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Good morning South Bend! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could Canada's new tariffs ripple through South Bend's economy?
Also on today's calendar: Budget Hearing Session and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Canada retaliatory tariffs loom with U.S., Canada trade tensions rise (wsbt.com) — An IU South Bend economics professor explains how Canada's new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could eventually affect prices and jobs in our region, especially in steel. He notes finished RVs, a key Michiana product, appear largely spared for now, but warns that prolonged trade tensions could gradually impact local employment and economic certainty.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Bend
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★ Featured events ★
- PTABOA Hearing →
4th Floor Chambers, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
9:30 am
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- Budget Hearing Session →
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - 3rd floor, South Bend
5:30 pm - Strength and Stretching →
Christian Life Center South Bend, 1717 N Hickory Rd, South Bend
6:00 pm - Michiana Prays →
Christian Life Center South Bend, 1717 N Hickory Rd, South Bend - Milkweed Gardens Annual Garden Party →
520 South Michigan Street, South Bend - Redevelopment Commission Meeting →
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend
9:30 am - Active Aging and Wellness Resource Fair →
4 Winds Casino, 3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend
10:00 am - Glenn at South Bend Adams →
808 S Twyckenham Dr, South Bend
5:30 pm - Murder at the Morris →
Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend
6:30 pm - Upper Room Worship Night →
Christian Life Center South Bend, 1717 N Hickory Rd, South Bend
6:30 pm - The Bend Lounge VIP Reservations →
129 North Michigan Street, South Bend - Wedding Rental →
Red Barn, 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Notre Dame
- Marching band kicks off 181st in Madison under new leadership (ndsmcobserver.com)
- Arts & Letters alumnae part of Pulitzer Prize-winning team for their coverage with the Chicago Tribune (nd.edu)
- The perfect free T-shirt doesn't exist — and that's okay (ndsmcobserver.com)
Mishawaka
- Vote now for the Sept. 4 South Bend Tribune Football Player of the Week (southbendtribune.com)
- St. Joseph County lists religious gatherings for Sept. 6-12 (southbendtimes.com)
Ok South Bend! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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