🌱 Patch AM: How you can help name Potawatomi Zoo’s red panda cub

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In today's newsletter:

• How you can help name Potawatomi Zoo's red panda cub
• South Bend event workers say pay is still missing—what happened?
• How did Adams turn a rivalry into a 41-0 statement?

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend holds naming contest for red panda cub (southbendtribune.com) — South Bend families can help choose a permanent name for Potawatomi Zoo's surviving red panda cub by donating at least $5 online through Sept. 17, with three playful options on the ballot. The winning name, announced Sept. 19, will also support international red panda conservation and enter donors into a drawing for zoo passes and a plush toy.
   

• Some workers say they still haven't been paid for South Bend country music event (wndu.com) — In South Bend, some people who worked security at the recent Boots on the Bend country music event say they still haven't been paid and describe long shifts without promised breaks. They report confusing and shifting explanations about when money will arrive, while organizers and associated companies have yet to provide clear public answers to WNDU's questions.
   

• South Bend Adams dominates Marian in NIC football opener. Here's how (southbendtribune.com) — South Bend readers saw Adams High dominate Mishawaka Marian 41-0 in Friday's Northern Indiana Conference opener at Everwise Field, powered by a huge rushing night from Carson Bryce and a smothering defense. The win snaps an eight-game losing streak to Marian and sets up Adams' next home matchup against New Prairie while Marian prepares to host rival South Bend Saint Joseph.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• STEAM Saturday →
  Fish Lake Branch, 7981 IN-4 #4, Walkerton
  10:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - Library Closed
  Bremen Public Library 304 North Jackson Street, Bremen, IN 46506
• Labor Day - No School
  Laville Lakeville, IN 46536
• LJH 8th VB @ Thomas Jefferson
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  6:00 pm
• LJH 7th VB vs. Thomas Jefferson
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Football Homecoming Week
  Concord Community High School Elkhart, IN 46517
  8:00 am
• All School Picture Day
  Discovery Middle School Granger, IN 46530
  8:00 am
• Masterpiece Makers
  Bremen Public Library 304 North Jackson Street, Bremen, IN 46506
  4:00 pm
• Creative Kids →
  Rolling Prairie Branch, 1 E Michigan St, Rolling Prairie
  4:00 pm
• NL Volleyball (Girls 6th) - Walkerton Elementary
  North Liberty School North Liberty Elementary School
  4:30 pm
• PHS gSO vs LaVille
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:00 pm
• PHS bTE vs Northwood
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I was visiting South Bend and lost my Toyota Highlander key fob on Sunday August 30th, most likely at the corner of Longfellow Avenue and Mishawaka Avenue.
  I parked the car and went into cloud walking café at 1215 E. Mishawaka Ave. The only other place I might have dropped it is at the Notre Dame… (Nextdoor Mishawaka Ave)
• Marty Levine
  This says it all... Premier Home Improvement (574) 339-8592 (Nextdoor Donmoyer)

• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Ocean Export Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$32/Hr in South Bend. Apply here.
• Hubbell Incorporated posted a job opening for Machine Operator in South Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Bend here.

🗞 Nearby News

Notre Dame

• Fighting for nonverbal communication University of Notre Dame (nd.edu)
• Kellogg International Scholars Program Welcomes New Cohort (nd.edu)
• J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com)

Mishawaka

• 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Altitude for Sale $48,462 (southbendtribune.com)

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