As a young artist, showing your work in public spaces in a professional atmosphere alongside peers is an invaluable experience. The Community Student Art Exhibition, hosted at the Box Factory for the Arts, is a space for art students around Berrien County to get recognition for their projects and creations. This is a way for their artwork to leave school buildings and create community engagement. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode Production Assistant - Solana Campbell

Studebaker Center in South Bend held its first annual Literacy night for Pre-K families. The event was a way to celebrate the end of Pre-K through interactive fun, learning activities and story times. Each student left with a free dinner and books. The event was also an opportunity to connect with parents on how to further aid their children with literacy and all things learning and growing.

Stable Grounds is a nonprofit that has partnered with Middlebury Community Schools to provide free equine therapy for children in school. By interacting with gentle and understanding horses and donkeys while working through problems and frustrations, kids are better able to process their thoughts and build towards solutions. Stable Grounds is a supportive and safe space that is inclusive and encouraging of children from all backgrounds. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

Purdue Extension of Pulaski County offered an animation class to students this semester as part of the Lego Movie Maker SPARK Club. Youth program students learned about stop motion animation, storyboards, and special effects at the Pulaski County Public Library.