‘Discover South Bend’ Series Highlights Transportation

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Highlights Transportation

The monthly “Discover South Bend” series is back for a weekend of transportation themed events. The city is promoting public transportation on Friday with Bus the Bend. Reduced fares will be offered until 8 pm on Friday with riders getting a chance to explore the city on buses. Tours of Transpo’s LEED-certified facility will be…

Transpo Providing Free Bus Service for SB 150

Transpo Providing Free Bus Service for SB 150

The South Bend 150 celebration is almost here. City officials, business leaders, and community organizations have been preparing for the birthday week celebration for months. Due to the number of people expected, the city is encouraging people to carpool, ride their bike or use public transportation. An estimated 40,000 people could pack into downtown South…

Volunteers Still Needed for South Bend 150 Celebration

Volunteers Still Needed for South Bend 150 Celebration

South Bend will see its biggest celebration in years later this month as revelers pack downtown by the tens of thousands to mark the city’s sesquicentennial during Memorial Day weekend on May 23 and 24. The logistics of such a large gathering — packed with events from an outdoor concert to a basketball tournament and…

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Looks at Libraries, Historical Preservation

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Looks at Libraries, Historical Preservation

The monthly “Discover South Bend” series continues this weekend with a look at local libraries. Three events are planned this Saturday at the Main Branch of the St. Joseph County Public Library in downtown South Bend. The first event — titled “Preserving Photographic Memories” — will feature guest speaker Joan Hostetler of Heritage Photo and…

‘Discover South Bend’ Series to Explore Faith
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‘Discover South Bend’ Series to Explore Faith

Area houses of worship will be opening their doors to the general public this Sunday. It’s all part of South Bend’s 150th anniversary celebration. Each month a new theme is explored as part of the “Discover South Bend” series, which is one of many events to mark the city’s sesquicentennial. The first “Discover South Bend”…

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returning to South Bend
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Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returning to South Bend

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to South Bend as part of the city’s sesquicentennial weekend celebration. Would-be basketball players will descend on downtown South Bend for a family-friendly 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The tournament will be played on the newly remodeled Jefferson Boulevard as well as the Howard Park parking lot. A “Dream Court”…