Good morning, Elkhart.

Riverview Adult Day Health Center and LOGAN Community Resources held a ribbon cutting yesterday to launch a partnership that expands services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Elkhart — the new program aims to support caregivers and reduce service barriers in the community.

Concord Community Schools held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for the newly improved Jake Field — a long-anticipated turf field renovation promised to generations of Minutemen players.

The team did not play home games last season while waiting for the upgrade.

BBQ & Brew Fest will be held Saturday, Aug.

8 at the 4-H Fairgrounds from 4 to 10 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County, and WNDU’s Joshua Short will co-host the event.

Crowe and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana partnered Friday to pack meals for vulnerable residents in six counties during Crowe Cares Day at the South Bend office; the effort addressed hunger in the regional community.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is hosting a series of drive-through food distributions this August in Michiana locations, including one at the Elkhart County WIC Office on Monday, Aug.

10 that will serve 200 households with pre-packaged items served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wegner's at Four Lakes is donating 20% of all sales to support Zimmy's Tavern as it recovers from a recent fire.

Local patrons are encouraged to eat and contribute cash at donation jars as the fundraiser runs through today.

Indiana Medicaid will soon cover select GLP-1 medications as part of the governor's Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative.

Officials said the monthly fee will be about $85 per person after federal funding and details on eligibility and timing will be announced soon.

The Oakland Avenue underpass will close to all traffic on Tuesday, Aug.

4 and remain closed through October for excavation to separate stormwater and sanitary sewers (a federally mandated project). Drivers are advised to use alternate routes via Nappanee Street or Benham Avenue underpasses or the Prairie Street overpass.

Cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise in the community as Kosciusko County reported 16 new cases (Friday, July 31) that brought its total to 62, while Elkhart County now has 70 cases and St. Joseph and LaGrange reported 45 and 12 cases respectively.

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.