering with the Tire Rack to host Rosenbauer America and the first concept electric fire truck. The electric fire truck will be on display at the Tire Rack headquarters on Friday, March 13 at 12:30 PM. The headquarters is located at 7101 Vorden Parkway in South Bend, just west…