https://sbvpa.org/things-to-do/adult-recess-field-day-21/ Food Trucks • Bar • Kickball • Games & More Remember recess? We’re bringing it back with more flavor and better drinks. Join us for Adult Recess Field Day, the ultimate outdoor playdate for grown-ups. Trade your cubicle for a kickball field, your spreadsheets for double-dutch, and your coffee for cocktails. Whether you’re reliving childhood favorites or trying something new, it’s all about good vibes, great food, and letting loose. Fuel Up: Grab eats from local food trucks Drink Up: Full bar with cocktails, beer, and adult grape juice Play Hard: Kickball, giant Jenga, cornhole, double dutch, hula hoops & more Vibe Out: Live DJ spinning all your favorite hits No kids. No stress. Just recess for grownups.

DTSB has partnered with local fitness organizations to provide a free outdoor summer fitness program at the Gridiron to encourage healthy living. These free classes, begin at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m., include a mix of yoga, Zumba, Hip Hop, Grit, Barre, and more. Click here for more information.

Learn about typical period garb of the 1590’s. Talk through traditional layers, construction, materials, tips & tricks, and reasoning behind clothing choices. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13050327

Location: East Race Waterway, 126 S Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 RSVP & more details: https://gradlife.nd.edu/programs-events/summer-soiree-series/ Get ready to ride the rapids! Join us for a morning of whitewater rafting on the East Race Waterway. Whether you're a seasoned rafter or a first-timer, this unique urban adventure along the scenic St. Joseph River promises excitement, splashes, and summer fun. Rubber soled shoes with heel straps are required. Make sure to read the East Race "know before you go" section here!

This series is a successful partnership bringing a tradition usually found in large city centers to this thriving urban environment in the heart of South Bend. Screenings are free to the public and held at the Gridiron at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m. – weather permitting). Viewers are invited to bring their picnic blankets, chairs and snacks. Themed pre-movie activities begin at 7:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces and discover works of art that are highlights of the collection. Meet at the Welcome Desk. All are welcome and no registration is required. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request.

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Check out the newest StoryWalk® in Michiana! We’ve partnered with the St. Joseph County Public Library to bring this exciting national project to the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park from July 1–September 2. StoryWalk® combines experiencing nature with reading together as a family. Our StoryWalk® will explore the book What’s New Daniel? by Micha Archer. Read together, do fun activities, and enjoy the art and nature of the Sculpture Park! The story begins off the Hiler Family Terrace behind the Museum near Clement Meadmore’s sculpture UPBEAT (look for a black sculpture that looks like it’s dancing at the start of a path into the Sculpture Park) and continues east on a paved, gently sloping path. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop for Eddy St. Commons (at the intersection of Angela & Eddy St). The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and was developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, VT. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

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When Maya is forced to attended a hearing high school, she sets out to prove that her lack of hearing won’t stop her from chasing her dreams. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13510054

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A virtual support group for writers and aspiring writers. Join our Zoom meeting to participate in writing prompts, chatting, and dreaming about next steps in your writing life. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13510027

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So much art, so little time! Join us for this 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of our Education staff will facilitate a brief, interactive conversation focused on “hidden gems” from our collection. We know that not all pieces take center stage, so this is your opportunity to become more deeply acquainted with the collection. Take a brief moment during your lunch break to engage with others in a relaxed, interactive discussion to explore new perspectives on a piece you might not have engaged with previously. After our brief conversation, participants can explore other works in the galleries or enjoy lunch at Ivan’s Café. Participants of this program will receive a 10% discount on their order. All are welcome.

FREE but registration is required. Limited to 15 children. In Art Lab, young artists will take a deep dive into a single artwork from the Museum’s collection, exploring its stories, techniques, and meaning through close looking and discussion. After experiencing the artwork up close, we’ll head to the studio to create works, inspired by our time in the gallery. This month we will be focusing on Julie Mehretu’s painting Epiphanic Mass (Epitaph). This workshop is designed for children ages 9 to 12. Register here.

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information or to register, email m.anderson@sjcpl.org. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13509888

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13566249

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