Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Foundation of Elkhart County awarded a $10,000 grant to Church Community Services Food Pantry—money provided by 100 Women Who Care will pay for rewiring the cooler, installing a 40-foot freezer, optimizing the generator, and buying a motorized pallet jack to help serve over 1,400 families monthly. ABC 57
- ➤ The Middlebury Food Pantry is launching its Summer Feeding Program for Children from May 30 through August 8 to provide free lunches for anyone 18 or younger as part of today's World Hunger Day. The program will operate on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 4:00 p.m.—local partners will also offer limited free food bags on a one-visit per week basis. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Braun signed Senate Bill 140 to ensure pharmacy benefit managers pay pharmacies fairly based on the average cost to buy and dispense medications—PBMs must now include at least one retail pharmacy within 30 miles of every insured person. 16 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition will hold a symposium on improving prenatal and infant healthcare for Hispanic families on June 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Elkhart Health and Aquatics—this event aims to shift statistics from infant mortality to infant vitality. 16 News Now
TRAVEL NEWS
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Conservatory of Dance and Music Student Concert
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $23.20 – $37.65 — Experience an annual showcase of Tap, Jazz, and Modern dance performances by talented students.
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Tutu School Spring Bravo Bash
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $26 — A whimsical and family-friendly performance featuring students in adorable tutus.
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A Toast To Bread - The Ultimate Bread Experience
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $43.30 – $72.20 — Experience the nostalgic sounds of the 70s hit band BREAD performed by the top tribute band in the world.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival featuring Diana Krall
Thursday, Jun 19th — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $34 — Experience the soulful sounds of jazz legend Diana Krall at the kickoff of this internationally acclaimed festival.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival
7-11:15 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Kick off festival weekend with local indie-folk and Americana vibes outdoors.
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Elkhart County Symphony featuring Sam Greenfield
8:30-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Included with Saturday or Weekend Pass — Experience the dynamic sounds of Sam Greenfield blending jazz, pop, and funk.
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Elkhart Jazz Festival - Jazz Brunch
10:30 a.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — $11.95 – $48.00 — Delight in a morning of jazz and a delectable brunch featuring the Ben Davis Trio.
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Greater Elkhart Chamber Golf Outing 2025
8:30 a.m. — Elcona Country Club — Dinner all day — Enjoy a day of golf, dining, and awards at this exciting community event.
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