Good morning, Elkhart.

A 16-year-old in foster care is available for adoption through the Indiana Adoption Program in this week’s Wednesday’s Child segment as he seeks a forever family in our community.

Cars and Coffee returns to Studebaker National Museum on Saturday, Aug.

1, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This free event offers coffee+donuts and local vehicle displays with free museum admission in the parking lot.

The Northern Indiana Clay Alliance announced the opening of a $1.5 million, 8,000 sqft art facility in downtown Goshen this fall—boosted by a $300k READI grant; the center will offer ceramics classes for all ages, including sessions in Spanish.

The Chet Waggoner All-Stars, a 13-16 team, will travel to Branson for the Babe Ruth World Series where they will face international teams (including China, the Philippines, and England) in their program’s first season in the Babe Ruth League.

Wyatt Marshall Live at Fruit Hills Winery

2-5 p.m. — Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard — Food available from Taste of Caribbean — Enjoy live country music from rising star Wyatt Marshall on the deck.

BBQ & Brew Fest 2026

4-10 p.m. — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — $80 adults, $45 designated drivers, $20 students, free for kids under 12 — Enjoy craft beer, burgers, and live music while supporting a great cause.

Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival featuring The Bar-Kays

7-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $64 – $167.10 — Celebrate the legacy of Leroy Robinson with a night of Southern Soul and R&B featuring Lakeside and T.K. Soul.