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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Potawatomi Zoo welcomed two baby Chacoan peccaries on Thursday October 16 born to mom Saffron and dad Stoop—raising the herd to 13 as the zoo said it will keep a hands-off approach until the animals are older.  WSBT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Local officials remind drivers to follow road laws during National School Bus Safety Week to keep students safe in school zones. The advisory, issued on Oct. 20, urges adherence to traffic rules around buses—an effort to reduce accidents.  16 News Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Notre Dame football team won their 5th straight game after an 0–2 start—marking a strong turnaround in their season.  16 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Japanese Tea Tasting

    2-3:30 p.m. — Apothica Teas — Free entry — Explore a variety of premium Japanese teas with expert guidance and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

    Sun, 10/26/25

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  • Coffee Hour

    9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — No cost — Meet new friends or catch up with old ones over a hot drink in a cozy cafe setting.

    Mon, 10/27/25

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  • Trick or Trap Halloween Party

    9 PM - 2 AM — The Arena Nightclub — Free entry — Elkhart's BIGGEST Halloween party featuring DJ STICKY BOOTS and a costume contest.

    Fri, 10/31/25

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  • Southern Soul Blues Festival

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — VIP packages available — Celebrate an electrifying night filled with soul and blues featuring legends and rising stars.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

    7:30-10 p.m. — Blue Gate Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable tribute to The Beatles with note-for-note renditions and dynamic performances.

    Thu, 11/6/25

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  • Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay sharing his unique southern charm and relatable humor.

    Fri, 11/7/25

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  • 95.3 MNC Noise with Jimmy Failla

    3-7:30 p.m. — Northern Indiana Event Center — Starts at $55.20 — Enjoy an evening of laughs and entertainment with special guest Jimmy Failla.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed

    7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $22.60 – $44.75 — Experience a comedy dog spectacular with talented rescue pups that will leave you howling with joy.

    Fri, 11/14/25

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  • Midland Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $42.20 – $319.50 — Experience a night of classic country music with Midland and special guests, featuring high-energy performances and unique sounds.

    Sat, 11/15/25

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  • The Snow Queen Ballet

    4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Lerner Theatre — $49.25 – $100.80 — Experience the enchanting story of Gerda's quest to save Kai from the Snow Queen's spell set to classic music.

    Sun, 11/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The first rule of any kind of progress: showing up.

~ Ryan Holiday

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