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<br /> Strell the streets and sidewalks of Down-
<br /> law enforcement officials and the town South Bend and enjoy the works of more
<br /> challenges they face. You could join the T than 200 local artists, performers, musicians,
<br /> Civilian Volunteer Officers(CVOs)or „ ° �� I poets, chefs, and dancers during ArtBeat 20061
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<br /> Volunteers in Police Service(VS), Stop and shop at the many merchants, retailers,
<br /> providing valuable assistance with Art in the Heart restaurants, and downtown businesses that
<br /> patrols, traffic control, and special of South Bend su pp ort the cultural arts communi Ty,
<br /> , on Thurs-
<br /> events. All of these programs help to day, September 7, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
<br /> foster a positive environment within the This year Art Beat will feature a series of six scenes, three on the East Bank and
<br /> community of South Bend. three on the West Bank of the St. Joseph River. Community members are encour-
<br /> I am grateful for the dedication and aged to take advantage of the free stroll, stopping along the way to enjoy musi-
<br /> generosity of volunteers at places like cians and dancers performing, visual artists' work and displays, and various treats
<br /> the Robinson Community Learning from local culinary artisans. Outdoor areas along the way will allow participants to
<br /> Center and the Charles Martin Center. purchase food or drink or a few hors d'oeuvres to enjoy before continuing along the
<br /> They help to provide positive activities Beat
<br /> that are accessible and appealing to area The Mission of Art Beat is to showcase South Bend and the surrounding
<br /> youth. This is one way to promote a community's variety of local performing, visual, and culinary artists and create
<br /> culture of nonviolence in South Bend. I awareness for the roles that the downtown organization and businesses play in the
<br /> encourage you to support agencies that promotion and success of the arts. Downtown will serve as a venue for local artists
<br /> help youth to develop positive values, and artisans to display or perform their work and as a destination to showcase the
<br /> that push them to grow intellectually local businesses that work to promote the various art forms every day.
<br /> and emotionally,and that provide For more information, visit our event website at www.artbeatsouthbend.ore!
<br /> opportunities to take part in healthy
<br /> physical activity. Organizations like the
<br /> Boys&Girls Club,Big Brothers/Big
<br /> Sisters and the YMCA Urban Youth
<br /> Services program help our children to
<br /> make positive choices and develop to
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<br /> their full potential. Many places of
<br /> worship offer youth activities and there —are reading and mentoring programs UTILITIES ONLINE! TRIADTRIAD Prescription Drop
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