Good morning, Elkhart.

The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will present King Lear as it celebrates 25 years in Michiana—bringing Shakespeare’s beloved works to life for local audiences.

The statewide IREAD-3 assessment showed a 5% rise with 87.3% of third graders passing in 2025; Elkhart Community Schools boosted proficiency from 64.7% to 80.9% with several local schools increasing by over 20% — proving that new literacy investments are making a difference.

Elkhart football is preparing for a playoff run in 2025 after a strong regular season last year — the team plans to build on its success for postseason opportunities.

Notre Dame Football has announced its 2025 team captains less than two weeks before kickoff — the players voted S Adon Shuler, Drayk Bowen, Donovan Hinish, Billy Schrauth, Aamil Wagner and Will Pauling as their leaders.

Monthly Euchre night at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

Your Local Independent Living is hosting a monthly Euchre night that is open to the public! We will have snacks, raffles, and a grand prize of a $100 gift card for the winning team! We will be hosting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting on August 14th, beginning at 6pm! Please call 574-262-1626 for information

Curbside Concerts: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts

7-9:30 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Abbie Thomas kicks off the fall season with soulful tunes and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Felipe Esparza Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets from $34 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Felipe Esparza.

Bristol Corndog Festival

Get ready for the best day of the year at the Bristol Corndog Festival with a full day of music, food, contests and family fun in the heart of Bristol.

Elkhart County Symphony Season 78 Premiere

4-7 p.m. — Wellfield Botanic Gardens — $21.20 – $34.60 — Experience the breathtaking orchestral music of Mozart and Shostakovich in a serene outdoor setting.

Coffee Hour

9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Meet someone new or catch up with an old friend over a hot drink in a relaxed café setting.