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Elkhart
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Mistletoe Market (a three-day holiday event) opened Thursday at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds with food vendors, artisans and festive shopping. It continues Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features Goshen Brew Company’s biergarten as a key gathering spot. 16 News Now
- ➤ River Valley Farmers' Market welcomes Santa and a baby goat for a festive holiday event this Saturday at the market + over 40 vendors will offer shoppers a final chance to finish their Christmas gifts. 16 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Redevelopment Commission approved a project to bring a University of Notre Dame facility to Colfax Avenue—promising new community access and future growth. The plan will move forward in the coming months. 16 News Now
- ➤ PBS Michiana received a $694,000 Public Media Bridge Fund Grant (nearly half its annual budget) to keep its staff and local programs running after state and federal cuts in July, according to station president Amanda Miller Kelley. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame players Jeremiyah Love and Leonard Moore were named unanimous First-Team All-Americans by all five recognized organizations on Dec. 18, with the honors reflecting their standout season performance. 16 News Now
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Hadestown Musical Performance
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a hell-raising journey through love and mythology in a Tony Award-winning musical.
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Weekly Coffee & Conversation Round Table
9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Enjoy a warm cup of coffee and connect with others through meaningful conversations.
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A Roaring 20's New Years Eve Celebration
8 PM - 1 AM — Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — $399 for Classic Package, $475 for Suite Package — Step into the glamorous Roaring 20's and enjoy a night filled with entertainment, dining, and champagne toasts.
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Youth Basketball Clinic with University of Notre Dame Athletes
4-7 p.m. — Tolson Center for Community Excellence — Early Bird Admission from $2.38 — Train with Notre Dame athletes while honing your basketball skills through fun competitions and educational sessions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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