Good morning, Elkhart.

The 46th annual Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival is set to bring free live music, artisan vendors and food trucks to Island Park this weekend — with events from noon to 10 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Elkhart Police have launched a billboard campaign near Notre Dame in South Bend to recruit for 17 open positions within their 143-officer budget — a testing day for candidates is scheduled for next month.

Humane Society of Elkhart County will offer free vaccines & microchips for pets this Sunday at its local facility.

Pet owners are invited to attend to help keep their animals healthy.

Special Olympians from Mishawaka received a red-carpet escort on Thursday night and departed from Marian High School for the Indiana Summer Games in Terre Haute.

The athletes will compete today—with opening ceremonies at 7 p.m.—and Joe Grooms will swim and sing the National Anthem.

Elkhart Jazz Fest: Larkin Poe

8-9 p.m. — Elkhart Jazz Festival — $45 – $89 — Experience GRAMMY-winning Larkin Poe as they kick off the festival with heartfelt storytelling in contemporary blues.

2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival - Friday Evening

8-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of jazz with celebrated drummer Jeff Hamilton and talented musicians Tadataka Unno and Jon Hamar.

2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival Brunch

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — $14.05 – $50.15 — Enjoy a delightful jazz brunch with an array of delicious dishes and live music.

E3 Robotics Summer Camp: Space Week

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Ivy Tech Community College — $65-$75/week — Campers dive into robotics and engineering challenges while exploring the mysteries of space.

Micro Wrestling: Elkhart, IN!

8-10 p.m. — Galley Sports Pub — Ticket prices include service fees — Catch exciting micro wrestling action with an all-ages lineup of unique performers.

Way Down Wanderers Concert

7-11 p.m. — Ignition Music Garage — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music from The Way Down Wanderers in a vibrant local venue.

2026 Adult and Teen Challenge Charity Golf Outing

8 AM – 2 PM — Maxwelton Golf Club — Support men recovering from addiction and enjoy a day on the greens.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: 80’s Cartoons

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Goshen Theater — Free entry — Relive your childhood with 80's cartoons on the big screen for a nostalgic morning.