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South Bend Newsletter Continued Triad Pill Drop — Wednesday, May 11, 2011 There will be a pill drop for outdated medications on May 11,from 7 am to 2:30 pm. Locations: South Bend and Mishawaka Police Departments,in their parking lots. Pills can be removed from their original packaging and put in a sealed plastic Ziploc bag. All liquid medication must be brought in its original container. Donations are also being accepted to support the program. For POTAWATOM questions on the pill drop call Kathy at 574-258-4863. Visit the Districtweb site O _ o atwww.swmd.ore for more detailed event information or changes to these ?' dates or locations. North American River Otter Reminder: Original Art Rain Barrel Auction — Exhibit Grand Opening! Friday, May 6, 2011, 7:0 Opm April 1, 2011 South Bend Museum of Art h This new exhibit is the first major animal experience planned in over Twelve area artists and artist groups,including many students and ten years. Its just the beginning of buddies from South Bend Schools'Special Needs and Abilities revitalizing and renew ng the Zoo. Preschool(SNAP),have painted 55-gallon plasti c containers Visitors of all ages will enjoy the converted for use as rain barrels. The decorated barrels will be on display at otter's playful world from the local businesses March-April. The goal is to raise awareness of water as a seclusion of a shaded pavilion with natural resource and to demonstrate how homeowners can save money while underwater viewing.Active both day protecting the St.Joe River and watershed by capturing water in a rain barrel. and night,the otters have a curious Rain barrels,tanks,and cisterns can be used to collect rain water from roofs and animated nature,entertaining and gutters. In Indiana,a 2,000sf roof can collect 40,000 gallons of rainwater with a wide variety of sliding,hunting per year,according to Purdue University. Proceeds from the sale of each barrel and chasing behaviors,which are sure will be split between the Center for a Sustainable Future and the artist or artist to make them one of the most popular groups. For more information:ht1UWwww.iusb.edu/—csfuture attractions in the Zoo. For more information about the new river otter exhibit,visit Spring Pet Tips www.potawatomizoo.org • Make sure pets are protected with flea,tick,and heartworm treatments and are up-to-date on vaccinations.Keep a file with your pets'medical 9th Annual information and keep track of necessary follow up shots and appointments. Adopt-a-Block Kick-off • Just like us,pets have allergies too. If you notice obvious signs of allergies like swollen eyes,frequent scratching,fur/skin conditions or sneezing,you may April 16th 8:00 am want to take your pet to the vet to explore those allergy symptoms. NNN Office: 1005 Portage Avenue • Springtime is mating season! Make sure your pet is spayed and neutered so that they don't contribute to the overwhelming pet overpopulation problem. Touchdown Tuesdays at the • Springtime means rain showers and sprinklers can leave puddles of standing College water.Try not to let your dog drink out of puddles,as standing water can be �� Football Hall filled with bacteria leading to gastrointestinal upset or ailments. of Fame • Is your dog eating grass?Unless its been treated with fertilizer or pesticide, e••PjOF"P• ""'•aNA St Joseph County don't worry. It could mean he has a bellyache,or it could just be his natural residents receive instinct to aid digestion. For more Spring Safety Tips,visit www.AnimalLeague.org. free admission the College Football Hall of Fame every Tuesday.The Hall of Fame is open every day from 10am until Slim,and after Memorial Day will open Mon s. J\ from 10am-5pm, Fri.i. 9am- &Sat.from 9am- 6pm and Sun.from 9am-5pm.The purpose of Touchdown Tuesdays is to let area know t of the greater South Bend area know that the Hall of Fame is appreciative of their commitment and M E N support The local community can take Homeowners and contractors are invited to join the pride in the fact that this prestigious Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County venue is in their backyard. For more and Indiana Landmarks for Restore Michiana 2011 workshops and information on admission prices,hours lectures on practical preservation solutions. of operation,or event listings,please Details can be found on the website at contact the Hall of Fame at 574-235- www.RestoreMichiana.com 9999 or visit www.collegefootball.org.