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Operation ReLeaf: �dy Sagged Leaf & Yard Waste Weekly Pickup Nov 8- Dec. 13 — — — — — — — — — — — - Crews will make two rounds of the city during the program, they will spend 3 days in each quad- rant. The first round should be complete by Thanksgiving. Call in pick -up will available during October if there is an early leaf fall. A limited number of leaf bags are available on a first -come, first- served basis. For more info please call: La Casa de Amistad 746 S. Meade St. 233 -2120 Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. 1007 Portage Ave. 232 -9182 Northeast Neighborhood Council 803 N. Notre Dame Ave. 235 -9675 Robinson Community Learning Center 921 N. Eddy St. 631 -8759 Rum Village Nature Center 1031 W. Dubail St. 245 -6118 Potawatomi Conservatory 2105 Mishawaka Ave. 235 -9442 South Bend yard waste is recycled at the Organic Resources Facility, diverting this material from our landfills. City residents can pickup high quality mulch and compost free if you self load. • Place leaves or yard waste curbside, in bags or containers, by 6 a.m., separate from trash, on your regular trash collection day . • Yard waste and brush must be bagged or bundled in 4 feet lengths, 6 inches in diameter. • Use suitable containers (30 gallon trash container or smaller • Do not place yard waste in City automated trash containers. • Do not place yard waste in alleys • Burning leaves is totally prohibited in the city Organic Resources: 287 -6841 8:00am to 3:45pm M -F. Environmental Services: f� 277 -8823" St. Joseph County Family Justice Center October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 23.6% of women and 11.5% of men reported at least one violent episode of lifetime violence.* Between 3.3 and 10 million children witness domestic violence in their home each year. * St. Joseph County has resources to support individuals who are in a violent relationship with an intimate partner. The Family Justice Center is a safe and welcoming place to see a social service advocate, meet with a support group, file a protective order petition, meet with a detective or deputy prosecutor, and discuss civil legal needs with an attorney from Indiana Legal Services. Open 8:00— 4:30 Monday through Friday 711 East Colfax in South Bend 574 - 234 -6900 fjcstc.org *From the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence .its Cafe The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (NNN) invites you to the Annual Arts Caf6 on Sunday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This free walking tour will open NNN homes for the community to view, showcasing the distinctive character of area homes and providing a unique backdrop for local artists, musicians, and culinary specialists to share their diverse talents. This year's Caf6 will revisit Cottage Grove Avenue, between Lindsey and Van Buren Streets. At the event artists' wares will be available for sale — featuring everything from watercolors, pottery, photography to Jewelry and culinary delights. Local musicians will add to the atmosphere, providing music for your enjoyment. Not only does Arts Caf6 provide a chance to see the hidden beauty of the homes in the Near Northwest Neighborhood, but it also gives participants the opportunity to see and appreciate local artists' talent. For more information, call the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. at (574)232 -9182 or visit us online at www.neamorthwest.org. South Bend is a Bicycle- Friendly City! In an elite quality -of -life measure, South Bend became the first community in northern Indiana to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists for its "remarkable commitment" to promoting bicycling. The designation, announced on Tuesday, Sept. 14, places South Bend among 158 communities in 43 states (four in Indiana) for their demonstrated ability in providing safe accommodation for cycling and encouraging residents to bike for transportation and recreation. - Together, they represent the top one - half of 1 percent of the nearly 30,000 incorporated U.S. cities. SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO, O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA, POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO (574) 235 -5858 X 1000. Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!