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O $OU TA <br /> SOUTH ' PEACE F <br /> U d <br /> a <br /> MAY 2012 x x <br /> Dear Neighbors, MagvA Jete 3 1865 uttig4 Calendar of Events <br /> It's springtime in South Bend, and while Mother Nature is handing us a mix of Until September 18 <br /> conditions every week, our Department of Parks and Recreation reports that the Decorative Glassware <br /> Potawatomi Zoo and City golf courses are already seeing huge increases in visitors. As Until December 31 <br /> Misbehaving Michiana <br /> you can see from both sides of this newsletter,there are tons of events and activities in Until December 31 <br /> our city this Spring. Gizmos,Corsets&Concoctions <br /> I want to give you a review of two initiatives we are developing to benefit quality of Permanent d Hard g y P p g q �' Women Who Played Hard Ball <br /> life in our city: changes to the Yazd Waste Pickup Program, and the opening of a new Permanent Exhibit <br /> Downtown police substation. Voyages <br /> For information contact <br /> Soon,we will announce changes to the Yazd Waste Pickup Program designed to reduce Center for History <br /> the intake of plastic in yard waste collected by the city. 574.235.9664 <br /> Each year, the city collects huge amounts of yard waste from homes, and processes y y <br /> branches, grass, leaves, and woodchips at our Organic Resources Facility. This yard June I 7pm <br /> Jerry Seinfeld <br /> waste is then composted and sold or distributed. June 8 7pm <br /> Kevin Hart <br /> But we also have to screen out, remove and recycle plastic bags that are collected with June 22 8pm <br /> the yard waste, costing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars per year in labor and tipping Dierks Bentley <br /> fees. June 23 8pm <br /> Second Annual Blues&Ribs <br /> By moving to paper bags or standardized yard waste receptacles,we can benefit the Fest at Coveleski Stadium <br /> environment and save taxpayer dollars, so we are working to develop the best way to June 28 8pm <br /> Steve Miller Band <br /> achieve this goal. As this program develops, we'll communicate proposed changes and For information contact <br /> how they could affect you. Morris Performing Arts Center <br /> 5742359 190 <br /> Another important developing initiative in our city is the creation of a downtown police . -. <br /> substation. It seems like each year we have more people coming downtown for shopping, June I 4pm <br /> dining, and entertainment. First Fridays Book Sale <br /> June 16 2pm <br /> From talking to citizens, downtown businesses, and shop owners, it's clear our city Read to a Canine Friend <br /> would benefit from a substation where it's easy to find police officers for help and June 26 5pm <br /> information. My office is working closely with the South Bend Police Department to Gamin 9 The Libra <br /> For information contact <br /> make this idea a reality. St.Joseph County Public Library <br /> 574.282.4646 <br /> In the storefront substation, officers will file reports, interact with residents, store <br /> equipment, and have a base as they walk and bike downtown. It's all part of the idea of June I <br /> community-oriented policing--bringing police officers and citizens closer together--and it Meet Me At The Falls <br /> will strengthen our great downtown. June 2 <br /> These are just a couple initiatives underway as we work to make South Bend a better MFL Fight Night <br /> place to live,work, and play. Remember, if you have questions or concerns at any time; June I I <br /> please call my office at 574-235-9261. June 29 <br /> Meet Me On The Island <br /> Sincerely, For information contact <br /> Century Center <br /> 574.235.971 I <br /> Continued on backside <br />