Yoga in the Garden!

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

In today’s digest:

• The Coffee Trail ☕️ The General Deli and Cafe

• Meet Arizona!

• The Circus has Arrived

• Curated Events

This issue is 863 words, a 3-minute read.

The Digest

The Coffee Trail ☕️ The General Deli and Cafe

The General, located across from Howard Park on Jefferson, has been one of my OG coffee spots since I moved to the Bend.

While they’re best known for their incredible sandwiches (shoutout to the Mona!), they’ve recently stepped up their coffee game with a brand-new espresso machine and more training on cappuccinos and cortados. 👉 Check out this post for the details: “LINK”

But my absolute favorite thing about The General? OUTLETS.

You know that feeling when you get to a coffee shop ready to work, but the only open tables are nowhere near a plug? Yeah—none of that here.

On a scale of 1 🔌 to 5 🔌🔌🔌🔌🔌, I give The General a solid 4 🔌🔌🔌🔌, especially after their January redesign that added way more outlets to the space.

So swing by The General this summer, grab an iced lavender latte, and snag a seat with a plug!

Where should we go next?

Humane Society: Meet Arizona!

Adopt Arizona, a 1-year-old mixed breed, looking for his forever home!

This cutie is looking for someone willing to be patient with him while he comes out of his shell and help him learn the ropes of becoming the best boy!

If you think Arizona is as cute as we do, schedule an appointment or visit during their visiting hours: Monday through Saturday, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

The Happenings

Curated picks 📆 

🎪 The Circus Comes to Town

Cirque Italia's Water Circus Gold dazzles in Mishawaka from May 9–12, 2025, at University Park Mall with gravity-defying acts, aerialists, and a 35,000-gallon water stage under the big top. ​Details

🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Garden

This free event is the perfect opportunity to engage in nature and your inner self through this guided practice.

After your practice, stroll around the garden, check out the chickens, and grab some fresh food from the fields!

Check out the Details

More events

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

🏛️ Cabin Days at The History Museum: Experience pioneer life through hands-on activities and demonstrations in an authentic 1820s log cabin setting. Details

⚾️ South Bend Cubs vs Great Lakes Loons: Enjoy a minor league baseball game at Four Winds Field this Friday! Tickets

🐶 Pet Palooza: Love your pet? Then you’ll love pet palooza! A special event dedicated to all things furry! Details

💛 There’s no place like Oz: If you’re dying to return to the land of OZ, look no further than the Michiana Dance Ensemble performing at the O’Laughlin Auditorium. Tickets

🦉 Kevin James Presents Owls Don’t Walk: Grab your tickets before they’re gone for Kevin James coming to the Morris on May 15! Tickets

✨Coming soon✨

🍩 Indiana’s First Donut and Beer Festival: Grab your tickets before they’re gone for this incredible event at Four Winds Field! Tickets

🎊 Rebel Art Fest: If you’ve never been to Rebel Art Fest, mark your calendars for one of the summer highlights on June 1 at Potowatomi Park. Check out the details.

🕺 Festival of Dance: Morris Performing Arts Center Equity in Arts Program presents a Festival of Dance featuring a variety of artists and dancers, including UZIMA, New Industry Dance, and Southhold Dance Theater. Reserve your FREE tickets today!

🛝 Kids to Parks Day: Celebrate the sunshine and connect with your local parks at Kids to Parks Day. “Participate in various leisure activities, including fishing, canoeing, disc golf” and more! This event is free for all! Details

🎨 Kids Triathlon: This fun summer event is open to children ages 5-14. All participants receive medals, and the top finishers receive trophies! Register today!

Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

South Bend Schools Select Teacher of the Year: Riley High School teacher has been honored as the South Bend Community School Corporation's 2025 Teacher of the Year for her exceptional dedication to student success and innovative teaching methods.(Details)

Exciting New Matchup: Clemson and Notre Dame signed a deal to play each other every season for 12 years! (Details)

East Race River Rescue: South Bend's East Race Waterway recently hosted a national firefighter swift water rescue training, providing first responders from across the U.S. and Canada with hands-on experience in simulated flood and swift water scenarios. (Details)

South Bend Schools’ New Start Times: The South Bend Community School Corporation has announced new start times for the 2025–26 school year: elementary and K–8 schools will continue from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while middle and high schools will begin at 8:30 a.m.(Details)

Happy Friday! See you around the Bend!

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