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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2007 Newsletter SOUTHA11 . BEND JANUARY 2007 a v" 6�'%� MAYOR STC n 1. LUE Letter from the Mayor THISMONTH... Earner's Letter Dear friends and neighbors, Earned Income Tax Credit Happy New Year! May it be a time of growth and prosperity for our City Plan Approved State of the City Invitation community. Now that the festivities are over, many of us are reflecting on the South Bend City Celebration Events accomplishments of the past year and making plans for the new one. As you develop your list of resolutions, I encourage you to consider one that will be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fun for you, and good for our entire community: Resolve to explore South Bend in 20071 • d d d Many people take advantage of local recreation opportunities during warm D D D months,but we also have a wealth of family-friendly activities during the winter as well WORKERS GET CASH • Have fun while learning about our past at the new Studebaker National BACK! Museum and Center for History. Expand your cultural horizons at South You may qualify for the Earned In- Bend Regional Museum of Art and Notre Dame's Suite Museum of Art. Be . come Tax Credit(EITC)! The EITC is part of the action at HealthWorks! Kids'Museum and the College Football money for people who work but earn Hall of Fame. The Hall offers free admission to South Bend residents every . low incomes. Those who qualify will "Touchdown Tuesday." Exhibits are always changing, offering a fresh look owe less in taxes andmay get cash back. every time. Find out if you qualify, and file a fed- • Entertainment opportunities abound this time of year, at the Morris Perform- . eral tax return to receive your Earned ing Arts Center,Notre Dame's DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and South Income Tax Credit. Bend Civic Theatre. Check out artseverywhere.com for a complete list of . Who qualifies for the EITC? arts events and organizations in and around South Bend. The maximum amount of income • Downtown restaurants provide unique dining experiences and great local • you can earn and still get the credit has musicians - experience NoMA or Carmela's at Macri's for fresh new cuisine, . increased in 20061 To qualify for the and Fiddler's Hearth, Chicory Cafe, Simeri's, or Club LaSalle for fresh local credit,you must have a valid social se- music, to name a few! The South Bend Tribune provides information on live • curity number that allows you to work, music in South Bend in the Entertainment Section every week. and both your earned income and ad- • Getting restless? Get outdoors at the Howard Park Ice Rink or take advan- • justed gross income must be less than tage of discounted rates for City residents at the O'Brien Fitness Center-you . the following amounts. can begin now to work on your New Year's Resolution to get fit and healthy! Income Guidelines: Special events like the Winter Fun Run and the Daddy-Daughter Dance are • - $12,120 (Or $14,120, if married & the perfect opportunities to be active with friends and family. Winter pro- filing jointly)if you do not have a quali- grams and displays at the Rum Village Nature Center and the Muessel-Ellison • fying child Conservatories offer refreshing opportunities to interact with nature and learn . - $32,001 (Or $34,001, if married & more about our environment. Find out more at sbnark.org. filing jointly) if you have 1 qualifying • Speaking of learning, explore a new interest at one of hundreds of classes and • child programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Dept., St. Joseph County . - $36,348 (Or $38,348, if married & Public Library, and local universities, community centers, and arts organiza- filing jointly) if you have 2 or more tions across our community! qualifying children This year,the City will be partnering with the Historic Preservation Com- If you receive help preparing your mission to present"South Bend City Celebration 2007,"a year of fun family . taxes, be sure to ask your tax preparer . events that showcase South Bend's attractions and opportunities. Learn more if you qualify for the EITC. Pick up in the article in this newsletter, and take advantage of the many great experi- tax forms at the library or post office. ences waiting for you in South Bend! Call 1-800-829-3676 for the free IRS • Publication 596, "Earned Income Best wishes, Credit," or visit www.irs. ovg /eitc for (5*40— • additional information and tax forms. Mayor Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so uTHAIN T ► 1 L L L11 