Community Calendar

It’s open to the public. Based on Jazz Standards - Straight-Ahead Jazz. Listen. Play. Discuss. It's a Learning Environment. Bring your Instrument, your Ears, your Friends. Popcorn, coffees, soft drinks, and food available at Culture Café.

Strand of Oaks is the musical project of Goshen native, Tim Showalter. For more than twenty years Showalter has been on a conceptual journey to expand his musical world. Releasing nine records over his career. Strand of Oaks has toured the world, appeared on multiple late night television shows and gained critical acclaim. Showalter played “Hoosier” on the FX series Mayans MC for two seasons and continues his work in acting.

Born in Goshen, Indiana, Showalter now resides in Austin, Texas with his wife and two cats. He spends most of his time painting and working in his yard.

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

Join us for the FREE Youth Endurance Challenge, a fun and noncompetitive event designed for kids ages 5–14! This exciting experience introduces young participants to a mini triathlon-style challenge where they will swim, bike, and run in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.

The event is structured to ensure every child feels confident and successful, with three age-based divisions, so activities are appropriate for each group’s ability level. Rather than focusing on winners or rankings, the emphasis is on participation, effort, and personal achievement.

If your child feels more comfortable, parents are welcome to participate alongside them, offering encouragement from start to finish. If a parent plans to participate, they must also register for the challenge.
Participants should come prepared with their own bike, helmet (required), appropriate running shoes, and towel to ensure a smooth and enjoyable day. In the event you do not have a bike, please email JLHancock@beaconhealthsystem.org as we have access to some loaners for the day of the event to reserve.

After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited to celebrate with pizza and drinks, giving families a chance to relax, refuel, and enjoy the accomplishment together.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: tinyurl.com/youthendurance

It’s open to the public. Based on Jazz Standards - Straight-Ahead Jazz. Listen. Play. Discuss. It's a Learning Environment. Bring your Instrument, your Ears, your Friends. Popcorn, coffees, soft drinks, and food available at Culture Café.

Pages Conferences cordially invites you to the International Conference on Biopolymers and Polymers (ICBPS2026), which will take place from September 23-24, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. This conference will serve as a premier platform for researchers, scientists, academicians, industry leaders, and policy makers from around the world to come together and exchange insights, discuss recent innovations in the fields of biopolymers, synthetic polymers, sustainable materials, and their diverse applications.

ICBPS2026 will feature an engaging program covering key topics, including Advanced polymer materials, Biopolymers from Renewable resources, Polymer blends, Composites and Nanocomposites, Biomedical and pharmaceutical applications, Biodegradable and Sustainable polymers, Polymer processing and Fabrication techniques, Recycling and Circular economy in polymers and more.

The conference will include plenary sessions, keynote sessions, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, workshops and exhibitions, offering a unique platform to exchange knowledge, foster collaborations and explore cutting-edge research. Additionally, the conference will provide ample opportunities for networking and collaboration, with attendees coming from all around the world. We believe your participation will greatly enrich the academic and scientific quality of the conference. Your presence and contribution will be a valuable addition to the success of this scientific gathering.

We look forward to welcoming you to Berlin a hub of scientific legacy and cultural vibrancy.

Best Regards,
P.Harshitha | Conference Secretary
ICBPS2026

The South Bend Fusion Festival is a transformative cultural celebration designed to unite our diverse community through immersive experiences and artistic expression. A platform for social cohesion, this free, weekend-long event brings local food vendors, artisans, performers, and the community together into one vibrant space where the heritages and traditions of cultures rooted all around the world are spotlighted, uplifted, and celebrated.

Get ready to crank up the heat with The Matchsellers and burn up the night with some serious tunes!

The Matchsellers are a Kansas City-based acoustic group founded in 2013 by guitarist Andrew Morris and fiddler Julie Bates, who met while teaching English in Germany. For over a decade, they've built a signature sound that blends traditional roots and bluegrass with art-house storytelling, humor, and the occasional outer-space opera.

Their current lineup includes banjoist and puppeteer Matthew Hawkins and bassist Dan Perez, whose Venezuelan musical heritage lends the band a distinctive groove. With six full-length albums — including the celebrated Bluegrastronauts (2018) and Psychobiography due in 2025, plus appearances on NPR's Mountain Stage, Folk Alliance International showcases, and tours across the US and Europe, the Matchsellers have earned a reputation as one of the most original and sought-after acoustic acts in the Midwest and beyond.

The South Bend Fusion Festival is a transformative cultural celebration designed to unite our diverse community through immersive experiences and artistic expression. A platform for social cohesion, this free, weekend-long event brings local food vendors, artisans, performers, and the community together into one vibrant space where the heritages and traditions of cultures rooted all around the world are spotlighted, uplifted, and celebrated.

Financial Aid Seminar at 5:30, College Fair 6-7:30. The Financial Aid Seminar will be presented by Mary Nucciarone, Director of Financial Aid at Notre Dame, on behalf of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association. The College Fair will have over 60 universities/colleges/military organizations in attendance for students and their parents to obtain information and ask questions.