Community Calendar

Grab the whole family, bring your favorite blankets, and join us under the stars for a fun-filled Family Movie Night as we watch Zootopia 2!

Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks before settling in for an evening of laughter, excitement, and family fun. Cheer on Judy and Nick as they tackle another wild case in a new adventure the whole family will love!

This free community event is sponsored by Force Tech, Everwise Credit Union, and St. Joseph County Parks.

Composer and saxophonist Shawn Maxwell leads his quartet in a program featuring original compositions drawn from his four most recent releases, including his newest recording, Frenetic Domain (2026), alongside selections from his extensive catalog of original works spanning more than two decades. Frenetic Domain features new compositions that bring classical elements into Maxwell's contemporary jazz writing, while works from his J Town Suite draw inspiration from his hometown of Joliet, Illinois, including music honoring places, experiences, and people important to his musical development. Rooted in the traditions of jazz while drawing inspiration from rock, funk, hip hop, R&B, and classical music, Maxwell's compositions reflect a distinctive musical voice through inventive melodies, unexpected forms, and imaginative ensemble writing. The quartet balances carefully crafted compositions with expressive improvisation, creating performances that are both structurally imaginative and dynamically interactive.

📣 GARAGE SALE AT BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH! 📣
Join us on September 26th from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM for more than just your typical garage sale!
We’ll have:
• Vendors
• Raffles
• Fresh-baked goods
• Great garage sale finds
• And plenty of opportunities to support our church!
To be a part, sign up here---> https://bit.ly/4qYRJxn

Our church is currently raising funds for much-needed electronics and audio equipment, including microphones, headsets, and switchboards.
Have items you’d like to donate? Donation drop-off begins September 13th. Donation receipts will also be available for eligible tax-deductible donations.
Come shop, grab some baked goods, check out the vendors, enter a raffle, and help us upgrade the equipment we use to serve our church and community.
📅 September 26th
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Bible Baptist Church
Bring your family and friends, and help us spread the word by sharing this event, see you there.

Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Youth Bike Repair Clinic
Attend a fun, hands-on Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Youth Bike Repair Clinic on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka.
Designed for youth ages 5–18, this FREE event will help children build confidence and learn important bicycle safety skills. Participants will rotate through hands-on safety stations, including helmet fitting, ABC bike safety checks, bicycle safety rules, and a simulated obstacle course.
The event will also feature free helmets, free bicycle safety flags installed on bikes, free minor repairs for youth bicycles, loaner bikes, safety education, prize raffles, and free Kona Ice for the first 200 participants. Three bicycles and family movie gift cards will also be raffled off during the event! See attached flyer or Facebook Event page for details.
Participants may bring their own bicycle or use a loaner bike. Pre-registration is encouraged but does not guarantee participation or reserve a place in line.
Come ride, learn, and have fun while helping your child develop skills that can keep them safer on the road and on the trail!

Indiana residents may fish without a state fishing license in Indiana waters these days only: May 10, June 6 and 7, and September 26, 2026. Free Fishing Days were created by the Indiana General Assembly and are designed each year by the Department of Natural Resources to promote angling as a recreational activity.

Fishing can take place at Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park and St. Patrick's County Park.

Join a naturalist in a creative space for adults (18+) who love exploring the outdoors and capturing its beauty through art and words. This beginner-friendly club is all about slowing down, observing nature and connecting with other nature lovers. Bring your favorite journal, curiosity, and a sense of wonder! We will use writing prompts to spark inspiration and provide tips on how to use mixed media such as pencil, paint, photography, and collage.

The South Bend Fusion Festival is a transformative cultural celebration designed to unite our diverse community through immersive experiences and artistic expression. A platform for social cohesion, this free, weekend-long event brings local food vendors, artisans, performers, and the community together into one vibrant space where the heritages and traditions of cultures rooted all around the world are spotlighted, uplifted, and celebrated.

America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime mystery dinner theatre show is playing! Solve a hilarious mystery, feast on a fantastic dinner. But, beware! The culprit is among us- is it you?! The Dinner Detective is uniquely different from traditional mystery dinner theater! Anyone in the room can end up being a part of the experience, and the action happens around you. A crime will occur, hidden clues will be revealed, and our Detectives help everyone try to crack the case. A Prize Package awaits the sleuth who provides the best answer before the killer is unmasked!

Get ready to crank up the heat with The Matchsellers and burn up the night with some serious tunes!

The Matchsellers are a Kansas City-based acoustic group founded in 2013 by guitarist Andrew Morris and fiddler Julie Bates, who met while teaching English in Germany. For over a decade, they've built a signature sound that blends traditional roots and bluegrass with art-house storytelling, humor, and the occasional outer-space opera.

Their current lineup includes banjoist and puppeteer Matthew Hawkins and bassist Dan Perez, whose Venezuelan musical heritage lends the band a distinctive groove. With six full-length albums — including the celebrated Bluegrastronauts (2018) and Psychobiography due in 2025, plus appearances on NPR's Mountain Stage, Folk Alliance International showcases, and tours across the US and Europe, the Matchsellers have earned a reputation as one of the most original and sought-after acoustic acts in the Midwest and beyond.

Composer and trombonist Max Brown leads his sextet in a program of original compositions that showcase his evolving voice as a contemporary jazz composer. Formed in 2022 while studying at Indiana University, the sextet has become Brown's primary creative outlet for original music, performing throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana with a rotating ensemble of Midwest musicians. Rooted in the straight-ahead jazz tradition, his music balances carefully crafted ensemble writing with spontaneous interaction, occasionally venturing into free improvisation while remaining grounded in melodic lyricism and expressive simplicity. His compositions also explore elements of Latin, soul, and other musical influences while capturing the energy and richness of a big band within the intimacy of a six-piece ensemble. The Merrimans' Playhouse performance will feature Brown's newest original compositions, highlighting his imaginative writing, collaborative improvisation, and dynamic ensemble interplay.

Max Brown - trombone/compositions
Jules Dickey - alto saxophone and clarinet
Peter Mathistad - tenor saxophone
Ryan Flannery - guitar
Ben Dillinger - bass
Kabir Dalwari - drums