0 L There's No Place Like Home! I South Bend City Celebration is a year-long party of events and programs that CITY PLAN BEGINS showcase all that South Bend has to enjoy! Festivities will be held on the 29th of every month (no February event!) at City parks, museums, and other venues IMPLEMENTATION! throughout South Bend. Each event has been designed to entertain residents and Mayor Luecke is proud to announce visitors from 3 to 1031 Bring your family, friends, and all of your neighbors that City Plan was adopted by the South everyone is invited! Bend Common Council at their meeting on The calendar of City Celebration events is the perfect way to explore South November 13, 2006. City departments Bend, at locales including the Pierre Navarre Cabin at Leeper Park, the Muessel- have now received their assignments in Ellison&Ella Morris Greenhouse& Conservatories,Howard Park Ice Rink, St. the eight strategies targeted for implemen- Joseph Co. Public Library, the College Football Hall of Fame,Northern Indiana tation in the next five years, and work is Center for History, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Studebaker National beginning. Museum, City Cemetery, Coveleski Stadium, and the Jon R. Hunt Plaza(in front The Mayor would like to thank all of of the Morris Performing Arts Center). you for participating in this historic City Celebration is a collaboration between the City of South Bend and the process as residents or as representatives Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend& St. Joseph County. It is of business, neighborhoods, and civic designed to coincide with the first stages of implementation of City Plan, South groups.Your contributions have helped Bend's new 20-year strategic plan for growth and development. The vision shape the solutions developed on key expressed by South Bend residents in the Plan includes activities to promote issues we need to address as we move community building and arts and culture in our City. forward. Thanks for helping in taking a CITY CELEBRATION SCHEDULEOFEVENTS• step towards making South Bend one of • January 29 - Celebration Kickoff, College Football Hall of Fame,3 p.m. the most livable cities in the country. • March 29-March Museum Madness &Dine Downtown This is the beginning of a long-term • April 29 - Spring Fling at the Conservatories community commitment to implementing • May 29 -Ice Cream Social & Fun by the Fountain the ideas listed in the various chapters of • June 29 - Park After Dark the Plan and in the Implementation Action • July 29 -Family Day at the Cabin Plan. We hope you will continue to be • August 29 -HPC Workshop Wednesday involved through your neighborhood, • September 29 - Festival of Flight civic, or business organization. Keep • October 29 - Dusk Cemetery Tour updated by frequently visiting the City • November 29 - Thanks & Giving Plan website and through the local media. • December 29 - Winter Carnival You are invited to view the Five Year A website will be launched at the end of January, mplementation Action Plan,and the entire ry and details on each event City Plan, online at will be posted in upcoming newsletters, and at southbendin.gov. For more uthBendCi www SoTyPlan.org. Color information,please call Amy Herdman at the Historic Preservation Commission, copies o City Plan will an available early at 235-9798. to mid January 2007 and can be ordered through an order form on our website soon.We will update you periodically ,puTa STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS throughout the year, so keep checking our 's new! Kee ���• Mayor Stephen J. Luecke invites all residents to attend site to see what P involvedl o his annual State of the City address to the community and For more information, please contact 1V, the Common Council, on Monday, February 5,2007, at the Division of Community Development at 235-9475. ie6s 6:30 p.m. Mayor Luecke will deliver his address in the Marjorie H. &James M.Wilson Auditorium,in the newly renovated home of the South Bend Civic Theatre at the corner of Madison & SI USTEDNO ENTIENDEINGLES Y Main in downtown South Bend(former Scottish Rite Building). Everyone is NECESITAAYUDAPARATRADUCIR welcome! ESTE DOCUMENTO, O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA,POR FAVOR The Mayor will report on the great work that was accomplished last year, LLAME AL SR. FEDERICO THON and the work ahead of us for 2007. (ASISTENTE DEL ALCALDE) AL For more information,please call the Mayor's Office at 235-9261 or visit TELEFONO(574)235-5858X 1000. www.SouthBendIN.eov. Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!