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

In today’s digest:

• The Farmers Market Trail: The Great British Treat House 🇬🇧 

• The Ultimate Country Music Fest

• Les Misérables

• Build South Bend’s Budget

This issue is 988 words, a 3-minute read.

The Digest

The Farmers Market Trail: The Great British Treat House 🇬🇧 

This week’s journey is taking us to The Great British Treat House!

Looking for something a little different at your next market stroll? Don’t miss The Great British Treat House — a cheerful, treat-filled stall bringing the best of the UK’s iconic snacks and sweets right to our local farmers market!

From melt-in-your-mouth millionaire shortbread to unique cards for any occasion and delightful ginger biscuits, this booth is a one-stop shop for all things delightfully UK.

What’s worth trying:

• 🍋 Lemon Barley water

• 🧁 Sticky Toffee Pudding

• 🥯 Crumpets

📍Where to find in the market: The Great British Treat House is located on the Northwest corner of the market, just past Hyatt’s poultry!

P.S. All the treats go fast—come early for the best selection. Cheers!

🎸 Ready for the Ultimate Country Music Fest?*

Catch Tyler Farr, John Michael Montgomery, & Randy Houser LIVE on August 23 at historic League Stadium — the iconic site from A League of Their Own!

Good VIBES, great TUNES, and a summer atmosphere you don’t want to miss. And by the way… WE’LL BE THERE!

Plus, your ticket supports veterans and kids in need through Kicks for Kids 👟 

🎟️ HURRY! Ticket prices rise after August 13. Get yours now at rwbmusicfest.com

 The Happenings

🤠 August First Fridays

🤠 Head on downtown tonight to enjoy a country-themed hoedown!

Enjoy a variety of special promotions and events from 5 - 9 pm!

Details

🎭 Les Miserables

The Musical sensation is coming to the Morris starting next Tuesday! The show runs through August 10th, so act fast before it’s gone!

Tickets

More events

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

 🎨 Bob Ross Style Painting: Follow along in this Bob Ross-style painting class at Make South Bend. Register Here

☀️ Sun Catcher Scavenger Hunt: For ages 6-12, your kids will enjoy going on a scavenger hunt around the park, collecting items to make their very own suncatcher! Details

🎭 Howard Park Summer Concert Series: Enjoy this week’s Howard Park Summer concert! Details

🏀 Youth Basketball League: Sign-ups are now open for the Youth Basketball League, which begins in August and runs through September. Details

👩 Sip Happens, Let’s Connect: Are you a female entrepreneur, professional, or just wanting to support and be supported by fellow women? Connect with other like-minded women at Bar Louie next Tuesday! Details

🧘‍♂️ Market Yoga with Bend Yoga: Enjoy yoga at the Portage Farm Stand Market this Saturday! Details

🎥 Movies at the Morris: Grease is showing on the big screen at the Morris Performing Arts Center! Details

🚗 Cars and Coffee: Grab some coffee and check out some incredible cars at the Studebaker National Museum this Saturday!  Details

🌱 Nature in the Arts: The Indiana Arts Commission is offering this unique opportunity to create art from nature at the Lydick Bog! Details 

✨Coming soon✨

🎨 Art Beat: One of the largest art festivals in South Bend is almost here! Mark your calendars for August 9, the festival is from 11 am - 7 pm. Details

🏝️ Music on the Island: Enjoy some music on the island behind the Century Center. Grab your Tickets now!

🥒 Pickleball League: Want to have fun and stay active this fall? Join this pickleball league that begins in September! Secure your spot now before the price increases. Register

🦒 Brew At The Zoo: Grab your tickets for this adults-only night out at the Zoo! Enjoy unlimited free samples from all your favorite local breweries. Tickets

Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

☘️ “Cheer Her Name” at Notre Dame! Notre Dame is throwing a yearlong party to celebrate 50 years of women’s varsity sports, and it’s called Cheer Her Name! From legendary athletes to rising stars, this celebration honors the strength, spirit, and stories of Irish women athletes past and present. Mark your calendars for CHEER HER NAME Weekend (Sept. 19–21, 2025)—featuring games, gatherings, and a campus-wide celebration of coeducation and girl power in gold and blue. Details

💵 Build The Budget For South Bend: Once again, the City of South Bend is asking you to Submit Your Ideas and help build the budget! Want to see more investments in parks? Trails? Housing? Road repairs? Safety? Check out the Details to learn more, and don’t forget to fill out the Survey and help BUILD THE BUDGET!

⚾️ Sneak Peek at Manny’s Sports Bar: Manny’s sports bar will be opening THIS FRIDAY! Check out all the photos and head on out to Manny’s this weekend!

Happy Friday! See you around the Bend!

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