LaSalle Elementary School

This years Independence Day Celebration will take place on June 27th at Central Park!
- Food Trucks
- Art & Craft Vendors
- Biergarten
- Two Bands
- Fireworks!

Hey St. Joseph County Neighbors! If you are in need of food assistance, please stop by for our upcoming mobile food distribution.🧡

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – St. Joseph County
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Charles Black Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619
*This distribution is sponsored by Kroger and will serve 150 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Costco, CVS, Kroger, MHS, Morgan Stanley, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, TJX, and USDA for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($170,946) [FY2025-2026] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider. See less

JUNE IS HERE!! We have all the best special events coming at you!!

🩸 FREE FESTIVAL TICKETS? YES, PLEASE! 🎶

Give blood, save lives, and score TWO FREE TICKETS to the Boots on the Bend Music Festival! 🤠✨

We’re teaming up with PeachTree Entertainment to say a massive THANK YOU to our incredible community donors.

🗓️ When: August 5th | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Mishawaka High School
🎫 The Perk: 2-day tickets to the festival in South Bend (August 14-15)!

Tickets are available while supplies last, so don't wait!

👇 Slots fill up fast! Tap the link below to schedule your appointment and guarantee your spot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=mishawakacavemen

IUSB Hosts KIDS College
Indiana University South Bend is hosting the 2026 Kids College — a FREE one-week summer camp designed for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall!

Kids College is created for students who may be the first in their family to attend college and may qualify for the 21st Century Scholars program. Throughout the week, students will build confidence, discover their strengths as learners, and explore exciting college and career possibilities through fun, hands-on activities.

Camp participants will also learn how programs like 21st Century Scholars can help them prepare for future success while encouraging pride in their education, community, and future goals.

Dates: July 6–10, 2026
Location: IUSB
Cost: FREE

For more information, visit IUSB Kids College.

📚 A special thank you to our three community partners hosting public Bookmobile stops this summer! 🚐 ☀️

We are grateful to Marian High School, Re*****on Court Apts and Battell Community Center for helping us bring our services out into the community.

Stop by to browse materials, sign up for a library card, learn about library resources and take part in our FREE Summer Reading Challenge!

📍 Marian High School
Mondays • 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
June 8–22 & July 6–20

📍 Re*****on Court Apartments
Thursdays • 10–11 a.m.
June 4–July 30

📍 Battell Community Center
Thursdays • 12:30–1:30 p.m.
June 4–July 30

Thank you to these wonderful partners for helping us connect with readers across our community! ❤️ 📖

Learn more about our Bookmobile stops at:
https://www.mphpl.org/bookmobile/

Mishawaka Parks and Rec Dept. Mishawaka Parks Landscape Division

Sunday funday! End your weekend with a paddle on the St. Joseph River! Canoe, kayak and SUP rentals will be available today, June 7th in the Brown Barn at St. Patrick's County Park from 11am-4pm!

For rental information, visit sjcparks.org