Good morning, Elkhart.

Downtown Goshen will host the Light Parade on Friday, November 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — the event will extend into the weekend with light displays, shopping deals, and a Holiday Open House on November 9.

Local businesses in Elkhart are helping families face delays in SNAP benefits this month.

Freshieez Pizza has launched an Adopt-a-Family program that offers a full dinner and $500 gift card for every 25 $20 donations while a countywide feed campaign has raised funds for food pantries—both efforts supporting those affected by the shutdown.

SNAP payment delays and reduced benefits left many families in Elkhart and across Michiana struggling to pay bills and buy food.

The Salvation Army and Elkhart Community Schools are running a food drive until Nov. 24—neighbors are coming together to help.

On Monday, the Penn-Harris-Madison Superintendent and district administration presented a tentative teachers’ agreement that raises the overall base salary by about 3.45% and sets the starting salary for new teachers at $50,000.

The School Board will vote on the agreement next Monday—if approved, the changes will benefit teachers.

The Penn-Harris-Madison school board held a special meeting on Monday morning to announce a new Penn Township representative—this member will fill the vacancy left after Matt Chaffee resigned.

Local officials said that recent SNAP benefit cuts have strained low-income families in Elkhart as they struggle to purchase enough food.

Community groups are reviewing programs to help affected residents — steps that may be announced soon.

Agriculture officials in Elkhart and LaGrange counties are urging poultry and livestock owners to use strong biosecurity measures after new bird flu cases were reported — they advise disinfecting equipment and changing clothes after handling sick animals.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Air Fryer Demo & Recipe Swap

12-11 a.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Discover the benefits of air fryers while sampling fall recipes and swapping your own delicious ideas.

Magic of Motown

7:30-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $40.15 – $104.05 — Experience a dynamic celebration of Motown classics with powerful performances from a cast of 15 vocalists.

A Classical Christmas with Girl Named Tom

4-6 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Experience a festive orchestral collaboration featuring the acclaimed group Girl Named Tom and the Elkhart County Symphony.

Aurinko Ballet Presents Nutcracker

3:00-4:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $21.55 – $36.55 — Experience a modern twist on the Nutcracker featuring a heartfelt story and diverse cultural dances.