Good morning, Elkhart.

The Hunger Ends Here collaborative gathered to pack and deliver food for families after power was restored for nearly 20,000 local residents.

Volunteers organized drops at community centers to make sure neighbors received needed meals.

Bubba’s 33 opened its Elkhart restaurant on Brittany Court just off the Indiana Toll Road, where the first 100 guests received mystery pizza boxes with prizes including free pizza & appetizers for a year.

The Elkhart Jazz Festival returns this week— the 38th annual event begins Thursday, June 18 at Lerner Theatre with headliners Larkin Poe and runs through Sunday with live jazz and community events downtown.

Goshen will host the second annual Battle of the Bands on Saturday night (doors open at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6:45 p.m.) with tickets costing $20.

Crews are restoring power after last week’s severe storms left over 8,000 NIPSCO customers without electricity.

Indiana Michigan Power restored service for all its customers while NIPSCO has reached about 90 percent restoration as repairs continue on broken lines and damaged poles.

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.