🍀 A hidden treasure

Happy Friday! This newsletter is for the newbies, the lifers, the townies, and the domers.

In today’s digest:

• The Coffee Trail ☕️ Cloudwalking

• Camps for Kids!

• It’s U-pick season!

• Curb Reimbursement Program

This issue is 1,313 words, a 4-minute read.

The Digest

The Coffee Trail: Cloudwalking Cafe 🌈 ☕️ ☁️ 🚶‍♂️

Cloudwalking Cafe sits right on the corner of Mishawaka Ave and Longfellow, and the moment you walk in, you’re hit with all kinds of vibes. Delicious baked goods, plants, chocolate, sourdough, macarons, wine, beer… *deep breath* and so much more.

It’s a whole crew of friends and family who teamed up to create a really special spot just a stone’s throw from the Farmer’s Market.

Now, about working remotely and outlets. That could be a bit better. Still, with cozy wall spots near outlets all around, this place is made for chilling and connecting over a tasty latte or a killer chicken pesto sandwich.

You’ll find your people here — students, entrepreneurs, and remote workers all tapping away on laptops or flipping through textbooks, making it a perfect little hub to get stuff done.

Therefore, I give Cloudwalking Cafe 3.5 🔌 🔌 🔌 🌈 out of 5 (the rainbow represents the .5 😉)

Think I got it wrong, though? Check out all the places I’ve mentioned so far and make your own ratings list!

The General Deli and Cafe
Revenant at Dainty Maid
Chicory Cafe
Java Cafe
Purely Pressed

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The Happenings

🍿 Movie Night at Howard Park: A League of Their Own

Bring the kiddos downtown today for a movie on the lawn at Howard Park! Grab popcorn, snacks, and bring a cooler and chairs for A League of Their Own.

And don’t forget to mark your calendar for the remaining movie nights on the lawn this summer and fall:

• July 4: Shrek 💚 (Fireworks to follow at the conclusion of Shrek)

• August 15: Finding Nemo

• October 17: Coco

🚙 Parking: Side streets off Jefferson (Hill and Niles Ave), and street parking adjacent to Howard Park or in the Howard Park Lot.

Details

🧘 Light the Way: Fatherhood and Mental Health

Light the Way: Honoring Fatherhood & Mental Health
📅 When: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 2 PM–5 PM (Father’s Day)
📍 Where: Howard Park Event Center, 219 S St. Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN
🎟 Cost: Free; adults only, formal dress recommended

What to Expect:

• A launch event for Burn This Candle and their new “I Feel Collection” featuring the debut of three candles, t-shirts, and artwork.

• Discussion and awareness around mental health, self-care, and a celebration of fatherhood.

• Live music, refreshments.

• A special gift for the first 15 fathers or men who register.

🚗 Parking: Side streets off Jefferson (Hill and Niles Ave), and street parking adjacent to Howard Park or in the Howard Park Lot.

Sign Up!

More events

A mix of things happening this weekend and into next week!

 👨  Father’s Day Brunch: Treat Dad to the brunch he really wants this Father’s Day—with a buffet built just for him! Register

⚾️ Cubs Face the Lake County Captains: The South Bend Cubs will be facing the Lake County Captains through Sunday before they go on the road again. Grab some Tickets and check out all the sweet promotions and fireworks opportunities!

🙋‍♀️ Camp Curiosity: A three‑day summer camp for kids aged 6–11 in South Bend where they explore race cars at the Studebaker Museum, hunt for fossils in a Victorian mansion, and experience pioneer life at the Navarre Cabin  Register

🚢 Freshwater Fury, Great Lakes Shipwrecks: The History Museum, South Bend, explores the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking and other famed Great Lakes wrecks . Details

☕️ Youth Ceramics Camp: Need to give your kid some productive time out of the house? Sign them up for this 4-day ceramics class! Register

🌻 Get off the Beaten Path at Johnson’s Farm: In Hobart, IN, lies a family‑run garden center and farm market—growing over 95% of its produce—offering U‑pick fruit and vegetables, seasonal fun‑farm festivals, and fresh‑picked bounty since the 1940s . Details

💚 🩷 Wicked at the Morris: This is a free, community-focused sing-along screening of Wicked at Morris Performing Arts Center on June 14 at 7 PM as part of the summer Movies at the Morris series. Details

🎷 Fridays at the Fountain: If you work downtown and want a little break from the screens during lunch, head to Jon. R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris for Fridays at the Fountain. Details

 💛 💚 ❤️ Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair: Notre Dame’s Juneteenth Celebration on June 14 features music, resources, and a community gathering to honor Black freedom. Details

✨Coming soon✨

🌈 Pride Party: Save the Date for the Pride Celebration of the month! This Dance Party is in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Center. Details

💖 Barbie and Ken Evening Paddle: End your day with a leisurely paddle down Baugo Creek. Dress as Barbie or Ken for extra fun! Registration and Payment required by July 7. Register

🪴 4th Annual Plant Pride: Botany & Co.’s 4th Annual Plant Pride on July 19 is a free outdoor block party with local makers, food, music, and family fun. Details

🍖 Unity Gardens Westside BBQ: The Westside BBQ & Craft Festival on July 27 is a free family event in South Bend with food trucks, local vendors, live music, and garden tours. Details

🍷 Toddler Olympics: Get ready for fun at the Toddler Olympics at St. Joseph County Public Library—a free, action-packed event where little ones can jump, tumble, and play their way through mini Olympic-style challenges designed to spark joy and boost motor skills in a playful, kid-friendly setting! Register Now

Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Curb and Sidewalk Reimbursements: Great news for South Bend homeowners! The city is now accepting applications for its curb and sidewalk reimbursement program, offering up to $15 per foot for curb repairs and $20 per foot for sidewalks. Plus, there’s special support for ADA-compliant ramps to make neighborhoods more accessible for everyone. (Details)

Own a Piece of Frank Lloyd Wright History…For 1M Dollars. A beautifully restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in South Bend, Indiana, is for sale at $1.17 million. Built in 1906, this five-bedroom, 3.5-bath Prairie-style house is one of only eight Wright homes in the state. Owners Tom and Suzanne Miller spent decades restoring the home, earning the Wright Spirit Award in 2021. The house features original Wright-designed furniture and showcases his distinctive architectural style, offering a rare chance to own a piece of architectural history. (Details)

Planet Fitness…For Teens: Planet Fitness is offering a free High School Summer Pass for teens aged 14–19, granting access to all equipment, teen workout plans, and the Planet Fitness app through August 31; teens must sign up at one location, and those under 18 need a parent or guardian’s consent to work out alone. (Sign Up)

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